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Dog Paw Coaster

June 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

My latest sewing pattern release, the dog paw coaster, is for all the dog lovers out there. It is the ulti-mutt sewing gift for your dog loving friends. Featuring a simple patchwork front, embellished with a raw edge applique dog paw (complete with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, dog, gifts to sew, pet, raw edge applique, sewing

House Pouch

April 30, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Zippered House Pouches are so much fun to sew. I love to incorporate favourite buttons, charms, and trims to make a one of a kind pouch for someone special. In this House Pouch, I combined a lovely blue and white diagonal stripe printed cotton with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, raw edge applique, zipper

Mushroom House Pouch

March 21, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

My latest pattern design is a sweet and whimsical Mushroom House Pouch which can be used to store small treasures, toys, sewing/craft supplies, or other small items. It can also be used as a gift bag - which is like giving two gifts in one! The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, gift bag, mushroom, polka dots, raw edge applique, sewing for children

Scrappy Carrot Bunting

March 7, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Decorating for Holidays is one of my favourite activities. Christmas is my favourite time of year but Easter is a close second. I have been busy making some home made touches to decorate our home for Easter. My latest pattern is Scrappy Carrot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: carrots, Easter, felt, patchwork, raw edge applique, scrap buster

Halloween Cottage

October 3, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you decorate for Halloween? I like to add a few Halloween decorations to my hall table to create a vignette. This year my Yultetide Cottages have been given a halloween makeover to create this Halloween Cottage.I used Goose Tales Fabric by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: applique, Halloween, pdf pattern, raw edge applique

Adventure Awaits Drawstring Bag

September 2, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Children love to collect treasures. Now they can store their favourite toys and collections in an Adventure Awaits Drawstring Bag. Featuring a modern mountain applique design, rickrack trim, a ribbon tag, and a standup base, these bags are quick to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: raw edge applique

Merry and Bright Napkins

December 6, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I created a pair of Merry and Bright Christmas Napkins to add festive cheer to our table. Featuring lettering that is raw edged appliqued onto ready made napkins. This is a fun scrap busting project, and can be easily made in an afternoon.I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas table, raw edge applique, scrap buster, sewing illustration

Yuletide Cottage Tea Towel

October 7, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

It is never too early to get started on Christmas projects. Each year I vow to be more organised and this year I have a big list of handmade projects - I love this time of year! What I love best, is quick craft projects so you can inject some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Craftsy, Etsy, raw edge applique, sewing

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🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic. 🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic.

Looking for quick handmade gift ideas? These 15 projects can all be sewn in around an hour and make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, neighbours, teachers and hosts.Β 

✨ Fast to sew
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Which project would you sew first?

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Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? πŸŽ„ A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? πŸŽ„

A set of Merry Little Tree Coasters is quick to sew, scrap-friendly, and easy to turn into a thoughtful gift with a few festive extras.

In this carousel I've paired them with: 
πŸ₯‚ Champagne & a festive coupe glass
Β β˜• Hot chocolate & marshmallows
Β πŸ«– Christmas tea & shortbread
Β πŸ§€ Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

πŸŽ„ Comment TREE and I'll send you the Merry Little Tree Coasters pattern link.

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There's something so satisfying about turning fabr There's something so satisfying about turning fabric scraps into beautiful little gift tags! ✨

In today's reel, I'm making my free Threaded Tokens pattern and showing the cutting and sewing process.

For this version, I used the new SOHMO decorative scissors to create modern scalloped and zigzag edges. They add such a lovely finish and instantly elevate the look of these quick little makes.

βœ‚οΈ Scallop 5mm
βœ‚οΈ Scallop 10mm
βœ‚οΈ Zigzag 5mm

I can't decide which edge is my favourite!

These threaded tokens are quick to sew, perfect for using up scraps, and make thoughtful handmade gift tags for friends.

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πŸŽ„ What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra πŸŽ„ What's your Christmas sewing style?

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Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! πŸŽ„

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

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