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Pineapple Pop Mugrug

July 12, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Add a splash of sunshine to your sewing this season with our Pineapple Pop Mugrug—a playful, scrap-friendly project that’s perfect for brightening up your morning cuppa or pairing with a refreshing summer drink. Whether you're stitching for yourself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, fpp, gift to sew, mugrug, pineapple, quilting, scrap, sewing

How to Sew a Lavender Bag

November 29, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have a quick tutorial for a tree lavender bag. These little treats are perfect to sew from your stash fabrics and are ideal little gifts for friends and family. They can be placed in wardrobes, linen closets, drawers, luggage, gym bags, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fpp, scrap, scrap sewing, sewing, tutorial

Monochromatic Sewing Projects

January 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Monochromatic projects are sewing or quilting projects that use fabrics from the same colour family, such as shades of blue, green, pink, etc. They create a harmonious and scrappy look that showcases the different textures and patterns of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, monochromatic, pdf sewing patterns, scrap, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewing, sewing patterns

English Paper Piecing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide with Projects to Inspire

November 8, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of my favorite techniques is English Paper Piecing. If you are not familiar with it, English Paper Piecing (or EPP for short) is a method of hand sewing patchwork pieces together using paper templates. It's a great way to create intricate designs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: English paper piecing, EPP, patchwork, patterns, scrap, sewing

Popular Coaster and Mug Rug Patterns

October 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love sewing and want to make something quick and easy, why not try making some coasters or mug rugs? These are small fabric mats that you can use to protect your table from hot or cold drinks, or just to add some color and charm to your home. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: coaster, mug rug, scrap, scrap buster

Basket Quilt Block

August 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the most classic and versatile quilt blocks is the basket block. It can be used to create a variety of patterns and designs, from traditional to modern. If you love basket blocks, you’ll love our new foundation paper piecing pattern that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fpp quilt block, mini quilt block, modern quilt, quilt block, rainbow quilt, scrap

Raw Edge Applique: A Quick and Easy Sewing Technique

August 19, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some personality to your sewing projects? If so, you might want to try raw edge applique. Raw edge applique is a technique where you cut out shapes from fabric and stitch them onto another fabric, leaving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, raw edge applique, scrap, scrap buster, sewing illustration

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A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. The A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. These sweet penguins always make people smile — which one would you sew first?Comment PENGUIN for the pattern link (available in our pattern store and Etsy shop).Pattern: Penguin Love Mugrug#penguinlove #valentinesewing #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #makersgonnamake
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of my favourite parts of sewing. These Threaded Tokens were made from the leftover pieces of the Tilda Songbird range, and the small‑scale motifs are perfect for fussy cutting. A little fairy here, a tiny bird there — every detail feels like a treasure.They’re quick to sew, endlessly useful, and such a lovely way to use every last scrap. I’ve paired today’s tokens with the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag, which shows just how beautifully they coordinate.Comment TOKEN for the free, beginner friendly, Threaded Tokens sewing pattern.The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is available in our pattern store and Etsy shop — store links are in our profile, or comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #freepattern #scrapsewing #beginnersewing
Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is one of those small, joyful makes that feels good from the moment you choose your fabrics. I’ve sewn two versions in the gorgeous new Tilda Songbird collection—released worldwide on 1 February—and the soft, watercolour pastels are just perfect for this sweet little project.This bag features a patchwork pocket on the front (ideal for showcasing tiny prints), a simple drawstring closure, and plenty of room for small essentials or thoughtful gifting. It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying weekend make.Comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send you the link to the pattern. It is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.    Featuring the beautiful Songbird range—thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous Tilda fabric.#tildasongbird #tildaaustralia #tildalovers  #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing
Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to eleva Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to elevate your handmade bags — it adds structure, comfort, personality, and a polished finish to even the quickest make. In this week’s Elevate Series, I’m sharing my favourite types of bag strapping, how to choose the right width and material, and a few easy ways to add colour and texture for a more professional look.There are so many lovely places to buy bag strapping, from Japanese craft stores to online quilt shops and everyday budget finds. I’ve collected mine over the years from a mix of travel stops and online favourites — each one adds its own charm to totes, pouches, crossbody bags, and other beginner‑friendly sewing projects.If you’re a shop that stocks bag strapping, feel free to comment below so makers can discover you. And I’d love to know — where do you buy yours? I’m always discovering new favourites.Some of my go‑to places for strapping: @yuzawaya (online Japanese craft shop); @okadaya, Shinjuku (Tokyo); @nomuratailor (Kyoto); @daiso_official (100‑yen shop — stock varies); @missouriquiltco (online)Save this post for the next time you want to elevate your bag‑making ✨#sewingtips #bagmaking #bagstrapping #handmadegiftsideas #beginnersewingprojects elevateseries
Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small sti Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small stitches, slow moments, and the gentle rhythm of creating something with my hands. With so much happening around us, I’ve been thinking about the little ways we can show up close to home… checking on someone who might need it, offering help in our local community, choosing kindness where we can.If you’d like to sew along, the Tiny Tote is our Pattern of the Week. Comment TINY for the link. Save 25% until the end of the week.#TinyTote #sewkindness #sewingpattern  #BeginnerFriendlySewing #sewingcommunity
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