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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

Sewing Gifts 101: Easy and Affordable Ideas for Your Crafty Friends

November 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Are you looking for some easy and affordable gift ideas for your crafty friends? Do you want to show off your sewing skills and make something unique and thoughtful? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, I will share with you 12 free sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, gifts to sew, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewists, tutorial

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

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

Spinning Log Cabin Quilt Block

August 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am super excited to introduce my newest foundation paper piecing quilt block pattern - Spinning Log Cabin. This is a modern twist on the classic log cabin block, with a dynamic spiral effect that creates movement and interest. The pattern comes in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, log cabin, mini quilt, pdf pattern, quilt block, scrap buster

Butterfly Applique

July 12, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Butterfly applique design is a fun and easy way to add some color and charm to your sewing projects. You can use applique patterns to create beautiful butterflies that look like they are flying on your fabric.What is raw edge applique?Raw … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: animal, applique, butterfly, insect, nature, raw edge applique, scrap buster, sewing illustration, sewing pattern

Fat Quarter Friendly

June 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fat quarters are popular with quilters and sewists alike as they are versatile and a great way to get variety in your fabric stash. I have compiled all you need to know about fat quarters in this handy article. Download your fat quarter facts today … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Room Tagged With: fabric, fat quarter, informational, pre-cut, scrap buster, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing project, sewing room

Tulip Twist Quilt Block

June 3, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The “Tulip Twist” foundation paper piecing quilting block is a new and exciting pattern that is beginner-friendly and available in 5 sizes. It is a great way to use up your scraps and add some bright and colorful tulips to your your mini quilt or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fpp pattern, mini quilt, patchwork, quilt block, quilting, rainbow quilt, scrap buster, sewing

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Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ The Travel Sewing Kit is compact, clever, and surprisingly roomy—perfect for safety pins, needles, mini scissors, and all your on‑the‑go essentials. Whether you’re heading to a retreat, stitching in a café, or just want tidy tools at home, this pouch will be your new best friend.✔ Beginner‑friendly ✔ Stash‑friendly ✔ Quick to sew ✔ Folds flat for easy packing🧵 Find the pattern in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop!👇 Comment TRAVEL and I’ll DM you the link!#sewingonthego #travelsewingkit #handmadepouch #diysewing #sewinglove
Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙 🧵 I’ve Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙🧵 I’ve been stitching a few of my favourite small projects in the new Tilda Something Blue collection — the Makers Caddy, Sewing Buddy Pincushion, and Dresden Needlebook. Each one is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or organising your sewing space.I love how the soft blues, tiny florals, and sweet details come together across all three projects. Small makes really do bring the most joy.If you’d like any of the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my pattern store where you will find these three patterns.Save this for your next weekend sew.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingreels #sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch 💛✂️ I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern: Quadra Pouch — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingreels #sewingprojects #beginnersewingproject   
Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙 There’s something so Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙There’s something so calming about blue in a sewing room - soft, fresh, and endlessly versatile. From tiny florals to bold geometrics, blue fabrics always seem to play nicely together. 💙🧵Here are a few of my favourite blue makes. Perfect for small projects, scrap sewing, and those soothing “just for fun” moments at your machine.Save this for your next colour‑themed sewing session.#modernsewing #sewingcommunity #sewingideas #fabricpull #scrapfriendlysewing
Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
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