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Step Into Cosiness with Tilda Village Life

October 3, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love fabrics that feel nostalgic, homely, and full of storybook charm, you’re going to adore Village Life, the newest collection from Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger, releasing worldwide on October 1st 2026. This range is all about stepping … [Read more...]

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Heart Bookmark

September 4, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🌸 Free Heart Bookmark PatternA sweet, quick project to stitch for yourself or gift to a book‑loving friend.There’s something lovely about a small sewing project that uses up your favourite scraps and turns them into something useful. This … [Read more...]

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Hexie House Placemat

August 30, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hexie House Placemat – A Sweet New Addition to Our Hexie SeriesThere’s something so satisfying about sewing a project that’s both quick and charming — and the new Hexie House Placemat fits that description perfectly. This two‑size design combines … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, foundation paper piecing, fpp, gift, heart, home, house, mug rug, patchwork, placemat, scrap friendly, trivet

Tilda Something Blue – Sewing Inspiration & Project Ideas

May 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tilda Something Blue Fabric RangeTilda’s Something Blue fabric range is a beautiful celebration of classic blue and white design. Designer Tone Finnanger has long collected blue and white pottery in all shapes and sizes, and she loves the way the … [Read more...]

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The Quadra Pouch: A Beginner‑Friendly, Scrap‑Friendly Project You’ll Sew Again and Again

April 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that instantly becomes a favourite in your sewing room. It’s quick to make, fun to personalise, and endlessly useful — whether you’re sewing for yourself, organising your craft supplies, or making sweet … [Read more...]

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Handmade Gifts for Teachers & Coaches

October 26, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartfelt, practical, and easy-to-make projects to show appreciationTeachers and coaches are everyday heroes—mentors, motivators, and role models who give so much of themselves. Whether it’s the end of the school year, a holiday, or just a moment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Layer Cakes: The Sweetest Precut for Quick, Giftable Sewing

October 21, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wandered through a quilt shop or browsed online fabric bundles, chances are you’ve spotted a layer cake—a stack of precut 10" squares, often featuring an entire fabric collection. These deliciously versatile bundles are a dream for … [Read more...]

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Introducing the Bitsy Basket – A Sweet Little Pouch with Big Possibilities

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Say hello to the Bitsy Basket—a charming drawstring pouch designed to be quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and endlessly useful. Whether you're gifting, organizing, or simply playing with your favourite fabrics, this little basket is a joy to make and … [Read more...]

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Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄 A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄

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: 
🥂 Champagne & a festive coupe glass
 ☕ Hot chocolate & marshmallows
 🫖 Christmas tea & shortbread
 🧀 Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

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

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift inspiration and future holiday sewing.

#christmassewing #handmadechristmas #christmasgiftideas
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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.

✂️ Scallop 5mm
✂️ Scallop 10mm
✂️ 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.

💬 COMMENT TOKEN for the free pattern link!

Scissors by @sohmo_au

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🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra 🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style?

Are you drawn to timeless reds and greens, cosy cottage checks, Scandinavian simplicity, colourful festive prints, or something a little more quirky?

Swipe through to discover your Christmas sewing personality and find a project to match your favourite festive aesthetic. ✨

I have a feeling most sewists are a mix of two or three styles... I'm often somewhere between Classic, Handmade and Vintage!

❤️ Traditional
🧺 Cottage
🌈 Bright & Fun
🎁 Vintage
✨ Modern Minimal
❄️ Scandinavian
🐱 Quirky
🎀 Classic
🏠 Handmade & Homely
🌸 Pastel

👇 Tell me your Christmas sewing style in the comments!

The featured projects can be found in my Pattern Store & Etsy Shop. 

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

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.

#merrylittletreecoasters #christmassewing #sewingpattern #scrapfriendly #quiltingprojects
Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

#ribbonpouch #christmassewing #christmashandmade #modernsewing #handmadechristmas

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

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