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Liberty Pencil Case

May 25, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

My patchwork pencil case tutorial is such a fun, quick project when you need a small pencil case in a hurry! In this Liberty pencil case, I have combined some new season Liberty prints with Essex linen. The colours in the Liberty fabric are so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Liberty, patchwork, pencil case, sewing, sewing tutorials

Jelly Clip Purses

May 11, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

The May issue of Homespun features one of my projects. It is always exciting to get your work published, especially in such a lovely magazine like Homespun. This issue is filled with lots of sweet projects such as quilts, toy, embroidery, pillow and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Homespun, jelly clip, sewing

Denim Cafe Apron

May 8, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

It is Mother's Day in Australia today and I always love to make something handmade for my Mum. My Mum has recently taken up quilting and is thoroughly enjoying her new hobby. I made her an apron she can use to hold her craft supplies or else use in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, gifts, sewing

Hexie Pincushion {Free Sewing Tutorial}

April 23, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 24 Comments

Free Project Tutorial: The Hexie Pincushion is a mini pincushion that is perfectly sized for stitching on the go. It features a mini hexagon flower, and it is positioned in a little aluminium tin. This is a quick little project and is lots of fun to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, hexagon, hexies, sewing, tutorial

Dress Form Lavender Sachets

April 15, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of my favourite projects from my book (A spoonful of Sugar), is the Dress Form Lavender Sachets. They are little sachets that can be hung from a coat hanger or in your wardrobe to make your clothing smell lovely. These sachets feature a dress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, applique, sewing, zakka

Liberty Criss Cross Coasters

March 25, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Liberty and linen is always a winning combination in my opinion. One of my favourite Liberty prints is Betsy - a classic floral design that is available in a range of colourways. In these Criss Cross coasters, I have matched some sweet Liberty Betsy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, Liberty, patchwork, sewing

Hexie Zippered Pouch

March 20, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I love sewing little zippered pouches. They are so handy to pop into your handbag to store all manner of items - from spare change, loyalty cards, tissues, medication, make-up essentials etc. I made this little hexie zippered pouch using some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: hexagon, hexies, sewing, zakka, zipper

Flying Geese Mini Quilt

March 17, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

I am really drawn to sweet floral prints. Some of my favourite collections are Flower Sugar and Old New 30's, both produced by Lecien Fabrics. They release new collections each year and the prints all work so well together.I gathered some of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: florals, flying geese, mini quilt, mug rug, sewing

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Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away. Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away.The Luma Bucket combines clean lines, practical storage, and timeless style, making it perfect for organizing sewing supplies, yarn, craft projects, or everyday essentials around the home. Available in two
sizes, it's a versatile project you'll reach for again and again.What will you fill your bucket with? Yarn, sewing supplies, or fabric scraps?Comment LUMA for a link to the pattern.✨ Fabric Details: Hastings Street Linen with thanks to
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Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular Why is the Handy Drawstring Pouch our most popular pattern?Available in 3 sizes, this clever design stands upright without bulky boxed corners, is fully reversible, and folds flat between uses. It's a practical project you'll find yourself sewing again and again for gifts, travel, sewing supplies, seasonal decorating, and everyday
organisation.For this Halloween version, I created patchwork panels using thirty 2" squares and fussy-cut favourite prints in shades of orange, citron, blue-grey, cream, brown, and black. It's a fun way to showcase special fabrics while creating something both beautiful and useful.✨ Swipe through to discover 5 reasons sewists love this pattern.🧵 Comment HANDY and I'll send you a link to the pattern.#aspoonfulofsugardesigns #handydrawstringpouch #sewingpattern
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Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts thi Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts this Christmas? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is a quick and beginner-friendly sewing project featuring a handy back pocket for a gift tag, a fold-over top, and a button closure to keep everything secure.Made here in cheerful Ruby Star Society Merry Happy fabrics, it's perfect for gift cards, chocolates, money gifts, and other small treasures.✨ Beginner friendly
 ✨ Scrap friendly
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 ✨ Great for handmade giftingComment TREAT and I'll send you the link!#minitreatpouch #christmassewing #rubystarsociety #giftcardholder #handmadegifts
One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄 The free H One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄The free Holly Jolly Tree pattern can be stitched in harvest colours for autumn decorating or transformed into a festive Christmas tree using your favourite holiday fabrics.Swipe to see four completely different looks created from the same beginner-friendly pattern.Comment TREE and I'll send you the link to grab the free pattern.#hollyjollytree #freesewingpattern #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake #quicksewing
From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring p From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring pouch!This beginner-friendly project combines a little English Paper Piecing with simple sewing to create the perfect gift, project pouch, or scrap-friendly make.💬 Comment GARDEN and I'll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #pouchpattern #beginnersewing
🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Pouch i 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
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