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Jolly Juniper Quilt Block

November 14, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block is Jolly Juniper. This is a beautiful and modern tree design that you can use to create stunning projects for your home or as gifts. It is perfect beginner project if you are new to foundation paper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: Christmas block, Christmas Quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, pattern store, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block, sewing, tree block, Tree Quilt

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

Advent Houses

October 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a festive and fun sewing project to make this holiday season? If so, you will love our latest sewing pattern - Advent Houses! This is a charming and whimsical pattern that will add some magic to your Christmas countdown. Each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas sewing, holiday sewing, sewing, sewing pattern

Sewing Projects for Cat and Dog Lovers

October 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love sewing for the cat and dog lovers in your life, this roundup is full of fun, practical, and whimsical projects to try. From pet food mats and toys to cute bags and coasters, there’s something here for every maker and every skill level. … [Read more...]

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Free Sewing Projects for Beginners

October 14, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you are new to sewing and want to try some easy and fun projects, this blog post is for you! I will share with you free and easy sewing patterns for beginners that you can make in no time. Sewing is a great way to express your personality, make … [Read more...]

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Sell What You Sew

October 7, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With the cost of living continuing to rise, it is great to have a side hustle to bring in extra money, especially as we head towards the holiday season. Savvy shoppers are appreciating the value of purchasing one of a kind handmade items as unique … [Read more...]

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Pocketful of Sunshine Pouch

September 18, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy sewing projects for fall? As the weather starts to cool down, there is nothing better than getting cosy in your sewing room and making projects to decorate your home or to make as gifts. Read more about the benefits of Fall Sewing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, sewing, Tilda, Tilda Hibernation

Fall Sewing Projects: Cosy and Colourful Projects for your Home

September 17, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fall is a wonderful time to get creative with your sewing machine. Whether you want to make some cozy accessories for yourself or your home, or you want to gift something handmade to your loved ones, there are plenty of fall sewing projects to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: autumn, benefits of sewing, cosy, fabrics, inspiration, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, sewing

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✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and per ✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and perfect for gifting. The Mini Treat Pouch is one of my favourite Christmas projects — simple fold closure, a cute button detail, and just the right size for chocolates, notions, or stocking surprises. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and a lovely way to use your favourite Christmas prints.Comment TREAT and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.🎄 Quick festive make
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📥 Instant downloadFabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmassewing #festivesewing #minitreatpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadechristmas
The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that wo The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that works beautifully in every fabric style — modern, floral, seasonal, or scrap‑busting. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and endlessly handy for clips,
threads, treats, or little treasures on your sewing table.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingcommunity
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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
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