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Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

March 5, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Foundation paper piecing involves taking small scraps of fabric and machine stitching them to a paper template to create clever patchwork effects. It is a very accurate method of patchwork, which is especially useful for piecing unusual or awkward … [Read more...]

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Sewing Tool Pouch

November 22, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch is not just for rotary cutters. It also perfect for spectacles, pens, marking tools, point turners/chopsticks, and more. It is a fun pouch to make and it a great project to practice applying bias binding to enclose the … [Read more...]

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Sewing Tool Roundup #6

September 11, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Welcome to our sixth Sewing Tool Round-up where we review new (or new to us) quilting and sewing tools, notions, haberdashery and craft supplies.  You can find our previous reviews here. Valdani Pearl Cotton Valdani hand dyed pearl cotton … [Read more...]

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Hexagons Made Easy

March 1, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my English Paper Piecing projects and … [Read more...]

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

Sewing Tool Roundup

February 22, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Welcome to our fifth Sewing Tool Round-up where we review new (or new to us) quilting and sewing tools, notions, and haberdashery supplies.  You can find our previous reviews here. Fiskars Adjustable Rotary Cutter The Fiskars Adjustable … [Read more...]

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Sewing Tool Roundup #4

October 23, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Welcome to our fourth Sewing Tool Roundup where we showcase new, or new to us, sewing and quilting supplies and notions.  Check out our previous Sewing Tool reviews here,  here, and here. With Christmas coming, you will find some great products to … [Read more...]

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Sewing Tool Roundup #3

July 16, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Welcome to our third Sewing Tool Roundup. Each month we showcase new, or new to us, sewing supplies.  Check out our previous Sewing Tool reviews here and here. Aurifil 12 wt cotton is the perfect thickness for hand applique, hand embroidery, … [Read more...]

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10 Essential Sewing Tools

May 13, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

When I first started quilting, I purchased a basic rotary cutter, cutting mat, and one ruler. This was all the I used for the first few years. More recently I have expanded my quilting and sewing tool equipment. I am always interested in new tools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: sewing, sewing tools

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Free Tutorial: Fabric Gift Pouch Looking for a sw Free Tutorial: Fabric Gift Pouch

Looking for a sweet little project to sew? Our fabric gift pouches are one of our most popular tutorials. These cuties are quick to sew - you just need two 8 1/2 inch squares of fabric plus drawstring cord. I made these ones with pretty florals. 

You can find the tutorial over on a blog. Link to the project is in our profile. 

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{Wellness Wednesday} Sewing relaxes your mind and {Wellness Wednesday} Sewing relaxes your mind and body

Sewing relaxes your body and mind. Sewing is a form of meditation, as you focus on your breathing and the rhythm of the needle. Sewing can also lower your blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension, which improves your overall health.

Stop scrolling and start sewing!

If you would like a free copy of this set of images, lease head to our blog post. Search for "Sewing for Mental Health and Wellbeing".

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Have you started your fall sewing? If you are look Have you started your fall sewing? If you are looking for a cosy fall project, check out our Patchwork Acorn Coaster Mugrug. This is easily constructed using a courthouse steps block for the body of the acorn, and a contrasting fabric for the cap. 

The Patchwork Acorn Coaster is a Pattern of the week - it is currently 25% off in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Head to the link in our profile.

For more Fall Sewing inspiration, read out blog post on Fall Sewing Projects. The link to this is also in our profile.

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Have you seen Tilda's new fabric range, Hibernatio Have you seen Tilda's new fabric range, Hibernation? Featuring sleeping animals and autumn accents, it us perfect for your fall sewing.

Here is a Pocketful of Sunshine Bag made with fabric from the brown and light blue colourway. 

Pattern is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop - store links are in our profile.

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