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Sew Your Own Placemats

June 26, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sewing Your Own Placemats: A Stitch Towards Sustainability and StyleSewing enthusiasts, gather around! Today, we're diving into the delightful world of DIY placemats—a project that combines creativity, sustainability, and practicality. Whether … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, mugrug, placemat, sewing pattern, trivet

Thanksgiving Placemat

November 2, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is hard to believe how fast this year is going, We are now in November and planning for Christmas. When I lived in the USA, we celebrated Thanksgiving with friends. I love the tradition of joining together with family and friends to celebrate all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Uncategorized Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, Halloween, mugrug, patchwork, placemat, quilting, thanksgiving, trivet

Hexie Pumpkin Placemat

October 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am excited to release the latest pattern in the Hexie Placemat series - the Hexie Pumpkin Placemat! This placemat is perfect for fall/autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving. The Hexie Pumpkin Placemat features a foundation paper pieced pumpkin in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, hexagon, hexie, mug rug, patchwork, placemat, pot holder, trivet

Beginner Placemat to Sew

October 1, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Teaching others to sew is such a rewarding activity. Nothing beats the joy of creating something from start to finish. I have taught my kids and friends to sew over the years. It is always best to start with an easy project that can be completed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, beginner sewing pattern, coaster, mugrug, placemat, sewing, trivet

Pretty Trivet

April 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mothers Day is fast approaching but there is still time to make a special, one of a kind, handmade gift for Mum. For time poor sewists, the pretty trivet is the perfect project. Simply gather 7 fat quarters and you can cut and sew this project in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, gifts to sew, Mothers Day, mug rug, Posie, trivet

Hexie Bunny Placemats

March 28, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Nothing beats creating one of kind décor items to give as gifts or to decorate your home for holidays. With Easter fast approaching, there is still time to make a set of sweet Hexie Bunny Placemats. They feature a foundation paper pieced bunny in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Bunny, foundation paper piecing, fpp, hexagon, hexie placemat, mugrug, placemat, pot holder, trivet

Halloween Coaster

October 20, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

With Halloween just around the corner, I decorated my sewing room with Halloween inspired vintage notions. I generally don't use a lot of orange and black in my sewing, so it was fun to play with a different colour scheme. I made Halloween Coaster … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, coaster, Etsy, gifts to sew, mug rug, pdf pattern, placemat, sewing, trivet

Floral Placemat

October 2, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There is nothing better than sipping a relaxing cup of tea from fine bone china. I made a hexagon placemat from pretty floral fabrics to match my favourite tea set. I used the Easy Hexagon Trivet and Coaster pdf sewing pattern.The placemat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, coaster, Etsy, mug rug, pdf pattern, placemat, sewing, trivet

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I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming fabric line Something Blue by Tilda — releasing worldwide on June 1.I loved adding all the tiny details: the label, ribbon, tag, and sweet embellishments that make this project feel so special. The Makers Caddy is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and makes the loveliest gift‑ready project for any maker in your life.This soft blue palette is such a joy to work with — thank you to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #tildasomethingblue #makerscaddy #sewingprojects #sewingpattern
Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Str Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Strips Pouch feel polished and gift‑ready — the little cord end caps. They’re simple, quick, and such a sweet finishing touch for your drawstring bags.This pattern includes two practical sizes, and you can sew the feature panel using selvedges/selvages or patchwork strings. A beginner‑friendly project that turns treasured scraps into something beautiful and useful.A few of you asked about the cord end caps — just search “plastic bell cord end caps with lid” and you’ll find plenty of options in lots of colours.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch ( 2 sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #drawstringbag #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutti I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutting table — and this is exactly why. Those tiny printed edges become the sweetest feature panel on my new Scrappy Strips Pouch, released today.You can make it with selvedges or patchwork strings, and it comes in two practical sizes. A quick, beginner‑friendly sew that turns leftovers into something lovely.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch (2 sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Selvedges from various @rubystarsociety fabric lines.#scrapsewing #selvedgesewing #beginnersewingproject #sewingpatternrelease #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny scraps, tiny stitches, tiny treasures. These Tiny scraps, tiny stitches, tiny treasures. These little Threaded Tokens are one of my favourite ways to turn leftover fabric into something sweet and useful. Small motifs shine, the sewing is quick, and they’re perfect to add to gifts or keep in your sewing kit.Comment TOKEN and I’ll send you the free beginner‑friendly pattern.Shown in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks ti @tilda_australia#scrapsewing #freepattern #tildasongbird #ilovetilda #beginnersewing
A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little t A tiny triangle with a very big job. This little travel kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat pocket‑sized shape. It’s one of my most‑used makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingreels #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #bagmaking #craftastherapy
A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, c A sweet little drawstring pouch that opens wide, cinches neatly, and is perfect for gifting or using every day. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a favourite.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Songbird fabric. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildasongbird #tildafabrics #sewingpattern #sewingcommunity
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