Introducing my new pillow pattern............. Sugar and Spice Buy the pattern from my Cajame Creations shop on Folksy A charming pillow consisting of paper-pieced cupcakes, surrounded by the childhood rhyme of "Sugar and Spice and all things nice, that's what little girls are made of". With gingham cup-cases and pastel icing, each cake has been decorated with embroidery. There are two versions of swirly icing, and one that looks as though it's been sprinkled in hundreds and thousands. Simply quilted, the envelope style pillow back is in two of the fabrics used - with the addition of Sugar and Spice across the fold of the opening. With little yo-yo's as the cherries on the top of the cake, and matching binding completing the outer edge, this is a reasonably quick project to complete. Suitable for all levels of sewing skill, and possible for anyone who is capable of sewing a straight line. The paper-pieced ...
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.