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Covered Matchboxes

January 20, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I am working on a couple of new sewing patterns and have generated some pretty "scraps". In my never ending quest to use all the pretty fabric, I have covered matchboxes with fabric offcuts. This is a super fast project -  pretty and practical - just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: gifts, no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps

Top Tutorials of 2017

January 3, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps, sewing, sewing tutorials, tutorial, tutorials

Fabric Covered Bobbins

October 6, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

A lovely bundle of fabric was just what I needed to inspire me to head back into the sewing room after a lengthy break. I am putting the finishing touches to a new pattern using this sweet bundle of Cottage fabric by Tilda.  As usual, I like to use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fabric, scrap buster, scraps, Tilda, tutorial

Happy Scrappy Cards

July 2, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: card making, children's craft, scrap buster, scraps, Tilda

Hexagon Fabric Tray

May 22, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 37 Comments

After making the Charm Square Fabric Tray, I had a brainwave to make a hexagon shaped tray. I love it when an idea works out perfectly. Personally I think the hexagon fabric tray is even cuter than the original square version (see the tutorial for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: hexagon, scrap buster, scraps, tutorial

Yoyo Pegs

May 18, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I couldn't resist making another batch of mini yoyo's with some fabric scraps. This time I used fabrics that reminded me of farmers markets - ginghams, dots, and cherries. After making lemon curd last week, I am planning on making some jam soon and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: quick craft, scrap buster, scraps, yoyo

Dresden Shoe Bag

April 11, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

I love the look of dresden plates and they are great way to incorporate lots of fabric scraps into a project. I made my first one a few months ago (you can see a photo on this post).  Making my own template using a compass and protractor was fiddly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: dresden plate, patchwork, scrap buster, scraps, sewing

Scrappy Patchwork Placemat

September 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing. Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised fabric scraps.  For this scrappy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: patchwork, placemat, scrap buster, scraps

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Navy Zakka Card Wallet 💙💙💙 The herringbon Navy Zakka Card Wallet 💙💙💙 The herringbone foundation paper pieced patchwork is great way to use your monochromatic fabric "scraps". You can find the pattern for #zakkacardwallet  in my Etsy store ( link in profile).
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Flower Power Pouch makes the perfect gift bag for Flower Power Pouch makes the perfect gift bag for Easter or special occasion. 🌸🌷🌺 #throwbackthursday
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Pretty in pink 💗💗💗 These Bunny Coasters Pretty in pink 💗💗💗 These Bunny  Coasters are so much  fun to sew and can be easily made in an afternoon. I have a few more in construction.
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Working on a new project with these blue Liberty h Working on a new project with these blue Liberty hexies. I have used precut 1 inch hexies from @ava_and_neve . They provide a gorgeous variety of liberty prints which are perfect for small projects with zero waste. ✂️ Embroidery scissors  by @sohmo_au .
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