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Butterflies

March 25, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

 I cut these butterflies with a butterfly punch out of magazines and scrapbooking paper and then I stuck them on a plain piece of card using foam dots. I put them in a frame I already had but a deeper one would work better as they would have 3D … [Read more...]

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East Meets West

March 24, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Hope you are yours had a wonderful Easter – ours was a special one, with four generations getting together today at our place to celebrate the holiday (5 years to 89 years)! Sarah and I have been busy with lots of Easter baking – Easter Cupcakes, … [Read more...]

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A Good Start to the Week….

March 17, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

I arrived home from work today to find a lovely surprise! Our much awaited order arrived from Retro Mummy, with some lovely cupcake fabric that Sarah is going to use to make a recipe book cover for her collection of favourite recipes (most featuring … [Read more...]

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Cookies Galore!

March 14, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Recently I have made lots of types of cookies that I thought you might want to see.Oaty Chocolate chip cookiesChocolate freckle biscuitsDouble chocolate chip cookiesPosted by Sarah … [Read more...]

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Easter Ideas and Gift Project.

March 11, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I have been really busy at work this week which has limited my free time to sew. I have been working on a really practical gift idea for all the girls in my extended family, and have nearly tweaked the design. The best thing is that it uses fabrics … [Read more...]

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Bags…..

March 2, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I have been experimenting with a few different bag designs this week - tote's and smaller handbags - and a range of fabrics (denim, cottons, canvas). Here are some of my results.....Posted by: Lisa … [Read more...]

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Beaded Crafts

February 16, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I love working with beads. Here are a few of my favourites!Beaded Purses - These are great for coins and other small objects, you can hang them around your neck or clip them to your pants. I made these from the Klutz Book "Ribbon Purses".I have also … [Read more...]

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A Most productive Week….

February 16, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

We have been very busy this week. The kids have recommenced all their activities so I have been busy car pooling them to their various activities including: tennis, jazz, drama, and Guides. At work we are in the midst of relocating to a new, larger … [Read more...]

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A little weekend sewing — and yes, I really do use A little weekend sewing — and yes, I really do use a chopstick as my turning tool. It’s the perfect size for corners and curves, and it’s always within reach in my sewing room. This Easy Hexagon Trivet is such a fun, scrap‑friendly project in bright Ruby Star colours.If you want to make one too, comment TRIVET for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Easy Hexagon Trivet - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #rubystarsociety #weekendsewingproject #scrapsewing
Create a soothing self‑care bundle with two quick, Create a soothing self‑care bundle with two quick, calming projects. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Comment SELFCARE to save 25%.  Save this for when you need a thoughtful gift idea.#selfcaresewing #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadegiftsideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Som A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Something Blue, Tilda’s beautiful new range releasing worldwide on June 1. I’ve just cut out the pieces and couldn’t resist sharing the fabrics, tags, labels, and all the tiny details that make this project so fun to sew. It’s always the little touches - the leather patches, contrasting handles, and coordinated notions - that bring a caddy to life. Stay tuned to see the finished version.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @Tilda_australiaPattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop  #makerscaddy#tildafabric  #wipinprogess #tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda
There’s something so lovely about putting together There’s something so lovely about putting together a bright, happy self‑care gift… especially when it’s handmade.  I stitched a colourful set using Ruby Star Society fabrics - a Relaxation Eye Pillow and a Heavenly Heatpack - and styled them into a complete gift bundle.To make it feel extra special, I lined a small bamboo tray with soft tissue, added the two calming makes, tied them with a pink ribbon, and tucked in a few thoughtful extras: a candle, a box of speciality tea, and a tiny plant. It’s simple, cheerful, and such a beautiful way to show someone you care.Both projects are scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and quick to sew - perfect for weekend making or last‑minute gifting.If you’d like to sew your own self‑care set, comment SELFCARE and I’ll send you the link to the bundle. You’ll also save 25% on these two gift‑ready patterns when you buy the bundle.#selfcaresewing #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendysewing #handmadegiftideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colou The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colourway shows off everything makers love about this pattern — it folds completely flat for storage, has a clever structured base, four coordinated fabrics, and cinches closed beautifully. It’s quick to sew, gift‑ready, and so satisfying to pop open and fill.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#QuadraPouch #SewingPatternDesign #HandmadePouch #SewingProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns
One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch i One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch is how it folds completely flat between uses — perfect for travel, storage, or keeping your sewing space tidy. A quick press and it pops back into shape, ready to fill with treats, notions, or gifts.This version uses eight Tilda blenders for a scrappy, pretty finish that shows off the crisp base and four neat corners.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
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