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Tips for Threading a Needle

April 25, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Threading a needle is one of those tiny sewing tasks that can feel surprisingly fiddly — especially if you’re tired, working with fine thread, or dealing with a small needle eye. Whether you’re hand‑sewing, quilting, or repairing a hem, a smoothly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: beginner sewist, hand sewing, hints, needles, sewing room, sewing tips, thread

The Quadra Pouch: A Beginner‑Friendly, Scrap‑Friendly Project You’ll Sew Again and Again

April 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that instantly becomes a favourite in your sewing room. It’s quick to make, fun to personalise, and endlessly useful — whether you’re sewing for yourself, organising your craft supplies, or making sweet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, pouch, quadra, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Pretty Handmade Gifts for Women: 15 Lovely Projects to Sew

April 16, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Pretty Handmade Gifts for Women: 15 Lovely Projects to SewThere’s something so special about giving (and receiving) a handmade gift. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, or simply a “thinking of you” moment, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: beginner sewing, birthday, gift guide, gifts, gifts to sew, handmade, Mothers Day, sewing patterns

Inside the Makers Caddy: Pretty, Practical Storage for Every Sewing Space

April 11, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing projects that are both beautiful and genuinely useful, the Makers Caddy is one of those patterns that quickly becomes a favourite. It’s the kind of project that feels approachable for any skill level, uses small cuts of fabric you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Room Tagged With: basket, caddy, organisation, organise, sewing pattern, sewing room

Makers Caddy

March 28, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Pattern Makers CaddyIf you love sewing, crafting, or simply keeping things beautifully organized, my new pattern, Makers Caddy is the perfect project to add to your collection. Thoughtfully designed with both function and style in … [Read more...]

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Easter Projects to Sew

February 22, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Easter and spring are such lovely seasons to sew for — full of soft colours, fresh starts, and small handmade touches that brighten your home. This time of year is perfect for quick, beginner‑friendly projects that use up your favourite scraps and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Easter sewing, gifts to sew, quick sew, scrap sewing, spring sewing

Hexie Garden Pouch

February 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🌸 Hexie Garden Pouch: So Many Ways to Sew This Sweet Little ProjectIf you’re looking for a quick, satisfying sewing project that’s perfect for scraps, gifting, and a little creative play, the Hexie Garden Pouch is one of my all‑time favourites. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, drawstring pouch, English paper piecing, EPP, hexies, scrap sewing, sewing pattern

The Ultimate Guide to Drawstrings

February 17, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

⭐ A Guide to Drawstrings: How to Choose, Use, and Elevate Your Handmade BagsDrawstrings might seem like a small detail, but they have a big impact on the look, feel, and function of your handmade bags. Whether you’re sewing a simple gift pouch or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: drawstring, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, elevate, elevate series, makers guide, sewing notions

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✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing space This ✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing spaceThis bright Ruby Star Luma Bucket is such a cheerful organiser — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for keeping your favourite tools, threads, and weekend projects tidy. The greens,  teals, and blur make it feel clean, modern, and full of energy.If you love practical makes that use just a few favourite fabrics, the Luma Bucket is a sweet project to stitch. It works beautifully on its own or as part of a matching set, and the two sizes give you plenty of options for organising your sewing room.Comment LUMA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you ✂️🧵 Fabric: @rubystarsociety#lumabucket #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingroomorganisation #rubystarsociety
Meet the Luma Bucket ✨  A modern fabric organiser Meet the Luma Bucket ✨ A modern fabric organiser in two sizes — perfect for sewing rooms, desks, and handmade gifting. Featuring a crisp contrast base and a sparkling woven star panel, it’s a quick, joyful sew you’ll use every day. Pattern now available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment LUMA for the link.  #lumabucket #fppsewing #fabricbasket #modernsewing #quiltingprojects handmadegifts
Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching se Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching set The Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch remain two of my most‑loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for using up favourite fabric scraps. They’re sweet individually, but together they make the loveliest coordinated duo for gifting, organising, or adding a handmade touch to your sewing space.This Tilda version has been a community favourite, and it’s easy to see why — the colours, the structure, the way the two designs complement each other. If you’ve been wanting a satisfying weekend project, this pair is such a joy to stitch.You also save 25% when you buy the bundle — a thank you for supporting two of my most popular pouch patterns.Comment BAGDUO and I’ll send the bundle link straight to you.Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵Fabric: Tilda Songbird collection — thank you @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #weekendsewingproject #sewistsofinstagram handmadegifts
✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions ✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions match a Bitsy Basket, and I love how sweet they look as a little set. The Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat, portable shape — perfect for sewing on the go, gifting, or keeping your favourite tools organised.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵#travelsewingkit #sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #handmadegifts
✨ Colour Crush: Orange 10 scrappy, cheerful proje ✨ Colour Crush: Orange
10 scrappy, cheerful projects to stitch as we head toward fall 🍊There’s something about orange that feels cosy, warm, and full of creative energy — perfect for small makes, gifts, and weekend sewing. If you’re starting to plan your fall projects, this palette is such a fun place to begin.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store.Happy sewing, friends ✂️🧵#colourcrushseries #orangeprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #fallsewingideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Sharing this Tilda scrappy Quadra Pouch - the mix Sharing this Tilda scrappy Quadra Pouch - the mix of blenders looks so beautiful in the large size. Eight fabrics in total — four Bellflower prints for the exterior and four Stella prints for the lining — each corner showing off a different print.The clever panel construction gives the pouch its neat, structured base without boxed corners, making it practical, beautifully shaped, and perfect for using up favourite scraps.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Pattern available in the Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✨Fabric: Bellflower + Stella blenders from Tilda, with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern #sewingproject
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