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Spooky Scraps, Sweet Makes

October 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sweet & Spookier Stitching: 7 Halloween Projects Using Coordinating FabricHalloween sewing is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season—and this year, I stitched up a playful collection using the Sweet and Spookier Layer Cake by Art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly sewing, fall sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, halloween fabric, Halloween sewing, scrap friendly sewing, sewing pattern, sweet and spookier, trick or treat

Handmade Gifts for Teachers & Coaches

October 26, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartfelt, practical, and easy-to-make projects to show appreciationTeachers and coaches are everyday heroes—mentors, motivators, and role models who give so much of themselves. Whether it’s the end of the school year, a holiday, or just a moment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Layer Cakes: The Sweetest Precut for Quick, Giftable Sewing

October 21, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wandered through a quilt shop or browsed online fabric bundles, chances are you’ve spotted a layer cake—a stack of precut 10" squares, often featuring an entire fabric collection. These deliciously versatile bundles are a dream for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, easy sew, fabric, gift ready, layer cake, pre-cut, quick sew, scrap friendly

Woven Bloom Block

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Say hello to Woven Bloom Quilt Block —a fresh, modern quilt block designed for foundation paper piecing. Available in 3", 4", 5", and 6" sizes, it’s perfect for adding a floral twist to your quilts, mini quilts, bags, pillows, and more. It is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, quilt, quilt block, woven bloom, woven star

Handmade Gifts for Thoughtful Hosts

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The holiday season is full of gatherings, shared meals, and cozy catch-ups—and behind every celebration is a thoughtful host who’s opened their home and heart. Whether it’s a neighbour’s festive drinks, a teacher’s end-of-year morning tea, or a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas sewing, gift guide, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, oven mitts, pot holders

Introducing the Bitsy Basket – A Sweet Little Pouch with Big Possibilities

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Say hello to the Bitsy Basket—a charming drawstring pouch designed to be quick to sew, beginner-friendly, and endlessly useful. Whether you're gifting, organizing, or simply playing with your favourite fabrics, this little basket is a joy to make and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, beginner friendly, drawstring bag, drawstring basket, drawstring pouch, gift to sew, hexagonal, pouch, quick sew, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch

October 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch — a small stitch that feels luxeThis Liberty Mini Treat Pouch began as a desire to marry Liberty’s delicate prints with simple, tactile fabrics. The result is a tiny pouch that looks elevated on a shelf, feels beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, embellishment, fold over pouch, Liberty, Liberty fabric, linen, mini treat pouch, pouch, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

The Art of Slow Living – Crafting a Mindful Home Routine

October 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In a world that moves fast, slow living offers a gentle invitation: to pause, breathe, and find beauty in the everyday. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing what matters, with care. Whether you’re stitching a fabric pouch, baking sourdough, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: creativity, home, mindfulness, sewing, sewing room, slow living

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Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration for your next sewing project — 16 sweet makes in under 6 seconds. All beginner‑friendly and perfect for using your favourite fabrics.All of the patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#pinksewingprojects #colourcrushseries #sewinginspiration #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #sewingpatternlove
Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new seri Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new series with 10 of my favourite pink makes — sweet, pretty, and full of sewing inspiration. Each week I’ll be sharing a new colour collection, so you’ll have a whole rainbow of ideas to save ✂️✨All of the patterns featured are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#colourcrushseries
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This little gift bag is such a bright and happy se This little gift bag is such a bright and happy sew — the Ruby Star fabric makes it feel extra fun and modern ✂️✨ It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and one of my favourite little giftable projects.Comment MINI and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag - pattern available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#minidrawstringgiftbag #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #weekendsewingproject
The Quadra Pouch is such a fun and satisfying sew The Quadra Pouch is such a fun and satisfying sew — four coordinated fabrics, a clever flat base, and a sweet drawstring closure that pops open beautifully ✂️✨ It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifts, organising your sewing space, or weekend sewing.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you a link to the pattern.#quadrapouch #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #weekendsewingproject
The Makers Caddy is one of my favourite practical The Makers Caddy is one of my favourite practical + beautiful sewing projects ✂️✨ Each version looks completely different depending on the fabric, and it’s such a satisfying weekend sew.With pockets for your tools, a sturdy base, and lots of pretty details, it’s perfect for organising your sewing space, gifting, or taking to retreats. Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and so fun to personalise.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy - pattern in my Pattern Store.#makerscaddy #sewingprojectideas #sewingroomorganisation #sewingpatternlove #weekendsewingproject
I love sewing these Mini Treat Pouches — they’re f I love sewing these Mini Treat Pouches — they’re fast, fun, and such a sweet way to use up small scraps ✂️ Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a crowd‑pleaser.Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch ( available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewingpattern #MiniTreatPouch #sewingcommunity #beginnersewingprojects #sewquick
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