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Product Review: SOHMO Shears, Scissors & Pins

July 27, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Quality sewing tools make all the difference to achieving professional results with your sewing projects. I am always on the look out for new and improved tools and equipment to make time spent in my sewing room more enjoyable. I don't get as much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: pins, product review, scissors, SOHMO

Handy Drawstring Bag

July 14, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love how quick and easy these Handy Drawstring Pouches are to sew. Such a fun afternoon project and they are useful for storing so many things. I am making up a batch of pouches to use as gift bags - eco friendly, plus the bag is a gift in itself, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Etsy, gift, patchwork, pouch

Handy Drawstring Pouch

July 11, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Whether you are storing items in your sewing room, taking your lunch to work, or giving a gift, these drawstring pouches are handy to have around. Flat bottomed, reversible, and eco-friendly, they are perfect for stowing small items.I use a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Etsy, pdf pattern, pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, Tilda

Journal Pencil Case

July 5, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

All of my journals and notebooks are getting their own coordinating Journal Pencil Case. This way, I will never be caught without writing materials when inspiration strikes! If you haven't seen our Elastic Pencil Cases, they are slimline pencil cases … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: elastic pencil case, pencil case, Tilda, Tilda Plum Garden, zipper

Breast Cancer Pillows

June 25, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Peanut Pillows  softly stuffed with fibrefill, are perfect for positioning your arm following breast surgery. They are sized well to use in bed or when sitting on the sofa. If you want to make a thoughtful gift for someone going through breast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: breast cancer, Etsy, pdf pattern, peanut pillow

Bath Time Buddies

June 23, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

 Make bathtime fun with these easy to construct Bath Mitts using our beginner friendly pdf pattern, Bath Time Buddies.When I was invited to be part of the Tilda Plum Garden showcase and received the pretty fabric collection, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: baby shower, bathroom, children, face washer, pdf pattern

Elastic Pencil Pouch

June 2, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Elastic Pencil Cases are pretty and practical! They can be easily constructed in an afternoon and are a great scrap buster project. It is fun combining different colours and prints to make each pencil case unique. I love how cheerful the pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, gift, patchwork, pdf pattern, pencil case, pouch, sewing

Elastic Pencil Case

May 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Pretty and practical, this Elastic Pencil Case attaches to your journal or notebook so you have your writing and stationery supplies at close at hand. It is easily constructed from co-ordinating quilting fabric and features a handy elastic strap so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: gift, pdf pattern, pencil case, sewing

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Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ ✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ve been saving your prettiest little fabric leftovers… this one’s for you.Here are 10 quick + pretty scrap‑friendly projects you can sew in an hour or two. Beginner‑friendly, satisfying, and perfect for using those tiny pieces you can’t bear to throw away.Save this for the next time you need a burst of sewing inspiration.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store — all patterns are available in our shop and our Etsy store.Which one will you sew first?#sewingprojects #scrapbusting #scrapsewing #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
Weekend sewing sorted ✂️  Grab my FREE Pyramid We Weekend sewing sorted ✂️ Grab my FREE Pyramid Weights pattern — perfect for scrap busting and gift making.Comment PYRAMID and I’ll send it straight to you.  Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue, with thanks to @tilda_australia#sewingproject #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern #freesewingpattern #scrapbusting
A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. The Baker’s Buddy is practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most‑made patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the pattern link (available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
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