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Rudolph Cross Stitched Hoop

November 25, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of the year. I love making Christmas crafts to add a homemade touch to the festive season. Trouble is, I usually run out of time to make all the projects I have planned. That is why I love quick little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, cross stitch, pdf pattern

Travel Sewing Kit

November 15, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for quick, pretty, and practical gifts to make for Christmas? Our Travel Sewing Kit is a handy kit for sewists, travellers, or to carry in your handbag for wardrobe malfunctions. It can also be used as a small pouch to hold coins, ear buds, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Craftsy, Etsy, pdf patterns, travel

Christmas Matchboxes

November 14, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Each night I light my oil burner or scented candles and it makes our living room so inviting. I decorated matchboxes with Christmas paper and the Christmas Matchboxes look so festive on our coffee table.Christmas Matchboxes project is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, gift

Gifts to Make for Sewists

November 10, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

With the festive season nearly upon us,now is the time to start planning your gift list. I like to include some handmade items with my gifts - nothing beats a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. I have collated 10 gift ideas for Sewists. These are fun, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, sewing, sewing tutorial

Product Review: Clover Tassel Maker

November 1, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The simple addition of a tassel can really elevate a project and make it one of kind. I recently purchased a Clover Tassel Maker to see if it made making tassels easier. Previously I have used the cardboard method with mixed results.  Like all Clover … [Read more...]

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Christmas Placemat

October 22, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

This Christmas our decorating will feature the colours of eucalyptus green, white, and silver. We will be incorporating metal and wood accents to create an Australiana theme. I have made a start on my Christmas sewing with this Christmas placemat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Craftsy, Etsy, hexies

Halloween Drawstring Bag

October 13, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

The Halloween Drawstring Bag is the perfect size to hold an assortment of Halloween treats such as chocolates, lollies, or candy. They are easily constructed using our free Retro Drawstring Bag sewing tutorial. It is fun to customise the bag so they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, Halloween, hexies, sewing, tutorial

Chocolate Rough Slice

October 11, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Chocolate Rough Slice is an old fashioned favourite treat. Baked with a chocolate base, it is topped with chocolate rough topping while still warm. The chocolate rough topping is made from cocoa, coconut, and condensed milk which is absolutely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut, recipe

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Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make for holiday tables — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your home. I love how they brighten up a cosy hot chocolate moment.✨ Christmas in July Sale Save 20% off all Christmas patterns in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop until 31 July.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to our Christmas patterns.#christmasinjuly #christmassewing #jinglebellcoaster #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern
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Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini st Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini stockings are the sweetest handmade gift idea — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. Quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for festive table settings or teacher gifts.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe and I’m loving how they turned out.✨ Christmas in July Sale: All Christmas patterns in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop are 20% off until July 31.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to the Christmas patterns.
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Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little po Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little pouches — they’re fast, fun, and such a sweet way to use up small scraps. This Ruby Star Society version is bright, modern, and perfect for tiny gifts or organising your sewing space.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.#MiniTreatPouch #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingprojects #quicksewingproject
The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite prac The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite practical, giftable makes — bright, scrap‑friendly, and so handy for crafting on the go. Patchwork hourglass cover, clear mesh panel, zipper pocket… it keeps everything organised and easy to find.It’s 25% off this week only. Comment STOW and I’ll send you the pattern link.#sewingorganisation #sewandstowpouch #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #patchworksewing
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