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10 Simple Christmas Table Ideas

December 9, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Sponsored by TargetWhat we love most about Christmas is celebrating the holiday with our extended family. It is so lovely to spend time together, share delicious food and create holiday memories. We like to plan ahead as much as possible so there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas table, metallic christmas, table setting

Deer Silhouette Drawstring Gift Bags

December 1, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

We have been working on some Christmas crafts this week. Our latest sewing project are these silhouette drawstring gift bags made to coordinate with our Metallic Christmas theme. I found the perfect fabric for the gift bags - Mirror Ball Dot in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, gift wrapping, heat transfer material, metallic christmas, sewing, Silhouette

Pink Vanilla Macarons

November 30, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Are you starting to plan your Christmas menu? We are working on our list of Christmas desserts. We love to have a range of sweet treats as part of our dessert buffet and always have some gluten free options available. Macarons are a delicious gluten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: baking, gluten free, macacrons

Beaded Christmas Tree

November 25, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

We love to change our Christmas theme each year. We buy a few key decorations and then repurpose items around our home and make some new decorations to match our theme. This year we are having a modern Metallic Christmas, with lots of gold, rose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, metallic christmas

Merry and Bright Christmas Sign

November 20, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our Christmas decorating is still a work in progress. We will be setting up the Christmas tree next weekend. Meanwhile I am making a few quick crafts to fit with the metallic, white and black theme we are using this year.I made a quick sign using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, metallic christmas, quick craft, vinyl

Metallic Christmas

November 17, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year and we have already made a start with our Christmas decorating. Each year we love to have a theme for Christmas and then plan the decorations and menu around the theme. This year we are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Our Home Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, home décor, metallic christmas

Flower Coaster Pattern

November 14, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Crochet coasters are proving to be fun to make and are the perfect project to use left over yarn. I have used cotton yarn in a variety of colours in this batch of flower coasters. They are quickly made (around 15-20 minutes per coaster), so you will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: coasters, crochet, tutorial

{Sewing Tutorial} Pretty Fabric Envelopes

October 28, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 31 Comments

For our Christmas gift giving, we have made some Pretty Fabric Envelopes to hold gift cards or money - perfect packaging for those on your list who are hard to buy for! Made from sweet fat quarters of fabric, they feature fabric stamps, address … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Valentines Day Tagged With: gift wallet, gift wrapping, sewing, sewing tutorials

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If you’re craving a calmer sewing space this long If you’re craving a calmer sewing space this long weekend, start with the small things. These five simple habits help keep my sewing room feeling clear, organised, and ready for creativity.Featuring my favourite sewing tin from @sohmo_au (not sponsored — just something I genuinely love).What area of your sewing room are you organising or refreshing this weekend?#sewingtips #sewingroominspo #sewingorganisation #sewingcommunity #sewinglife
✨ Sew a Little Magic ✨ Turn your scraps into somet ✨ Sew a Little Magic ✨ Turn your scraps into something truly enchanting. This Mushroom House Pouch is a whimsical little make with a practical heart — perfect for storing sewing notions, tiny treasures, kids’ keepsakes, or even game‑night dice.Each one feels like a fairy‑tale moment stitched in fabric. Quick to sew, joyful to gift, and guaranteed to make someone smile.💬 Comment MUSHROOM for the link to the pattern🧵 Pattern: Mushroom House Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store.#mushroomhousepouch #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #handmadegifts
Welcome, new friends! I’m Lisa, the maker behind A Welcome, new friends! I’m Lisa, the maker behind A Spoonful of Sugar Designs 🧵If you’re looking for sewing projects that are: • Beginner‑friendly (easy to start) • Scrap‑friendly (use what you already have) • Quick to sew (finish in a weekend) • Giftable (perfect for sharing handmade love)…you’ve found your spot.I’d love to get to know you — please introduce yourself in the comments so we can connect. And if you’d like weekly inspiration, subscriber‑only freebies, and discounts, comment NEWSLETTER below to join my mailing list.I’m so glad you’re here — let’s make sewing part of your everyday.#sewingcommunity #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #quicksewingproject #giftablemakes
Sew Everyday Kitchen Helpers 🤍 A cosy collection o Sew Everyday Kitchen Helpers 🤍 A cosy collection of pot holders, oven mitts, and hot pads designed for real, everyday use — and perfect for your next weekend sewing session.These projects are:
• Beginner‑friendly so anyone can jump in • Scrap‑friendly to make the most of what you already have
• Quick to sew for instant satisfaction • Giftable for friends, family, and thoughtful handmade momentsSave this carousel for later.  Patterns are available in my Pattern Store or Etsy shop. Your kitchen (and your gift drawer) will thank you.#sewingpattern #sewingproject #weekendsewing #kitchensewing #handmadehome
✨ Love polka dots? Step inside a fairy‑tale pouch! ✨ Love polka dots? Step inside a fairy‑tale pouch! ✨ These little Mushroom Houses are perfect hideaways for treasures — whether it’s sewing notions, kids’ keepsakes, or even dice for game night. A quick make that’s as magical as it is practical. 🍄💫Find the pattern in our shop or Etsy, and don’t forget:
👉 Comment MUSHROOM for the link!Pattern Details: Mushroom House Pouch Sewing Pattern#mushroomhousepouch #sewingpattern #sewinglove #sewingcommunity #pouchmaker
Got scraps piling up again? Turn those tiny offcut Got scraps piling up again? Turn those tiny offcuts into the cutest little storage solution — the Bitsy Basket! Quick to sew, endlessly useful, and just plain adorable. Perfect for holding clips, threads, or even a little treat.Save this idea for your next scrap‑busting session, and don’t forget: 👉 Comment BASKET for the pattern link!Pattern Details: Bitsy Basket PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #sewinglove #scrapbusing #sewingcommunity #weekendsewing
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