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Fiesta Potholder

October 11, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Pot Holders are practical but they can also be colourful and fun! Our Fiesta Pot Holder is generously sized and feature a pocket so you can use it like an oven mitt. They are made with a patchwork front which showcases the sweet retro fabrics. I used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: patchwork, pot holder, sewing, tutorial

Ruler Box

October 10, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

I love Ruler Boxes - they are perfect for storing supplies in the sewing room. I have a couple of Ruler Boxes that I purchased from Temecula Quilt Co but wanted a divided ruler box that was bigger. I found some old wooden rulers that my kids used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: DIY, dremel, recycle, storage

Crochet Coasters

October 4, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen the Crochet Coasters I have been making recently. Coasters are a great portable project and they are perfect for using up left over yarn. Each coaster can be made in around 15 minutes and they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: crochet, gift, gifts

Weekend DIY: Lego Keychain Project

September 29, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Sponsored by DremelI love a good DIY project and it is fun to swap my sewing machine for some power tools occasionally. We have been watching a few home renovation shows lately and I am always dreaming up fun projects to make for our home. When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: DIY, dremel, lego

Banana Choc Chip Muffins

September 28, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Time for baking has been in short supply lately. I am currently working full time on a short term project so I need recipes that can be made quickly and freeze well so we have some treats on hand.I love the flavour of banana muffins and they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: banana, lunchbox, muffins

Mini Heart Gift Tag

September 27, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

I love to give hand made gifts. If I don't give handmade, I at least like to add some creativity to the gift wrapping. Our latest project is mini heart gift tags.I have been enjoying some quick crochet projects recently that are helping me use all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: crochet, doiley, gift tags, gift wrapping

Liberty Fabric Scrap Buster Projects

September 19, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Do you love Liberty fabric? I have only started collecting (and using) Liberty fabric over the past year or so. Liberty lawn is beautiful fine quality cotton  fabric and I love the sweet classic floral prints that it is famous for. It is more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Liberty, sewing, tutorials

6 Ways to Refresh Your Bathroom for Spring

September 17, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Sponsored by TargetWe built our home 12 years ago and everything is in need of a makeover. Our focus this year has been on re-painting the internal walls, and changing some of our home décor items to give our home a much needed refresh. Our focus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home Tagged With: bathroom, home décor, home organisation

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A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly back‑t A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly back‑to‑school projects you can sew in an afternoon. Save this carousel for your next sewing session.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to my store where you can find all the sewing patterns featured here.#backtoschoolsewing #sewingprojects #beginnersewing #scrapbusting
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A cosy little make in warm fall colours — perfect for gifting, storing sewing notions, or adding a seasonal touch to your sewing room.Save this for your next weekend sew 🍂 Comment Luma for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Luma Bucket — 2 sizes. Available in my Pattern Store &  Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #fabricbasket #scrapfriendlysewing #fallsewing #autumnsewing
If you’re in the mood for a quick, satisfying litt If you’re in the mood for a quick, satisfying little sew… this Handy Drawstring Pouch is always a favourite. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and such a useful make for gifts, travel, or organising your sewing space.✨ Stands tall with a clever flat base
Great for storing notions or packing small treats.✨ Folds completely flat
Easy to tuck away between uses and perfect for flat‑pack gifting.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included
Mix your favourite fabrics or sew a coordinated set — it always turns out beautifully.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Happy sewing, friends ✨Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch — 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #smallsewingprojects
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Colour Crush Series: Rainbow 🌈 Wrapping up the ser Colour Crush Series: Rainbow 🌈
Wrapping up the series with 10 bright and cheerful rainbow projects — pencil case, pillow, wallet, coasters, pouch and more.Save this post for when you need a burst of colour inspiration ✨All patterns featured are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to our shop.Check out the rest of our #colourcrushseries — which colour is your favourite to sew?#smallsewingprojects #rainbowsewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
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A quick little look at how I sewed the patchwork p A quick little look at how I sewed the patchwork panel for my Mini Treat Pouch ✨Made with Twelve 2¼″ squares in bright Ruby Star Society prints — pink, yellow, and aqua. Such a fun, scrap‑friendly make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #patchworksewing #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern
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A bright and happy Patchwork Mini Treat Pouch ✨ P A bright and happy Patchwork Mini Treat Pouch ✨Pouch front was made with 12,  2¼″ squares in pink, yellow, and aqua Ruby Star Society prints — plus a sweet yellow button and a little back pocket for gift tags or notes.Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and such a fun make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern (Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#MiniTreatPouch #patchworksewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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