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Scrappy Pot Holder

August 17, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Since organising all my fabric scraps last week, I have been using them in a few scrappy projects. It is so good to have a pile of precut squares and strips at the ready. I am working on some designs projects at the moment, and it is fun to be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: pot holder, scrap buster, scraps

“Sew Cute to Cuddle” Book Review and Giveaway

August 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 92 Comments

Sew Cute to Cuddle by Mariska Vos Bolman is an inspiring book full of sweet patterns for soft toys and animals to sew.  There is a lovely range of toys including an owl, monkey, koala, hippo, and dragon. The designs are modern and fresh and really … [Read more...]

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Postage Stamp Pot Holder and Fabric Scraps

August 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

My fabric scraps have been getting out of control! I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I had five years worth of unsorted fabric scraps in a large tub. A few weeks ago I sorted the scraps by colour into a stack of shoebox sized containers. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: pot holder, scrap buster, scraps

Sew a Business Card Holder

July 31, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

With just over a month until Father's Day for Aussie dad's, we will be sharing some more quick gift ideas. This weeks project is a Business Card Wallet made from leather and thick wool felt, and featuring a small ribbon tag. This project couldn't be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: felt, leather, men, quick craft

Caramel Almond & Coconut Topped Sponge

July 29, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We first discovered the delights of a Scandinavian kitchen when we lived in Norway. The baked goods, breads, and pastries were amazing - and often included lots of grains, nuts, fruit, and spices. We lived in a yellow wooden house in a  small village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: almond, coconut, praline

Men’s Business Card Wallet

July 25, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Do you remember the Business Card Wallet we made a few weeks ago? We have made another version - this time using some grey gabardine (suit fabric) with contrasting black/white printed cotton, and some leather trim. We were gifted a bag of leather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: leather, men, quick craft

{Book Review} Sew Cute to Carry

July 22, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of the nicest craft books to land on our desk recently is Sew Cute to Carry by Australian designer, Melanie McNeice, from Melly and Me. It is a bright, colourful, and appealing book that showcases a collection of 12 stylish bag patterns for … [Read more...]

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8 Laundry Craft Projects

July 19, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I am in the laundry a lot - it is where I cut and press fabric for my sewing projects. It gets a lot of natural light so we take most of our craft and baking photos there as well. Then there is the washing, folding, ironing .... Even though the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: laundry

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Who says a Holly Jolly Tree has to be Christmas-th Who says a Holly Jolly Tree has to be Christmas-themed? 🍂This version is stitched in beautiful Village Life fabrics, featuring warm rusts, ochres, and earthy tones that feel right at home for fall decorating, Thanksgiving gatherings, or even Halloween displays.The same design you love, reimagined for a whole new season. ✨Comment TREE for a link to our free Holly Jolly Tree pattern.Fabric: Village Life by Tilda @tilda_australia#tildavillagelife #HollyJollyTree #FallDecor #AutumnSewing
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Projects to Sew with Tilda Village Life Tilda Vill Projects to Sew with Tilda Village Life
Tilda Village Life has officially arrived — and I’ve been busy sewing wiith this sweet new collection.Here are six pretty projects I’ve made with Village Life so far, each beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gift‑giving.Patterns are available in my pattern store.
Comment PATTERN and I’ll send you the link.Save this post for when your Village Life fabric arrives — the colours and tiny motifs are a joy to sew with.#tildavillagelife #tildafabric  #tildasewing #ilovetilda #sewingprojects @tilda_australia
A Liberty moment in two colourways. This Quadra Po A Liberty moment in two colourways.
This Quadra Pouch is sewn in Liberty Betsy tana lawn, using both the pink and blue classics with a soft pink gingham for contrast. It really feels like two pouches in one — a sweet pink side, a calm blue side, and that clever base that helps it stand tall.It folds flat, opens wide, cinches closed, and is one of my favourite quick‑to‑make gifts.If you’d like the pattern, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) Sewing Pattern — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#libertyfabric #libertybetsy #isew #sewingcommunity #quadrapouch
Meet the Monster Eye Mugrug — your spooky little c Meet the Monster Eye Mugrug — your spooky little companion for Halloween! This quick, beginner‑friendly project is perfect for practicing raw‑edge appliqué and using up those favourite fabric scraps. Fast to sew, fun to gift, and just the right amount of spooky.🎃 Scrap‑friendly
🧵 Beginner‑approved
👀 A tiny monster with big charmComment MONSTER for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Monster Eye Mugrug -  available in our Pattern Store or Etsy Shop.#halloweensewing #halloweendiy #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake
Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨ Thi Festive sewing season is officially underway ✨
This Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for holding small gifts, treats, notions, or tiny treasures. I stitched this
version using the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas range, and the colours are just so sweet for holiday sewing.If you’re planning handmade gifts this year, this little pouch is such an easy win.🎄 Comment MINI and I’ll send you the product link
✨ Quick to sew, lovely to gift, perfect for festive sewingPattern: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern — available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop (links in profile)Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas @tilda_australia
The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes. Mak The Luma Bucket — pretty storage in two sizes.
Make it with the woven FPP star or keep it simple with two fabrics.Perfect for organising, gifting, storing sewing notions, and using up favourite scraps.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #beginnersewingproject #fpp #handmadegifts #sewingroomstorage
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