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{Back to School} Tissue Cover

January 18, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

With the new school year looming, it is the perfect time to do some Back to School crafting. Sadly, my teens no longer want me to make them anything for the new academic year, but with some pleading on my part, Sarah agreed that she could use some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

Origami Box

January 18, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

One of the tasks that we always like to do during the school holiday period is a big clean/sort out of the teens bedrooms so that they are nice and organised. They always like to tidy and restock their desk with supplies, ready for the new academic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: children's craft, origami

How to Make a Patriotic Placemat {Sewing Tutorial}

January 12, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Australia Day on January 26 is usually celebrated with BBQ's and picnics. In Perth we have a fabulous skyworks show set over the Swan River. We usually attend the fireworks with a picnic and enjoy all the free entertainment.We have created a set … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials

Lunch Box Ideas

January 9, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Sponsored by TargetWith a little over three weeks of the summer holidays left, we are starting to think about returning to school and work. As a family, we always make our own lunches to take to work, uni, and school. It is more economical, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Bars & Slices, Cupcakes & Muffins, Main Meals

Patchwork Needlebook

January 8, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

On the first Friday of each month, I get together with a group of wonderful sewing friends for a night of sewing, laughter, and fun. This month, I didn't have a project in progress so grabbed a few supplies as I headed out the door. I have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: applique, felt

Pyjama Bag

January 5, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

Drawstring bags are very handy to have in your suitcase to organise clothing and supplies. To store Sarah's new travel themed PJ's, I made up a little drawstring bag to match. It is an unlined drawstring bag as we didn't want to add extra weight to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Travel

Spice Cakes

January 4, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I am sure it is no surprise that Sarah loves to receive baking equipment, supplies and cook books for Christmas. In fact we encourage it as she then in turn bakes us delicious treats. She received a 12 cup Heart baking pan as a gift and found the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: spice

True Blue

January 3, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

When I was dropping the teens to work tonight, I dropped into the newsagency and picked up the latest issue of Homespun - The Holiday Issue. This issue has lots of lovely summer projects, many with an Australiana theme. It includes my True … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: applique

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A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and A sweet little Christmas make that’s reusable and so fun to sew. The Ribbon Gift Box stands tall with shaped panels, then folds flat between uses — a clever, eco‑friendly alternative to wrapping paper
and perfect for gifting treats, notions, or tiny treasures.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and beautiful in Tilda Merry Little Christmas.It’s also our Pattern of the Week, so it’s 25% off this week only.Comment BOX and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox. Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @tilda_australia#christmassewing #ribbongiftbox #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing
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✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and per ✨ A tiny festive make that’s quick, sweet, and perfect for gifting. The Mini Treat Pouch is one of my favourite Christmas projects — simple fold closure, a cute button detail, and just the right size for chocolates, notions, or stocking surprises. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and a lovely way to use your favourite Christmas prints.Comment TREAT and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Available now in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop.🎄 Quick festive make
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The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that wo The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that works beautifully in every fabric style — modern, floral, seasonal, or scrap‑busting. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and endlessly handy for clips,
threads, treats, or little treasures on your sewing table.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingcommunity
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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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