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Best of 2013 (Part 1 – Making)

December 27, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

2013 has been a wonderful year for A Spoonful of Sugar. One of the highlights was our mother/daughter trip to Paris in May. Life has been very hectic – with work and school commitments, it is sometimes a juggle to post as regularly as we would like, but we still found time for 200+ posts in 2013.

We love looking back over the what we have worked on during the year. It makes us realise just how many different projects we have completed and how many tutorials we have shared throughout the year. In this post we will highlight the 10 most popular tutorials/projects from 2013. (Click on the link above each image).We will be back tomorrow with our most popular baking recipes.

Hope you find some tutorials to inspire you to create during the holiday break.

1. Pot Holder Pattern

2. Gathered Round Basket – Three Sizes

3. Making a Pencil Case

4. Back to School Tissue Cover

5. How to Make a Pot Holder

6. Easter Baskets to Make

7. Folded Star Mat

8. Face Washer Bunny

9. Easy Baby Blanket

10. Knitting and Crochet Project Pouch

Our 5 most popular posts of all time are:

  • Crocheted Scarf {free pattern}
  • How to Make a Pencil Case
  • Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket
  • Winter Warmers
  • Fabric Gift Pouch

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials

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  1. Amy Morinaka says

    December 28, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Oh how much I love ALL of the projects posted here! My favorites are the Folded Star Mat and Knitting and Crochet Project Pouch! The creativity of your mother-daughter team is simply amazing and I appreciate for sharing your talent with us throughout the year! Enjoy the rest of the 2013 and have a happy new year!! With lots of love from California, xoxo Amy

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  2. Annerose says

    December 28, 2013 at 3:55 am

    Oh wie schön und vielen lieben Dank für eure Mühe und Arbeit. Das sind wundervolle Dinge.
    Alles Gute im neuen Jahr 2014
    Liebe Grüße Annerose

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  3. Anonymous says

    December 28, 2013 at 4:59 am

    Dear Lisa and Sarah,

    Thank you for sharing these projects, I really enjoy reading your blog and I plan to prepare a number of projects that you described.

    Best regards,

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  4. Tiffany says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:32 am

    I really like the folded star mat, and tried the link, but it gave me the easter basket tutorial. Can I get a link for the mat so I can see how it’s made? Thanks!

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  5. KaHolly says

    December 28, 2013 at 7:09 am

    You two are so generous with your tutorials. I’ve made many! Thank you so very much!

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  6. Svetlana says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:00 am

    wonderful. Thanks for all these fantastic tutorials.

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  7. Gabrielle Crystal ℛoseℬonniee says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Lovely photos ! Great post <3 :)

    ℓα ℒιcσrηe – ℒa vie est ℓa petite ℓicorne.

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  8. Squirrels do Sew says

    December 29, 2013 at 1:44 am

    You do really have the most fantastic blog with so much inspiration.
    Thank you!

    Reply

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