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Embellishment Challenge!

May 2, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 81 Comments

Last week, I received a mail out from Amitie that contained six lengths of ribbon. We were challenged to use them in a project.So I would like to introduce " Google " - A Tag Toy for Little Ones (although if I was giving this to a baby I would remove … [Read more...]

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Mothers Day Gift Project: Restaurant Guide Folder

May 1, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

Organise your Take Away Menus and Discount Vouchers in this handy folder! We are often searching for our menus on a Friday night when we need a night off from cooking. This folder is quick to assemble and has made organising our Menus a … [Read more...]

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School Holiday Crafting

April 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

During the school holidays, I did a lot with my friends, including making these notebooks. We made a cover out of card, put some paper in the middle, and then sewed through it with the machine.We also made some lip gloss in two flavours - vanilla and … [Read more...]

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Lest We Forget

April 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 43 Comments

 Anzac Day is the day we honour our Armed Forces who served during World War I and II. I am proud to be the grand daughter of two men who served their country. My paternal grandfather was one of the original ANZACs who fought at Gallipoli in WWI, and … [Read more...]

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Mad Hatters Tea Party!

April 20, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 47 Comments

We received a wonderful package in the mail yesterday from the lovely Soo of My Little Space! We were lucky enough to win a giveaway on Soo's blog and she spoilt us with some lovely Wonderland fat quarters; garden themed stitchery patterns; and a … [Read more...]

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Quick Project: Recipe Folder

April 16, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 43 Comments

Photo Credit: Silver Magazine May 2009Do you have a pile of recipes that you have cut out of magazines or printed from the internet? I know I did, and I was forever searching through them trying to locate a particular recipe. I have recently put … [Read more...]

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Knit One, Purl One….

April 14, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

The past week has been about family and food, so not a lot of sewing has been going on. I have been enjoying the slightly cooler weather which has been conducive to knitting. It is a more sociable craft (provided I don't need to count too many … [Read more...]

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Last Minute Easter Inspiration

April 8, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 48 Comments

I had a lot of fun putting together an Easter themed craft section for the latest issue of Silver Magazine. If you are running short of time, here are a couple of projects that can be whipped up in next to no time! Sarah and I would like to wish you … [Read more...]

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A Week in April…

April 7, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 25 Comments

This week we have been:Decorating......Knitting.....Shopping with a friend.....Reading......We can't wait for the school holidays to start on friday!Posted by Lisa … [Read more...]

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Easter is on it’s Way!

April 4, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

As Easter is on its way, I decided to make some Easter Printables. I have made various Easter tags, as well as a header to put on a cellophane bag filled with Easter cookies. You can print them from here. I have made the tags in two sizes - one inch … [Read more...]

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Spicks and Specks

March 31, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 50 Comments

Firstly we would like to thank Karen from Selvage for her lovely post on our Loyalty Card Wallets. If you aren't familiar with Selvage, it has loads of wonderful projects featuring selvedges - I will never throw them out again! Our tutorials are … [Read more...]

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Happy Renee Day!!!

March 27, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

We would like to wish our blogging friend Renee, a very happy birthday today!! Hope your day is filled with love, laughter, happiness, and friends. Please go visit Renees blog, Circling My Head, and leave a birthday greeting - it will make her day. … [Read more...]

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It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch feel polished and gift‑ready. The Quadra Pouch includes a sweet sew‑in tag and neat cord end caps — two tiny touches that elevate the whole project.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and available in three practical sizes. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern: Quadra Pouch available in our pattern store#sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #quadrapouch #tildasomethingblue #sewingdetails
The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
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If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
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