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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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Yummy and Yummier!

March 26, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 30 Comments

Last weekend I did some baking. I love to experiment and made up this recipe for Rocky Road Brownie.Rocky Road BrownieBrownie175g butter, chopped200g dark chocolate, chopped1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed3 eggs, lightly beaten1 ⅔ cup plain … [Read more...]

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Easter Baking Kit

March 18, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 59 Comments

You may recall those sweet Easter themed cookie cutters I bought recently? They were for an Easter Baking Kit I assembled for an Easter Gift. This Kit is the perfect gift for the budding chef in your family! Team some ingredients with cute biscuit … [Read more...]

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Tea Time Swap

March 16, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

Back in January, Sarah and I were invited to participate in a Tea Time Swap that was being hosted by the lovely Stephanie of Loft Creations. We had some time to make up some tea inspired goodies for our secret partner. Stephanie had weekly Tea Time … [Read more...]

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Tutorial: Scrappy Loyalty Card Wallet

March 12, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 69 Comments

I had a few requests to make up a tutorial for my Loyalty Card Wallet. These wallets are a great scrap busting project!  You can find the tutorial here:Tutorial - Scrappy Loyalty Card Wallet Posted by Lisa … [Read more...]

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Softies, Supplies, and a Swap!

March 7, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 57 Comments

I spotted Betz White's Cashmere Bunny Tutorial during the week and I was smitten! I had a felted lambswool cardigan on hand, so set to work and in less than an hour produced these sweet bunnies.Easter must be on my mind - I added to my cupcake liner … [Read more...]

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Fabric Scrap-a-thon

March 3, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

According to the Oxford dictionary, a Scrap (n) is "a small piece; rubbish: waste material." Anina from Tiddletails had an interesting post recently on what constitutes a scrap. Opinions vary widely, but whatever your definition, there is something … [Read more...]

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Pancakes etc

February 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

Sarah and I have been enjoying reading all of your lovely comments on her Think Pink Giveaway Post. It is easy to see why Pink is such a universally popular colour!In celebration of Shrove Tuesday , I made up a batch of Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets. … [Read more...]

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Think Pink + Giveaway

February 21, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 130 Comments

I have started my first quilt with some Prints Charming fabrics I bought from Hot Possum. I have designed a simple brick quilt, and I plan to machine quilt it using a diamond pattern. I am going to call my quilt "Think Pink"!!We recently celebrated … [Read more...]

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Funky Fungi

February 14, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 50 Comments

Today Sarah and I met up with Janelle and her daughter Rachael at the Inglewood Artisans Market.   There were loads of gorgeous crafty items for sale. My favourite purchase was this trio of Mushrooms from Funky Fungi. I can just picture them at … [Read more...]

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Free Pattern 🌟 A tiny project that works hard in Free Pattern 🌟A tiny project that works hard in your sewing room. These little Pyramid Weights are one of my favourite scrap‑friendly makes — quick to sew, endlessly useful, and surprisingly versatile. Use them to hold pattern pieces in place, keep books open while you sew, or fill them with lavender for sweet scented sachets.They’re beginner‑friendly, satisfying to make, and a lovely way to use your favourite fabric scraps.If you’ve been wanting to sew a set, here’s your sign — the pattern is completely free.Comment PYRAMID and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue, with thanks to @tilda_australia  #scrapfriendlysewing #pyramidweights #sewingreels #tildafabric #aspoonfulofsugardesigns  
A tiny kit that does a lot. This little Travel Sew A tiny kit that does a lot. This little Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle.  I use mine constantly — for retreats, travel, hand‑sewing projects, and those “quick repair” moments that always seem to happen when you’re out and about.It’s a satisfying make: scrap‑friendly, clever in construction, and one of those projects that becomes part of your everyday sewing life.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit Pattern — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingreels #travelsewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns  
Scrappy Mini Stockings 🎄 ✨ A trio of tiny stockin Scrappy Mini Stockings 🎄✨ A trio of tiny stockings in red, green, and pink — filled with festive greenery and a candy cane for the sweetest Christmas in July moment. These little stockings are scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for gifting.✨ Christmas in July Sale
Save 20% off all Christmas patterns in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop until 31 July.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to our Christmas patterns.#christmassewing #chritmasstocking #ministocking #handmadegifts #scrapbusting
Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make for holiday tables — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your home. I love how they brighten up a cosy hot chocolate moment.✨ Christmas in July Sale Save 20% off all Christmas patterns in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop until 31 July.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to our Christmas patterns.#christmasinjuly #christmassewing #jinglebellcoaster #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern
Scraps never looked so festive ✨ A few red offcuts Scraps never looked so festive ✨ A few red offcuts, a couple of buttons, and suddenly you’ve got the sweetest little mini stocking. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and the perfect size for chocolates, lip balm, or tiny sewing treats.If you’re stitching for teachers, friends, or your Christmas table this year, this little stocking is such a joyful make — and a great way to use up your stash.🎄 Find the printable pattern in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop
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✨ 20% off all Christmas patterns until July 31#ScrappySewing #ChristmasSewing #MiniStocking #SewingForChristmas #HandmadeHoliday
Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini st Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini stockings are the sweetest handmade gift idea — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. Quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for festive table settings or teacher gifts.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe and I’m loving how they turned out.✨ Christmas in July Sale: All Christmas patterns in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop are 20% off until July 31.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to the Christmas patterns.
💬 Comment STOCKING if you want the Mini Stocking pattern specifically.Let’s make this season handmade and heartfelt 💕#christmasinjuly #scrappysewing #ministocking #christmassewing #sewingpattern
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