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Bonjour Sucre

December 4, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

The past few months have been busy ones for Sarah, one half of the A Spoonful of Sugar Team! Sarah has finished high school and sat her final exams, and is now waiting to start her university course next year. One of her goals for the summer break … [Read more...]

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Joy Christmas Gift Tags

November 30, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

After a couple of shopping outings this week. Sarah and I have nearly completed the Christmas gift shopping. We have set up a gift wrapping station on our dining table and are wrapping the gifts as we go. We needed some simple gift tags to suit our … [Read more...]

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3D Christmas House Ornaments

November 26, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Nothing inspires us to get crafting quite like Christmas. It is a great time to make decorations, gifts, and spend time baking. We don't really care for all the mass produced Christmas decorations, and it is fun to make you own to suit your holiday … [Read more...]

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Just For You {Blog Hop + Book Giveaway}

November 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 74 Comments

"Just For You: Selfish Sewing with Your Favourite SewCanShe Bloggers" by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos, is a new sewing title from Stash Books that includes 24 stylish projects to make for yourself. Containing patterns for an … [Read more...]

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Simple and Festive Decorating Ideas for Christmas

November 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year! We love to decorate our home, make gifts, bake special treats, and embrace all the joy of the festive season. Our Christmas preparations are well under way and we look forward to sharing … [Read more...]

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A Spoonful of Sugar on Instagram

November 13, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Life has been very busy lately and we aren't updating our blog quite as often as we used to. We are hanging out over on Instagram most days, so if you want to catch up on what we are up to in between our blog posts, you can follow us over on … [Read more...]

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Simple Christmas Ornaments

November 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

We love making new Christmas ornaments each year to decorate our home. This year we are planning a winter wonderland theme using lots of pastel coloured decorations with gold accents. Even though Christmas falls in the middle of our Australian summer … [Read more...]

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Fabric Gift Pouch

October 31, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 45 Comments

One of our most popular tutorials, is our Fabric Gift Pouch we  posted nearly 4 years ago. Time sure flies! I made another fabric gift pouch to use as gift wrapping and took photos of the process to update the tutorial. The original tutorial was made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, drawstring pouch, flower pouch, free sewing tutorial, gift wrapping, quick sew, scrap friendly

{Book Reviews} Books for Craft Lovers

October 29, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Craft books and magazines are usually at the top of my Christmas wish list! There is something so inspiring about sitting down with a nice cup of tea and reading the latest craft titles. Over the years I have learnt so many new techniques from … [Read more...]

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Hexagon Pincushion

October 19, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

I am becoming addicted to making little hexagons ... once you get started it is hard to stop! I used my favourite pretty floral prints, mainly by Atsuko Matsuyama, in these little hexies. The sides measure 3/4 inch.I have been crushing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: English paper piecing, hexies, patchwork

Streusel Topped Muffins

October 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

October is a busy month for us. Sarah has just completed her semester 2 exams and has her high school graduation next week, before her final set of exams in November. I have a few deadlines looming which is keeping me busy in the craft room. In times … [Read more...]

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Crochet Rugs

October 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

If you follow us on Instagram, you will have noticed that Sarah and I have been busy crocheting over the past couple of months. We bought a stack of cotton/acrylic blend yarn from Spotlight and have been sharing our stash as we work on our own … [Read more...]

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Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that' Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that's practical as well as cute?This Mini Drawstring Bag is perfect for Halloween treats, small gifts, sewing notions, or party favours. The roomy base helps it stand upright, while the drawstring closure keeps everything tucked safely
inside.Best of all, it's a fantastic scrap-busting project. You'll only need four layer cake squares and a length of cord, and most sewists can finish one in under an hour.I stitched this spooky version using Halloween prints, but the pattern works beautifully for Christmas, birthdays, Easter gifts, and everyday storage too.🧵 Beginner-friendly pattern
🎃 Perfect for Halloween treats and gifts
♻️ Reusable alternative to disposable gift wrap
📩 Comment MINI and I'll send you the link#minidrawstringbag #halloweensewing #sewingpattern #giftbagsewing
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What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎 From ru What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎From ruby reds to sapphire blues and opal pastels, I've matched 12 sewing projects to the colours of the traditional birthstones!🎂 Find your birth month, discover your project, and see if it's a perfect match.Did you get your favourite? Or are you tempted by a different month's project? 😊👇 Tell me your birth month and project in the comments!🧵 Comment PATTERNS and I'll send you a link to our pattern store.#sewingpatterns #sewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewinginspiration #handmadegifts
🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Hallo 🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Halloween prints from Good Spirits by Ruby Star Society!Watch this Handy Drawstring Pouch transform from folded flat into a sweet little candy-filled pouch. Perfect for scraps, gifts, and Halloween treats.🧡 Comment HANDY for the pattern link! 👻✨Pattern: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#handydrawstringpouch #halloweensewing #rubystarsociety
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🎁 Stop buying gift bags! Reusable fabric gift tot 🎁 Stop buying gift bags!Reusable fabric gift totes are a beautiful way to present gifts and become part of the gift itself.This All Seasons Gift Tote was sewn using Liberty's gorgeous Gifts from the Garden collection, filled with tiny strawberries, lemons and blossoms. I finished it with an appliqué patch and woven tag.These reusable totes are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, teacher gifts and more, and can be enjoyed long after the gift has been opened.Pattern available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment SEASONS for a link. ✨#allseasonsgifttote #Libertygiftsfromthegarden #fabricgiftbag #handmadegifts #sewingproject @regent_street_fabrics
🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouc 🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouch?Featuring grommets and a ribbon closure, this beginner-friendly project is quick to sew and makes any small gift feel extra special. Best of all, the recipient can reuse it again and again.🧵 Beginner friendly
✨ Scrap friendly
🎁 Perfect for gifting
💕 No zipper requiredComment RIBBON and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.Fabric: Liberty tana lawn and white linen
Pattern: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ribbonpouch #handmadegifts #beginnersewing #giftsewing #Libertyfabric
Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away. Beautiful storage doesn't have to be hidden away.The Luma Bucket combines clean lines, practical storage, and timeless style, making it perfect for organizing sewing supplies, yarn, craft projects, or everyday essentials around the home. Available in two
sizes, it's a versatile project you'll reach for again and again.What will you fill your bucket with? Yarn, sewing supplies, or fabric scraps?Comment LUMA for a link to the pattern.✨ Fabric Details: Hastings Street Linen with thanks to
@devonstone_collection and @2greenzebras🧵 Pattern Details: Luma Bucket (2 Sizes) Pattern, available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#hastingstreetlinen #devonstonecollection #2greenzebras #lumabucket
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