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Layer Cakes: The Sweetest Precut for Quick, Giftable Sewing

October 21, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wandered through a quilt shop or browsed online fabric bundles, chances are you’ve spotted a layer cake—a stack of precut 10" squares, often featuring an entire fabric collection. These deliciously versatile bundles are a dream for … [Read more...]

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Handmade Gifts for Thoughtful Hosts

October 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The holiday season is full of gatherings, shared meals, and cozy catch-ups—and behind every celebration is a thoughtful host who’s opened their home and heart. Whether it’s a neighbour’s festive drinks, a teacher’s end-of-year morning tea, or a … [Read more...]

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Why PDF Sewing Patterns Are a Maker’s Best Friend (Especially Right Now)

September 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🧵 Why PDF Sewing Patterns Are a Maker’s Best Friend (Especially Right Now)With rising tariffs and shipping costs—especially in the US—many makers are rethinking how they shop for sewing patterns. If you’ve ever hesitated to buy a physical pattern … [Read more...]

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Merry Little Christmas Sewing Projects

August 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With the festive season just around the corner, I couldn’t resist diving into the new Merry Little Christmas fabric range by Tilda. This soft, nostalgic collection is brimming with vintage charm and has inspired a few delightful makes in my sewing … [Read more...]

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6 Popular Pencil Case Patterns for Back-to-School & Sewing Room Organization

August 18, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to dive into a fun and functional sewing project—and what better way to get started than with a DIY pencil case? Whether you're organizing stationery, storing sewing tools, or making handmade gifts, pencil … [Read more...]

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Monster Eye Mugrug – A Fun and Spooky Halloween Sewing Project

August 18, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for a quick and quirky Halloween sewing project? The Monster Eye Mugrug is here to add a playful twist to your seasonal décor! This beginner-friendly mugrug pattern is perfect for Halloween entertaining, handmade gifts, or simply adding a pop … [Read more...]

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Summer Sewing Projects

June 23, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Summer is the perfect season to slow down, relax, and spend quality time doing what you love—sewing! Whether you're taking a break from work, enjoying the school holidays, or just craving a creative reset, now’s a wonderful time to start something … [Read more...]

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Gifts for Tabletop Gamers

May 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Every tabletop gamer knows that dice aren’t just tools—they’re treasures! Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or a casual RPG player, having a beautifully crafted dice bag and tray can elevate your game night experience. Handmade dice … [Read more...]

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The Makers Caddy is one of my favourite practical The Makers Caddy is one of my favourite practical sewing projects —sturdy, roomy, and perfect for keeping your creative supplies organised.
Use it to store knitting essentials or everyday sewing tools. It’s such a satisfying project to sew and use.💬 Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingcommunity #sewingpattern #makersgonnamake
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The Luma Bucket — a cute, clever fabric basket in The Luma Bucket — a cute, clever fabric basket in two handy sizes. Make it with the FPP woven star or keep it simple with two fabrics.Perfect for storage, gifting, organising, and using up favourite scraps.Comment LUMA for the pattern link.Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. #lumabucket #beginnersewingproject #fpp #handmadegifts #sewingroomstorage
A sweet little movement moment with the Mini Draws A sweet little movement moment with the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag — lying flat, cinching closed, and ready for gifting.Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those tiny projects that always feels satisfying to make.Comment MINI for a link to the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag Pattern.The pattern is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#minidrawstringgiftbag #drawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing
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Four cosy autumn favourites in one little bundle — Four cosy autumn favourites in one little bundle — perfect for weekend sewing, scrap busting, and adding a handmade touch to your home this fall.The Fall Sewing Pattern Bundle is available for one week only and you’ll save 30% compared to purchasing the patterns individually.Mushroom House, Hexie Pumpkin Placemat, Patchwork Acorn Coaster, and Falling Leaves Mugrug Collection — all beginner-friendly, all scrap-friendly, all ready for your autumn fabrics.Find the Fall Bundle in my Pattern StoreComment FALLBUNDLE and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox.#fallsewing #beginnersewing #sewingcommunity #sewfun #handmadegifts
A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly projec A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly projects to teach children how to sew. Each one is quick achievable, and perfect for building confidence at the sewing machine. Save this carousel for your next sewing session with little makers.All patterns shown here are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop — you’ll find both links in my profile.Which project would you teach first?#teachkidstosew #beginnersewing #kidscansew #sewingprojects #sewingforkids
A bright and happy Patchwork Mini Treat Pouch ✨ Tu A bright and happy Patchwork Mini Treat Pouch ✨
Turning it right‑side‑out is always the best moment — all those tiny squares coming together in a sweet little finish. This one uses 12 Ruby Star Society 2¼″ squares in pink, yellow, and aqua, plus a sunny yellow button and a handy back pocket for gift tags or notes.Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and such a fun make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern
Available in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #patchworksewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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