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Handmade Gifts for Teachers & Coaches

October 26, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartfelt, practical, and easy-to-make projects to show appreciationTeachers and coaches are everyday heroes—mentors, motivators, and role models who give so much of themselves. Whether it’s the end of the school year, a holiday, or just a moment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gift ready, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch

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

Liberty Mini Treat Pouch — a small stitch that feels luxeThis Liberty Mini Treat Pouch began as a desire to marry Liberty’s delicate prints with simple, tactile fabrics. The result is a tiny pouch that looks elevated on a shelf, feels beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, embellishment, fold over pouch, Liberty, Liberty fabric, linen, mini treat pouch, pouch, scrap friendly, sewing pattern

New Free Pattern: Threaded Tokens

October 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love adding a handmade touch to your holiday gifting, I’m excited to share my latest free pattern—Threaded Tokens!These sweet little stitched tags are perfect for:They’re quick to make, beginner-friendly, and ideal for showcasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas, eyelet, free pattern, gift tag, gift topper, gift wrapping, grommet, holiday sewing, quick craft, quick sew, scrap buster, sewing pattern, tag, tutorial

Top 5 Mistakes Beginner Quilters Make (and How to Fix Them)

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

Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re stepping stones. Every new quilter navigates bumps in the road, but with awareness and the right guidance, you’ll grow your confidence and skills faster than you think. Below are the five most common slip-ups I see in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: beginner quilting, beginner sewing, quilting tip, sewing maintenance, sewing room, sewing tip

Merry Little Christmas Sewing Projects

August 31, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 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...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner friendly, beginner sewing, mini treat pouch, pouch, ribbon gift box, scrap friendly, sewing pattern, Tilda, tilda Australia, Tilda Merry Little Christmas

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...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: back to school, beginner sewing, pencil case, pencil pouch, pouch, scrap sewing, sewing pattern, stationery, zipper

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...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, coaster, Etsy, Halloween, home decor, mugrug, novelty, quick sew, scrap sewing, sewing pattern, spooky

Pineapple Pop Mugrug – Sunglasses Edition

July 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🍍 Say Hello to the Pineapple Pop Mugrug – Sunglasses Edition!If you loved the original Pineapple Pop Mugrug, get ready to meet its groovier cousin—the Sunglasses Edition! This playful twist adds a pair of stylish felt sunglasses to your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, coaster, felt, fruit, mugrug, pineapple, summer sewing

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One festive pattern, three unique styles 🎄✨  One festive pattern, three unique styles 🎄✨ Whether you love monochrome magic, Tilda charm, or bright and cheery style, the Scrappy Mini Stocking is ready to match your holiday palette. It’s beginner-friendly, scrap-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for gifting!🧵 Make one in around an hour  🎁 Use up your favourite fabric leftovers 🎄 Add handmade charm to your tree, table, or gift wrapComment STOCKING and I’ll send you the link to the pattern! Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappyministocking #christmassewing #handmadeholiday #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #beginnersewingpattern #giftfriendlysewing #tildafabric #holidaycraftideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #australianmakers #sewingcarousel #christmasdiy
Add a handmade touch to your holidays with the Hol Add a handmade touch to your holidays with the Holly Jolly Tree 🎄✨ This cheerful 3D Christmas tree is one of our favourite festive makes—and it’s beginner-friendly, scrap-friendly, and quick to sew! Whether you’re decorating your mantle, gifting to a friend, or adding a pop of colour to your holiday table, these felt and fabric trees bring instant joy.🧵 You can make one in under 30 minutes using fabric scraps, felt, and a few simple stitches.
🎁 They’re perfect for ornaments and table decorations💡 Want to personalize it? Add a ribbon tag, embroidery, sequins, or a tiny star on top!The Holly Jolly Tree is a free sewing pattern available to our community. 📌 Comment TREE and I’ll send you the link to download it! Link is also in our profile.#hollyjollytree #handmadeholiday #christmassewing #freesewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #beginnersewingproject #giftfriendlysewing #feltornaments #holidaycraftideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #christmasdiy #sewingreel #australianmakers #sewingforchristmas
These sweet Scrappy Mini Stockings are a festive These sweet Scrappy Mini Stockings are a festive favourite in our home! For this trio, I used the charming Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric—one print for the exterior, another for the lining, and a third for the cuff. I added a folded ribbon tag above the heel and a hanging loop so they’re ready to adorn your tree, gifts, or holiday table.✨ Want to turn them into an Advent calendar? Pair them with our free Threaded Tokens pattern and add numbers to each one!🧵 The Scrappy Mini Stocking pattern is beginner-friendly, scrap-friendly, and available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. 📌 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the link!The link to our free Threaded Tokens pattern is in our profile.Fabric: Merry Little Christmas range by Tilda @tilda_australia#scrappyministocking #handmadechristmas #tildafabric #christmassewing #holidaytabledecor #sewingforchristmas #quicksewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #australianmakers #sewingreel #tildamerrylittlechristmas #ministockingpattern #christmascraftideas
Calling all dog lovers! 🐕💛 This Mini Treat Calling all dog lovers! 🐕💛 This Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for gifting or clipping to your leash for walks. I used a sweet Heather Ross dog print, paired it with brown gingham, and added a swivel clasp for easy attachment. The dachshund ribbon from my stash was the cherry on top!It’s just the right size for treats or poop bags—and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for pet parents.🧵 Pattern available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.
📌 Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the link!#dogtreatpouch #handmadegiftsforpetlovers #sewingforpets #dogloversgiftguide #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #sewingreel #dogmomlife #petloversgiftguide #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #heatherrossfabric #sewinginspiration #australianmakers #sewingideas #sewingcommunity
🐾 Makers Gift Guide: Handmade Gifts for Pet Lov 🐾 Makers Gift Guide: Handmade Gifts for Pet Lovers 🎁🧵This week’s guide is all about celebrating the pet lovers in your life. I’ve rounded up 15 handmade gift ideas that celebrate pet love in stylish, practical ways.Think mugrugs, placemats, oven mitts, bags, and a few treats for the pets too (hello, bone toy and meal mat!). These projects are beginner-friendly, scrap-happy, and perfect for gifting.✨ Comment PET for the blog post link with all the pattern details, ideas, and inspiration!  ✨ This post is part of my weekly Makers Gift Guide series—check out our other posts for handmade ideas for sewists and hosts. More guide dropping soon. There’s something for everyone on your list! Save for gift making inspiration.   #MakersGiftGuide #HandmadeGifts #PetLoverGifts #SewToGift #BeginnerFriendlySewing #ScrapFriendlyProjects  #SewingInspiration #QuickSewProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns #AussieMakers #SewingForGifting #doglover #catlover
You know you’re a sewer at Halloween when… Yo You know you’re a sewer at Halloween when… You stitch up a dozen treat bags, style them for photos, and realize the candy mysteriously disappeared somewhere between the cutting mat and the sewing machine 🍬🧵Was it a late-night sugar-fueled sewing session? A snack break that turned into a snack binge? Or just the chaos of sewing + snacking colliding in spooky harmony?🎃 Whether you’re stitching spooky scraps or prepping for handmade holidays, this one’s for the makers who run on thread and treats.💬 Can you relate? What’s your go-to sewing snack? 
📌 Save this reel for next year’s Halloween sewing inspo! 
👻 Tag a maker who’s powered by sugar and stitches!#HalloweenSewing #SewingHumor #BitsyBasket #TreatBagDIY #ScrapFriendlySewing #sewingcommunity #sewsewsew ##sewingpatterns
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