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Pretty Handmade Gifts for Women: 15 Lovely Projects to Sew

April 16, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Pretty Handmade Gifts for Women: 15 Lovely Projects to SewThere’s something so special about giving (and receiving) a handmade gift. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, or simply a “thinking of you” moment, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: beginner sewing, birthday, gift guide, gifts, gifts to sew, handmade, Mothers Day, sewing patterns

Easter Projects to Sew

February 22, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Easter and spring are such lovely seasons to sew for — full of soft colours, fresh starts, and small handmade touches that brighten your home. This time of year is perfect for quick, beginner‑friendly projects that use up your favourite scraps and … [Read more...]

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Makers Gift Guide: 15 Handmade Gift Bags and Wrap

November 25, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There’s something extra special about presenting a gift in handmade packaging. A fabric gift bag or wrap is more than just a way to cover a present—it’s a gift in itself. Whether you’re sewing for Christmas, birthdays, or any celebration, handmade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bags, beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gift bag, gift wrap, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers guide, pouches, scrap sewing

Ribbon Pouch

November 24, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

I’m excited to share my newest sewing pattern with you—the Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes)! This beginner‑friendly design is quick to sew and perfect for turning fabric scraps into something truly special. I stitched up samples using some of my favourite … [Read more...]

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Makers Gift Guide: Gifts for Self-Care and Relaxation

November 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes the most meaningful gift is a gentle reminder to slow down. This week’s Makers Gift Guide is all about creating thoughtful, handmade gifts that encourage rest, reflection, and a little … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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...]

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New Free Pattern: Threaded Tokens

October 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

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...]

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I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour do I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour dots, the tiny prints, the designer names… they’re too pretty to throw away.Here’s how I turn them into something useful:
• lay them diagonally on a square of fusible interfacing
• overlap slightly
• stitch close to the printed edge
• keep building until you have a panelIt’s such a fun way to use scraps and create something totally unique ✂️✨If you’d like the Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern, comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #selvage #scrapbuster #sewingcommunity #sewingtip
A little Something Blue for tonight’s sewing sessi A little Something Blue for tonight’s sewing session 💙I’m packing my Makers Caddy with supplies for my next project — fabric, thread, tassels, lavender… I can’t wait to share it with you soon.There’s something so calming about soft blues, tidy supplies, and a project all ready to go — it makes the whole sewing process feel extra special.Hope this brings a little mid‑week inspiration to your feed ✂️✨If you’d like the link to the Makers Caddy, comment CADDY and I’ll send it to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingcommunity #tildaaustralia #sewingpattern
A little mid‑week sewing inspiration for you ✂️💗 H A little mid‑week sewing inspiration for you ✂️💗 Here are 10 of my most‑loved projects from the past few months — all beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew. Perfect for a cosy weekend at your machine.Save this for later… and tell me which one you’d love to see as a reel next.  If you’d like the patterns, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send the link straight to you.  #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewingideas #fabricstash
I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming I've been sewing up a Makers Caddy in the upcoming fabric line Something Blue by Tilda — releasing worldwide on June 1.I loved adding all the tiny details: the label, ribbon, tag, and sweet embellishments that make this project feel so special. The Makers Caddy is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and makes the loveliest gift‑ready project for any maker in your life.This soft blue palette is such a joy to work with — thank you to @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #tildasomethingblue #makerscaddy #sewingprojects #sewingpattern
Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Str Sharing the tiny detail that makes the Scrappy Strips Pouch feel polished and gift‑ready — the little cord end caps. They’re simple, quick, and such a sweet finishing touch for your drawstring bags.This pattern includes two practical sizes, and you can sew the feature panel using selvedges/selvages or patchwork strings. A beginner‑friendly project that turns treasured scraps into something beautiful and useful.A few of you asked about the cord end caps — just search “plastic bell cord end caps with lid” and you’ll find plenty of options in lots of colours.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch ( 2 sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #drawstringbag #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutti I save every pretty selvedge that crosses my cutting table — and this is exactly why. Those tiny printed edges become the sweetest feature panel on my new Scrappy Strips Pouch, released today.You can make it with selvedges or patchwork strings, and it comes in two practical sizes. A quick, beginner‑friendly sew that turns leftovers into something lovely.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch (2 sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Selvedges from various @rubystarsociety fabric lines.#scrapsewing #selvedgesewing #beginnersewingproject #sewingpatternrelease #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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