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{Book Review & Giveaway} Happy Stitch: 30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday

June 20, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 70 Comments

Happy Stitch:30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday by Jodie Rackley is a delightful book bursting with colourful and fun projects to make. Best of all, the projects can be easily constructed with felt, fabric, and floss - all you need is basic … [Read more...]

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Let’s Party eBook

June 9, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

We are emailing out a free Let's Party eBook to all of our newsletter subscribers later today so check your inbox! It features two birthday party themes and 18 project ideas to make your child's next birthday party a success. Many of the ideas can be … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} How to Decorate and Great Big Book of Fashion Illustration

June 7, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

We have two titles to review today that will interest anyone with a passion for design - whether it be interior design or fashion.How to Decorate, is an inspiring and practical handbook by Shannon Fricke, to help you create a home you love living in, … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Stitch at Home and The OlympKnits

May 31, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

With the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, there is worldwide attention on Britain.This week we have two titles that will interest crafters who love everything British.Stitch at Home: Over 20 Handmade Fabric and Embroidery Projects by … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Sweet Confections and Celebrate with Cupcakes

May 24, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

This week we are reviewing two new titles that will appeal to those who love to bake and give sweet treats from their kitchen.Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home by Nina Wanat introduces readers to the wonderful world of handmade … [Read more...]

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Book Review: Jelly Roll Dreams and Push Stitchery

May 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

New titles for the Quilters and those that love Fibre Arts.....Jelly Roll Dreams Compiled by Pam and Nicky LintottJelly Roll Dreams: 12 New Designs for Jelly Roll Quilts  includes 12 lovely quilt designs from the finalists of the Jelly Roll Dreams … [Read more...]

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Book Review: Mad Men, Bad Girls, and the Guerilla Knitters Institute

May 4, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Maggie Groff's novel Mad Men, Bad Girls and the Guerilla Knitters Institute  is an entertaining page turner that kept me up late last night.  It follows investigate journalist, Scout Davis, on her quest to expose an American cult with strange beliefs … [Read more...]

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Book Review: Fresh From the Clothesline & Country Cottage Quilting

April 19, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We love Quilting books and were pleased to receive review copies of these new titles.Fresh From the Clothesline by Darlene ZimmermanFresh from the Clothesline, Quilts and Small Projects with Vintage Appeal, includes 22 projects to sew and quilt. The … [Read more...]

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zip 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Po zip🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
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