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I Heart Chicken Scratch

July 28, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

It hasn't been a very productive week for me creatively. Somehow getting back into the work/school routine has left little time or energy for creating.But have had a little time to work on my Chicken Scratch project -Hope to be back on the … [Read more...]

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Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to eleva Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to elevate your handmade bags — it adds structure, comfort, personality, and a polished finish to even the quickest make. In this week’s Elevate Series, I’m sharing my favourite types of bag strapping, how to choose the right width and material, and a few easy ways to add colour and texture for a more professional look.There are so many lovely places to buy bag strapping, from Japanese craft stores to online quilt shops and everyday budget finds. I’ve collected mine over the years from a mix of travel stops and online favourites — each one adds its own charm to totes, pouches, crossbody bags, and other beginner‑friendly sewing projects.If you’re a shop that stocks bag strapping, feel free to comment below so makers can discover you. And I’d love to know — where do you buy yours? I’m always discovering new favourites.Some of my go‑to places for strapping: @yuzawaya (online Japanese craft shop); @okadaya, Shinjuku (Tokyo); @nomuratailor (Kyoto); @daiso_official (100‑yen shop — stock varies); @missouriquiltco (online)Save this post for the next time you want to elevate your bag‑making ✨#sewingtips #bagmaking #bagstrapping #handmadegiftsideas #beginnersewingprojects elevateseries
Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small sti Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small stitches, slow moments, and the gentle rhythm of creating something with my hands. With so much happening around us, I’ve been thinking about the little ways we can show up close to home… checking on someone who might need it, offering help in our local community, choosing kindness where we can.If you’d like to sew along, the Tiny Tote is our Pattern of the Week. Comment TINY for the link. Save 25% until the end of the week.#TinyTote #sewkindness #sewingpattern  #BeginnerFriendlySewing #sewingcommunity
The Bitsy Basket is one of those small projects th The Bitsy Basket is one of those small projects that feels endlessly useful — perfect for gifting, organising, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your space. I stitched this one in the new Tilda Songbird fabric, and I couldn’t resist sharing a closer look at the clever little cord lock that keeps everything snug.There’s something so satisfying about these tiny mechanisms — the spring inside, the gentle click, the way it gathers the top so neatly. It’s a simple detail, but it gives the basket such a polished finish.This project is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… all my favourite things.If you’d like to make your own, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox. Pattern is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Songbird - releasing on 1 February 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #gifttosew #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #tildasongbird
Slow stitching, soft colours, a cup of tea, and a Slow stitching, soft colours, a cup of tea, and a tiny Love Tag… Some days we all need something gentle to hold onto.This little project is free to make — a small kindness you can stitch for someone who needs it. It’s amazing how something so simple can bring a moment of calm to both the maker and the giver.Pattern: Love Tag - free pattern. Comment TAG and I'll send you the link to download your pattern.Fabric: Tilda Songbird range releasing on 1 February. @tilda_australia#sewinglove #tildasongbird #freepattern #calmcreativity #handmadekindness
Tilda’s new Songbird collection is releasing world Tilda’s new Songbird collection is releasing worldwide on February 1, and the colours are even prettier in person — soft pastels, delicate florals, and a dreamy watercolour effect that feels gentle and nostalgic.I stitched up a Bitsy Basket to showcase the prints, and I love how the 360° shape lets the fabric shine from every angle. It’s one of my favourite tiny projects: quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your space.A big thank you to Tilda Australia for providing the fabric for this project. @tilda_australiaIf you’d like to make your own, comment BASKET and I’ll send you the link. The pattern is available in both my Pattern Shop and Etsy Shop.#tildafabric #tildasongbird #tildalovers #bitsybasket #smallsewingprojects
A simple gift becomes something truly heartfelt wi A simple gift becomes something truly heartfelt with a tiny handmade touch. I added a candle to a plain gift bag, tucked in some tissue paper, and finished it with a little Love Tag — such a sweet way to personalise any present.The Love Tag is one of my favourite quick makes: scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, teacher gifts, or just‑because moments.If you’d like to sew your own, I’ve created a FREE Love Tag pattern you can download instantly.Comment TAG and I’ll send the link straight to you. ❤️#sewinglove #handmadegifts #scrapbusting #freepattern #sewingtutorial
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