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Teach Kids to Sew

July 25, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sewing is a wonderful skill for children — creative, calming, confidence‑building, and endlessly fun. Whether you’re looking for a screen‑free holiday activity or a way to spend time together, teaching kids to sew is a rewarding experience for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, children, kids, teaching, teaching kids to sew, teens

Sew Cute

June 25, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

SEW CUTE: Small, Whimsical Projects to Brighten Your Sewing TimeThere’s something irresistible about sewing cute, whimsical projects. Whether it’s a tiny pouch, a playful softie, or a sweet mug rug, small makes have a way of sparking joy in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: babies, bags, beginner, children, cute, pdf pattern, scraps, sewing, sewing patterns, whimsical

Circus Tote

January 28, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

One of my favourite patterns is the Circus Bag. In this version, I have used the gorgeous fabric from the Tilda Jubilee collection. I love how these fabrics have a vintage and whimsical feel, perfect for creating a circus-themed bag for kids (or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: children, circus, drawstring bag, pouch, Tilda, Tilda Jubilee, tote

Teaching Children to Sew: A Fun and Creative Activity for the Whole Family

July 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

If you're looking for a fun and creative way to spend some quality time with your kids, why not teach them how to sew using a sewing machine? Sewing is a valuable skill that can foster their imagination, confidence, and independence. Plus, it's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Family Fun, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, children, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing tutorials, teaching, teaching children to sew

Rainbow Collection

July 4, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to sew with new release fabric designed by Jemima Flendt of Tied with A Ribbon. Her latest fabric range is called Baby on Trend Storybook Volume 2. This fabric arrived in stores this week and is printed by 2 Green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: baby, children, gifts to sew, pdf sewing pattern, pouch

Handy Drawstring Bag

August 19, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tilda Tiny Farm fabric is perfect for projects for children with its sweet farmhouses, farm animals, gardening tools, flowers and more! The soft colour palette and whimsical illustrations will look great in a modern nursery or toy room. Children … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: children, Etsy, sewing pattern, Tilda

Mini Toy Basket

August 16, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you have little ones, you can never have too many storage containers to keep toys and supplies organised. I used my Mini Fabric Basket pdf sewing pattern to make a mini toy basket. It is perfectly sized to hold Lego's and other small toys to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, children, Etsy, pdf pattern

Children’s Hexagon Placemat and Coaster Set

August 2, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tilda Maple Farm and Tilda Tiny Farm are the newest fabric ranges from Tilda. I was fortunate to receive a pre-release bundle from Two Green Zebras and have made 4 projects featuring these sweet fabrics, which I will be sharing over the new couple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: baby, children, Etsy, hexagon, sewing pattern, Tilda

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🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic. 🎁 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic.

Looking for quick handmade gift ideas? These 15 projects can all be sewn in around an hour and make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, neighbours, teachers and hosts. 

✨ Fast to sew
 ✨ Great for scraps
 ✨ Perfect for gifting

Which project would you sew first?

💬 Comment PATTERN and I'll send you a link to my pattern store.

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift planning and holiday sewing inspiration.

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Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄 A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄

A set of Merry Little Tree Coasters is quick to sew, scrap-friendly, and easy to turn into a thoughtful gift with a few festive extras.

In this carousel I've paired them with: 
🥂 Champagne & a festive coupe glass
 ☕ Hot chocolate & marshmallows
 🫖 Christmas tea & shortbread
 🧀 Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

🎄 Comment TREE and I'll send you the Merry Little Tree Coasters pattern link.

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift inspiration and future holiday sewing.

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There's something so satisfying about turning fabr There's something so satisfying about turning fabric scraps into beautiful little gift tags! ✨

In today's reel, I'm making my free Threaded Tokens pattern and showing the cutting and sewing process.

For this version, I used the new SOHMO decorative scissors to create modern scalloped and zigzag edges. They add such a lovely finish and instantly elevate the look of these quick little makes.

✂️ Scallop 5mm
✂️ Scallop 10mm
✂️ Zigzag 5mm

I can't decide which edge is my favourite!

These threaded tokens are quick to sew, perfect for using up scraps, and make thoughtful handmade gift tags for friends.

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🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra 🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style?

Are you drawn to timeless reds and greens, cosy cottage checks, Scandinavian simplicity, colourful festive prints, or something a little more quirky?

Swipe through to discover your Christmas sewing personality and find a project to match your favourite festive aesthetic. ✨

I have a feeling most sewists are a mix of two or three styles... I'm often somewhere between Classic, Handmade and Vintage!

❤️ Traditional
🧺 Cottage
🌈 Bright & Fun
🎁 Vintage
✨ Modern Minimal
❄️ Scandinavian
🐱 Quirky
🎀 Classic
🏠 Handmade & Homely
🌸 Pastel

👇 Tell me your Christmas sewing style in the comments!

The featured projects can be found in my Pattern Store & Etsy Shop. 

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Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! 🎄

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

#merrylittletreecoasters #christmassewing #sewingpattern #scrapfriendly #quiltingprojects
Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

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