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Mushroom Ornament

September 10, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

*** Get your free Mushroom Ornament Pattern here. ***If you love sewing and crafting, you will love this free, beginner friendly pattern for the Mushroom Ornament. This fabric and felt ornament can be hung on your Christmas tree or used as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: autumn, beginner, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas table, fall, felt, ornament, scrapbuster, woodland

Christmas in July

July 9, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! Today I want to share with you some ideas for celebrating Christmas in July. Yes, you heard me right. Christmas in July is a thing, and it's a lot of fun!What is Christmas in July, you ask? Well, it's exactly what it sounds like: a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas DIY, Christmas ornaments, Christmas table, sewing, sewing patterns

Mini Holiday House

November 28, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Family and Home are the two most important important ingredients for a wonderful Christmas. I have bought these two elements together in my latest sewing pattern - Mini Holiday House. Featuring a colourful roof, linen base and hand stitching, these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas DIY, Christmas ornaments, Christmas table, gift topper, holiday, house, sewing pattern

Joy to the World

December 14, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Today I swapped my sewing machine for my Silhouette Portrait to make a Christmas project. I found a lovely gold glass box at KMart and added a simple and classic gold vinyl decal to the lid. I found the Joy to the World design at the Silhouette … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Miscellaneous Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, Silhouette, vinyl

Christmas Stars

December 3, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

It wouldn't be Christmas without some handmade Christmas decorations. I have long admired German Christmas Stars (also known as Froebel Stars; Nordic Stars; Advent Stars; and Christmas Stars) for their lovely 3 D effect.  They are quite easy to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, origami, paper, vintage Christmas

Button Wreath

November 8, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

This Christmas season, I will be decorating our home with a vintage vibe. I plan on incorporating some of my treasured vintage haberdashery supplies into our Christmas theme, as well as other vintage items such as old typewriters, suitcases, cigar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: buttons, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas ornaments, vintage Christmas

Beaded Christmas Tree

November 25, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

We love to change our Christmas theme each year. We buy a few key decorations and then repurpose items around our home and make some new decorations to match our theme. This year we are having a modern Metallic Christmas, with lots of gold, rose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, metallic christmas

Merry and Bright Christmas Sign

November 20, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our Christmas decorating is still a work in progress. We will be setting up the Christmas tree next weekend. Meanwhile I am making a few quick crafts to fit with the metallic, white and black theme we are using this year.I made a quick sign using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, metallic christmas, quick craft, vinyl

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A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets t If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets to your sewing projects, here’s a quick look at how I install them using my DK93 snap press. It’s the same tool I use for snaps — and it makes installing eyelets beautifully quick and consistent.Here’s how I install the eyelets:Punch out the four holes using a hole‑cutting die.Place the eyelet into the hole.Press it into place using the snap press.That’s it — simple, sturdy, and it gives the Ribbon Pouch such an elevated, professional finish. I love how clean and secure the result is.Fabric shown: Tilda Something Blue, releasing June 1 — thank you @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.✨ If you’d like the Ribbon Pouch pattern (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Ribbon Pouch Sewing Pattern: available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #sewingtips #handmadeeveryday #sewingtools
The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑s The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑sew gift bags, and I couldn’t resist making a light and dark version using the new Tilda Something Blue collection. Both pouches use the same print in different colourways — such a pretty way to show how fabric choice changes the whole mood.They’re finished with satin ribbon threaded through grommets, and topped with a tiny star tag. The boxed base helps them stand beautifully, and the ribbon closure makes them perfect for birthdays, thank‑you gifts, treats, or little treasures.This is a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick project you’ll want to sew again and again. Pattern includes 3 sizes.If you’d like the pattern, comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - releasing on 1 June 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#TildaSomethingBlue #TildaFabric #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewingProject #QuickSewingProject   
Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to get creative — small pieces, leftover corners, charm‑square offcuts… they all have so much potential.Here are 10 scrap‑friendly projects that use small pieces beautifully. They’re quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting ✂️✨Save this for the next time you want to turn your scraps into something pretty.Which one would you sew first?  Tell me in the comments — I love seeing what you’re making.Patterns are available in my pattern store (link in profile) or comment PATTERNS and I will send you the link. #scrapsewing #scrapbusting #scrapfriendly #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
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