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10 Gift Wrapping Ideas

December 20, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hope you are getting excited for the holidays and making plans to celebrate with family and friends. I still have a lot to organise over the next week, including wrapping gifts. This year I am more committed to environmentally friendly gift-wrapping … [Read more...]

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Christmas Gift Bag

December 9, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you give a gift in a handmade gift bag, it is like giving two gifts in one. Here is a sweet Christmas gift bag made using the Mini Drawstring Gift Bag pattern. It has a special base which allows the bag to stand up by itself. Designed to be made … [Read more...]

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Christmas Star Table Runner

January 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The Star Table Runner Sewing Pattern is really versatile and it can look so different depending on your fabric choices. In the Christmas Star Table Runner sample, I used a minimalist colour palette - soft greys and white with a pop of red giving it a … [Read more...]

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Christmas House Pouch

December 16, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I have given the Zippered House Pouch a Christmas makeover in this Christmas House Pouch. I raided my button collection to find just the right festive buttons. I added Christmas light button/charms from my stash. Festive and fun - I love how it … [Read more...]

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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...]

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Farmhouse Drawstring Bag

December 6, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and can be re-used year after year. This year we have decorated our home in Farmhouse theme featuring buffalo check, and ornaments that are red, white, and natural wood. To fit with the … [Read more...]

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Christmas Coaster

December 1, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Christmas sewing is underway in my sewing room. My favourite part of Christmas is adding handmade touches to our home and making handcrafted gifts. These Christmas coasters are made using the Jingle Bell PDF Sewing Pattern.Featuring a small … [Read more...]

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Christmas Gift Bag

November 29, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Fabric gift bags are eco-friendly and are a great sustainable option. They can be re-used year after year. This year, I have added to my gift bag collection with these Handy Drawstring Bags. It is like giving two gifts in one - the bag and the gift … [Read more...]

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🧵 The ultimate sewing sidekick! See how I fill the 🧵 The ultimate sewing sidekick! See how I fill the Maker’s Caddy with fabric, tools, and notions — everything right at your fingertips. It’s sturdy, stylish, and keeps your sewing space beautifully organised.Pattern is beginner friendly, stash friendly and makes a lovely gift.✨ Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern (available in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop).📌 Save this reel for your next sewing session — you’ll want this project on your list!Pattern details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern#makerscaddy #sewingprojects #weekendsewing #sewingpattern #sewingorganization
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