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Halloween Ribbon Gift Box

September 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Ribbon Gift Box sewing pattern is perfect to use for all holidays and celebrations. In this Halloween box, I've used two contrasting Halloween prints. The pink and black really work well together. The luxurious black satin ribbon is the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, gift, gift bag, Halloween, ribbon, sewing pattern, sustainable sewing

Ribbon Gift Box

September 2, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Ribbon Gift Box. I am on a quest to be more sustainable and eco friendly in my gift wrapping choices. I have made a number of gift totes but some gifts are better presented in a box. The Ribbon Gift Box is an ideal way to package a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, gift, gift to sew, gift wrapping, sewing, sewing pattern, sustainable sewing

Pocketful of Sunshine Gift Bag

November 13, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Tartan is a classic colour scheme for Christmas decorating and you can find lots of tartan fabric in traditional Christmas colours of green and red. I had a bundle of Christmas tartan in my stash and it has a lovely gold thread through it - perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas seiwng, drawstring bag, eco-friendly, gift bag, pocketful of sunshine bag, pouch, sustainable sewing

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...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, Christmas, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, eco-friendly, Holidays, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, tutorial

Mini Drawstring Gift Bag

December 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My goal this year is to be more eco-friendly. In my efforts to reduce the amount of gift wrapping paper I use, I've been making a variety of gift bags in different shapes and sizes. It is like giving two gifts in one! My latest sewing pattern design … [Read more...]

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Christmas Flower Pouch

November 24, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

There is still plenty of time to make a batch of Christmas Flower Pouches for the holidays. Fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap and it is like giving two gifts in one! My most popular pattern this year has been the Flower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: eco-friendly, flower power pouch, gift bag, Holidays, pouch, sewing

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...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, eco-friendly, gift, gift bag

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🌿 Spring is in the Air! 🌿Nothing says spri 🌿 Spring is in the Air! 🌿Nothing says spring quite like blooming gardens, chirping birds, and a cozy little birdhouse! 🐦🌷 Bring a touch of nature to your quilting with our Birdhouse FPP Block, available in four sizes (3″, 4″, 5″, and 6″).This scrap-friendly design is perfect for adding charm to quilts, pouches, bags, and more! Whether you're a foundation paper piecing beginner or a seasoned pro, this block will make your projects sing. 🎶🧵 Grab your favorite colorful fabric scraps 🏡 Create the cutest birdhouses 🎨 Get creative with your spring-inspired designs.Ready to start stitching? Comment BIRDHOUSE and I'll send you a link to this fun quilt block.Tag us in your makes—we’d love to see your Birdhouse Blocks in action! 🌿✨#QuiltingFun #FPPQuilting #SpringSewing #BirdhouseBlock #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns #beginnerfpp #beginnerquilter
🌈 Rainbow Pouch 🌈My latest rainbow pouch i 🌈 Rainbow Pouch 🌈My latest rainbow pouch is made using an assortment of my favourite Japanese small scale floral prints in all the colours of the rainbow. Most of the fabrics are designed by Atsuko Matsuyama. I love the pretty colours and floral prints.Rainbow Pouch is a fun way to showcase your favourite colourful prints. I combined the rainbow pocket with sweet polka dot linen fabric and a lovely pink striped zipper.If you would love to make your own rainbow pouch, you can find the pattern in our Etsy Shop and Pattern Store. Store links are in our profile.What would you put in your Rainbow Pouch?#rainbowpouch #pouchmakker #sewfun #sewsweet #sewingpattern #giftstosew #sewingcommunity #scrappysewing #atsukomatsuyama
🌟 5 Tips for Sewing for Men 🌟Struggling to 🌟 5 Tips for Sewing for Men 🌟Struggling to find the perfect handmade project for the men in you life? Comment MEN and I'll send you a link to our article with 10 great ideas.Whether your sewing for Fathers Day, birthdays, or just because - these 5 essential tips will help you create gifts they'll actually love!🧵 Choose masculine fabrics
🧵 Add texture and hardware
🧵Keep it functional
🧵 Tailors projects to hobbies and interests
🧵 Stick to sleek and simpleSwipe through for project ideas. Want more inspiration? Comment MEN for a link to our article.  Save this for when you need inspiration.What is your go to project for guys?#sewingformen #handmadegifts #DIYgifts #makersgonnamake #sewfun #giftstosew
🌟 Sew Your Own Retro Drawstring Bags 🌟Look 🌟 Sew Your Own Retro Drawstring Bags 🌟Looking for a cute and practical way to store small essentials? These Retro Drawstring Bags are the perfect mix of fun and function.🌟 beginner friendly design
🌟 great use for fabric, lace, ribbon, cord scraps
🌟 use as gift bags, travel pouches,, everyday storage🎁 Want to make your own? Check out the FREE Tutorial on the blog. Comment RETRO and I'll send you a link.#sewinglove #fabricstash #handmadegifts #drawstringbag #sewingtutorial #scrapbusting #DIYsewing #sewsewsew
🌟 Unlock Fabric Mastery! 🌟 Comment FABRIC be 🌟 Unlock Fabric Mastery! 🌟 Comment FABRIC below for a FREE eBook- Fabric Mastery : Unlock the secrets of Fabric Selection. Get expert tips to help you choose the perfect fabrics for any project.🎨 Now, let's talk Colour Fusion - the secret to smooth, blended transitions in quilting! Ombre effects and graduated hues create depth, movement, and effortless harmony. My Fusion Cat Coasters are the perfect example! Swipe for examples to see how colour fusion brings designs to life.💡 Quick Tips:
🌈 Stick to complementary hues for best blends
🌈 Use fabric gradients or hand-dye techniques
🌈 Mix bold and soft tones for stunning contrastWant to try it? Fusion Cat Coaster Pattern is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. (Link in our profile).Which colours would you love to fuse together? Drop your favourites below.#quiltinglove #fabricmagic #ombrequilting #colourfusion #quiltingcommunity #handmade #fusioncatcoaster
Pincushion Magic 🌟Transform your sewing space Pincushion Magic 🌟Transform your sewing space with these adorable pincushions. Whether you love epp, fpp, florals, patchwork, applique - there is something for everyone!Which one is your favourite? Tell me in the comments.Want to learn more about pins? Comment PINS  and get a link to my article - Pin Perfection and learn all you need to know about these handy sewing box staples.#sewinglove #pincushionmagic #sewingpins #diysewing #craftingfun
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