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Gifts for Tabletop Gamers

May 14, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Every tabletop gamer knows that dice aren’t just tools—they’re treasures! Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or a casual RPG player, having a beautifully crafted dice bag and tray can elevate your game night experience. Handmade dice … [Read more...]

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Dresden Needlebook

March 17, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Dresden Needlebook is a charming and practical must-have for any sewist! Adorned with two scrappy Dresden plates on the cover, this delightful design combines beauty and function. Inside, you'll find felt pages to safely hold your needles and … [Read more...]

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Leaf Mugrug Collection

August 15, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Hands up if you love fall sewing? The cooler weather always inspires me to get cosy with my sewing machine and create lovely items for my home. I generally make scrappy, colourful projects. Sometimes I just want to sew something that is minimalist, … [Read more...]

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Glimmer Glasses Pouch

July 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Create a protective cocoon for your reading glasses or sunglasses using our Glimmer Glasses Pouch Sewing Pattern. The fun part is constructing a case that perfectly matches your style. Use three coordinating fabrics from your stash to create your … [Read more...]

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Sewing for Babies and Children

December 16, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing and have little ones in your life, you might enjoy making some sewing projects for babies and young children. There are many reasons to sew for the youngest members of your family or friends. Here are some of them:There … [Read more...]

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Sewing Gifts 101: Easy and Affordable Ideas for Your Crafty Friends

November 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Are you looking for some easy and affordable gift ideas for your crafty friends? Do you want to show off your sewing skills and make something unique and thoughtful? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, I will share with you 12 free sewing … [Read more...]

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Gifts to Sew for Sewists

November 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you're looking for some creative and thoughtful gift ideas for your sewing friends, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'll share with you why making gifts for sewists is a great way to show your appreciation and love, and how you … [Read more...]

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Sewing Projects for Cat and Dog Lovers

October 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love sewing for the cat and dog lovers in your life, this roundup is full of fun, practical, and whimsical projects to try. From pet food mats and toys to cute bags and coasters, there’s something here for every maker and every skill level. … [Read more...]

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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃 Turning Hallowee Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃
Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄 These sweet little stocki Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄
These sweet little stockings are one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. They’re beginner‑friendly, scrap‑happy, and perfect for festive table settings, teacher gifts, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday decorating.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe — such a joy to sew with.Fabric credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas, with thanks to @tilda_australia ✨💬 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Mini Stocking Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Let’s make this season handmade and heartfelt 💕#scrappysewing #ministocking #christmassewing #handmadeholiday #scrapfriendlysewing  
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