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Hexie Pillowcase

September 14, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 27 Comments

Remember the hexies I was making last weekend? They have now been incorporated into a Pretty Pillowcase.   Using pretty florals, ginghams, and polka dots in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green, I made 22 Hexies. They were hand stitched onto the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, hexies, home décor, patchwork

Mother’s Day Crafts

April 18, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With Mother's Day coming up on May 12 in Australia and the USA, it is time to start planning some Mother's Day crafts to make as gifts for your Mum, Grandma, and other women who do a fantastic job. In Australian primary schools, a Mother's Day craft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

Coat Hanger Cover {Tutorial}

April 14, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

Coat Hanger Covers make a great home made gift and are perfect for hanging special garments in your wardrobe. Plain wire coat hangers are functional but not very pretty. They seem to multiply in our home. They can be easily dressed up with some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

20 French Inspired Projects and Recipes

April 9, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

If you have been following our blog for a while, you will have noticed that we regularly share projects that have a Parisian theme. Our blog header, designed by Sarah, features an Eiffel Tower. We love everything French  - and it influences the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: French, gifts

Pretty Face Cloth

March 31, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

We love to give a little something hand made with our gifts. Trimming a face cloth in a binding of pretty floral fabric makes a sweet, practical gift. Team the face cloth with some bath or spa products.You will need:towelling fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

Easy Baby Blanket

March 15, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

When it comes to gifts for babies, we love to give items that are practical and you can never have too many flannel baby blankets. There are some lovely flannel prints available that make modern and fun baby blankets. Make an easy baby blanket by … [Read more...]

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Fabric Covered Box

March 9, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

 Giving a gift in a pretty box, is almost like giving two gifts. A gift box can be used to store all manner of things - jewellery, craft supplies, and other treasures. We love the effect from using a white box with a patterned, fabric lid. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

Easter Gift Ideas

March 3, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

Sponsored by TargetWe celebrate Easter with our extended family over a special meal. We exchange small Easter gifts, usually chocolate eggs or similar. This year, we wanted to be more creative in our Easter gift giving and have developed some … [Read more...]

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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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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  
A little collection of Tiny Totes in some of my fa A little collection of Tiny Totes in some of my favourite fabrics — Tilda, Ruby Star Society, printed linen, Christmas prints, and Japanese florals. They’re quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful for pencils, makeup, sewing notions, sunglasses, gifting, and more.Save this carousel for your next sewing session ✨ Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote — beginner‑friendly, fully lined, and perfect for small cuts of fabric. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingfun #sewingcommunity #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
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