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Face Washer Bunny

March 1, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

When my teens were small, I tried to limit their intake of chocolates and sweets. This was always challenging at Easter time. To get around this, the Easter Bunny always left them a book and mini chocolate eggs to hunt for. They used to love getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter Tagged With: baby, gifts

Heart Pot Holder

February 12, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Update: Due to popular demand, this old tutorial has been revised and is now available as a pattern in our Store: Heart Pot Holder Pattern now includes professionally drawn templates and loads of step by step instructions for a small charge to … [Read more...]

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

Pot Holder Pattern

February 7, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 79 Comments

 Update: Due to popular demand, this old tutorial has been revised and is now available as a pattern in our Store: Heart Pot Holder Pattern now includes professionally drawn templates and loads of step by step instructions for a small charge to … [Read more...]

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

6 Valentine Crafts

January 29, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you are looking for a Valentines Day inspired craft project, here are our 6 most popular Valentines Projects that we have shared over the past few years.Valentine Chocolate FlowerTwo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Valentines Day Tagged With: gifts

{Back to School} Tissue Cover

January 18, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

With the new school year looming, it is the perfect time to do some Back to School crafting. Sadly, my teens no longer want me to make them anything for the new academic year, but with some pleading on my part, Sarah agreed that she could use some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

Shortbread Stars

December 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Do you have special family Christmas recipes? Those treats that you only make once a year? One of our family's favourites, is Shortbread Stars. They are little bite sized shortbreads that look so festive and are great to share. I had a spare hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies Tagged With: gifts

Snowflake Cookies

December 17, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

One of the many things we love about Christmas here at Chez Sugar is baking cookies for family and friends.  Sarah, our resident baker, is in charge of the cookie baking this year, while I sort out the cookie packaging.First up, Sarah has made a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, Gift Wrapping, Recipes Tagged With: gifts

5 Hostess Gifts Ideas

November 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Sponsored by TargetIt is starting to get to that festive time of year when our social calendar is getting very busy. There are lots of friends to catch up with - BBQ's, dinners, and casual gatherings to attend. We are often told not to bring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: gifts, hostess

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One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄 The free H One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄The free Holly Jolly Tree pattern can be stitched in harvest colours for autumn decorating or transformed into a festive Christmas tree using your favourite holiday fabrics.Swipe to see four completely different looks created from the same beginner-friendly pattern.Comment TREE and I'll send you the link to grab the free pattern.#hollyjollytree #freesewingpattern #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake #quicksewing
From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring p From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring pouch!This beginner-friendly project combines a little English Paper Piecing with simple sewing to create the perfect gift, project pouch, or scrap-friendly make.💬 Comment GARDEN and I'll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #pouchpattern #beginnersewing
zip 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Po zip🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
The pattern you've been asking for just got even b The pattern you've been asking for just got even better! 🎄The Hexie Holiday Placemat is now available in 2 sizes, giving you more options for holiday decorating and gift giving. Use the smaller size for mugs and treats, or the larger size for festive table settings.Perfect for Christmas fabrics, holiday scraps, and foundation paper piecing enthusiasts.Comment HOLIDAY and I'll send you the link! ❤️#foundationpaperpiecing #christmassewing #quiltingprojects #sewingpattern #tildafabric
Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, fest Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, festive treats, gift cards, or little treasures? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is as practical as it is cute, featuring:
• A sweet button and elastic closure
 • A handy back pocket for notes, gift cards, or tags
 • A beginner-friendly design that's quick to sew
 • Perfect for Christmas gifting and everyday surprisesThis version is stitched in beautiful Merry Happy fabric by Ruby Star Society, bringing a cheerful and modern holiday feel to every pouch.
❤️Comment TREAT below and I'll send you the link to the pattern! ✨Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#SewingPattern #ChristmasSewing #RubyStarSociety #HandmadeGiftIdeas
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🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you? Are you a Classic Cat 🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you?Are you a Classic Cat who loves timeless fabrics, a Festive Cat already planning Christmas sewing, or a Spooky Cat embracing all things Halloween?Swipe through and find your Sleepy Cat personality, then tell us in the comments!✨ Comment SLEEPY and I'll send you a link to the Sleepy Cat Mug Rug pattern.Pattern Details: Sleepy Cat Mugrug pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sleepycatmugrug
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