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15 Gifts to Sew in Under an Hour

November 1, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As Christmas approaches, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by a long handmade gift list. The good news? Meaningful handmade gifts don't have to take days to make.Whether you're sewing for family, friends, neighbours, teachers, hosts or sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas sewing, gifts to sew, handmade gifts, makers gift guide

Merry Little Tree Coasters

November 1, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Merry Little Tree Coasters: A Festive Foundation Paper Piecing Project for ChristmasLooking for a quick and cheerful Christmas sewing project? The Merry Little Tree Coasters are a delightful way to add handmade holiday charm to your home while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: Christmas sewing, foundation paper piecing, fpp, gifts to sew, handmade gifts, scrap sewing, tree, tree coaster, tree mugrug

Step Into Cosiness with Tilda Village Life

October 3, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love fabrics that feel nostalgic, homely, and full of storybook charm, youโ€™re going to adore Village Life, the newest collection from Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger, releasing worldwide on October 1st 2026. This range is all about stepping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, basket, beginner, gifts to sew, handmade gifts, pouch, scrap friendly, sewing patterns, Tilda, Village Life

Heart Bookmark

September 4, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

๐ŸŒธ Free Heart Bookmark PatternA sweet, quick project to stitch for yourself or gift to a bookโ€‘loving friend.Thereโ€™s something lovely about a small sewing project that uses up your favourite scraps and turns them into something useful. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner, beginner sewing, bookmark, free, free pattern, free tutorial, gifts to sew, handmade gifts, heart, scrap friendly, sewing, tutorial

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Merry Little Coasters ๐ŸŽ„ A quick and festive make Merry Little Coasters ๐ŸŽ„

A quick and festive make that's perfect for Christmas decorating, gifting, and using up your favourite holiday fabrics.

The Merry Little Coasters pattern includes 4 different coaster styles, so you can create a coordinated set or mix and match your favourites. Make them in classic reds and greens, sweet Tilda prints, or bright modern Christmas fabrics.

๐ŸŒŸ Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link!

#christmassewing #quiltedcoasters #tildafabric #christmasquilting #christmassew @tilda_australia
๐ŸŽ€ Looking for a handmade way to wrap a small Chris ๐ŸŽ€ Looking for a handmade way to wrap a small Christmas gift?

The Ribbon Gift Box is one of those projects that's as special as the gift tucked inside. Reversible, reusable, and tied with a beautiful bow, it's perfect for chocolates, sewing notions, gift cards, jewellery, and other little treasures.

Made with Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabrics, this festive version is one of my favourites for holiday gifting.

โœจ Comment BOX and I'll send you the pattern link.

Would you fill yours with chocolates, sewing goodies, or something else?

Pattern os available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. 

#christmassewing #tildafabrics #sewinggifts #handmadechristmas
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Meet the Sugar Tote! One of 10 festive sewing pat Meet the Sugar Tote!

One of 10 festive sewing patterns included in the upcoming Maker's Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle, launching 5 November.

Perfect for filling with Christmas treats, handmade gifts, beauty minis, sewing supplies and festive treasures.

๐ŸŽ I'm also giving away a Maker's Christmas Cheer Bundle valued at over AUD $150.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Comment CHEER for giveaway details and the entry link.

โš ๏ธ Commenting alone does not enter you into the draw. You must complete the entry form to be eligible.

๐Ÿ“… Entries close 2 November 2026
ย ๐Ÿ“ง Winner drawn and notified by email on 3 November 2026

Which version would you make first: the open tote or the drawstring tote?

โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ Good luck!

#SugarTote #ChristmasSewing #SewingPattern #HandmadeChristmas #BagMaking

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. The prize is one digital Maker's Christmas Cheer Bundle. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be
exchanged for cash. Open internationally where permitted by law. To enter, you must complete the entry form provided via DM.
๐ŸŽ„ At first glance it looks like a Christmas orname ๐ŸŽ„ At first glance it looks like a Christmas ornament...

But open it up and it becomes a tiny gift holder, Advent surprise, treat bag, sewing notion pouch, gift card holder and more!

Meet the new Sugar Tote, one of the exclusive patterns in the upcoming Makers Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle.

โœจ Two styles
ย ๐ŸŽ Endless gift possibilities
ย ๐Ÿชก Perfect for sewing treats, gift cards, cash, beauty minis and Christmas goodies
ย ๐Ÿ“… Add numbered buttons and create an Advent countdown

I'm also giving away ONE Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle! ๐ŸŽ‰

The bundle includes:

๐ŸŽ„ 10 festive PDF sewing patterns
ย ๐Ÿชก 9 talented independent designers
ย ๐ŸŽ Over AUD $150 worth of patterns
ย โค๏ธ Available from 5-10 November 2026

Want to win a bundle?

๐ŸŽ„ Comment CHEER below and I'll send you a DM with the giveaway link!

Just make sure you complete the entry form to be in the draw. Commenting alone does not enter you.

๐Ÿ“… Entries close 2 November 2026
ย ๐Ÿ“ง Winner drawn and notified by email on 3 November 2026

Good luck โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

#SugarTote #ChristmasSewing #SewingPattern #HandmadeChristmas
#ChristmasOrnament

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. The prize is one digital Christmas Cheer Ornament Bundle. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be
exchanged for cash. Open internationally unless prohibited by local law. To enter, you must complete the entry form sent via DM.
๐ŸŽ 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic. ๐ŸŽ 15 gifts. Under an hour. Zero last-minute panic.

Looking for quick handmade gift ideas? These 15 projects can all be sewn in around an hour and make thoughtful gifts for friends, family, neighbours, teachers and hosts.ย 

โœจ Fast to sew
ย โœจ Great for scraps
ย โœจ Perfect for gifting

Which project would you sew first?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Comment PATTERN and I'll send you a link to my pattern store.

๐Ÿ“Œ Save this post for Christmas gift planning and holiday sewing inspiration.

#christmassewing #sewinggiftideas #handmadechristmas #makersgiftguide #scrapbusters
Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? ๐ŸŽ„ A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? ๐ŸŽ„

A set of Merry Little Tree Coasters is quick to sew, scrap-friendly, and easy to turn into a thoughtful gift with a few festive extras.

In this carousel I've paired them with: 
๐Ÿฅ‚ Champagne & a festive coupe glass
ย โ˜• Hot chocolate & marshmallows
ย ๐Ÿซ– Christmas tea & shortbread
ย ๐Ÿง€ Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

๐ŸŽ„ Comment TREE and I'll send you the Merry Little Tree Coasters pattern link.

๐Ÿ“Œ Save this post for Christmas gift inspiration and future holiday sewing.

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