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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

August 28, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

{Sponsored by Target}With Aussie Dad's celebrating Father's Day in just over a week, we have been shopping to find gifts for the Man of the House. We have been painting our home over the past few months. The study will be one of the next rooms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home Tagged With: home décor

Hexagon Coasters

July 9, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

Do you love home renovating shows? Sarah and I have recently started watching House Rules which is inspiring us to make changes around our home to give it a more modern, updated look. Sarah is on her inter-semester break, so has been busy painting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, hexagon, hexies, home décor

Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham

June 21, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

It has been a cold, wet, and wintry weekend here in Perth. The perfect weather to spend in my sewing room. I finished my latest pattern, the Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham. This was fun and quick to piece together and makes a cosy addition to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: home décor, patchwork, patterns, pdf pattern, sewing

Autumn Decorating Ideas

April 27, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

(Sponsored by Target)Autumn is my favourite time of year! The weather is finally cooling down after our long hot summer and we start to spend more time indoors appreciating the comforts of home. We have been spending time in the kitchen creating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: home décor

Merry Christmas 2014

December 24, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We  wanted to wish you and your families, peace, joy and happiness this Christmas. We really appreciate you visiting A Spoonful of Sugar during the year, and leaving such wonderful comments and emails. Thank you for following our sewing, baking, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas decorations, home décor

Simple and Festive Decorating Ideas for Christmas

November 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year! We love to decorate our home, make gifts, bake special treats, and embrace all the joy of the festive season. Our Christmas preparations are well under way and we look forward to sharing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas table, home décor

Cross Pillow

May 10, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

 Sometimes simple design features work best and it really lets the fabric shine. I have been playing around with some patchwork pillow designs this week, but in the end decided to go with a simple appliquéd Swiss cross or plus symbol. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: home décor, pillow

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

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Why makers love this little pouch duo ✨The Hand Why makers love this little pouch duo ✨The Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch make such a sweet set — all beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps. They’re lovely for gifting, organising, or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.You’ll get both patterns in the bundle, and you’ll also save 25% — a thank you for choosing two of our most‑loved pouch designs.Which pouch would you sew first?Patterns linked in bio. Comment BAGDUO for the bundle link.Fabric: Tilda Songbird collection, kindly supported by @tilda_australia.#sewingcommunity #pouchmaker #beginnersewer #scrapfriendly #sewingpattern
The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make — beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for Easter or spring gifting. The colourful felt stars (or hearts!) are a lovely way to use your favourite felt scraps, and the scalloped edging adds that extra touch of charm.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scalloped Gift Bag Pattern ( available in our Pattern Store & Etsy Shop)#scallopedgiftbag #sewingpattern #eastersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Wee The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Week — and this fresh spring version in Tilda Creating Memories feels so sweet. It’s a reusable little box with a clever base, a ribbon closure, and it even folds flat for storage. A quick, satisfying make for Easter gifting or small treats.Comment BOX for the link — it’s 25% off this week only.#ribbongiftbox #sewingpattern #giftsewing #tildafabric #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every la Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every last scrap — and these little Threaded Tokens are so quick and satisfying to sew.Here are 3 sweet ways to use them: • Add to a wrapped gift or treat bag • Use as a place card at your next gathering • Clip onto a pouch or zipper pull for a handmade touchThey’re perfect for fussy‑cutting tiny motifs (especially Songbird!) and make lovely little keepsakes.Comment TOKEN for a link to our free Threaded Tokens pattern. Happy sewing, friends 🌼#sewingproject #scrapbusting #tildafabric #tildalovers #fussycuts
✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a ✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a little behind‑the‑scenes look at how this sweet pouch comes together — from stitching the hexie flower to sewing the curved base and adding the drawstring. It’s a gentle, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for scraps, gifting, and showing off your favourite prints.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🧵 EPP front 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Perfect for gifting 📥 Instant download#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing  #tildasongbird #pouchpattern
Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite scraps, feature fabrics, or a little hand‑sewing time? The Hexie Garden Pouch is one of my most versatile patterns — and there are so many ways to make it your own.From classic hexie flowers to fussy‑cut panels, modern hearts, bold prints, or soft pastels… this little pouch always turns out beautifully. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or storing small treasures.Swipe through for ideas, inspiration, and all the different ways you can customise your own version.✨ Comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Save this post for your next sewing session.Pattern details: Hexie Garden Pdf Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojectideas #englishpaperpiecing #drawstringbagpattern #handsewinglove #scrapbustingprojects
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