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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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I love sewing these Mini Treat Pouches — they’re f I love sewing these Mini Treat Pouches — they’re fast, fun, and such a sweet way to use up small scraps ✂️ Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a crowd‑pleaser.Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch ( available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewingpattern #MiniTreatPouch #sewingcommunity #beginnersewingprojects #sewquick
The Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑loved patt The Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑loved patterns — compact, practical, and perfect for retreats, travel, or keeping your favourite tools together. I’ve sewn so many versions over the years, and this one might be my favourite yet.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and makes a lovely little gift ✂️✨Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.#travelsewingkit #sewingorganisation #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Mini Fabric Basket is one of my most‑loved qui The Mini Fabric Basket is one of my most‑loved quick‑sew projects — perfect for scraps, gifting, organising, and using up those little pieces you can’t bear to throw away. I’ve made so many versions over the years, and they’re always such a satisfying finish.🌟 It's our pattern of the week and is 25% off this week only.Sew one in under an hour ✂️ Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful.✨ Comment MFB and I’ll send you the pattern link.#minifabricbasket #beginnersewing #sewingroom #sewingcommunity #sewfun
Stars are everywhere right now — in quilts, pouche Stars are everywhere right now — in quilts, pouches, table décor, and summer sewing — so I pulled together 7 of my favourite star‑themed projects to inspire your next make. These designs are bright, modern, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for weekend sewing or handmade gifting.From bold table runners to sweet little pincushions, these star projects are fun to sew and add a cheerful pop to your home.✨ Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store where you’ll find all of these star designs.Which one would you sew first ⭐#starsewingproject #patchworkstars #quiltinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
One pattern, endless possibilities ✨ The All Seaso One pattern, endless possibilities ✨ The All Seasons Gift Tote is my go‑to for birthdays, Father’s Day, Christmas, and last‑minute gifting.Scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and includes 4 seasonal gift tags to personalise every present.Which version is your favourite?Pattern available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop.Comment SEASONS and I'll send you a pattern link.#allseasonsgifttote #giftstosew #beginnersewing #scrapfriendly #sewingcommunity
Pretty storage for your sewing room ✨ The Mini Dra Pretty storage for your sewing room ✨ The Mini Drawstring Gift Bag is one of our most‑loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for holding clips, pins, needles and all those tiny tools that need a pretty home.It’s a sweet little project for the weekend and a great way to use your favourite fabric scraps.Comment MINI and I’ll send you the pattern link. One of our most popular designs for a reason.#minidrawstringgiftbag #sewingroomstorage #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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