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Patchwork Heatpack

June 27, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Nothing beats giving a gift of self-care. The gentle soothing warmth from a wheat filled heat pack is ideal to use in colder weather as a gentle warmth; to soothe aching muscles in your back/neck; or to aid in pain management. This pretty and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: flying geese, heatbag, heatpack, lavender, patchwork, self care, sewing pattern, wheat

Dress Form Lavender Sachet

March 7, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

When you work full time organisation is key. I have organised my walk in robe so my clothing is sorted by colour and season so it is quick to get ready for work in the mornings. I also love to use wardrobe sachets to keep everything smelling fresh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: DIY, Etsy, gifts to sew, lavender, pdf pattern, sewing pattern, wardrobe sachet

Monogrammed Lavender Pillows

November 30, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love to incorporate handmade into my gift giving. My Mum recently celebrated her 80th birthday and I made her a personalised monogrammed sachet filled with lavender. The cross stitched "M' was stitched onto white linen and then framed with pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: cross stitch, gifts to sew, lavender, Liberty

Cross Stitch Sachet

February 23, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work.  I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that I can add to little lavender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch Tagged With: cross stitch, gift, lavender, sewing

Wardrobe Sachets

February 5, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I love the French tradition to embroider monograms on household linens. Such a simple and classic touch. I haven't done much cross stitch in recent years but I used to do a lot of cross stitching when my kids were small. Cross stitch monograms are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: cross stitch, lavender, sachets

Monogrammed Sachets

January 8, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

One of my craft goals for 2017 is to spend more time enjoying the process of creating. I plan to enjoy more slow hand stitching - cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting. When I spotted the #2017sewingbookchallenge over on instagram - I knew it was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Mother's Day, Sewing Tagged With: book review, cross stitch, lavender, Liberty, monogram

Lavender Sachets

September 24, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

I can't resist the scent of lavender! It is so nice to place amongst your clothing and shoes to make your wardrobe smell divine. These little lavender sachets are a fun project suitable for a beginner sewist. All you need are some fabric scraps, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: crochet, gifts, lavender, scrap buster, sewing, tutorial

"A Pain in the Neck"

September 22, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

After a nasty whiplash injury over 20 years ago, I still have ongoing neck pain. One of the best ways to relieve it is by applying a heat pack. I designed myself a long heat pack that I can drape around my neck and shoulders. Filled with wheat and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: gifts, heat pack, lavender

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Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
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• No binding, which means fast, frustration‑free construction
• Insul‑Brite + batting layers to protect your hand
• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺 The Scrap‑busting happiness in one tiny make ✂️🧺The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite ways to turn the smallest offcuts into something useful and adorable. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and just the right size for clips, threads, treats, or tiny treasures on your sewing table.If you’ve got a growing pile of scraps, this is the perfect project to turn them into something sweet — and it’s a lovely little gift idea too.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingreels #sewingcommunity
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