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Flodesk Review: Why it is the Best Tool for my Creative Business

March 4, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I first started A Spoonful of Sugar Blog back in 2008. Since then it has grown into a thriving business, A Spoonful of Sugar Designs with a Pattern Store and an Etsy Store (in the top 2% of Etsy businesses). I never set out to be a small business … [Read more...]

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Spring Sewing Bundle

February 26, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Just dropping into your inbox today to let you know about a special Spring Pattern bundle that is available for this week only. Get inspired for Spring sewing with a special collection of 5 of my sewing patterns plus a bonus set of Spring themed … [Read more...]

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Cord Cosy

January 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

My latest free sewing pattern is for the Cord Cosy. This handy, scrap buster project will keep your cords and cables tidy and organised.Get your free Cord Cosy Sewing Pattern when you sign up to our weekly newsletter.All you need … [Read more...]

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A Sprinkle of Sugar

February 22, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Thanks to everyone who has signed up to our newsletter over the past few weeks. We have been blown away by the number of subscribers we have received:)   The first issue of "A Sprinkle of Sugar" was published today and should be arriving in your in … [Read more...]

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Meet the Luma Bucket ✨  A modern fabric organiser Meet the Luma Bucket ✨ A modern fabric organiser in two sizes — perfect for sewing rooms, desks, and handmade gifting. Featuring a crisp contrast base and a sparkling woven star panel, it’s a quick, joyful sew you’ll use every day. Pattern now available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment LUMA for the link.  #lumabucket #fppsewing #fabricbasket #modernsewing #quiltingprojects handmadegifts
Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching se Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching set The Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch remain two of my most‑loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for using up favourite fabric scraps. They’re sweet individually, but together they make the loveliest coordinated duo for gifting, organising, or adding a handmade touch to your sewing space.This Tilda version has been a community favourite, and it’s easy to see why — the colours, the structure, the way the two designs complement each other. If you’ve been wanting a satisfying weekend project, this pair is such a joy to stitch.You also save 25% when you buy the bundle — a thank you for supporting two of my most popular pouch patterns.Comment BAGDUO and I’ll send the bundle link straight to you.Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵Fabric: Tilda Songbird collection — thank you @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #weekendsewingproject #sewistsofinstagram handmadegifts
✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions ✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions match a Bitsy Basket, and I love how sweet they look as a little set. The Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat, portable shape — perfect for sewing on the go, gifting, or keeping your favourite tools organised.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵#travelsewingkit #sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #handmadegifts
✨ Colour Crush: Orange 10 scrappy, cheerful proje ✨ Colour Crush: Orange
10 scrappy, cheerful projects to stitch as we head toward fall 🍊There’s something about orange that feels cosy, warm, and full of creative energy — perfect for small makes, gifts, and weekend sewing. If you’re starting to plan your fall projects, this palette is such a fun place to begin.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store.Happy sewing, friends ✂️🧵#colourcrushseries #orangeprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #fallsewingideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Sharing this Tilda scrappy Quadra Pouch - the mix Sharing this Tilda scrappy Quadra Pouch - the mix of blenders looks so beautiful in the large size. Eight fabrics in total — four Bellflower prints for the exterior and four Stella prints for the lining — each corner showing off a different print.The clever panel construction gives the pouch its neat, structured base without boxed corners, making it practical, beautifully shaped, and perfect for using up favourite scraps.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Pattern available in the Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✨Fabric: Bellflower + Stella blenders from Tilda, with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern #sewingproject
✨ Bitsy Basket Our Pattern of the Week — 25% off ✨ Bitsy Basket Our Pattern of the Week — 25% offThe Bitsy Basket is one of those tiny projects that’s endlessly useful — perfect for gifting, organising, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your space. The clever cord lock gives the top such a neat, polished finish.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew — all my favourite things.Comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Pattern is available in the Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✨Fabric Details: Tilda Songbird - thanks to @tilda_Australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #gifttosew #beginnerfriendlysewing #tildasongbird
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