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The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion

June 12, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing, bundle, drawstring bag, pouch, scrap buster, sewing, sewing pattern

Why You’ll Want to Sew these Pyramid Weights

May 21, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Why You’ll Want to Sew These Pyramid WeightsSome projects are tiny, quick, and surprisingly useful — and these little Pyramid Weights are exactly that. I’ve been sewing a fresh batch this week using the beautiful Something Blue collection by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, free pattern, gift to sew, quick sew, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewing tutorial

New Free Pattern: Threaded Tokens

October 6, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love adding a handmade touch to your holiday gifting, I’m excited to share my latest free pattern—Threaded Tokens!These sweet little stitched tags are perfect for:They’re quick to make, beginner-friendly, and ideal for showcasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, Christmas, eyelet, free pattern, gift tag, gift topper, gift wrapping, grommet, holiday sewing, quick craft, quick sew, scrap buster, sewing pattern, tag, tutorial

Lucky Threads: Sewing Projects for St Patrick’s Day

March 2, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

🍀 Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a splash of creativity and a dash of green! Whether you're a seasoned sewist or just starting out, these festive sewing projects are perfect for adding a touch of Irish charm to your home.What is St … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, St Patrick's Day Tagged With: green, rainbow, scrap buster, sewing patterns, shamrock, St Patrick's Day

Tiny Tote

August 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Unveil the magic of organization with our latest creation, the Tiny Tote! This charming zippered pouch is your new go-to for keeping those little essentials in check, be it pencils for the budding artist, makeup for the on-the-go beauty enthusiast, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: back to school, bag, pdf sewing pattern, pencil case, scrap buster, sewing pattern, zipper, zippered pouch

Crafting Care Packages: A Sewists Guide to Thoughtful Giving

August 11, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In the world of sewing and quilting, there's a special kind of magic that comes with creating something with your own hands. It's a magic that becomes even more profound when it's shared with others, especially in the form of a care package. A care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewist, care package, gift, patchwork, scrap buster, sewing

Top Drawstring Bag Patterns

March 15, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Drawstring bags are a delightful and practical addition to any sewing enthusiast's repertoire! These versatile pouches, characterized by their cinching drawstring closure, are perfect for a myriad of uses. Best of all they don’t need any other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, eco friendly, pdf pattern, scrap buster, sewing pattern

Spring Sewing

March 1, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Spring is a wonderful season to sew. Not only does it offer a chance to refresh home decor, but it also has many benefits for your health and well-being. Sewing in spring can help you reduce stress, boost your creativity, and enjoy the beauty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner sewing, Easter, scrap buster, scrap sewing, sewing pattern, sewing patterns, spring

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Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ Packing light? This little kit makes it sew easy ✨ The Travel Sewing Kit is compact, clever, and surprisingly roomy—perfect for safety pins, needles, mini scissors, and all your on‑the‑go essentials. Whether you’re heading to a retreat, stitching in a café, or just want tidy tools at home, this pouch will be your new best friend.✔ Beginner‑friendly ✔ Stash‑friendly ✔ Quick to sew ✔ Folds flat for easy packing🧵 Find the pattern in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop!👇 Comment TRAVEL and I’ll DM you the link!#sewingonthego #travelsewingkit #handmadepouch #diysewing #sewinglove
Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙 🧵 I’ve Sewing a little Something Blue this week 💙🧵 I’ve been stitching a few of my favourite small projects in the new Tilda Something Blue collection — the Makers Caddy, Sewing Buddy Pincushion, and Dresden Needlebook. Each one is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or organising your sewing space.I love how the soft blues, tiny florals, and sweet details come together across all three projects. Small makes really do bring the most joy.If you’d like any of the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my pattern store where you will find these three patterns.Save this for your next weekend sew.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda #sewingreels #sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch 💛✂️ I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern: Quadra Pouch — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingreels #sewingprojects #beginnersewingproject   
Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙 There’s something so Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙There’s something so calming about blue in a sewing room - soft, fresh, and endlessly versatile. From tiny florals to bold geometrics, blue fabrics always seem to play nicely together. 💙🧵Here are a few of my favourite blue makes. Perfect for small projects, scrap sewing, and those soothing “just for fun” moments at your machine.Save this for your next colour‑themed sewing session.#modernsewing #sewingcommunity #sewingideas #fabricpull #scrapfriendlysewing
Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
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