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Happy Scrappy Cards

July 2, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: card making, children's craft, scrap buster, scraps, Tilda

How to Sew a Card Holder

May 22, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Do you find your loyalty cards or business cards are multiplying and are hard to keep organised? To better organise my cards, I have made a couple of Card Holders. I recently bought a few card wallet inserts that have 10 pages and hold up to 20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: EPP, gift, patchwork, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorial, tutorial

Liberty Gifts to Sew

May 3, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make your Mum a special handmade gift. Liberty tana lawn is a high quality fabric produced in iconic floral designs. With its high thread count and beautiful floral designs, it is ideal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day Tagged With: gifts, Liberty, Mothers Day, quick craft, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorials

Lavender Sachets

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

Lavender sachets are one of my favourite quick makes — simple, soothing, and perfect for using the fabric scraps you already have.  I can't resist the scent of lavender! It is so nice to place amongst your clothing and shoes to make your wardrobe … [Read more...]

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

Peanut Pillow

August 8, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Peanut Pillows are a fun gift idea - they are perfect for picnics, travel, for watching TV, and more! They are beneficial for anyone with a neck condition who needs a bit more support and are handy to have in the car for road trips.With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: layer cake, pdf pattern, scrap buster, sewing

Liberty Tissue Cover

June 29, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

Liberty Tissue Cover: This is a beginner friendly sewing project you can sew in under 30 minutes. I always like to have a few small gifts on hand to include in swap packages or birthday gifts. Tissue Covers are always a popular handmade item - they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, Liberty, quick craft, scrap buster

Hexagon Fabric Tray

May 22, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 39 Comments

After making the Charm Square Fabric Tray, I had a brainwave to make a hexagon shaped tray. I love it when an idea works out perfectly. Personally I think the hexagon fabric tray is even cuter than the original square version (see the tutorial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: hexagon, scrap buster, scraps, tutorial

Yoyo Pegs

May 18, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I couldn't resist making another batch of mini yoyo's with some fabric scraps. This time I used fabrics that reminded me of farmers markets - ginghams, dots, and cherries. After making lemon curd last week, I am planning on making some jam soon and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: quick craft, scrap buster, scraps, yoyo

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One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄 The free H One pattern, endless possibilities! 🍂🎄The free Holly Jolly Tree pattern can be stitched in harvest colours for autumn decorating or transformed into a festive Christmas tree using your favourite holiday fabrics.Swipe to see four completely different looks created from the same beginner-friendly pattern.Comment TREE and I'll send you the link to grab the free pattern.#hollyjollytree #freesewingpattern #holidaysewing #makersgonnamake #quicksewing
From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring p From a simple hexie flower to a sweet drawstring pouch!This beginner-friendly project combines a little English Paper Piecing with simple sewing to create the perfect gift, project pouch, or scrap-friendly make.💬 Comment GARDEN and I'll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Hexie Garden Pouch ( available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing #pouchpattern #beginnersewing
zip 🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Po zip🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄The Mini Treat Pouch is one of those projects you'll find yourself making again and again. It's quick to sew, fun to personalise, and perfect for Christmas gifting.Fill it with candy, gift cards, jewellery, beauty treats, sewing notions, or other little treasures. Add a ribbon tab or decorative patch for an extra-special finishing touch.Featuring a fold-over top, button loop closure, handy back pocket, and fully lined construction, it's a sweet little project that's as practical as it is charming.Which fabric would you choose? ❤️ Red 💚 Green 💙 Blue✨ Comment TREAT for the pattern link.The Mini Treat Pouch pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#christmassewing #tildafabric #tildamerrylittlechristmas #giftsewing #pdfsewingpattern
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Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, fest Looking for a fun way to package small gifts, festive treats, gift cards, or little treasures? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is as practical as it is cute, featuring:
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 • A handy back pocket for notes, gift cards, or tags
 • A beginner-friendly design that's quick to sew
 • Perfect for Christmas gifting and everyday surprisesThis version is stitched in beautiful Merry Happy fabric by Ruby Star Society, bringing a cheerful and modern holiday feel to every pouch.
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🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you? Are you a Classic Cat 🐈 Which Sleepy Cat are you?Are you a Classic Cat who loves timeless fabrics, a Festive Cat already planning Christmas sewing, or a Spooky Cat embracing all things Halloween?Swipe through and find your Sleepy Cat personality, then tell us in the comments!✨ Comment SLEEPY and I'll send you a link to the Sleepy Cat Mug Rug pattern.Pattern Details: Sleepy Cat Mugrug pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sleepycatmugrug
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