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Sew Cute

June 25, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sew Cute: Crafting Unique Gifts and Treasures from ScrapsSewing is not just a hobby; it's a journey into the heart of creativity, especially when it involves crafting cute, one-of-a-kind items. There's something incredibly special about receiving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: babies, bags, beginner, children, cute, pdf pattern, scraps, sewing, sewing patterns, whimsical

Sew your Stash

June 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Sewists are famous for having a fabric stash that grows faster than our project list — and that’s part of the joy of the hobby. But sewing from your stash can also be incredibly rewarding, economical, and inspiring. Here’s how to make the most of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Hints and Tips, Sewing Room Tagged With: fabric, scraps, sewing, sewing room

Sell What You Sew

October 7, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

With the cost of living continuing to rise, it is great to have a side hustle to bring in extra money, especially as we head towards the holiday season. Savvy shoppers are appreciating the value of purchasing one of a kind handmade items as unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: cash, scraps, sewing, sewing room, side hustle, small business

Cat Applique

May 31, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Raw edge applique is a technique used to add detail to fabrics by cutting and attaching shapes without turning the edges to the back. The edges can be fused, stitched, or left to ravel. This creates a natural or realistic look or an artistic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, raw edge applique, scrap buster, scraps, sewing, sewing illustration

Sewing with Scraps

May 18, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

How to Sort Your ScrapsWhen Sewing and Quilting on a Budget it is important you make good use of your scraps. Quilting cotton is expensive and when you make a quilt top or other sewing project, there is usually various sized pieces left over. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: fabric, organise, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, scrap buster, scraps, sewing, sewing room

Rotary Cutter Sewing Tool Pouch

November 20, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I love to combine my favourite scraps to create one of a kind projects so no scrap goes unwasted. In my latest pattern, I have combined all my cheery sunny yellow fabric pieces into a handy rotary cutter sewing tool pouch. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, patchwork, pdf pattern, pdf sewing pattern, pouch, scrap buster, scraps, zakka

Cosy Cat Mugrug

June 12, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I love a good scrappy project. I sort all of my scraps by colour which makes monochromatic scrappy projects so quick and easy to construct. My latest scrappy project is this super cute Cosy Cat Coaster - perfect for cat lovers. It uses assorted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, coaster, pdf sewing pattern, scrap buster, scraps

Covered Matchboxes

January 20, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I am working on a couple of new sewing patterns and have generated some pretty "scraps". In my never ending quest to use all the pretty fabric, I have covered matchboxes with fabric offcuts. This is a super fast project -  pretty and practical - just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: gifts, no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps

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A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Som A little peek at my next Makers Caddy… sewn in Something Blue, Tilda’s beautiful new range releasing worldwide on June 1. I’ve just cut out the pieces and couldn’t resist sharing the fabrics, tags, labels, and all the tiny details that make this project so fun to sew. It’s always the little touches - the leather patches, contrasting handles, and coordinated notions - that bring a caddy to life. Stay tuned to see the finished version.Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @Tilda_australiaPattern Details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern - Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop  #makerscaddy#tildafabric  #wipinprogess #tildasomethingblue #ilovetilda
There’s something so lovely about putting together There’s something so lovely about putting together a bright, happy self‑care gift… especially when it’s handmade.  I stitched a colourful set using Ruby Star Society fabrics - a Relaxation Eye Pillow and a Heavenly Heatpack - and styled them into a complete gift bundle.To make it feel extra special, I lined a small bamboo tray with soft tissue, added the two calming makes, tied them with a pink ribbon, and tucked in a few thoughtful extras: a candle, a box of speciality tea, and a tiny plant. It’s simple, cheerful, and such a beautiful way to show someone you care.Both projects are scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and quick to sew - perfect for weekend making or last‑minute gifting.If you’d like to sew your own self‑care set, comment SELFCARE and I’ll send you the link to the bundle. You’ll also save 25% on these two gift‑ready patterns when you buy the bundle.#selfcaresewing #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendysewing #handmadegiftideas #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colou The Large Quadra Pouch in this bright orange colourway shows off everything makers love about this pattern — it folds completely flat for storage, has a clever structured base, four coordinated fabrics, and cinches closed beautifully. It’s quick to sew, gift‑ready, and so satisfying to pop open and fill.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#QuadraPouch #SewingPatternDesign #HandmadePouch #SewingProjects #ASpoonfulOfSugarDesigns
One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch i One of my favourite features of the Quadra Pouch is how it folds completely flat between uses — perfect for travel, storage, or keeping your sewing space tidy. A quick press and it pops back into shape, ready to fill with treats, notions, or gifts.This version uses eight Tilda blenders for a scrappy, pretty finish that shows off the crisp base and four neat corners.If you’d like to sew your own, comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ilovetilda #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
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Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to t Thank you so much for the wonderful reception to the Quadra Pouch launch last week — I’m thrilled you’re loving this pattern as much as I do.Today I’m sharing a brand new Tilda version, stitched in the large size and made entirely from blenders. I used four Bellflower prints from the Wallflower range for the exterior, and four Stella prints from the Songbird collection for the lining — eight fabrics in total, making it delightfully scrappy.I love how easily Tilda collections mix and match, and how each corner of the pouch showcases a different print. The clever panel construction gives the pouch a neat flat base without boxed corners, and the result is both practical and beautifully structured.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern is available in both my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy ShopFabric: Bellflower blenders and Stella blenders from Tilda, with thanks to @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #quadrapouch #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #pouchpattern
There’s something so soothing about sewing small, There’s something so soothing about sewing small, comforting projects… especially the ones that feel as lovely to gift as they do to keep.This week I’ve been stitching up a little calm with this Self‑Care Bundle — a relaxing eye pillow and a soft, weighted heatpack designed for quiet moments, tired shoulders, and anyone who needs a gentle pause.Both projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… the kind of makes that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend. Perfect for someone special, or for adding a little comfort to your own daily routine.This set is sewn in the beautiful Tilda Creating Memories collection - thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous fabrics.If you’d like to sew your own set, I’ve bundled both patterns together with a 25% saving. Use the code word SELFCARE in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to you.Here’s to stitching a little calm into the week ahead 🤍#sewingproject #tildafabrics #makersgonnamake #sewinglove #handmadegifts
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