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Sewing Kit

May 26, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Nothing beats a quiet Sunday afternoon sewing .... it sets me up for the busy work week now I work full time. It is important to carve out some time for yourself to recharge and get creative.When sewing time is in short supply, I love to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Etsy, gifts, pdf pattern, sewing

Gifts to Make for Sewists

November 10, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

With the festive season nearly upon us,now is the time to start planning your gift list. I like to include some handmade items with my gifts - nothing beats a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. I have collated 10 gift ideas for Sewists. These are fun, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, sewing, sewing tutorial

Halloween Drawstring Bag

October 13, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

The Halloween Drawstring Bag is the perfect size to hold an assortment of Halloween treats such as chocolates, lollies, or candy. They are easily constructed using our free Retro Drawstring Bag sewing tutorial. It is fun to customise the bag so they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, Halloween, hexies, sewing, tutorial

Yuletide Cottage Tea Towel

October 7, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

It is never too early to get started on Christmas projects. Each year I vow to be more organised and this year I have a big list of handmade projects - I love this time of year! What I love best, is quick craft projects so you can inject some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas, Craftsy, Etsy, raw edge applique, sewing

Money Bags

June 4, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Hello friends! It is hard to believe that it has been over 3 months since my last post. In the 10 years that I have been blogging, that is the longest break I have had. Not only did I stop blogging, but I also stepped away from social media and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Uncategorized Tagged With: drawstring, lawn, Liberty, sewing, tutorial

Top Tutorials of 2017

January 3, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps, sewing, sewing tutorials, tutorial, tutorials

Pumpkin Patch {Halloween Applique}

October 20, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

With Halloween just around the corner, I designed this sweet Pumpkin Patch Halloween appliqué project. It is a fun project that can be completed within a couple of hours. Featuring a trio of pumpkins appliquéd onto a backing fabric, and then framed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Sewing Tagged With: applique, Halloween, raw edge applique, sewing, sewing illustration

Allsorts Pillow

August 25, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Allsorts Pillow is my latest pattern and it is now available in my Pattern Shop and Etsy store. The pieced blocks, set on point, remind me of licorice allsorts with all their lovely layers. This pillow is a great way to showcase a favourite fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: A Spoonful of Sugar, home décor, pdf pattern, quilting, sewing, Tilda

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Sharing a closer look at the Handy Drawstring Pouc Sharing a closer look at the Handy Drawstring Pouch today — a sweet little project that’s as practical as it is pretty. I stitched this one in the blue and gold colourway of the Tilda Songbird collection and love how the soft watercolour florals shine in a small make. The pouch features cleverly shaped panels (with no boxed corners), stands tall when in use, and folds completely flat for storage. It’s also reversible, which makes it such a fun and versatile sew.   These little pouches are perfect for organising your sewing room, gifting to a friend, or popping into a project bag.The pattern includes three sizes, and you can find it in both my Pattern Store and Etsy shop. Comment HANDY and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox.A big thank you to @tilda_australia for gifting the beautiful fabric.#tildasongbird #drawstringbagpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #tildafabrics #sewingproject
Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, Why sewists love the Baker’s Buddy… Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. It’s practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most popular patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the link to the pattern (available in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
I’ve had so much fun sewing with the beautiful new I’ve had so much fun sewing with the beautiful new Tilda Songbird collection — soft pastels, tiny motifs, and so many sweet details. Here’s a look at the beginner‑friendly projects I’ve made so far, perfect for gifting or using up your favourite scraps.You’ll find the paid patterns in my shop, and both free patterns (Love Tag + Threaded Tokens) are linked in my profile. What project is your favourite?Thanks for following along with my Songbird projects this month. I can’t wait to share more. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #iloveTilda #smallsewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewingpatterns
A tiny basket that’s endlessly useful and so much A tiny basket that’s endlessly useful and so much fun to sew. This Bitsy Basket is made in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection and filled with a few sewing favourites — the perfect way to turn small scraps into something sweet and giftable.It comes together quickly, uses very little fabric, and looks adorable with a Threaded Token atrached (the Threaded Token pattern is free — you’ll find the link in my profile).Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the link to the Bitsy Basket pattern in my shop.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird range. Thanks to @tilda_australia . Styled with a few sewing goodies from @sohmo_au  
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A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. The A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. These sweet penguins always make people smile — which one would you sew first?Comment PENGUIN for the pattern link (available in our pattern store and Etsy shop).Pattern: Penguin Love Mugrug#penguinlove #valentinesewing #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #makersgonnamake
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
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