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Tilda Harvest Blog Hop

July 29, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I am a big fan of the beautiful fabric designed by Tone Finnanger from Tildas World. Her latest fabric collection, Harvest, could well be my favourite. Who can resist the pretty floral and bird prints, in gorgeous shades of pink, lavender, orange, … [Read more...]

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

Steamer Sewing Kit

June 16, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Bamboo steamer baskets make ideal sewing kits - they are the perfect size to hold all the materials and supplies for a small project, are lightweight, and can be stacked. You can find them at Asian supermarkets, chain stores, kitchen stores, or on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bonne maman, haberdashery, sewing, storage, vintage

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

Flower Sugar Pouches

April 17, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday!  I am slowly getting back into sewing again after a couple of weeks on holiday, including a fabulous vacation to Seoul and Singapore. I wanted to share with you the Flower Sugar Pouches I made for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Easter, Flower Sugar, gift packaging, sewing, tutorial

Rainbow Connection Pillow

February 26, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you follow us on instagram, you will have seen some progress shots of our Rainbow Connection Pillow over the past days. This is our newest pattern and was so much fun to sew! I love how colourful it is with each block showcasing a different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: a spoonful of sugar designs, patchwork, pdf pattern, quilting, sewing

Cross Stitch Sachet

February 23, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work.  I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that I can add to little lavender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch Tagged With: cross stitch, gift, lavender, sewing

Pencil Case

January 23, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love a quick sewing project, you can't go past the Pencil Case pattern from Anna Graham's book, Handmade Style. (You can read my review of Handmade Style here). All you need is some fabric, a metal zip, interfacing, and bias tape. The pencil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: sewing, zakka

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✂️ Quick, cute, and practical! The Rotary Cutter P ✂️ Quick, cute, and practical! The Rotary Cutter Pouch is the perfect little project to keep your tools safe and organised. It’s beginner‑friendly, fabric‑loving, and makes a sweet weekend sew that’s as useful as it is stylish. 🌸✨ This is our Pattern of the Week — 25% off for a limited time!🧵 Comment ROTARY for a link to the pattern (available in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop).📌 Save this reel so you don’t miss out on the discount!#rotarycutterpouch #sewingorganization #sewingprojects #handmadebag #fabriclover
🧵 The ultimate sewing sidekick! See how I fill the 🧵 The ultimate sewing sidekick! See how I fill the Maker’s Caddy with fabric, tools, and notions — everything right at your fingertips. It’s sturdy, stylish, and keeps your sewing space beautifully organised.Pattern is beginner friendly, stash friendly and makes a lovely gift.✨ Comment CADDY for a link to the pattern (available in my Pattern Store + Etsy shop).📌 Save this reel for your next sewing session — you’ll want this project on your list!Pattern details: Makers Caddy Sewing Pattern#makerscaddy #sewingprojects #weekendsewing #sewingpattern #sewingorganization
✨ Tilda Songbird Projects ✨ Six sweet patterns + t ✨ Tilda Songbird Projects ✨ Six sweet patterns + two freebies, all stitched up in the dreamy new Songbird fabrics. Soft pastels, tiny motifs, and delicate details make these beginner‑friendly projects perfect for gifting or using up your favourite scraps.You’ll find the paid patterns in my shop, and the free Love Tag + Threaded Tokens are linked in my profile.💬 Tell me — which project would you love to make first? I’d love to know your favourite!Thanks for following along with my Songbird sewing this month — more pretty projects are coming soon. And a big thank you to @Tilda_Australia for the gorgeous fabric.#tildasongbird #iloveTilda #smallsewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewingpatterns
💡Sewing doesn't have to be complicated! This Hexag 💡Sewing doesn't have to be complicated! This Hexagon Trivet comes together in minutes—no binding, no stress, just turn, press, and you’re done. 🎉🌟 Perfect for charm packs or leftover 10" squares. Handmade kitchen decor has never been easier.✨ Comment TRIVET for the link + enjoy 25% off this week only!Pattern Details: East Hexagon Trivet and coasters - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingproject #precutsquares #easysewing #sewingaddict #stashbuster
Fresh makes for the season! Looking for your next Fresh makes for the season! Looking for your next weekend project? These spring patterns are perfect for brightening your sewing table.✨ Comment SPRING for a link to our spring pattern collection. 🧵 Which one will you make first? 📌 Save this post for when you need inspiration.#springsewing #eastersewing #beginnersewing #makersgonnamake #quicksew
✂️ Cute end caps are the quickest way to give your ✂️ Cute end caps are the quickest way to give your drawstring bags a really polished finish.They keep your cords tidy, add a pop of colour, and make the whole project feel more intentional.Want to sew this mini bag? Comment MINI and I’ll send the pattern link your way.Pattern details: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag - available in our pattern store and etsy shop.Fabric details: Tilda Songbird, thanks to @tilda_australiaEnd Caps: available on Amazon#tildafabric #bagmaker #beginnersewing #sewingcommunity #tildasongbird
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