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Makers Gift Guide: 15 Handmade Gifts for Kids & Teens

November 20, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

15 Handmade Gifts for Kids & TeensThoughtful, fun, and made with loveThere’s something truly special about giving handmade gifts—especially when they’re made with a specific person in mind. When it comes to kids and teens, a handmade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Christmas sewing, gifts to sew, holiday sewing, makers gift guide, sewing, stash friendly

The Art of Slow Living – Crafting a Mindful Home Routine

October 10, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In a world that moves fast, slow living offers a gentle invitation: to pause, breathe, and find beauty in the everyday. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing what matters, with care. Whether you’re stitching a fabric pouch, baking sourdough, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: creativity, home, mindfulness, sewing, sewing room, slow living

The Power of Handmade: Why We Sew

October 3, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

In a world that moves fast and favours convenience, choosing to sew by hand is a quiet act of intention. It’s a way to slow down, connect with creativity, and craft something meaningful from fabric and thread. Whether you’re stitching a gift pouch, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Hints and Tips, Sewing Room Tagged With: beginner friendly patterns, handmade, inspiration, intention, mindfulness, sewing

10 Reasons to Sew a Handy Drawstring Pouch

August 16, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

✨ 10 Reasons to Sew a Handy Drawstring PouchIf you’re looking for a beginner-friendly sewing project that’s fast, functional, and fabulously stash-busting, the Handy Drawstring Pouch ticks all the boxes. This versatile little bag has become one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: drawstring bag, drawstring pouch, fat quarter friendly, gift bag, sewing, sewing pattern

Log Cabin Quilt Blocks: A Complete Guide

August 2, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Dive into the timeless charm of log cabin quilt blocks—learn their history, how they’re constructed, ideal projects, construction methods, favorite fabrics, pattern links, and expert tips to make your next project shine.IntroductionLog cabin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: log cabin, patchwork, scrap sewing, sewing

Mini Treat Pouch

July 28, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

✨ Sew Something Sweet — The Mini Treat Pouch Pattern Is Here!Looking for a quick, beginner-friendly sewing project that turns your favourite scraps into adorable, giftable goodness? Meet the Mini Treat Pouch — the newest pattern in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, beginner friendly, fold over pouch, gift bag, gingham, pouch, sewing

Mini Charm Packs: Small Squares, Big Possibilities

July 15, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

✂️ Mini Charm Packs: Small Squares, Big PossibilitiesIf you’ve ever held a stack of mini charm packs in your hand, you’ll know they’re bursting with potential. These delightful bundles of 2.5" x 2.5" squares—often featuring 42 coordinated prints … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: charm pack, fabric, mini charm pack, patchwork, pre-cut fabric, sewing, sewing hints and tips, sewing inspiration, sewing room

Pineapple Pop Mugrug

July 12, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Add a splash of sunshine to your sewing this season with our Pineapple Pop Mugrug—a playful, scrap-friendly project that’s perfect for brightening up your morning cuppa or pairing with a refreshing summer drink. Whether you're stitching for yourself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, fpp, gift to sew, mugrug, pineapple, quilting, scrap, sewing

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The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that wo The Bitsy Basket is a tiny, practical make that works beautifully in every fabric style — modern, floral, seasonal, or scrap‑busting. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and endlessly handy for clips,
threads, treats, or little treasures on your sewing table.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #scrapbustingideas #sewingcommunity
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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
The Bitsy Basket PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life with thanks to @tilda_australia#bitsybasket #scrapfriendlysewing #tildavillagelife #gifttosew #sewingreels
If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨ Th A clever little kit that goes wherever you do ✨
This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃 Turning Hallowee Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃
Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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