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Pretty Little Details: Hardware Highlights

September 11, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Small touches that make a big difference in your handmade projectsWhen it comes to sewing pouches, bags, and little giftable makes, it’s often the tiny details that bring everything together. Hardware is one of my favourite ways to elevate a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: elevate, embellish, haberdashery, hardware, notions, sewing, sewing details, sewing room

Luma Bucket

August 10, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Meet the Luma Bucket – A Modern Fabric Organiser in Two SizesI’m so excited to introduce my newest sewing pattern, the Luma Bucket. This modern fabric organiser is designed to bring colour, charm, and practicality to your sewing room, workspace, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, beginner-friendly, bucket, foundation paper piecing, fpp, sewing room, star, storage

Tips for Threading a Needle

April 25, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Threading a needle is one of those tiny sewing tasks that can feel surprisingly fiddly — especially if you’re tired, working with fine thread, or dealing with a small needle eye. Whether you’re hand‑sewing, quilting, or repairing a hem, a smoothly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: beginner sewist, hand sewing, hints, needles, sewing room, sewing tips, thread

Inside the Makers Caddy: Pretty, Practical Storage for Every Sewing Space

April 11, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love sewing projects that are both beautiful and genuinely useful, the Makers Caddy is one of those patterns that quickly becomes a favourite. It’s the kind of project that feels approachable for any skill level, uses small cuts of fabric you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Room Tagged With: basket, caddy, organisation, organise, sewing pattern, sewing room

Makers Caddy

March 28, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Pattern Makers CaddyIf you love sewing, crafting, or simply keeping things beautifully organized, my new pattern, Makers Caddy is the perfect project to add to your collection. Thoughtfully designed with both function and style in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: basket, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing room, storage

Elevated: My Word for the Year

January 4, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Every January, I choose a word to guide my creativity for the year ahead — a quiet compass that helps me stay focused, intentional, and inspired. This year, my word is Elevated. It arrived gently, but once it settled in, it felt exactly right for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: goals, sewing room, word for the year

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

Top 5 Mistakes Beginner Quilters Make (and How to Fix Them)

September 23, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re stepping stones. Every new quilter navigates bumps in the road, but with awareness and the right guidance, you’ll grow your confidence and skills faster than you think. Below are the five most common slip-ups I see in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: beginner quilting, beginner sewing, quilting tip, sewing maintenance, sewing room, sewing tip

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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
The pattern you've been asking for just got even b The pattern you've been asking for just got even better! 🎄The Hexie Holiday Placemat is now available in 2 sizes, giving you more options for holiday decorating and gift giving. Use the smaller size for mugs and treats, or the larger size for festive table settings.Perfect for Christmas fabrics, holiday scraps, and foundation paper piecing enthusiasts.Comment HOLIDAY and I'll send you the link! ❤️#foundationpaperpiecing #christmassewing #quiltingprojects #sewingpattern #tildafabric
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:
• A sweet button and elastic closure
 • 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.
❤️Comment TREAT below and I'll send you the link to the pattern! ✨Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#SewingPattern #ChristmasSewing #RubyStarSociety #HandmadeGiftIdeas
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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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