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Sewing Tip: Use a Lint Roller in Your Sewing Room

April 19, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Welcome to our new series of Sewing Tips!Today, I am going to share uses in the sewing room for the humble lint roller.A lint roller is a handy tool consisting of a roll of one-sided adhesive paper on a barrel that's mounted on a central … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Room Tagged With: lint roller, sewing room, sewing tip, tip

Live Your Best Life

April 6, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Vintage blue buttons spilling out of a jar

Hello friends. I have been taking a few photos around my sewing studio this week and have put them together is this article to inspire you to live your best life. Since I retired from my day job, I am having so much fun pottering around my sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Room Tagged With: lessons, live your best life, motivational, sewing room, sewing studio, ssewing, vintage haberdashery

Sew and Stow Pouch

March 26, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you are like me, you probably have a hand sewing, embroidery, or cross stitch project on the go. I love to keep all my materials and supplies organised by project so I can simply grab and go when I have some time to stitch in a waiting room, when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Room Tagged With: organisation, patchwork, pouch, project pouch, sewing pattern, sewing room, zippered pouch

Make Sewing Part of Your Daily Routine

January 25, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Today I want to share with you some more benefits of sewing for your mental health, and give you some tips on how to make sewing or crafting a part of your daily routine. If you haven't read my previous article on Sewing for Mental Health and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Hints and Tips Tagged With: mental health, sewing, sewing room, sewing tips, time, time to sew, wellbeing

Cord Cosy

January 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

My latest free sewing pattern is for the Cord Cosy. This handy, scrap buster project will keep your cords and cables tidy and organised.Get your free Cord Cosy Sewing Pattern when you sign up to our weekly newsletter.All you need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: cable cosy, free pattern, newsletter, organisation, sewing pattern, 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

The Ultimate Resource for Vintage Haberdashery Lovers

September 29, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Many of my recent sewing patterns feature vintage notions in the photography, so I thought it was the perfect time to revisit my favourite vintage haberdashery tips.If you love sewing, you might also love collecting and displaying vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Room Tagged With: buttons, cotton reels, haberdashery, patterns, sewing box, sewing room, vintage

Finding More Time to Sew

July 30, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

How to find time to sew:Hi there, fellow sewists! Do you ever feel like you have no time to sew? Do you have a pile of unfinished projects that you never get around to? Do you wish you could squeeze in some sewing time every day, even if it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Room Tagged With: mindfulness, self care, sewing room, sewing time, therapy, time

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The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite prac The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite practical, giftable makes — bright, scrap‑friendly, and so handy for crafting on the go. Patchwork hourglass cover, clear mesh panel, zipper pocket… it keeps everything organised and easy to find.It’s 25% off this week only. Comment STOW and I’ll send you the pattern link.#sewingorganisation #sewandstowpouch #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #patchworksewing
Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bo Modern Quilt Blocks Essentials ✂️✨ Clean lines, bold shapes, scrap‑friendly layouts, and fast, satisfying makes — modern quilt blocks are some of my favourite designs to sew. They’re beginner‑friendly, endlessly versatile, and perfect for pillows, minis, and full quilts.Swipe through to explore 10 of my most popular modern quilt blocks — each one designed to be simple, striking, and fun to stitch.If you’d like the full collection, comment BLOCK and I’ll send you the link to all 75+ quilt block patterns in my Pattern Store.#modernquiltblocks #quiltblockpatterns #scrapfriendlysewing #quiltinspiration #sewingcommunity makersgonnamake
Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of Colour Crush: Green 💚 A fresh little collection of green makes — soft mint, leafy tones, cool blue‑greens, and those pretty mid‑greens that always feel calm and uplifting. Green is one of my favourite colours to sew with… it’s soothing, versatile, and works beautifully across so many projects.Swipe through and tell me which shade of green you’re loving right now.If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send yoy a link to my pattern store straight to your inbox. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#colourcrushseries #greeninspiration #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity
Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Quick, Cute, & So Useful ✂️🎀 The Handy Drawstring Pouch is one of those little projects that always earns its place on the sewing table. It stitches up fast, uses small cuts of fabric, and opens into the sweetest shape — perfect for treats, tiny gifts, travel notions, or organising your sewing space.It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful… the kind of make you’ll sew more than once.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link. Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #giftableprojects
Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little co Fruity & Floral Favourites 🍓🌼 A cheerful little collection of projects featuring sweet fruity shapes and pretty floral motifs — pineapples, apples, blossoms, flower buds and more. These designs are fun to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or adding a pop of colour to your sewing space.Swipe through and tell me in the comments: Which fruity or floral project is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern links, comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you a link to my Pattern Store. All patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity #makersgonnamake #pdfsewingpattern
Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️ 💙 This Which Dresden Needlebook style are you? ✂️💙 This little project is one of my favourite ways to play with colour, prints, and tiny details — each style has its own personality, from soft florals to bold geometrics to sweet vintage tones. They’re quick to sew, beautifully giftable, and perfect for keeping needles, pins, and small notions organised.Swipe through the carousel and tell me in the comments: Which Dresden Needlebook style is your favourite?If you’d like the pattern link, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Dresden Needlebook PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#dresdenneedlebook #sewinginspiration #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftableprojects
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