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Sew-In Tags: Your Complete Guide

January 23, 2026 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

🌟 Elevate Series: Sew‑In TagsSew‑in tags are one of the simplest ways to add personality, polish, and professionalism to your handmade projects. Whether you’re sewing for yourself, gifting to loved ones, or selling your creations, a tiny tag can … [Read more...]

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The Golden Rules of Sewing and Quilting

April 22, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Golden Rules of Quilting & Sewing ✂️✨Whether you're a seasoned sewist or just starting out, quilting and sewing are all about creativity, joy, and a little bit of fabric hoarding! The beauty of this craft isn't just in the stitches—it's … [Read more...]

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How to Sew Mugrugs like a Pro: Essential Tips and Tricks

March 22, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mugrugs may be small, but they’re mighty when it comes to creativity and functionality! These versatile mini quilts are the perfect project to brighten up your home, use up fabric scraps, and explore new sewing techniques. Whether you're making one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: coaster, mini quilt, mugrug, sewing tips

Raw Edge Applique Tips

March 11, 2025 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Raw edge applique is a versatile and creative sewing technique that adds depth and personality to your projects. It involves attaching fabric pieces to a base fabric by stitching close to the raw edges, leaving them exposed for a charming, textured … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Applique, Sewing Tagged With: applique, beginner, embellish, raw edge applique, scrap sewing, sewing illustration, sewing tips

Why Solid Fabrics are a game changer for Foundation Paper Piecing.

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

Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is such a fun and rewarding quilting technique, and using solid fabrics can make the process even more enjoyable—especially for beginners! Solid fabrics are not only beautiful, but they also simplify the entire FPP … [Read more...]

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Tips to Organise Your Sewing Room

September 8, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

The art of sewing and quilting brings with it a colorful array of materials and a variety of equipment. While this abundance is a sign of the endless possibilities these crafts offer, it can also lead to a sense of overwhelm. An organized sewing … [Read more...]

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Sew Motivated

June 14, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

"Sew Motivated": 10 Tips to Keep Your Stitching Spirits HighSewing and quilting are not just hobbies; they're forms of art that require patience, precision, and passion. However, even the most passionate crafters can find their motivation waning, … [Read more...]

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Sewing with Liberty Fabric

March 23, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Hello friends - Let's explore the enchanting realm of Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics! 🌼✨The Legacy of Liberty FabricsLiberty of London, an iconic brand known for its floral and graphic prints, has been at the forefront of fabric innovation since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: Liberty, Liberty fabric, scrap sewing, scrapbuster, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing tips, sewing tutorial, Tana lawn, tips

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Turning pretty fabric scraps into something sweet Turning pretty fabric scraps into something sweet — this Handy Drawstring Pouch is such a joy to sew. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to make, and the perfect little gift for anyone who loves handmade touches. Comment HANDY for the pattern link. Made in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection. Pattern available in our Pattern store.Shown with our free pattern for the Threaded Tokens.Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric gift. #tildasongbird #tildafabric #sewingpattern #beginnersew #stashfriendly
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
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