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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

Free Holiday Sewing Tutorials

November 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Today I have a special treat for you: a collection of free, easy, and beginner-friendly sewing tutorials that are perfect for the festive season. Whether you want to make some handmade gifts, decorate your home, or sew with your kids, I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, decorations, free tutorial, holiday, home decor, ornaments, sewing tutorial

10 Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day

April 22, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the important women in your life - Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters, Daughters, Friends and Mentors. Giving the gift of handmade is extra special as the investment of your time really shows someone you care. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts to sew, Mothers Day, sewing pattern, sewing tutorial

Easter Sewing Ideas

April 1, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

There is something very special about including handmade items in your Easter decorating. One of a kind handmade projects add a lovely touch to your Easter table. I have assembled a roundup of Easter sewing projects that can be easily made in an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing Tagged With: coaster, Easter, easter table, holiday, mugrug, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing tutorial, tutorial

Triangle Tray

October 27, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Do you remember our series of tutorials for little trays? First there was the Charm Square Tray, followed by the Hexagon Tray, and the Patchwork Fabric Tray. Well now, there is the Triangle Tray! These little triangle trays are fun to have in your … [Read more...]

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

Gifts to Make for Sewists

November 10, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

With the festive season nearly upon us,now is the time to start planning your gift list. I like to include some handmade items with my gifts - nothing beats a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift. I have collated 10 gift ideas for Sewists. These are fun, … [Read more...]

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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

Harvest Drawstring Bags

July 28, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I love making small projects with pretty fabrics and trims. These little Harvest drawstring bags are perfectly sized to hold a small gift, some dried lavender, or perhaps to organise some small items like jewellery or make-up. Easily constructed in … [Read more...]

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

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The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make The Scalloped Gift Bag is such a sweet little make — beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for Easter or spring gifting. The colourful felt stars (or hearts!) are a lovely way to use your favourite felt scraps, and the scalloped edging adds that extra touch of charm.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scalloped Gift Bag Pattern ( available in our Pattern Store & Etsy Shop)#scallopedgiftbag #sewingpattern #eastersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Wee The Ribbon Gift Box is back for Pattern of the Week — and this fresh spring version in Tilda Creating Memories feels so sweet. It’s a reusable little box with a clever base, a ribbon closure, and it even folds flat for storage. A quick, satisfying make for Easter gifting or small treats.Comment BOX for the link — it’s 25% off this week only.#ribbongiftbox #sewingpattern #giftsewing #tildafabric #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every la Tiny projects are my favourite way to use every last scrap — and these little Threaded Tokens are so quick and satisfying to sew.Here are 3 sweet ways to use them: • Add to a wrapped gift or treat bag • Use as a place card at your next gathering • Clip onto a pouch or zipper pull for a handmade touchThey’re perfect for fussy‑cutting tiny motifs (especially Songbird!) and make lovely little keepsakes.Comment TOKEN for a link to our free Threaded Tokens pattern. Happy sewing, friends 🌼#sewingproject #scrapbusting #tildafabric #tildalovers #fussycuts
✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a ✨ Hexie Garden Pouch — Sewing Edition ✨Here’s a little behind‑the‑scenes look at how this sweet pouch comes together — from stitching the hexie flower to sewing the curved base and adding the drawstring. It’s a gentle, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for scraps, gifting, and showing off your favourite prints.If you’d like to sew your own version, comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.🧵 EPP front 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Perfect for gifting 📥 Instant download#hexiegardenpouch #englishpaperpiecing #eppsewing  #tildasongbird #pouchpattern
Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite Looking for a sweet project to use your favourite scraps, feature fabrics, or a little hand‑sewing time? The Hexie Garden Pouch is one of my most versatile patterns — and there are so many ways to make it your own.From classic hexie flowers to fussy‑cut panels, modern hearts, bold prints, or soft pastels… this little pouch always turns out beautifully. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting or storing small treasures.Swipe through for ideas, inspiration, and all the different ways you can customise your own version.✨ Comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Save this post for your next sewing session.Pattern details: Hexie Garden Pdf Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojectideas #englishpaperpiecing #drawstringbagpattern #handsewinglove #scrapbustingprojects
The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut today. I stitched this one in soft pastels and couldn’t resist styling it with some bright foil Easter eggs. The sweet scalloped edging and optional felt heart appliqué add such a charming touch. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly make, perfect for using up small scraps and adding a handmade moment to your Easter table. It also makes a lovely giftable project for this time of year.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.#Eastersewing #Eastercrafts #sewingproject #scallopedgiftbag #Eastermakes
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