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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...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, sewing, sewing tutorial

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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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
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of my favourite parts of sewing. These Threaded Tokens were made from the leftover pieces of the Tilda Songbird range, and the small‑scale motifs are perfect for fussy cutting. A little fairy here, a tiny bird there — every detail feels like a treasure.They’re quick to sew, endlessly useful, and such a lovely way to use every last scrap. I’ve paired today’s tokens with the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag, which shows just how beautifully they coordinate.Comment TOKEN for the free, beginner friendly, Threaded Tokens sewing pattern.The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is available in our pattern store and Etsy shop — store links are in our profile, or comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #freepattern #scrapsewing #beginnersewing
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