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Teaching Children to Sew: A Fun and Creative Activity for the Whole Family

July 15, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

If you're looking for a fun and creative way to spend some quality time with your kids, why not teach them how to sew using a sewing machine? Sewing is a valuable skill that can foster their imagination, confidence, and independence. Plus, it's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Family Fun, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner, children, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing tutorials, teaching, teaching children to sew

Pretty Tissue Cosy

October 2, 2021 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Florals, gingham and lace are always a pretty combination. Spring has arrived so I made a pretty tissue cover to celebrate. I had this sweet Atsuko Matsuyama floral in my stash which combined perfectly with a floral ruffled trim with crochet edge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Vintage Haberdashery Tagged With: sewing, sewing tutorials, vintage haberdashery

Pyramid Weights

September 27, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Pyramid Weights are one of those small, satisfying projects that you’ll find yourself using every day. They’re quick to sew, perfect for scraps, and incredibly versatile — whether you use them as pattern weights in your sewing room, book weights on … [Read more...]

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Top Tutorials of 2017

January 3, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]

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Harvest Leaf Coasters

August 20, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

 Harvest Leaf Coasters - Free Tutorial: These Harvest Leaf Coasters are a quick, modern project that’s perfect for beginners and a lovely way to use favourite fabric scraps. Each coaster is made from just two fabric pieces and shaped with a … [Read more...]

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Liberty Gifts to Sew

May 3, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make your Mum a special handmade gift. Liberty tana lawn is a high quality fabric produced in iconic floral designs. With its high thread count and beautiful floral designs, it is ideal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day Tagged With: gifts, Liberty, Mothers Day, quick craft, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorials

Hexagon Trays

March 22, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you are looking for a fun, quick project, check out our Hexagon Tray Tutorial.  These little trays are perfect for storing lots of bits and bobs on your sewing table - pins, threads, hexagon papers, binding clips - and more!  They are also perfect … [Read more...]

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Top Sewing Tutorials

January 1, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

As 2017 begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on 2016 and what we achieved during the year. We are so blessed to have so much support and friendship from our wonderful readers - thanks for inspiring us to keep creating and sharing our creative … [Read more...]

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Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts thi Looking for a sweet way to package small gifts this Christmas? 🎁The Mini Treat Pouch is a quick and beginner-friendly sewing project featuring a handy back pocket for a gift tag, a fold-over top, and a button closure to keep everything secure.Made here in cheerful Ruby Star Society Merry Happy fabrics, it's perfect for gift cards, chocolates, money gifts, and other small treasures.✨ Beginner friendly
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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
🎄 Quick. Cute. Giftable. 🎄 The Mini Treat Pouch i 🎄 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.
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