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{Book Reviews} Playing with Paper, & The Ultimate Handbook for Paper Crafters

July 18, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

If you love working with paper as much as we do, you will love these new titles.Playing with Paper {Illuminating, Engineering, and Reimagining Paper Art} by Helen Hiebert is a delightful collection of paper techniques and projects, that will have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: book review

Flower Headband Gift Packaging

July 12, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

We love the sweet headbands that little girls often wear in photo shoots. They are really quick to make using some pretty elastic and a chiffon flower with pearl embellishments. They also look cute on teddy bears and dolls.To make a head band, cut a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping Tagged With: baby

Zakka Handmades {Book Review and Giveaway}

July 10, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 167 Comments

Zakka Handmades by Amy Morinaka contains a delightful collection of 24 projects sewn from natural fabrics to help organise, adorn, and simplify your life. Zakka is a Japanese term that refers to small household goods used in everyday life.We were so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: bag, book review

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

July 10, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We love the idea of Cinnamon Doughnuts, but often they can be greasy and disappoint. When Sarah discovered a recipe for doughnuts that were baked rather than fried, she was keen to make a batch to try them, and see how they compare tot he fried … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bread & Pastries, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon

Chocolate Layer Cake

July 5, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

As you know, Sarah loves to bake and spends hours reading baking blogs, and browsing over on Pinterest and Food Gawker for inspiration. She has a part time job and wanted to treat herself to a couple of cookbooks to use on the school holidays to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: Chocolate

{Book Reviews} Tilda’s Seaside Ideas and Fairy Tale Wonderland

July 3, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We love the gorgeous sewing and papercraft projects designed by Tilda's Tone Finnanger.  We were delighted when two of her newest titles arrived in our post office box recently.Tilda's Seaside Ideas by Tone Finnanger, is a sweet collection of sewing, … [Read more...]

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Sewing Accessories Pouch Pattern

June 29, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We had a number of requests for the pattern for our Sewing Accessories Pouch that we shared recently. We are pleased to report that the pattern has been improved and written up in tutorial format with lots of photos showing each step of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: bag, zipper

How to Make Cinnamon Rolls + Giveaway

June 27, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 59 Comments

Sponsored By NuffnangLife has been pretty hectic here recently - both the teens have had exams, work has been busy, and it is sometimes a struggle to keep up with all the household cleaning in between ferrying kids to school and their part time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bread & Pastries, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon, giveaway

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A cosy autumn Luma Bucket filled with sewing goodi A cosy autumn Luma Bucket filled with sewing goodies — the sweetest handmade gift for a sewing bestie. I lined the bucket with vintage dressmaking pattern tissue and added linen fat quarters, coloured
hoops, perle cotton, gold scissors, and embroidery needles for a warm, seasonal palette.Such a fun way to use the Small Luma Bucket in your sewing room or as a thoughtful gift.Comment LUMA and I’ll send you the link to the pattern.Featuring:
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A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly back‑t A colourful collection of beginner‑friendly back‑to‑school projects you can sew in an afternoon. Save this carousel for your next sewing session.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to my store where you can find all the sewing patterns featured here.#backtoschoolsewing #sewingprojects #beginnersewing #scrapbusting
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Autumn Luma Bucket A cosy little make in warm fall Autumn Luma Bucket
A cosy little make in warm fall colours — perfect for gifting, storing sewing notions, or adding a seasonal touch to your sewing room.Save this for your next weekend sew 🍂 Comment Luma for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Luma Bucket — 2 sizes. Available in my Pattern Store &  Etsy Shop.#lumabucket #fabricbasket #scrapfriendlysewing #fallsewing #autumnsewing
If you’re in the mood for a quick, satisfying litt If you’re in the mood for a quick, satisfying little sew… this Handy Drawstring Pouch is always a favourite. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and such a useful make for gifts, travel, or organising your sewing space.✨ Stands tall with a clever flat base
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Easy to tuck away between uses and perfect for flat‑pack gifting.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included
Mix your favourite fabrics or sew a coordinated set — it always turns out beautifully.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Happy sewing, friends ✨Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch — 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #smallsewingprojects
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Colour Crush Series: Rainbow 🌈 Wrapping up the ser Colour Crush Series: Rainbow 🌈
Wrapping up the series with 10 bright and cheerful rainbow projects — pencil case, pillow, wallet, coasters, pouch and more.Save this post for when you need a burst of colour inspiration ✨All patterns featured are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to our shop.Check out the rest of our #colourcrushseries — which colour is your favourite to sew?#smallsewingprojects #rainbowsewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing
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A quick little look at how I sewed the patchwork p A quick little look at how I sewed the patchwork panel for my Mini Treat Pouch ✨Made with Twelve 2¼″ squares in bright Ruby Star Society prints — pink, yellow, and aqua. Such a fun, scrap‑friendly make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #patchworksewing #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern
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