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Japanese Tenugui

June 15, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

You may recall that we have been working on giving our family room a bit of an update by introducing more white and aqua to freshen up the room. You can see our before post here and our update here. The last item on our list was to find some vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home, Travel Tagged With: home décor, Japan

{Book Reviews} Patchwork Gifts, and Stitch Savvy

June 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We are reviewing a couple of titles today that will interest sewists and quilters. If you love to sew small projects for gifts, home decor, clothing etc, then you will find plenty of inspiration in these two new titles.Pretty Patchwork Gifts by Helen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: book review

Sewing Accessories Pouch

June 11, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

There is nothing quite like a sewing retreat to reignite your passion for sewing and quilting. This past weekend, I went on my annual sewing retreat with a lovely group of crafty types (including fellow bloggers - Janelle from Janellybelly Bags and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: zipper

Macaron Coin Purse

June 2, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar -

Ever since we first spotted macaron coin purses in the Japanese sewing magazine, Cotton Time, we have wanted to make our own. We love everything French and the sweet little zippered macarons are so cute in size and the possibilities when it comes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: French, zipper

Golden Syrup Cake

May 28, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

Golden Syrup Cake is a quick, delicious cake to bake and is sure to be a favourite with your family. It can be in the oven in around 10 minutes, and is beautifully moist and sweet without any icing.The recipe came from The Pink Whisk Guide to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: golden syrup

Date Roll

May 18, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

When flicking though an old Australian Women's Weekly cookbook, I came across a recipe for Date Roll that I used to bake a long time ago. Date recipes are always a favourite - they are tasty without being too sweet. I love the shape of a date roll, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: dates, nut rolls

Craft Stores in Paris

May 17, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

One of the fun aspects of travelling is exploring craft and fabric stores in different countries. We always manage to find some inspiring supplies to remind us of our travels. In addition to exploring  cooking stores in Paris, we enjoyed some craft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Paris, shopping

{Book Review and Giveaway} So Pretty Felt by Amy Palanjian

May 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 49 Comments

Felt is one of our favourite craft mediums - it is colourful, it comes in different thickness, and it doesn't fray. If you love felt as much as we do, you will love So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian. It is new publication from Chronicle Books, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: book review, felt

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The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use selvedges, curated strings, or leftover strips. With its striking diagonal panel and clever fold‑over casing, it’s a quick, satisfying sew that looks beautiful in any fabric combination.Here are three ways to make it — selvedges, patchwork strings, and solids — in two practical sizes. Save this post for your next scrap‑busting project.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE  and I’ll send you the pattern link.#scrappystripspouch #beginnersewing #drawstringpouch #scrapbuster #stashsewing
It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch feel polished and gift‑ready. The Quadra Pouch includes a sweet sew‑in tag and neat cord end caps — two tiny touches that elevate the whole project.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and available in three practical sizes. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern: Quadra Pouch available in our pattern store#sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #quadrapouch #tildasomethingblue #sewingdetails
The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
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If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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