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{Book Reviews} New Crochet Titles

June 20, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We have three new crochet titles to review today for yarn lovers. So whether you like to crochet amigurumi, hats/beanies, scarves, toys, bags, or home décor items, you are bound to find something in these titles to inspire your next crochet project. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: book review

Apricot Rolls

June 17, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I must admit that my nut roll tins have been in the back of the baking cupboard for quite a while. I enjoyed baking the Date Roll recently, so baked Apricot Rolls over the weekend. Rolls are always moist and they slice up well. Spread with some … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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

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Pretty Little Details — Part 1: Hardware Highlight Pretty Little Details — Part 1: Hardware Highlights ✨ Sometimes it’s the smallest touches that make a handmade project feel extra special. Zipper charms, cord locks, leather tabs, beads, snaps… these tiny upgrades add personality, polish, and a little “designer” moment to your pouches and bags.I’ve gathered ten of my favourite hardware details and shared how I use them in my projects. Save this carousel for the next time you want to elevate your makes — it’s full of simple ideas you can add to almost any pattern.More Pretty Little Details coming soon. I hope this series inspires you to play with the little things that make handmade feel magical ✨
Bright fabrics, tiny pouches, and the cutest littl Bright fabrics, tiny pouches, and the cutest little closure hack ✨ Instead of hunting for narrow elastic cord, I use colourful hair ties — they’re sturdy, stretchy, and perfect for sewing into button‑loop closures on the Mini Treat Pouch. Such a simple trick, and it works
beautifully with bold prints like these Ruby Star Society favourites.This beginner‑friendly pattern includes full‑size templates and step‑by‑step photos, so you can sew a sweet little gift in no time.🪡 Comment TREAT for the pattern link
🛍️ Also available in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop (links in bio)What sewing shortcut do you swear by? I love a clever hack that makes handmade gifts even sweeter ✂️#MiniTreatPouch #SewingHack #ScrapFriendlySewing #ModernSewingPatterns
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Sharing a new Quadra Pouch sewn in the upcoming Ti Sharing a new Quadra Pouch sewn in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection. The same floral blender print appears in burgundy, ochre, teal and blue, giving each corner its own pretty moment.The Quadra has a clever flat base, folds completely flat between uses, and comes in three beginner‑friendly sizes. Such a handy little make.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tildavillagelife #quadrapouch #drawstringpouch #sewingpattern
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✨ Small festive touches make handmade feel special ✨ Small festive touches make handmade feel special.This Mini Treat Pouch is quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting — especially when you add sweet details like stitched tags, ribbon trims, elastic loops, or wooden buttons.A tiny Christmas project that’s endlessly customisable and always fun to make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.
Available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @ tilda_australia#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #giftbagpattern
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I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village L I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and couldn’t resist making a Quadra Pouch using all four floral blender colourways —burgundy, teal, ochre and blue. The small scale florals are perfect for small makes.The Quadra Pouch comes in three sizes, stands tall, and has a clever flat base with no boxed corners. I added a satin drawstring and a sew‑in tag for a sweet finish. They’re perfect for sewing supplies, gifts, or travel essentials.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.
Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Village Life (available 1 October) with thanks to @tilda_AustraliaPattern: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #ilovetilda #2greenzebras
Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design that comes in three super‑useful sizes. Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for
showing off pretty prints.I stitched this pouch in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, using the same floral in burgundy, ochre, teal and blue. Each corner is different, which makes the whole pouch feel extra special.Want the pattern link?
Comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Sewing Pattern (3 Sizes)Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life - available 1 October with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #ilovetilda
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