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Easter Baskets to Make

February 16, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

With Easter only 6 weeks away, we have been designing some Mini Easter Baskets to make using small pieces of  felt and ribbon from our stash.  We celebrate Easter in a fairly low key way. We usually have a lovely meal with our family and share some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Gift Wrapping, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, felt, ribbon

Bedroom Makeover

February 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Sponsored by TargetOne of my projects this year is to give the Master Bedroom a makeover. We purchased the bedroom furniture when we were first married and the pine country cottage style was popular. The taupe quilt cover, lamps and accessories … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home Tagged With: home décor

6 Valentine Crafts

January 29, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you are looking for a Valentines Day inspired craft project, here are our 6 most popular Valentines Projects that we have shared over the past few years.Valentine Chocolate FlowerTwo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Valentines Day Tagged With: gifts

Child’s Fleece Scarf

January 21, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

This easy, no-sew, cosy child's fleece scarf is a great project to teach kids some simple sewing skills.  With its heart motif, it would be a fun Valentines  project for those that live in the Northern hemisphere. If you are sweltering like us, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: children's craft, felt

Back to School Craft Projects

January 16, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

It is more than half way through January already, and we are starting to get organised for going Back to School (and work). We have bought books, diaries, school supplies, and school shoes. The books are covered and labelled, and we have even planned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Crafts, Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's craft

10 Lunch Box Treats

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

With the new school year only a few weeks away, it is the perfect time to get baking and stock up the freezer with muffins and cookies for the school lunchbox! With all four of our family taking our lunch each day, we always like to have a stash of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Cookies, Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes

Custard Creams

January 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Another of Sarah's Christmas gifts was this cute "Eat Me" stamped cookie cutter. To test it out, she baked up a batch of Custard Creams. They are two custard cookies sandwiched together with a custard buttercream filling. The custard creams are so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: custard

Banana Muffins

December 29, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

These Banana Muffins are seriously good. After eating lots of rich food over the Christmas season, we felt like a lighter (+ healthier) treat. We are having a heat wave here in Perth, with temperatures soaring between 38 - 41 degrees C (100+deg F). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: banana

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Free Pattern 🌟 A tiny project that works hard in Free Pattern 🌟A tiny project that works hard in your sewing room. These little Pyramid Weights are one of my favourite scrap‑friendly makes — quick to sew, endlessly useful, and surprisingly versatile. Use them to hold pattern pieces in place, keep books open while you sew, or fill them with lavender for sweet scented sachets.They’re beginner‑friendly, satisfying to make, and a lovely way to use your favourite fabric scraps.If you’ve been wanting to sew a set, here’s your sign — the pattern is completely free.Comment PYRAMID and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue, with thanks to @tilda_australia  #scrapfriendlysewing #pyramidweights #sewingreels #tildafabric #aspoonfulofsugardesigns  
A tiny kit that does a lot. This little Travel Sew A tiny kit that does a lot. This little Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle.  I use mine constantly — for retreats, travel, hand‑sewing projects, and those “quick repair” moments that always seem to happen when you’re out and about.It’s a satisfying make: scrap‑friendly, clever in construction, and one of those projects that becomes part of your everyday sewing life.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit Pattern — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingreels #travelsewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns  
Scrappy Mini Stockings 🎄 ✨ A trio of tiny stockin Scrappy Mini Stockings 🎄✨ A trio of tiny stockings in red, green, and pink — filled with festive greenery and a candy cane for the sweetest Christmas in July moment. These little stockings are scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for gifting.✨ Christmas in July Sale
Save 20% off all Christmas patterns in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop until 31 July.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to our Christmas patterns.#christmassewing #chritmasstocking #ministocking #handmadegifts #scrapbusting
Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make Jingle Bell Coaster 🎄✨ A sweet little festive make for holiday tables — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your home. I love how they brighten up a cosy hot chocolate moment.✨ Christmas in July Sale Save 20% off all Christmas patterns in our Pattern Store + Etsy Shop until 31 July.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to our Christmas patterns.#christmasinjuly #christmassewing #jinglebellcoaster #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern
Scraps never looked so festive ✨ A few red offcuts Scraps never looked so festive ✨ A few red offcuts, a couple of buttons, and suddenly you’ve got the sweetest little mini stocking. It’s quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and the perfect size for chocolates, lip balm, or tiny sewing treats.If you’re stitching for teachers, friends, or your Christmas table this year, this little stocking is such a joyful make — and a great way to use up your stash.🎄 Find the printable pattern in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop
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Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini st Mini Stocking, Maximum Joy 🎄 These scrappy mini stockings are the sweetest handmade gift idea — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. Quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for festive table settings or teacher gifts.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe and I’m loving how they turned out.✨ Christmas in July Sale: All Christmas patterns in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop are 20% off until July 31.💬 Comment CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link to the Christmas patterns.
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