It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas now that we have started our Christmas decorating at Chez Sugar. The teens insisted that we had to put up the decorations on December 1 - I love that they are still so into Christmas. They were in charge … [Read more...]
Christmas Favours
We are starting our Christmas celebrating early here this year as part of our extended family will be overseas for Christmas. I love to add some chocolates to gifts, especially when giving gift cards or money, as it makes it more festive. I seem to … [Read more...]
Book Review: Make it Perfect
Sarah and I were contacted recently by the lovely folks at Penguin Australia, asking us if we would like to review sewing/craft books. Of course we jumped at the chance - we are big book lovers here!Yesterday we arrived home to find a copy of Make it … [Read more...]
Cathedral Window Cushion
The classic Cathedral Window patchwork block is one of my all time favourites. In fact, my first ever Patchwork project was a pair of Cathedral Window cushions for my bedroom when I was in my teens. I recently designed a cushion for Homespun … [Read more...]
Banana Caramel Cupcakes
Everything looks better with some Japanese Masking Tape....I used the Banana Caramel Cupcake recipe from Cupcakes, Cheesecakes, and Cookies, with a lemon cream cheese frosting. They were the perfect afternoon tea treat today:)I purchased my tape … [Read more...]
Book Review: Embroidery Companion by Alicia Paulson
I was fortunate to pick up a copy of Embroidery Companion - Classic Designs for Modern Living by Alicia Paulson at the library yesterday. I have spent some time this afternoon admiring all the wonderful and creative projects within its pages. The … [Read more...]
Bliss
It was a happy mail day today when my order of Bliss arrived from the Ladybug Quilt Shop. This is destined to be a new quilt for Sarah. We will be giving her room a make-over during the summer holidays - with an aqua and red theme.I can't wait to get … [Read more...]
Bunting etc …
I love mini bunting and decided that some would add a bit of fun to Sarah's bulletin board. Last night I cut some paper scraps in shades of red, aqua, and pink. I just need to string them together with some twine and it will be ready.I bought my … [Read more...]
