I haven't been around here much lately - there is plenty going on in the sewing department but not a lot that I can show just yet. However I have distracted myself from the pattern writing with some of the following .....Baking - For our … [Read more...]
Covered Noodle Box
I picked up Decorating With Papercraft at the library this week. The cover project, Cardstock and Wire Cartons, was my favourite. I went to make it today and realised that the template in the book for the noodle box needed enlarging by 200% and not … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Designs
Sarah and I have changed our blog address and now have our own domain - A Spoonful of Sugar Designs.Please update your google reader, favourites, and subscriptions. You can now find us athttp://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com//We used Blogger to change … [Read more...]
Donut Muffins
We have just been called to afternoon tea by Sarah who has baked us some delicious Donut Muffins using a recipe she found here. Lots of cinnamony goodness.Such a joy to have a daughter who bakes us nice treats. … [Read more...]
Easter Gift Bags
Inspired by some lovely Easter ribbons and some soft gelati coloured muslin, I stitched up some gift bags for Easter.I love relaxing Sunday afternoons. … [Read more...]
@ Home
I have started working on the new cushions/pillows to jazz up our Home Theatre. We recently updated our sofas - they are now denim coloured which are a welcome change from the dusty pink ones that were all the rage in the early 90's (I am dating … [Read more...]
Book Review: Playful Patchwork by Suzuko Koseki
One of the first Japanese sewing books I bought was Machine Made Patchworks by Suzuko Koseki because I was enthralled by her creative use of colour and print, and her wonderful way of combining fabrics. When I noticed she had a new book about to be … [Read more...]
"Oy with the Poodles Already!"
"Oy with the Poodles Already!" a quote from the well loved TV series, Gilmore Girls, is one of Sarah's favourite catch phrases. It is useful in all types of situations! When she spotted the poodle fabric in my stash, she immediately put in a request … [Read more...]
