The Zakka Dilly Bag is one of my favourite projects from my book. It is a sweet drawstring bag with a crocheted base that is perfectly sized for storing your latest crochet or craft project. As soon as I saw this retro inspired Little Lamb print, I … [Read more...]
Sewing Room Reveal
My goal for 2016 is to be come more organised and to "de-clutter" my home and life of things that don't bring any joy. My husband has been gradually repainting our home over the past few months and the last room to be painted was the guest … [Read more...]
Summer Entertaining {Australia Day}
Sponsored by TargetWe love to invite friends over for breakfast/brunch in summer. Breakfast is such an easy, relaxing meal to prepare. We live near the coast, so there is usually a nice sea breeze to keep us cool. We hosted a casual early … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar – The Book
When I wrote my first blog post back in Feb 2008, I had no idea the opportunities it would bring. I am excited to announce that A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings Zakka Style will be available in April. Writing a … [Read more...]
Crafty Titles
My sewing room has been painted this week, and I am in the middle of assembling new furniture and organising all my supplies. After a busy weekend, it was nice to sit down and read through a stack of inspiring new sewing/craft titles that have … [Read more...]
Pretty Liberty Drawstring Pouch
Liberty Tana Lawn and white linen have been combined in these two Liberty Drawstring Pouches. They are constructed with a white linen outer, that has been embellished with a Grandmothers Flower garden block made from little Liberty hexies made using … [Read more...]
Top 10 Craft Projects
We certainly had a busy year in 2015 but plan to be back here in 2016 with lots more sewing, craft, and baking projects to share. It is hard to believe that this will be our 9th year here at A Spoonful of Sugar - it has certainly gone fast! Thanks … [Read more...]
Top 10 Sewing Tutorials
As 2015 draws to a close, it is a great opportunity to reflect on our little corner of the internet. We are constantly blown away by the support and encouragement we receive from people around the world. Our lovely readers are the nicest people - you … [Read more...]
