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Banana Bread

February 24, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

One of the highlights of our recent family vacation, was the cruise around the Bahamas. It is such a pretty part of the world and we enjoyed exploring the ports of Freeport and Nassau. The food on the cruise was amazing, and I particularly enjoyed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bread & Pastries, Cakes Tagged With: banana, gifts from the kitchen

Patchwork Triangle Pouch

February 21, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

The Patchwork Triangle Pouch is a quick and satisfying scrap‑friendly project that’s perfect for using leftover strips, charm squares, or favourite tiny prints. This clever little pouch comes together with simple patchwork and a short zipper, and its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: free tutorial, patchwork, patchwork project, pouch, scrap buster, triangle pouch, tutorial, zipper

Taking a Short Break

January 20, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 25 Comments

My current WIP (Work in Progress) is a small hexie project. It is coming together exactly as I imagined it .....  Love when that happens.I am taking a short break while I get myself organised for the year ahead. I am about to finish my job of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: EPP, hexies

Triangle Coin Pouch

January 11, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Sewing time has been in short supply lately. Life has been keeping me busy and away from the craft room but I managed to sneak a bit of time today to make another Triangle Pouch. (You can find our tutorial here if you would like to make your own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gift, patchwork, pouch, sewing, tutorial, zipper

2014 – Top 10 Craft/DIY Projects

January 1, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

In our final round-up post, we share our top 10 Craft/DIY Projects for 2014.  These are primarily quick projects that utilise a range of techniques including origami, no sew appliqué, painting, paper crafting, and decorating.1. Make a First … [Read more...]

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2014 – Top 10 Baking Posts

January 1, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sarah and I love to potter around in the kitchen together, baking treats and delicious food for family and friends. We baked a lot of old favourites, as well as experimenting with some new recipes and techniques, throughout 2014. One thing I noticed … [Read more...]

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2014 – Top 10 Sewing Projects

December 31, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

2014 has been a huge year for us personally. Sarah has finished high school and is looking forward to starting university life in 2015. She has recently started her own blog, Bonjour Sucre, where she shares her baking adventures (she would be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Uncategorized Tagged With: sewing

Triangle Pouch

December 30, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 92 Comments

  2014 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar and we have had so many lovely opportunities as a result of our blog! We are so grateful to our lovely readers for your wonderful comments and support.  As a thank you for visiting us throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: patchwork, pouch, sewing, tutorial, zipper

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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
A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️ This A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️
This Easy Hexagon Trivet comes together in minutes — no binding, straight seams, and a very pleasing turn‑through moment.Perfect for charm packs, leftover 10" squares, or your favourite scraps.Comment TRIVET for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Easy Hexagon Trivet & Coasters — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#easysewingproject #scrapsewing #beginnersewing #sewingreels #weekendsewing
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