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{Book Reviews} Books For Quilters

October 11, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you are planning your Christmas wish list, here are some great quilting titles that have arrived on our desk recently. We love nothing better than receiving craft and baking books in our Christmas stocking.New Classic Patchwork by Japanese … [Read more...]

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Make Cards With Candles

October 5, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

There have been a lot of birthdays in our extended family recently and our card supply was getting low. I was inspired by this card that I spotted on Pinterest to make a series of cards featuring birthday candles.I raided my birthday candle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: birthday, card making, children's craft

Spring Baking and Entertaining

September 29, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sponsored by Target AustraliaWe generally hibernate over winter and don't entertain much during the colder months. Now that spring has arrived, we are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and having lots of BBQ's and meals with family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: Chocolate, spring

Holiday Crafts 2014

September 26, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

We had a most exciting mail delivery today, with the arrival of our contributors copy of Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts Magazine. We were asked back in January if we would like to contribute a few projects to the magazine and are delighted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations

{Book Review} Paperie by Kristy Neale

September 21, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

If you like playing with paper as much as we do, you will love Paperie by Kristy Neale, which contains 100 creative papercraft ideas that can be used as gifts, décor, stationery, and accessories. We loved Kristy Neale's first book, Hoop-La, so were … [Read more...]

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Scrappy Patchwork Placemat

September 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing.Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised fabric scraps.  For this scrappy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: patchwork, placemat, scrap buster, scraps

Chocolate Bouchon

September 2, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

It is no secret that Sarah loves to bake. When she isn't baking (or studying which is taking up a lot of her time as she prepares for her end of Year 12 exams), she is researching recipes or looking through cook books. She recently purchased Bouchon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: Chocolate

Lunch Box and Picnic Ideas

August 27, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Every week day we take a packed lunch to work, school and university. It is so convenient to have a freshly prepared lunch on hand to eat on your break. No need to queue up at a shop or canteen to purchase lunch, and the food is generally healthier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: party, picnic, table setting

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The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use selvedges, curated strings, or leftover strips. With its striking diagonal panel and clever fold‑over casing, it’s a quick, satisfying sew that looks beautiful in any fabric combination.Here are three ways to make it — selvedges, patchwork strings, and solids — in two practical sizes. Save this post for your next scrap‑busting project.Comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE  and I’ll send you the pattern link.#scrappystripspouch #beginnersewing #drawstringpouch #scrapbuster #stashsewing
It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch feel polished and gift‑ready. The Quadra Pouch includes a sweet sew‑in tag and neat cord end caps — two tiny touches that elevate the whole project.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and available in three practical sizes. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern: Quadra Pouch available in our pattern store#sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #quadrapouch #tildasomethingblue #sewingdetails
The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
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If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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