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Chocolate Caramel Slice

March 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

A favourite slice recipe at our place is Chocolate Caramel Slice. What's not to like? It has a coconut shortbread biscuit base, topped with a layer of soft caramel and then finished with  thin layer of chocolate.  It is very rich and sweet, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes Tagged With: caramel, Chocolate

Easter Bunny Pouch

March 16, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Easter is one of our favourite holidays. I have already bought a lovely selection of little chocolate Easter eggs to give as gifts.  The range of eggs seems to grow each year. There are so many delicious chocolate varieties to sample. Some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Miscellaneous Tagged With: bag

Mormor Triangle Quilt

March 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

It has been a long time since I've spent most of the day in front of my sewing machine. Life has been so busy lately and I'm usually lucky to grab a few minutes here and there to work on a quick project. There is something very therapeutic about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing

Origami Bunny Basket

March 4, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Origami is such a fun activity. It is surprising how one square of paper can become so many different things with some clever folding. When we spotted an online video tutorial to make an Origami Bunny Box, we knew we had to make some.We used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Paper Crafts Tagged With: origami

Pineapple Coconut Drink

March 3, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Whenever we go on a tropical holiday, one of my treats is to indulge in a pina colada whilst relaxing under a palm tree. Bliss! My choice of cocktail may be reminiscent of the '80's but they are really good. There is something about the magical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: coconut, mocktail, non alcoholic, pineapple

Zakka Face Washer

February 26, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

As lovers of Japanese style craft will know, Zakka means thoughtful items for everyday life.  With a little bit of creativity, there is no reason why small everyday items can't be both beautiful and functional. To make this Zakka style Face Washer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: face washer, face washer challenge

Apricot Bellini

February 23, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

We are having a really hot February here in Perth. To keep cool, we have been eating a lot of our meals outside in our alfresco area. We live in a coastal area and everything cools down with the lovely afternoon sea breeze. We have been enjoying some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: apricot, mint, mocktail

Face Washer with Crochet Trim

February 21, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

On a trip to Spotlight this week, I picked up a pack of 6 white Face Washers for $4.99.  I love a good bargain and they were great value but are a little boring. I have decided to challenge myself to decorate them using different techniques so I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Crochet, Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: craft stall, face washer, face washer challenge

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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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