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DIY: Transform an Old Wooden Chair (Part 1)

March 21, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

(Sponsored by White Knight Paints)A couple of weeks ago we had the bulk rubbish collection in our neighbourhood. Generally people seem to get rid of green waste, old white goods, outdated televisions, and broken bits and pieces. Every so often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Our Home Tagged With: spray paint

Basil Butter

March 19, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Our basil plant is growing well at the moment and we have an abundance of extra leaves. As we are now in mid autumn, we want to preserve some basil so we have some on hand during the winter months. We love the flavour of basil and it is especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jams/Preserves, Recipes Tagged With: basil, herbs

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

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Pretty Little Details — Part 1: Hardware Highlight Pretty Little Details — Part 1: Hardware Highlights ✨ Sometimes it’s the smallest touches that make a handmade project feel extra special. Zipper charms, cord locks, leather tabs, beads, snaps… these tiny upgrades add personality, polish, and a little “designer” moment to your pouches and bags.I’ve gathered ten of my favourite hardware details and shared how I use them in my projects. Save this carousel for the next time you want to elevate your makes — it’s full of simple ideas you can add to almost any pattern.More Pretty Little Details coming soon. I hope this series inspires you to play with the little things that make handmade feel magical ✨
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
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