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Essentials for Work, Rest and Play

October 30, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sponsored by TargetSarah and I love nothing better than a Mother/Daughter shopping trip. With the arrival of some warmer weather, we recently cleaned out our wardrobes and have donated clothing that we no longer wear. We made a list of a few things … [Read more...]

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Spicy Tomato Ketchup

October 27, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

One of the things we love about Spring and Summer, is eating more meals outdoors. We enjoy our BBQ's and grilled foods. One way to make your home made burgers and fries shine, is to add some home made spicy tomato ketchup. It has a richer complexity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jams/Preserves Tagged With: sauce, tomato

Halloween Craft

October 25, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Halloween is certainly growing in popularity in Australia, if the number of "Treat or Treat"-ers that we get knocking on our door in recent years is anything to go by. We really enjoyed our three Halloweens spent in Texas. It really is such a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Miscellaneous Tagged With: children's craft, oranges

Hot Chocolate Mix

October 18, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Now that Christmas is getting closer, we are starting to plan our Christmas gifts. We always love to include some homemade gifts for family and friends, so will be sharing some gift ideas here over the coming weeks. One item that we love to give and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: Chocolate

Sablés with Caramel Glaze

October 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you love buttery biscuits (cookies) as much as we do, you will enjoy these French Sablés with a Caramel Glaze. They are light and crisp, and are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. They taste amazing fresh from the oven, and also freeze … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: caramel, French

Stitched Gift Cards

October 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

To fit with our French Inspired  / Red Gingham Christmas theme, we have made some Gingham Gift Cards. Our gift wrap this year will be white, so we wanted our gift cards to be fairly simple. Stars and Hearts will be perfect.We ironed some Steam a Seam … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: applique, card making

Seam Allowance Guide

October 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We love sewing and haberdashery gadgets - anything that makes our sewing time easier and more efficient is always welcome. We were recently sent a Seam Allowance Guide by Jodie from The Haby Goddess to review. We can't believe that we have never come … [Read more...]

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Vanilla Macarons

October 12, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

We love school holidays - it means that Sarah has more time to potter around in the kitchen. This week she made some amazing vanilla macarons, coloured a delicate shade of pink. She used the basic macaron recipe from Zumbo, and then piped some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: French, macarons, vanilla

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Colour Crush Series: Neutral 🤍 A calming palette Colour Crush Series: Neutral 🤍A calming palette of linen, grey, charcoal and soft natural tones — ten of my favourite neutral projects that work beautifully all year round. Perfect for gifting, organising, or adding a simple, pretty touch to your sewing space.Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the link to my pattern store.Which neutral colours do you gravitate towards — linen, grey, charcoal, or soft natural tones?#colourcrushseries #neutralmakes #sewinginspiration #patchworksewing #handmadesewing
This sweet Hexie Garden Pouch is my Pattern of the This sweet Hexie Garden Pouch is my Pattern of the Week, stitched here in Tilda Songbird. It’s such a lovely little make for storing sewing notions, gifting, or adding a pretty touch to your sewing table. Save 25% this week only!Comment GARDEN and I’ll send the pattern link straight to your inbox.Fabric Credit: Tilda Songbird - with thanks to @tilda_Australia#hexies #englishpaperpiecing #sewingproject #tildafabric #patchworksewing
✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing space This ✨ Fresh & fun storage for your sewing spaceThis bright Ruby Star Luma Bucket is such a cheerful organiser — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for keeping your favourite tools, threads, and weekend projects tidy. The greens,  teals, and blur make it feel clean, modern, and full of energy.If you love practical makes that use just a few favourite fabrics, the Luma Bucket is a sweet project to stitch. It works beautifully on its own or as part of a matching set, and the two sizes give you plenty of options for organising your sewing room.Comment LUMA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you ✂️🧵 Fabric: @rubystarsociety#lumabucket #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingroomorganisation #rubystarsociety
Meet the Luma Bucket ✨  A modern fabric organiser Meet the Luma Bucket ✨ A modern fabric organiser in two sizes — perfect for sewing rooms, desks, and handmade gifting. Featuring a crisp contrast base and a sparkling woven star panel, it’s a quick, joyful sew you’ll use every day. Pattern now available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment LUMA for the link.  #lumabucket #fppsewing #fabricbasket #modernsewing #quiltingprojects handmadegifts
Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching se Two bestselling pouches, one beautiful matching set The Handy Drawstring Pouch + Mini Treat Pouch remain two of my most‑loved patterns — quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for using up favourite fabric scraps. They’re sweet individually, but together they make the loveliest coordinated duo for gifting, organising, or adding a handmade touch to your sewing space.This Tilda version has been a community favourite, and it’s easy to see why — the colours, the structure, the way the two designs complement each other. If you’ve been wanting a satisfying weekend project, this pair is such a joy to stitch.You also save 25% when you buy the bundle — a thank you for supporting two of my most popular pouch patterns.Comment BAGDUO and I’ll send the bundle link straight to you.Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵Fabric: Tilda Songbird collection — thank you @tilda_australia#tildafabrics #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #weekendsewingproject #sewistsofinstagram handmadegifts
✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions ✨ New Travel Sewing Kits These two fresh versions match a Bitsy Basket, and I love how sweet they look as a little set. The Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so you can see everything at a glance, then folds back into a neat, portable shape — perfect for sewing on the go, gifting, or keeping your favourite tools organised.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. Available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop ✂️🧵#travelsewingkit #sewingreels #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #handmadegifts
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