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Sew Can She

September 21, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Just wanted to let you know that we are excited to be guest posting today over at the Sew Can She Blog. Caroline from Sew Can She brings you the best sewing tutorials from around the web every day. We were asked to make up one of the featured sewing … [Read more...]

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Honey Castella Cake

September 18, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We love everything Japanese here at A Spoonful of Sugar, and Sarah is always keen to try out recipes for Japanese sweet treats. This week she treated us to a Honey Castella Cake which is a traditional Japanese sponge cake -  made without any oils or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: honey, Japan

{Book Reviews} Artful Halloween, and Party Ensembles

September 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

This week we are reviewing two titles that will be of interest to those of you that love to decorate for Holidays and put together Parties for special occasions.Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects by Susan Wasinger, is packed with … [Read more...]

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Paper Cut Book Marks

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

As avid readers and lovers of the classics, we were excited to see the fabulous bookmark project available free this week at the Cricut Craft Room. If you have a Cricut machine head on over to the Cricut Craft Room and download the free software so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: bookmarks, cricut

The Passing Collective

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We are really excited to tell you about an exciting new initiative - The Passing Collective. It was created by Kate Kirkwood of Hug Me Harry & Jodie Maloni of The Haby Goddess in June 2012 to help promote online businesses, including their own, by … [Read more...]

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Funfetti Cookies

September 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you love buttery sugar cookies, you will enjoy these funfetti cookies which have 100's and 1000's (aka sprinkles) added to the cookie dough. Kids of all ages will enjoy these as a fun treat. Our cookies have been rolled in sugar but if you want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes

Need Cards and Gift Packaging in a Hurry?

September 11, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We love our Cricut Expression die cutting machine that we use for card making, gift packaging, tags, cutting vinyl and many other crafty projects. You can see some of our Cricut projects here.  Cricut have just released an updated version of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping Tagged With: cricut

More Aqua and White ….

September 10, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Making us smile this week .....I completed a quilted Table Mat for our lamp table this week. It is a simple design from white linen and fabric to match our cushions/pillows and the Table Runner. It is right near my favourite chair. Working … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home, Sewing Tagged With: home décor

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A calm look inside the Makers Caddy ✨This projec A calm look inside the Makers Caddy ✨This project is one of those satisfying makes that feels doable for any skill level, uses small cuts of fabric you already have on hand, and comes together quickly. The little details make it such a joy to sew — and it’s the kind of piece you’ll use every day or happily gift to another maker.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link 💛Pattern Details: Makers Caddy PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #sewingroomorganisation #sewingcommunity
The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite qu The Handy Drawstring Bag is one of my favourite quick makes — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and stitches up in no time, which makes it perfect for last‑minute gifts or organising all the little things in your sewing space.This sweet version is sewn in Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics from Tilda, and the small‑scale prints shine beautifully in a project like this. I love the flat base, the smooth drawstring closure, and how easily it folds flat when not in use. With three sizes included, you can sew a whole coordinating set from just a handful of scraps.If you enjoy quick, giftable projects, this one is such a joy to make.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Plum Garden and Tea Towel Basics. Thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a pro I designed the Makers Caddy because I wanted a project that was as practical as it was pretty. Beginner friendly construction, quick to construct, and giftable.This version shows all my favourite details: structured shape, pockets, a wide base, and those little finishing touches like the leather patch and tag. It’s simple to sew, satisfying to use, and one of the most versatile organisers in my sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Makers Caddy — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingcommunity #sewingpatterns #sewingroom #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little drawstring bag that always comes to the r A little drawstring bag that always comes to the rescue. This one stitches up quickly, uses small cuts of fabric, and is perfect for treats, tiny gifts, or organising your sewing space. It’s one of those patterns you’ll make again and again — simple, satisfying, and endlessly useful.Comment HANDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Handy Drawstring Bag (3 Sizes) — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#handydrawstringbag #sewingcommunity #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpatterns #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I A tiny sewing kit that goes everywhere with me. I love how something so small can keep all my essentials organised — room for buttons, pins, needles, and tiny scissors. It’s a quick, scrap‑friendly project and such a handy little make for travel, retreats, everyday sewing, or gifting.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern details: Travel Sewing Kit PDF Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewingkit #sewingorganization #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingprojects #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s ama A quick desk reset with my Makers Caddy — it’s amazing how much calmer everything feels when your favourite tools have a home. This little project is scrap‑friendly, beginner‑friendly, and one of my most‑used makes in the sewing room.Comment CADDY and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Makers Caddy PDF Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#makerscaddy #sewingorganization #sewingroominspo #scrapfriendlysewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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