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Facebook + Giveaway

July 11, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 91 Comments

We have finally set up a facebook page and would love if you would pop over and say hi! We recently hit 1,000,000 + page views and to celebrate we are having a giveaway. The prize will be a your choice of a book from our favourite book store, the … [Read more...]

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Weekend Baking: Pies

July 9, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

My cousin and her family are visiting Perth from the UK and we had a family dinner last night. Sarah and I volunteered to bring the desserts as we were keen to try a couple of the recipes from Martha Stewart's Pies and Tarts Book.Sarah made a Coconut … [Read more...]

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Pies and Tarts

July 7, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Sarah used her pocket money to buy the latest Martha Stewart book, Pies and Tarts. She has the Cookies and Cupcakes books in her library and they are well used and offer plenty of baking inspiration. She was really pleased that the book arrived this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: coconut, lemon, meringue, pie

Tutorial: For the Closet or Wardrobe

July 5, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

I have a few birthdays coming up this month and wanted to add a little something handmade to the gifts. After seeing Katherine's lovely lavender sachets, I was inspired to make some Lavendar Scented Closet Sachets using brightly coloured doilies and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: lavender

Felt Wreath

July 5, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

The "Christmas in July" issue of Homespun arrived this week and it has loads of lovely Christmas themed projects. Christmas is my favourite time of year and getting started on projects now, will mean you will have more time during the season to spend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: felt

Weekend Baking: Cupcakes

July 3, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

This weekend, Sarah and I both made a batch of cupcakes (we were inspired by our Cupcake Workshop yesterday). We will be adding a  Link-Up to our baking posts each week so we can all find some new recipes to try! If you have baked something this week … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: Chocolate

Stunning Swirls

July 2, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 28 Comments

This morning Sarah and I attended a cupcake workshop called Stunning Swirls at Wild Sugar Rose. We were introduced to 5 techniques to make very professional looking icing swirls on top of our cupcakes. We also learnt how to make some basic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: cake decorating

Pique-Nique Inspiration

June 30, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

The only magazine I subscribe to is the French magazine,  Marie Claire Idees. It is a wonderful magazine and I was excited to see the latest issue arrive in my letterbox this week. It always has a wonderful assortment of projects using a variety of … [Read more...]

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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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