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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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A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves The Easiest Oven Mitt You’ll Sew ✂️✨ Smooth curves, no fiddly binding, and a beginner‑friendly construction that comes together fast. The Baker’s Buddy is practical, gift‑friendly, and one of my most‑made patterns because it actually gets used in the kitchen.If you’re looking for a quick win that looks impressive and is useful, this is the one. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the pattern link (available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop).#sewinggifts #beginnerfriendlysewing #smallquiltedgift #quicksewing #sewingcommunity
Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration Pretty in Pink 💗 A quick burst of pink inspiration for your next sewing project — 16 sweet makes in under 6 seconds. All beginner‑friendly and perfect for using your favourite fabrics.All of the patterns are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#pinksewingprojects #colourcrushseries #sewinginspiration #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #sewingpatternlove
Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new seri Colour Crush Series: Pink 💗 Kicking off a new series with 10 of my favourite pink makes — sweet, pretty, and full of sewing inspiration. Each week I’ll be sharing a new colour collection, so you’ll have a whole rainbow of ideas to save ✂️✨All of the patterns featured are available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment PATTERNS and I’ll send you the store link.#colourcrushseries
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This little gift bag is such a bright and happy se This little gift bag is such a bright and happy sew — the Ruby Star fabric makes it feel extra fun and modern ✂️✨ It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and one of my favourite little giftable projects.Comment MINI and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Drawstring Gift Bag - pattern available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop.#minidrawstringgiftbag #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #weekendsewingproject
The Quadra Pouch is such a fun and satisfying sew The Quadra Pouch is such a fun and satisfying sew — four coordinated fabrics, a clever flat base, and a sweet drawstring closure that pops open beautifully ✂️✨ It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifts, organising your sewing space, or weekend sewing.Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you a link to the pattern.#quadrapouch #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatternlove #aspoonfulofsugardesigns #weekendsewingproject
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