Natural Patchwork is a recently released book (in English) by Japanese quilt and fabric designer, Suzuko Koseki. It was previously released in Japanese with the title Daily Patchwork Goods.I love Suzuko Koseki's style and have a few of her other … [Read more...]
From Our Kitchen …
Sarah and I had a relaxing Sunday pottering around in the kitchen.I made up a batch of Tomato, Garlic, and Chilli Relish which was an easy recipe that I adapted from several others but the flavour packed a punch.Ingredients: 1 tsp coriander … [Read more...]
Happy Friday
Things that are making me happy today....My completed Posh Pillowcase (Fabulous tutorial here). This has been on my To Make list for a long time. I can see more of these in my future. Best of all, I made it entirely from my stash. Gotta love that!A … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Designs
Sarah and I have changed our blog address and now have our own domain - A Spoonful of Sugar Designs.Please update your google reader, favourites, and subscriptions. You can now find us athttp://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com//We used Blogger to change … [Read more...]
Donut Muffins
We have just been called to afternoon tea by Sarah who has baked us some delicious Donut Muffins using a recipe she found here. Lots of cinnamony goodness.Such a joy to have a daughter who bakes us nice treats. … [Read more...]
It’s Hunky Dory!
I am thrilled to have one of my quilt designs in the latest issue of Homespun which arrived in my letterbox today. It is a great project for beginners as it is goes together quickly and can be easily made from charm squares or layer cakes. It is the … [Read more...]
Easter Gift Bags
Inspired by some lovely Easter ribbons and some soft gelati coloured muslin, I stitched up some gift bags for Easter.I love relaxing Sunday afternoons. … [Read more...]
@ Home
I have started working on the new cushions/pillows to jazz up our Home Theatre. We recently updated our sofas - they are now denim coloured which are a welcome change from the dusty pink ones that were all the rage in the early 90's (I am dating … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket
I had a few requests for instructions on how to make the gathered round basket that I made last week. This is an easy project and the baskets can be made in any size, are fully reversible, and are useful for so many things.Materials: (to make a … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Leaf Pillow
One of my favourite projects from last year was my Hawaiian Leaf Pillow. I was inspired by some of the lovely Hawaiian appliqué quilts I have seen. I really enjoy working with DMC Perle 5 thread for the appliqué.I am now working on another … [Read more...]
Sewing Room Projects
I have recently joined a sewing group, where four of us meet each fortnight to sew and have a laugh together. It is so nice to devote a day to sewing with like minded friends. I plan to start another quilt soon, but in the meantime I have been making … [Read more...]
Book Review: Playful Patchwork by Suzuko Koseki
One of the first Japanese sewing books I bought was Machine Made Patchworks by Suzuko Koseki because I was enthralled by her creative use of colour and print, and her wonderful way of combining fabrics. When I noticed she had a new book about to be … [Read more...]
