I put the finishing stitches in Sarah's quilt today and I am so pleased with how it turned out. It is my favourite quilt I have made so far - there is something about Bliss fabric that makes me smile every time I look at it. Sarah is thrilled with … [Read more...]
Additions to our Library
All of our extended family know that Sarah loves to cook and anything related to her passion is always the perfect gift. Her library of cook books has grown with Christmas and her recent birthday, and her new books have inspired her to made us a … [Read more...]
Proud to be an Australian
It has been a devastating week for many Australians with the flooding in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria; and the fires in Western Australia. These disasters have had a massive cost in the loss of life, damage to property and loss of … [Read more...]
A Red and White Birthday
Sarah celebrated her 14th birthday this week. To celebrate she invited a few friends to see a movie and have a sleepover. Of course the theme had to be red and white. I tried to stick to the theme with the desserts...White Chocolate Blondies - I … [Read more...]
Felt Confetti Pillow
The Stitch Winter/Spring 2011 Issue will be hitting the news stands in just over a week. I am thrilled to have my Felt Confetti Pillow on the cover. This issue is all about sewing techniques and you can read a preview here.I haven't seen the … [Read more...]
Capricorns
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas - it is certainly my favourite time of year. Sadly the decorations are all packed away now for another year. It is funny, but as soon as Christmas is over, I am usually energised to pack everything away and … [Read more...]
Twas the Day before Christmas……
... and all through the house there was an air of excitement and anticipation as we put the finishing touches to our Christmas preparations.The Christmas table has been set....Decorated cookie ornaments have been packaged up....Gifts have been … [Read more...]
Festive Treats
I love to make Christmas special (it is all in the details!) and made up some treats this weekend for our festive entertaining.We had some special friends for dinner last night and these are the mini chocolate boxes I put at each place setting … [Read more...]
8 Sleeps to Go!
One of the things I love most about Christmas is baking up lots of treats to give to family and friends. I hope to start my Christmas baking next week. Sarah has made a start on hers already now that school has finished for the year and made up some … [Read more...]
Seeing Spots
I have been meaning to make a camera strap for a while now, and it was a quick and satisfying project. Everything looks good with Amy's Lotus Full Moon Spots. I used a tutorial I found at Ikat Bag and bought my strap hardware here. My Mum gave me … [Read more...]
Appliqué Fun
Christmas preparations are well under way here at Sugar Headquarters. Although my "to do" list seems to be getting bigger by the day. How I love this crazy time of year.This week I have made up a couple of appliquéd kitchen towels for special friends … [Read more...]
Chocolate Spice Cupcakes
Sarah loves to spend her pocket money buying cook books and recently ordered Martha Stewart Cupcakes from the Book Depository. It is a beautiful book with lots of lovely recipes as well as ideas for packaging cupcakes as gifts (not that any would … [Read more...]
