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2014 – Top 10 Baking Posts

January 1, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sarah and I love to potter around in the kitchen together, baking treats and delicious food for family and friends. We baked a lot of old favourites, as well as experimenting with some new recipes and techniques, throughout 2014. One thing I noticed … [Read more...]

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2014 – Top 10 Sewing Projects

December 31, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

2014 has been a huge year for us personally. Sarah has finished high school and is looking forward to starting university life in 2015. She has recently started her own blog, Bonjour Sucre, where she shares her baking adventures (she would be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Uncategorized Tagged With: sewing

Triangle Pouch

December 30, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 91 Comments

  2014 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar and we have had so many lovely opportunities as a result of our blog! We are so grateful to our lovely readers for your wonderful comments and support.  As a thank you for visiting us throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: patchwork, pouch, sewing, tutorial, zipper

Merry Christmas 2014

December 24, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We  wanted to wish you and your families, peace, joy and happiness this Christmas. We really appreciate you visiting A Spoonful of Sugar during the year, and leaving such wonderful comments and emails. Thank you for following our sewing, baking, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas decorations, home décor

Fruit Mince Bars

December 20, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

One of the many things I love about Christmas, is pottering around in our kitchen baking special festive recipes and treats. We love to give our baked goods to family and friends at Christmas. This year we have prepared a batch of Fruit Mince Bars. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Christmas Tagged With: coconut, fruit mince, gifts from the kitchen, packaging

Christmas Shortbread

December 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

We have a lot of Christmas traditions that we love to celebrate each year. One of them is preparing home baked Christmas treats to give to our family and friends. Each year we always make a big batch of Christmas shortbread - it wouldn't be Christmas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies Tagged With: gifts from the kitchen, shortbread

Candy Cane Sleighs

December 10, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Chocolate is always popular at Christmas (or any time of the year)! We love to make candy crafts that we can use as Christmas gifts. When Sarah was in primary school, her guide leader made the guides some Santa sleighs using Santa chocolates and Kit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Confectionery, Miscellaneous Tagged With: candy, candy cane, candy craft, Chocolate

Travel Shoe Bags

December 7, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

We are making a start on some Christmas gift projects this week. First up are some travel shoe bags - they are a practical gift  for a traveller and can be used to store shoes, clothing, or laundry in your suitcase. We have a lot of novelty prints in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: fat quarter, sewing, shoe bag, travel

Personalised Photo Gifts

December 5, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Sponsored by OfficeworksWe love to give thoughtful, unique and meaningful Christmas gifts to our family and friends. Each year it seems to get harder and harder to find the perfect Christmas present. This year we found the perfect solution and … [Read more...]

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Bonjour Sucre

December 4, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

The past few months have been busy ones for Sarah, one half of the A Spoonful of Sugar Team! Sarah has finished high school and sat her final exams, and is now waiting to start her university course next year. One of her goals for the summer break … [Read more...]

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Joy Christmas Gift Tags

November 30, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

After a couple of shopping outings this week. Sarah and I have nearly completed the Christmas gift shopping. We have set up a gift wrapping station on our dining table and are wrapping the gifts as we go. We needed some simple gift tags to suit our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: gift tags, Silhouette

3D Christmas House Ornaments

November 26, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Nothing inspires us to get crafting quite like Christmas. It is a great time to make decorations, gifts, and spend time baking. We don't really care for all the mass produced Christmas decorations, and it is fun to make you own to suit your holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: gift wrapping, paper, Silhouette

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Ready to hop into some Easter sewing? I’ve gathere Ready to hop into some Easter sewing? I’ve gathered ten sweet and simple projects you can make this weekend — perfect for gifting, decorating, or using up those pretty spring scraps. From mugrugs and coasters to gift bags and bunting, there’s something here for every maker and every stash.Swipe through for a little Easter inspiration, and save this post so you can come back to it when you’re ready to sew.If you’d like the links to all my Easter and Spring patterns in one place, just comment EASTER and I’ll send them straight to you.#Eastersewingprojects #springsewingideas
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Drawstrings are such a small detail, but they make Drawstrings are such a small detail, but they make a big difference. The cord you choose can completely change the look and feel of your handmade bags — from soft and pretty to sturdy and structured.I love using Japanese cords for their beautiful colours and smooth finish, but you’ll also find great options at your local sewing, quilt, or craft store. I usually buy cords that are 2–4 mm thick (0.08 - 0.16 inches thick) and pick up 2–3 yards/metres at a time so I always have some on hand.Save this post for your next project, and comment DRAWSTRING for a link to some of my favourite drawstring patterns.#drawstringbag #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #sewingtips #handmadebags
The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of your absolute favourites — and it’s easy to see why. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, wonderfully scrap‑friendly, &  always turns into the sweetest giftable make. This pattern comes in three sizes — I’ve stitched the small and medium here in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection.Comment HANDY for the pattern link. Handy Drawstring Pouch pattern is available in our pattern store.Fabric: Tilda Songbird with thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildafabric #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even swee A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even sweeter. I love using coloured hair elastics as a quick closure — they’re gentle on the fabric, easy to match to your project, and such a fun way to finish the Mini Treat Pouch. It’s a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly make that comes together quickly and is perfect for gifting. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern in our pattern store. Fabric: Songbird by Tilda.#scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #tildasongbird #handmadegiftidea #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Turning Songbird fabric into something sweet. This Turning Songbird fabric into something sweet. This Mini Drawstring Treat Pouch is beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and the perfect little gift for someone who loves handmade touches. It’s a lovely way to use your favourite leftovers — and such a satisfying make from start to finish.Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern in our pattern store. Fabric: Songbird by Tilda. Thank you to @tilda_australia for the fabric support.#tildasongbird #scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #handmadegiftidea #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The Handy Drawstring Pouch has been having a big m The Handy Drawstring Pouch has been having a big moment this week — and it’s no surprise why. Makers love a project that’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and gift‑ready… and this little pouch ticks every box.From sewing rooms to travel bags to handmade gifts, it’s one of our most popular patterns ever, and I’ve loved seeing all the beautiful versions you’ve been stitching.Swipe through to see why makers keep coming back to this sweet, clever design — and why it’s the perfect weekend make if you’re looking for something fun and satisfying.The pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy shop. Comment HANDY and I’ll send the link straight to you.The cover fabric is the newly released Tilda Songbird.#handydrawstringpouch #easypouchpattern
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