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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

Just For You {Blog Hop + Book Giveaway}

November 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 74 Comments

"Just For You: Selfish Sewing with Your Favourite SewCanShe Bloggers" by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos, is a new sewing title from Stash Books that includes 24 stylish projects to make for yourself. Containing patterns for an … [Read more...]

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Simple and Festive Decorating Ideas for Christmas

November 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year! We love to decorate our home, make gifts, bake special treats, and embrace all the joy of the festive season. Our Christmas preparations are well under way and we look forward to sharing … [Read more...]

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

A Spoonful of Sugar on Instagram

November 13, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Life has been very busy lately and we aren't updating our blog quite as often as we used to. We are hanging out over on Instagram most days, so if you want to catch up on what we are up to in between our blog posts, you can follow us over on … [Read more...]

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Simple Christmas Ornaments

November 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

We love making new Christmas ornaments each year to decorate our home. This year we are planning a winter wonderland theme using lots of pastel coloured decorations with gold accents. Even though Christmas falls in the middle of our Australian summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, felt, star

Fabric Gift Pouch

October 31, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 45 Comments

One of our most popular tutorials, is our Fabric Gift Pouch we  posted nearly 4 years ago. Time sure flies! I made another fabric gift pouch to use as gift wrapping and took photos of the process to update the tutorial. The original tutorial was made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing, drawstring pouch, flower pouch, free sewing tutorial, gift wrapping, quick sew, scrap friendly

{Book Reviews} Books for Craft Lovers

October 29, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Craft books and magazines are usually at the top of my Christmas wish list! There is something so inspiring about sitting down with a nice cup of tea and reading the latest craft titles. Over the years I have learnt so many new techniques from … [Read more...]

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Hexagon Pincushion

October 19, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

I am becoming addicted to making little hexagons ... once you get started it is hard to stop! I used my favourite pretty floral prints, mainly by Atsuko Matsuyama, in these little hexies. The sides measure 3/4 inch.I have been crushing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: English paper piecing, hexies, patchwork

Streusel Topped Muffins

October 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

October is a busy month for us. Sarah has just completed her semester 2 exams and has her high school graduation next week, before her final set of exams in November. I have a few deadlines looming which is keeping me busy in the craft room. In times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: spice

Crochet Rugs

October 12, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

If you follow us on Instagram, you will have noticed that Sarah and I have been busy crocheting over the past couple of months. We bought a stack of cotton/acrylic blend yarn from Spotlight and have been sharing our stash as we work on our own … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Books For Quilters

October 11, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you are planning your Christmas wish list, here are some great quilting titles that have arrived on our desk recently. We love nothing better than receiving craft and baking books in our Christmas stocking.New Classic Patchwork by Japanese … [Read more...]

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Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little po Mini Treat Pouch ✂️✨ I love sewing these little pouches — they’re fast, fun, and such a sweet way to use up small scraps. This Ruby Star Society version is bright, modern, and perfect for tiny gifts or organising your sewing space.Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and always a crowd‑pleaser.Comment TREAT and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#MiniTreatPouch #sewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingprojects #quicksewingproject
The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite prac The Sew and Stow Pouch is one of my favourite practical, giftable makes — bright, scrap‑friendly, and so handy for crafting on the go. Patchwork hourglass cover, clear mesh panel, zipper pocket… it keeps everything organised and easy to find.It’s 25% off this week only. Comment STOW and I’ll send you the pattern link.#sewingorganisation #sewandstowpouch #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #patchworksewing
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