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Hexies

September 8, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Usually I have so many project ideas bouncing around in my head, the part part is deciding which project to make first. Life has been busy lately and I haven't found as much time to be creative. When I do find a bit of time, I sit looking at my stash … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: hexies, scraps

Pumpkin Loaf

September 7, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Pumpkin Loaf is a moist cake that can be served plain or spread with butter. It has lots of spices added to the mix which give it a delicious flavour. Pumpkin loaf can be sliced and frozen. Simply wrap a piece in plastic wrap and add to the lunchbox … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: pumpkin, vegetable

Felt Totoro

September 5, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

On our last trip to Japan, we visited Studio Ghibli , a museum dedicated to the anime films made by Studio Ghibli. The museum is an anime and art museum of one of Japan's most famous anime studios. It is housed in a whimsical building and includes a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: anime, felt, Japan, softies

Chocolate Mint Slice

September 2, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Hope all Australian Dad's had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday. Sarah always bakes something special for celebrations in our home. To celebrate Father's Day she baked a tray of Chocolate Peppermint Slice which is one of her Dad's all time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, mint

Blueberry, Lime, and Cream Cheese Loaf

August 29, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

If you follow us on facebook and pinterest, you may have noticed that we pinned a recipe for Blueberry, Lime and Cream Cheese Pound Cake this week. We were recently gifted a big bag of limes so have been looking for some new lime recipes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: blueberry, fruit, lime

Garden Wall Art

August 24, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

If you are wanting a quick project to jazz up your outdoor space for spring, this quick Garden Wall Art makes a big impact. You simply paint a cast iron door mat and then hang it on the garden wall. We painted ours around 8 years ago and it now ready … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: garden, outdoor

Spring Lawn Care and Father’s Day Giveaway

August 22, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 71 Comments

Sponsored by Turf AustraliaWe love our lawn and garden and spend a lot of time outside in the warmer months. Our green lawn stands out in our street as most of our neighbours have used artificial turf.  A well maintained lawn really adds value to … [Read more...]

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Making a Pencil Case

August 22, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 41 Comments

Thanks for all the lovely feedback and comments on our Triangular Pencil Case! Due to popular demand we have put together a tutorial so you can make your own pencil case.The triangular pencil case is the perfect project for using some of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, zipper

Chocolate Cupcakes

August 14, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

When time is short and I need to bake a batch of cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes is my go to recipe. They are so quick to make - simply mix together a cocoa paste, put all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until smooth. You can have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate

Pretty Box Pouch

August 10, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

With a few hours to spare yesterday afternoon, I sorted through my stack of pretty fabrics and stitched up another box pouch. I love all the pretty colours in this one and added a French motif that was left over from this project.  I used some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: bag, patchwork, zipper

Box Pouch

August 4, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

I love little patchwork projects that use your treasured scraps. I needed a quick project to take along to my sewing group this week so settled on the Triangle Box Pouch from Patchwork Please! by Ayumi Takahashi.I constructed it using red, white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: patchwork, zipper

{Book Reviews} Sewing Titles

August 2, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We have two new titles for sewing lovers today.Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses by Sweet Seams contains more than 25 easy, pattern free designs for little girls. The dresses all start with a basic T-Shirt. Fabric and embellishments are then added to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: book review

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The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑lo The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑loved patterns for years — it’s quick to sew, attaches neatly to any journal, and is perfect for pens, markers, scissors, and all your everyday stationery. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and wonderfully practical.The Elastic Pencil Case is our Pattern of the Week and is 25% off for a couple more days.If you’d like the pattern link, comment EPC and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern details: Elastic Pencil Case is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#elasticpencilcase #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sew The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sewing notions, clips, threads, and all those little bits that get lost in your sewing room. It has a neat flat base for structure, four coordinated fabrics for a modern look, and sweet finishing touches like tags and cord end caps.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — everything I love in a quick afternoon sew.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch ( 3 Sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #drawstringpouch #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s f The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s fun to sew and endlessly useful. It has a neat flat base for structure, each corner uses a different print for a coordinated look, and the small + medium sizes can be made from layer cake squares — perfect for scraps. Add a tag and matching cord end caps for a sweet finishing touch.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — all the things I love in a project.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quad A little fabric pull turned into the sweetest Quadra Pouch. I love mixing a polka dot, gingham, small floral, and large floral in the same colour family — it’s such an easy way to create a coordinated look from scraps or fat quarters. This project ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage.The tag and matching cord covers are my favourite finishing touches — small details that make the whole pouch feel extra special.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Today’s the day! The Quadra Pouch is now available Today’s the day! The Quadra Pouch is now available in three handy sizes — perfect for organising sewing tools, travel essentials, or gifting. I’m sharing the small pink version tonight… the other colours/sizes are coming later this week.It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying little make. Comment QUADRA for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #sewistsofinstagram #quadrapouch drawstringbag
A sweet little Handy Drawstring Pouch in Tilda Lit A sweet little Handy Drawstring Pouch in Tilda Little Farms — each side a different print. This one ticks all the boxes: beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and genuinely useful for everyday storage. It’s such a satisfying project to sew, especially when you want something quick that still feels special.These little pouches are perfect for sewing notions, small gifts, travel essentials, or keeping your favourite bits and pieces organised.If you’d like the pattern link, comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you.Save this one for your next weekend sew.Pattern Details: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Links in profile.Fabric Details: Tilda Little Farms fabric (released in 2020). Thanks to @tilda_australiaBallerina Mouse: @mailegworld#handydrawstringpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #tildafabric
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