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{Book Reviews} Patchwork Gifts, and Stitch Savvy

June 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We are reviewing a couple of titles today that will interest sewists and quilters. If you love to sew small projects for gifts, home decor, clothing etc, then you will find plenty of inspiration in these two new titles.Pretty Patchwork Gifts by Helen … [Read more...]

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Sewing Accessories Pouch

June 11, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

There is nothing quite like a sewing retreat to reignite your passion for sewing and quilting. This past weekend, I went on my annual sewing retreat with a lovely group of crafty types (including fellow bloggers - Janelle from Janellybelly Bags and … [Read more...]

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Macaron Coin Purse

June 2, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar -

Ever since we first spotted macaron coin purses in the Japanese sewing magazine, Cotton Time, we have wanted to make our own. We love everything French and the sweet little zippered macarons are so cute in size and the possibilities when it comes to … [Read more...]

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Golden Syrup Cake

May 28, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

Golden Syrup Cake is a quick, delicious cake to bake and is sure to be a favourite with your family. It can be in the oven in around 10 minutes, and is beautifully moist and sweet without any icing.The recipe came from The Pink Whisk Guide to … [Read more...]

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Date Roll

May 18, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

When flicking though an old Australian Women's Weekly cookbook, I came across a recipe for Date Roll that I used to bake a long time ago. Date recipes are always a favourite - they are tasty without being too sweet. I love the shape of a date roll, … [Read more...]

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Craft Stores in Paris

May 17, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

One of the fun aspects of travelling is exploring craft and fabric stores in different countries. We always manage to find some inspiring supplies to remind us of our travels. In addition to exploring  cooking stores in Paris, we enjoyed some craft … [Read more...]

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{Book Review and Giveaway} So Pretty Felt by Amy Palanjian

May 13, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 49 Comments

Felt is one of our favourite craft mediums - it is colourful, it comes in different thickness, and it doesn't fray. If you love felt as much as we do, you will love So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian. It is new publication from Chronicle Books, that … [Read more...]

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Happy Mothers Day

May 11, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We would like to wish all of our lovely readers who are mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be, a very special and happy Mother's Day! We hope that you are able to celebrate with your families.We wanted to share some more lovely photos of Monet's … [Read more...]

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Mother’s Day Recipes

May 10, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Nothings beats a home made gift or home baked gift for Mum for Mother's Day. We love to give gifts from our kitchen - such as baked goods - cookies, slices, cupcakes; jams; flavoured coffee/tea; etc. Here is a collection of 15 of our favourite … [Read more...]

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Cooking Stores in Paris

May 8, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Here at A Spoonful of Sugar we are passionate about baking and cooking. While in Paris we spent a day browsing through cooking stores and buying a few supplies for some French inspired baking. We were like two kids in a candy store - seriously, we … [Read more...]

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Mother’s Day Messages

May 5, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Mother's Day is such a lovely day to celebrate Mums and all that they do. Where would we be without Mums?If time is running short and you need a Mother's Day message in a hurry, here are some free Mother's Day ecards and printables that we have … [Read more...]

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Historial de la Grande Guerre, Peronne, France

May 3, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

As part of our French trip, Sarah and I, together with some of our extended family went on a three day tour of the Somme battlefields. Our tour included attending the ANZAC service at the Australian National Memorial at Villers Bretonneux . We went … [Read more...]

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Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙 There’s something so Colour Crush Series: Blue 💙There’s something so calming about blue in a sewing room - soft, fresh, and endlessly versatile. From tiny florals to bold geometrics, blue fabrics always seem to play nicely together. 💙🧵Here are a few of my favourite blue makes. Perfect for small projects, scrap sewing, and those soothing “just for fun” moments at your machine.Save this for your next colour‑themed sewing session.#modernsewing #sewingcommunity #sewingideas #fabricpull #scrapfriendlysewing
Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? Th Want your drawstrings to sit neatly every time? This tiny notion does all the hard work for you. 🧵✨ Cord locks (toggles) keep your drawstrings tidy, secure, and perfectly in place — no knots, no slipping, just a clean finish.I use them on my Bitsy Baskets to keep the closure polished, especially for gifting or storing small items. They’re so simple to use: thread the ends through, press the spring, slide to lock… done.If you’d like to sew your own Bitsy Basket, comment BASKET and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Save this for your next scrap‑busting project.Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#bitsybasket #cordlocks #sewingtips #drawstringbag #sewingreels
A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The A little Sunday sewing inspiration for you 💙✂️ The Dresden Needlebook is one of my most‑loved makes — pretty, practical, and such a satisfying scrap‑friendly project. Perfect for gifting… or keeping in your own sewing kit.Swipe through to see the details — two pockets, felt pages, and a neat snap fastening to keep everything secure.If you’d like the pattern, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send the link straight to you.Save this for your next weekend sewing session.Pattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.  #dresdenplate #sewinginspiration #beginnersewing #sewinglove   #sewinginspiration
✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ ✨ Scrappy projects to sew this weekend ✂️💗 If you’ve been saving your prettiest little fabric leftovers… this one’s for you.Here are 10 quick + pretty scrap‑friendly projects you can sew in an hour or two. Beginner‑friendly, satisfying, and perfect for using those tiny pieces you can’t bear to throw away.Save this for the next time you need a burst of sewing inspiration.Comment PATTERNS for a link to our pattern store — all patterns are available in our shop and our Etsy store.Which one will you sew first?#sewingprojects #scrapbusting #scrapsewing #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
Weekend sewing sorted ✂️  Grab my FREE Pyramid We Weekend sewing sorted ✂️ Grab my FREE Pyramid Weights pattern — perfect for scrap busting and gift making.Comment PYRAMID and I’ll send it straight to you.  Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue, with thanks to @tilda_australia#sewingproject #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern #freesewingpattern #scrapbusting
A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
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