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Double Chocolate Brownies

November 11, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

This weekend has been a busy one for Sarah with a school camp on Friday night; work on Saturday and Sunday; not to mention exam study. She was determined to squeeze in a bit of baking so opted for a quick and easy Brownie. One of the best things … [Read more...]

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

{Book Reviews} Handmade Christmas & Stitch and Sew Home

November 9, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

The best time of the year to buy craft books is around Mother's Day and Christmas - this seems to be when all the choice titles are released. This year is no exception - we have some fabulous titles to review over the next few weeks. Today's titles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Sewing, Uncategorized Tagged With: book review

Words to Live By

November 9, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

I have been looking back on photos from our family holiday to Japan in 2011. Japan in winter is a beautiful place and we have so much fun on our family trips. I have been adding some inspirational words to scenery photos from Nikko. We were there on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Travel Tagged With: Japan

Gingham Stars

November 7, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

I remember making Christmas decorations with my Mum and Nan when I was a child. They were usually made from materials we had on hand - such as paper, recycled Christmas cards, wool, fabric etc. Making decorations each year adds to the excitement and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing Tagged With: applique, felt, gingham

10 Easy Christmas Gift Tags and Cards

November 5, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We love to make Gift Cards from  recycled supplies or items already in our craft stash. Since we began A Spoonful of Sugar back in 2008, we have made a variety of Christmas gift cards. It was fun going back through our archives to see all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: card making

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 4, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sarah has been on a quest over the past few years to find the "perfect" Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She has baked so many different versions - some crispy, some chewy, some fudgey, some with nuts, some spicy. We have been willing taste testers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate

Moustaches for Movember

November 3, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

In celebration of Movember (a Moustache growing charity event held in November that raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health), here are a few Moustache ideas that we have shared here over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut, moustaches

Book Review: Australia’s Favourite Recipes

November 3, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Australia's Favourite Recipes is a collection of more than 70 treasured recipes collected from families around Australia. It features the stories and memories of everyday Australians and their favourite food. The recipes are varied and include many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: book review

Doiley Gift Tags

November 1, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Doilies, gingham, buttons - these are some of our favourite things.  We made some simple Doiley Gift tags for Christmas. We are loving the classic white and red colours for our Christmas projects this year.Using some thick textured white card, we cut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: card making, gift tags

Essentials for Work, Rest and Play

October 30, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Sponsored by TargetSarah and I love nothing better than a Mother/Daughter shopping trip. With the arrival of some warmer weather, we recently cleaned out our wardrobes and have donated clothing that we no longer wear. We made a list of a few things … [Read more...]

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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Cookies

October 30, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

If you are after a plain, crispy cookie, you will love these brown sugar and cinnamon cookies. They are quick and easy to prepare and taste amazing fresh from the oven. Sarah baked up a big batch on the weekend while I was vacuuming  - it was so nice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon

A Cool Escape

October 28, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Sponsored by Cold RockWe are finally getting some decent Spring weather in Perth, with the thermometer reaching the mid 30's this weekend.  When the weather heats up, we love to walk down to the Boat Harbour to get some fresh sea air. Tonight we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun

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✨ Hexie Garden Pouch – Sweet Details Edition ✨Th ✨ Hexie Garden Pouch – Sweet Details Edition ✨This little pouch is full of pretty touches — an EPP hexie flower on the front, a fussy‑cut Songbird print on the back, soft white linen, a woven drawstring, and natural wooden beads to finish it off. It even stands up on its own, which I love for gifting and storage.It’s a lovely project if you enjoy slow stitching, scrap‑friendly makes, or adding your own embellishments. A gentle, satisfying sew.If you’d like the pattern link, comment GARDEN and I’ll send it straight to you.🧵 EPP front 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Perfect gift 📥 Instant downloadFabric Credit: Tilda Songbird with thanks @tilda_australia#hexiegardenpouch #eppsewing #englishpaperpiecing #tildasongbird #pouchpattern
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
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