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Honey Castella Cake

September 18, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We love everything Japanese here at A Spoonful of Sugar, and Sarah is always keen to try out recipes for Japanese sweet treats. This week she treated us to a Honey Castella Cake which is a traditional Japanese sponge cake -  made without any oils or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: honey, Japan

Drawstring Pouch

September 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Drawstring Pouches are so handy - perfect for storing all manner of things. Using the Pretty Drawstring Pouch Tutorial, we enlarged the pattern by 3/4 inch on all sides to make a slightly larger pouch. These ones have been decorated with a patch of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag

{Book Reviews} Artful Halloween, and Party Ensembles

September 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

This week we are reviewing two titles that will be of interest to those of you that love to decorate for Holidays and put together Parties for special occasions.Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects by Susan Wasinger, is packed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: book review

Paper Cut Book Marks

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

As avid readers and lovers of the classics, we were excited to see the fabulous bookmark project available free this week at the Cricut Craft Room. If you have a Cricut machine head on over to the Cricut Craft Room and download the free software so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: bookmarks, cricut

The Passing Collective

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We are really excited to tell you about an exciting new initiative - The Passing Collective. It was created by Kate Kirkwood of Hug Me Harry & Jodie Maloni of The Haby Goddess in June 2012 to help promote online businesses, including their own, by … [Read more...]

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Funfetti Cookies

September 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you love buttery sugar cookies, you will enjoy these funfetti cookies which have 100's and 1000's (aka sprinkles) added to the cookie dough. Kids of all ages will enjoy these as a fun treat. Our cookies have been rolled in sugar but if you want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes

Back to School Basics

September 12, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

The talented paper piecing designers from Sew-Ichigo , Penny and Kerry, have designed a Back to School Basics Set which includes some fabulous patterns to make paper pieced pencils and highlighters. Perfect for your Back to School Projects!Here are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing

Need Cards and Gift Packaging in a Hurry?

September 11, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We love our Cricut Expression die cutting machine that we use for card making, gift packaging, tags, cutting vinyl and many other crafty projects. You can see some of our Cricut projects here.  Cricut have just released an updated version of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping Tagged With: cricut

More Aqua and White ….

September 10, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Making us smile this week .....I completed a quilted Table Mat for our lamp table this week. It is a simple design from white linen and fabric to match our cushions/pillows and the Table Runner. It is right near my favourite chair. Working … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Home, Sewing Tagged With: home décor

Cinnamon Blondie

September 8, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you are after a quick and easy treat to bake, you can't go past Blondies and Brownies. They are always a favourite in our home. This week Sarah baked some Cinnamon Blondies. The combination of the white chocolate and cinnamon works so well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon

Time for Tea: Teapot Cosy {Tutorial}

September 4, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

I love Melody Miller's Retro Clock Fabric.  It is the perfect fabric for a Tea Cosy - as it is always Time for Tea! With the start of spring, I am imagining some lovely relaxing days reading outside in the sun with my Teapot close to hand.If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: home décor, tea

Engraved Rocks

September 3, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

We love the look of river stones used as a decorating accent. We pinched some river stones from our garden, and have been practising engraving them with our Dremel.This is a fun and simple craft. You just need an assortment of rocks/river stones. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Miscellaneous Tagged With: dremel, garden

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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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