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Sablés with Caramel Glaze

October 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you love buttery biscuits (cookies) as much as we do, you will enjoy these French Sablés with a Caramel Glaze. They are light and crisp, and are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. They taste amazing fresh from the oven, and also freeze … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: caramel, French

Stitched Gift Cards

October 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

To fit with our French Inspired  / Red Gingham Christmas theme, we have made some Gingham Gift Cards. Our gift wrap this year will be white, so we wanted our gift cards to be fairly simple. Stars and Hearts will be perfect.We ironed some Steam a Seam … [Read more...]

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

Seam Allowance Guide

October 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We love sewing and haberdashery gadgets - anything that makes our sewing time easier and more efficient is always welcome. We were recently sent a Seam Allowance Guide by Jodie from The Haby Goddess to review. We can't believe that we have never come … [Read more...]

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Vanilla Macarons

October 12, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

We love school holidays - it means that Sarah has more time to potter around in the kitchen. This week she made some amazing vanilla macarons, coloured a delicate shade of pink. She used the basic macaron recipe from Zumbo, and then piped some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: French, macarons, vanilla

French Inspired Christmas: Gift Tags and Fabric Tape

October 7, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

We love Christmas here at A Spoonful of Sugar - it is the most wonderful time of the year and it really brings out our creative energy. Each year we have a colour theme that we work around. This year we will be decorating in white with touches of red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: French

Travel Neck Pillow Cover

October 6, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

Sarah and I are planning a fabulous Mother/Daughter holiday next year to Paris so our mind is filled with travel related projects. I spotted travel pillow covers made by Anna over at Thimbelanna for her recent trip which inspired some new covers for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Travel

Win a VersaCook Multi Cooker X5

October 5, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 113 Comments

There was much excitement this week, when the lovely people at Sunbeam sent us a VersaCook Multi Cooker X5 to review. It is an all-in-one electronic multi cooker that can be used as a deep fryer, frypan, slow cooker, saucepan, and steamer. 5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Main Meals Tagged With: giveaway

{Book Reviews} Party! and The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables

October 2, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

If you are planning a child's birthday party or special occasion, you will find plenty of inspiration in these new titles. Party themes, themed cakes and treats, and more.Party! The Ultimate Kid's Birthday Party Book is a wonderful guide to kids' … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: book review

DIY Ombre

October 2, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Sarah has a few DIY projects that she wants to create over the school holidays. First up was a DIY Ombre Tank which will be perfect for summer.  This project only uses a small amount of dye but the rest of the package will be used in another of her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: dyeing

Pumpkin Cake

September 27, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Pumpkin, Sultana, and Coconut Loaf Cake is a favourite at our place. The mashed pumpkin makes for a moist cake, and the sultanas and coconut add to the texture. With the mashed pumpkin it is somewhat healthy and it makes for a great lunch box … [Read more...]

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

{Book Reviews} Just Your Style and Art Quilting

September 25, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

This week we are reviewing two titles that will interest Quilters.Just Your Style by Gudrun Erla includes designs to make 7 different quilts. What we love about this book is that each quilt is shown in two different colourways, so whether your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: book review

Plum Pie with Pavlova Ice-Cream

September 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

The lovely folks at Sunbeam, recently sent us a Pie Magic Family to review, complete with a delicious sweet pie recipe, created by their home economist, to bake a Plum Pie with Pavlova Ice-Cream. Yummm. The pie was super quick to prepare using the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: icecream, pavlova, pie, plum

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✨ Meet the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag! This cheerf ✨ Meet the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag!This cheerful little drawstring pouch features a handy divided pocket that's perfect for gift tags, treats, sewing notions, or other tiny treasures.I love projects that are both pretty and practical, and this one is ideal for gifting, organising, or using up those special fabrics you've been saving.The best part? Pull the drawstrings and everything is neatly tucked away inside.☀️ Comment SUN and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.#aspoonfulofsugar #sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #sewinggiftideas
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Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that' Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that's practical as well as cute?This Mini Drawstring Bag is perfect for Halloween treats, small gifts, sewing notions, or party favours. The roomy base helps it stand upright, while the drawstring closure keeps everything tucked safely
inside.Best of all, it's a fantastic scrap-busting project. You'll only need four layer cake squares and a length of cord, and most sewists can finish one in under an hour.I stitched this spooky version using Halloween prints, but the pattern works beautifully for Christmas, birthdays, Easter gifts, and everyday storage too.🧵 Beginner-friendly pattern
🎃 Perfect for Halloween treats and gifts
♻️ Reusable alternative to disposable gift wrap
📩 Comment MINI and I'll send you the link#minidrawstringbag #halloweensewing #sewingpattern #giftbagsewing
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What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎 From ru What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎From ruby reds to sapphire blues and opal pastels, I've matched 12 sewing projects to the colours of the traditional birthstones!🎂 Find your birth month, discover your project, and see if it's a perfect match.Did you get your favourite? Or are you tempted by a different month's project? 😊👇 Tell me your birth month and project in the comments!🧵 Comment PATTERNS and I'll send you a link to our pattern store.#sewingpatterns #sewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewinginspiration #handmadegifts
🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Hallo 🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Halloween prints from Good Spirits by Ruby Star Society!Watch this Handy Drawstring Pouch transform from folded flat into a sweet little candy-filled pouch. Perfect for scraps, gifts, and Halloween treats.🧡 Comment HANDY for the pattern link! 👻✨Pattern: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#handydrawstringpouch #halloweensewing #rubystarsociety
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🎁 Stop buying gift bags! Reusable fabric gift tot 🎁 Stop buying gift bags!Reusable fabric gift totes are a beautiful way to present gifts and become part of the gift itself.This All Seasons Gift Tote was sewn using Liberty's gorgeous Gifts from the Garden collection, filled with tiny strawberries, lemons and blossoms. I finished it with an appliqué patch and woven tag.These reusable totes are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, teacher gifts and more, and can be enjoyed long after the gift has been opened.Pattern available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment SEASONS for a link. ✨#allseasonsgifttote #Libertygiftsfromthegarden #fabricgiftbag #handmadegifts #sewingproject @regent_street_fabrics
🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouc 🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouch?Featuring grommets and a ribbon closure, this beginner-friendly project is quick to sew and makes any small gift feel extra special. Best of all, the recipient can reuse it again and again.🧵 Beginner friendly
✨ Scrap friendly
🎁 Perfect for gifting
💕 No zipper requiredComment RIBBON and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.Fabric: Liberty tana lawn and white linen
Pattern: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ribbonpouch #handmadegifts #beginnersewing #giftsewing #Libertyfabric
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