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Fathers Day Project Ideas

August 17, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

With Australian's celebrating Father's Day on September 2 this year, it is time to get started on some Father's Day projects for the Dad's and Granddad's in your life! Here is a round-up of 10 Project Ideas for Father's Day (or Christmas gifts for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day Tagged With: gifts

Cupcake Liners

August 17, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Cupcake liners are our weakness! We can't resist buying them whenever we see new colours/designs. Whenever we go travelling we seek out baking supply stores and supermarkets to find more for our collection. We had a field day in Japan - so many cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Our Home Tagged With: home organisation, kitchen

{Book Reviews} Heart Felt Holidays and Crochet Garden

August 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

We have two fabulous titles for felt and yarn lovers this week.Heart-Felt Holidays: 40 Festive Felt Projects to Celebrate the Seasons by Kathy Sheldon and Amanda Carestio, is bought to you by the authors of the highly popular Fa la la la Felt. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crochet, Sewing Tagged With: book review, felt

Framed Family Picture

August 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Gift Dad a favourite family photo for Father's Day. Pictured is a family photo of mine taken in 1970. You can see that I come from a crafty family - Mum made the dresses that my sister and I are wearing, and knitted my brother's cardigan. Find a … [Read more...]

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Almond Praline Madeleines

August 14, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We were first introduced to Madeleines during our year spent living in Paris. They are delicious little sponge cakes, baked in a special baking pan, to create distinctive shells. They are light and delicate, and it is very difficult to stop at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: almond, French, madeleine, nuts, praline

Breakfast Mat {Tutorial}

August 13, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

On a recent trip to IKEA we discovered some Marit placemats in a neutral cream colour for only $1.50 each. I bought a few as they are perfect for Breakfast Mats. I added a strip of patchwork made from Tumbler blocks and now it puts a smile on my face … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: kitchen, table setting

Golf Towel {Tutorial}

August 12, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

My Dad is a keen golfer and plays a couple of times per week. Golf accessories are always a great gift idea for him - as we know they will be put to good use!  If you are looking for a gift idea for your Dad for Father's Day, this is a fun project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: golf, towel

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

August 11, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

There has been a lot of baking going on at A Spoonful of Sugar this week! We celebrated an 18th birthday - and Sarah has been baking her brother all of his favourite treats.One of the treats were these delicious Chocolate Crackle Cookies. Sarah … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: Chocolate

{Book Reviews} The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes, and Sweet Bitesize Bakes

August 10, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

We have two fabulous titles this week for the home cook.The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth, by Jonny Bowden and Jeannette Bessinger is a great resource for family meals. During the winter months, our Slow Cooker is well used, but we are … [Read more...]

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Patchwork Coasters

August 8, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

As Father's Day is only a little over 3 weeks away for Aussie Dad's, we will be sharing a series of Tutorials/Gift Ideas over the coming weeks to give you some inspiration! If it isn't Father's Day in your part of the world, the ideas can be used to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, patchwork

Craft as Therapy

August 8, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

As an Occupational Therapist, I understand the value of engaging in meaningful activity - be it employment, voluntary work, or art and craft activities. From working in the disability sector, I have seen so many benefits  for people who have a … [Read more...]

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{Sponsored Giveaway} Win a $60 Homewares Package from Mosey

August 7, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

Mosey is an online marketplace for independent designers and makers in Australia and New Zealand. If you are after some unique, hand crafted gifts, you will find plenty of inspiration over at Mosey. Mosey are generously offering one lucky A Spoonful … [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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