Sewing is so relaxing when everything is going smoothly. It is so therapeutic to stitch away on a project while listening to music. However if you are having sewing machine issues - it can be an exercise in frustration. Over the past couple of weeks … [Read more...]
Maple Oat Cookies
Saturday mornings are always busy here at Chez Sugar. We all pitch in and get the house cleaning and laundry done in the morning so that the rest of the weekend is free for more interesting and relaxing activities. No sooner had we finished all the … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Knot Thread Stitch, and Baby & Kids Quilts.
Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity Through Embroidery and Mixed Media by Lisa Solomon incorporates traditional embroidery techniques into contemporary projects to give this craft a modern and fresh look.The book begins with a helpful section … [Read more...]
Shades of Aqua
Making us smile today .....Completed a reversible runner for our coffee table at my sewing group this week. It is a simple design from white linen and fabrics to match our cushions/pillows and it looks perfect in our family living … [Read more...]
{Product Review} Dremel 3000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool + Project
As you know, we love to dabble in a wide range of crafts here at A Spoonful of Sugar headquarters - sewing, quilting, paper crafts, knitting etc. We don't tend to do a lot of DIY home decorating projects as we don't have access to a workshop or have … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart
If you are after a special dessert, you can't go past a Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart. It has a lovely chocolate pastry shell, a filling of chocolate ganache, and is topped with a delicious layer of caramel and macadamias. It is extra scrumptious … [Read more...]
Mud Hen Bars
Sarah wanted to bake a sweet treat and came across a recipe for Mud Hen Bars. They have an intriguing name but really filled the brief. They consist of a vanilla cookie base, a chocolate chip and marshmallow centre, and are topped with a delicious … [Read more...]
Fathers Day Project Ideas
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...]
Cupcake Liners
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...]
{Book Reviews} Heart Felt Holidays and Crochet Garden
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...]
Framed Family Picture
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...]
Almond Praline Madeleines
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...]
