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Raspberry and Lemon Muffins

July 31, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you are after a sweet treat for morning tea, you will love these Raspberry and Lemon Muffins. I spent the morning yesterday with a lovely friend and baked a batch of muffins for our morning tea. These muffins have a delicate raspberry and lemon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: lemon, muffins, raspberry

Home Sewn

July 30, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

I attended a wonderful sewing retreat on the weekend. It was lovely to be able to sew up a storm with friends, and have all the meals taken care of. Bliss .....After recently finishing a new quilt, it was nice to be able to work on some smaller … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: patchwork, pillows

{Book Reviews} Quilts from the House of Tula Pink & Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters

July 27, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Our book titles this week will inspire those with a love of modern and contemporary patchwork and quilting designs.Quilts from the House of Tula Pink: 20 Fabric Projects to Make, Use and Love is a delightful quilting book with colourful, modern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: boor review

Flavoured Coffee Beans

July 24, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

We are big coffee drinkers in our home and especially love Vanilla Flavoured Coffee. Yummm.  We have a coffee machine with a built in grinder, and occasionally treat ourselves to flavoured coffee beans. If you want to make your own flavoured coffee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks, Father's Day, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: coffee, gifts

Vanilla Bean Cookies

July 21, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

You may have noticed that A Spoonful of Sugar has been fairly quiet over the past few weeks. We had a couple of weeks off to relax - including a much anticipated family holiday to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. We have also had school and university … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: vanilla

Chocolate Box

July 21, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

Chocolate Boxes add a special touch to a celebratory dinner and can be easily constructed from pretty scrap booking paper. They are the perfect size to hide a chocolate mint or chocolate coin. Long time readers may remember the little chocolate boxes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Chocolate

Easy Fleece Scarf for Kids

July 9, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you are looking for an easy beginner sewing pattern to teach your kids some basic embroidery skills and keep them entertained during the school holidays, check out our tutorial for an Easy Fleece Scarf over at Mum's Business. Disclosure: We are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: children's craft, fleece

Fabric Flower

July 6, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

Fabric flowers can be quickly made from small pieces of fabric, and add a special touch to a gift box. If you add a brooch back to the rear side of the flower, it can also be used as a brooch to add some colour to your favourite cardigan or handbag.I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing Tutorials

Origami Dress Card

July 2, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

After seeing the sweet Origami Dresses over at Craft & Creativity, I was inspired to make an Origami Dress Card for a special friend's birthday. There is a helpful uTube video that guides you through the steps on folding the dress.I used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: card making, origami

Wash.Dry.Fold.Repeat

June 26, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

Wash.Dry.Fold.Repeat.Sometimes it feels a bit like that. Laundry is one of my least favourite chores, and no sooner are you up to date, when the family has refilled the laundry hampers and it all needs to be done.   AGAIN...I cut out some Vinyl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut, vinyl

Monogrammed Candle

June 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I love decorating with candles - they bring warmth and light to our home, especially during the cold winter months. There are so many gorgeous scented candles available - they can be an inexpensive way to jazz up your décor and make a lovely gift for … [Read more...]

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

{Book Review & Giveaway} Happy Stitch: 30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday

June 20, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 70 Comments

Happy Stitch:30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday by Jodie Rackley is a delightful book bursting with colourful and fun projects to make. Best of all, the projects can be easily constructed with felt, fabric, and floss - all you need is basic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: book review, felt

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I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village L I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and couldn’t resist making a Quadra Pouch using all four floral blender colourways —burgundy, teal, ochre and blue. The small scale florals are perfect for small makes.The Quadra Pouch comes in three sizes, stands tall, and has a clever flat base with no boxed corners. I added a satin drawstring and a sew‑in tag for a sweet finish. They’re perfect for sewing supplies, gifts, or travel essentials.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.
Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Village Life (available 1 October) with thanks to @tilda_AustraliaPattern: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #ilovetilda #2greenzebras
Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design that comes in three super‑useful sizes. Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for
showing off pretty prints.I stitched this pouch in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, using the same floral in burgundy, ochre, teal and blue. Each corner is different, which makes the whole pouch feel extra special.Want the pattern link?
Comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Sewing Pattern (3 Sizes)Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life - available 1 October with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #ilovetilda
A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️ This A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️
This Easy Hexagon Trivet comes together in minutes — no binding, straight seams, and a very pleasing turn‑through moment.Perfect for charm packs, leftover 10" squares, or your favourite scraps.Comment TRIVET for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Easy Hexagon Trivet & Coasters — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#easysewingproject #scrapsewing #beginnersewing #sewingreels #weekendsewing
A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess Woods inspired this sweet little Heart Bookmark. I adored the way The Cairo Bridal Shop wove together family, secrets, and sisterhood — it’s one of those
stories that stays with you long after you close the cover. If you missed my book review, check my previous post.This tiny Heart Bookmark is scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for book lovers or handmade gift‑givers.Comment BOOKMARK for the free Pattern or click on the link in my bio.Save this for when you are looking for quick handmade gift ideas.#freesewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadegifts #bookloversofinstagram #sewingcommunity
A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project insp A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project inspired by the Albi sisters.Thanks to @tesswoods_author and @penguinbooksaus for the advance copy of this captivating story.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I’ve just finished reading The Cairo Bridal Shop by local author Tess Woods — and it completely swept me away.Set at the foot of the pyramids, the Albi Bridal Shop is home to three sisters fighting to break tradition and shape their own futures. Inspired by ancient pharaoh queens, they draw on generations of women, culture, sacrifice, and resilience to find their strength.Tess calls this “the book of her heart,” weaving her family history into a story of sisterhood, identity, faith, strong women, and delicious Egyptian food.While reading, I kept thinking about the three Albi sisters — Sarah, Aya, and Lola — each navigating their own challenges, each fighting for the life she deserves.So I stitched three Heart Bookmarks, one to represent each sister. A tiny handmade nod to their courage, creativity, and connection.Each bookmark is made from quilting cotton, wool felt, lace, and a silky tassel — quick to sew, lovely to gift, and perfect for marking your place in a story full of strong women.I was completely captivated by The Cairo Bridal Shop. The relationships between the sisters are truly the heart of the story — tender, complicated, loyal, and full of resilience.I loved the structure: six dresses, each inspired by a Pharaoh queen, each opening a new chapter of their lives. The cultural details, the food, the history, the Cairo setting — it all felt vivid and immersive.A beautiful, emotional story of family, identity, courage, and the strength we find in the women around us.If you only read one book this year, make sure it is The Cairo Bridal Shop.If you’d like to stitch your own Heart Bookmark, the pattern is free.Comment BOOKMARK and I’ll send you the link.A sweet, quick project — perfect paired with a good book.Thanks for being here — I love sharing small sewing projects that bring joy to your day.
A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨ The Zakka Scisso A sweet little scrap project ✂️✨The Zakka Scissor Keeper is one of my favourite small  makes — quick to sew, perfect for coordinated scraps, and so handy to keep your scissors protected in your sewing bag. I’ve never shared a reel of this one, so here’s a little peek at how it opens and closes.It’s also my Pattern of the Week, which means you can save 25% for a limited time. If you love small, satisfying projects, this one is a fun weekend sew.Comment SCISSOR and I’ll send you the link.#sewingprojects #scrapfriendlysewing #smallsewingprojects #zakka #sewingaddict
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