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What’s Your Emergency?

March 22, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

There are lots of "Emergency" supplies needed when you travel -  emergency money, emergency credit card, emergency chocolate, emergency make-up, and emergency first aid supplies.I made up a small emergency zippered pouch for Sarah to take on her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag, zipper

Coconut Cake

March 21, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

This past weekend, Sarah baked some delicious coconut cake. She has made this recipe a few times now and it always gets the thumbs up! It uses coconut milk and sweetened coconut flakes in the batter which give it a lovely coconut flavour and makes … [Read more...]

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Free Easter E-Book

March 18, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

It is no secret that we enjoy sewing, crafting, and baking. The best part about blogging is being able to share our crafty ideas with others who really understand the fun and enjoyment you can get from being creative. There is really nothing better … [Read more...]

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Chocolate and Ginger Cookies

March 16, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

One of our family favourite cookie recipes, are these scrummy Chocolate Ginger Cookies that Sarah bakes for us. There is something about chocolate and ginger that works so well together. These cookies don't last long in our home and are especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, ginger

Book Review: Everything Patchwork by Corinne Crasbercu

March 15, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

One of the loveliest books in my sewing library, is Everything Patchwork by Corinne Crasbercu, which is part of the Made in France Series. The book contains 40 projects for classic quilts, bags, and accessories. The author is a designer and stylist … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Win a $100 Gift Voucher to suzy hausfrau yarn store

March 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 94 Comments

Now that the weather is cooling and autumn is here, it is time to start stocking up on yarn for your next knitted or crocheted project. It is an exciting time to be working with fibres, with an explosion of new yarn and pattern designers all putting … [Read more...]

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Cinnamon Muffins

March 13, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Sarah made up some delicious Cinnamon Muffins on the weekend, with a cinnamon filling and streusel topping - they were amazing! They were especially yummy warm from the oven.Cinnamon MuffinsServings: 12 muffinsIngredientsFor the streusel topping:1/3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cinnamon

Lucky Charm Quilt

March 12, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 13 Comments

If you are after a quilt pattern that is well suited to using charm squares, you may wish to check out the Lucky Charm Quilt PDF Quilt Pattern in our Etsy store.I have made two quilts in this design. This one used Hunky Dory by Chez Moi for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: charm pack, patchwork

Tutorial: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover

March 11, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

My smartphone has had a makeover with a new Parisian inspired cover. I love using thick industrial felt for phone covers - they protect the phone whilst in your handbag, and they are quick to construct so you can make up a batch of them as gifts for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: felt, Paris

Crafts for All Occasions

March 8, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

You may recall, that I reviewed Martha Stewart's, Handmade Holidays back in November. I have just discovered that this book has now been released in Australia, under the title of "Crafts for All Occasions", complete with a new cover. This is such an … [Read more...]

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Cathedral Window Pillow

March 5, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

One of my favourite projects of the past year or so, was the Cathedral Window Pillow that I made for my Mum for her birthday. I love this classic patchwork technique and have made a number of pillows/cushions in this design over the years. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: patchwork

Personalised Mugs

March 3, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Do you have a lucky number? I personalised some white coffee mugs with some of our family's lucky numbers. I used some black waterproof vinyl and the Cricut to cut out the numbers/symbols and then applied them to some of our coffee mugs to give them … [Read more...]

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

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There’s something so soothing about sewing small, There’s something so soothing about sewing small, comforting projects… especially the ones that feel as lovely to gift as they do to keep.This week I’ve been stitching up a little calm with this Self‑Care Bundle — a relaxing eye pillow and a soft, weighted heatpack designed for quiet moments, tired shoulders, and anyone who needs a gentle pause.Both projects are beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and quick to sew… the kind of makes that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend. Perfect for someone special, or for adding a little comfort to your own daily routine.This set is sewn in the beautiful Tilda Creating Memories collection - thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous fabrics.If you’d like to sew your own set, I’ve bundled both patterns together with a 25% saving. Use the code word SELFCARE in the comments and I’ll send the link straight to you.Here’s to stitching a little calm into the week ahead 🤍#sewingproject #tildafabrics #makersgonnamake #sewinglove #handmadegifts
Threading a needle doesn’t have to be fiddly — the Threading a needle doesn’t have to be fiddly — these 9 simple tips make it so much easier. Perfect for beginners, tired eyes, or late‑night sewing sessions.Here are tools I use in my own sewing room:Easy‑thread needles, beeswax + scissors from @sohmo_au
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(Not sponsored — just products I genuinely use and love.)Save this for your next sewing project ✨ Comment NEWSLETTER to sign up for my weekly newsletter - I share sewing tips, free tutorials, articles, and studio news every Sunday.Everyone has their own little threading tricks - share yours below!  #sewingtips #sewingforbeginners #sewingtools #sewinghacks #sewingroom
This little Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑us This little Travel Sewing Kit is one of my most‑used makes — and it’s more versatile than you might think.You can sew it with the felt leaf to hold your pins and needles… or leave the felt out and use it for coins, jewellery, earbuds, hair ties or other everyday essentials. One pattern, two ways — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for gifting.If you’d like the pattern link, comment TRAVEL and I’ll send it straight to your DMs.Pattern Details: Travel Sewing Kit - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewingkit #scrapsewing #sewingpattern #weekendsew #sewfun
The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑lo The Elastic Pencil Case has been one of my most‑loved patterns for years — it’s quick to sew, attaches neatly to any journal, and is perfect for pens, markers, scissors, and all your everyday stationery. It’s beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and wonderfully practical.The Elastic Pencil Case is our Pattern of the Week and is 25% off for a couple more days.If you’d like the pattern link, comment EPC and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern details: Elastic Pencil Case is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#elasticpencilcase #beginnersewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sew The small Quadra Pouch is the perfect size for sewing notions, clips, threads, and all those little bits that get lost in your sewing room. It has a neat flat base for structure, four coordinated fabrics for a modern look, and sweet finishing touches like tags and cord end caps.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — everything I love in a quick afternoon sew.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch ( 3 Sizes) is available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #drawstringpouch #beginnersewing #scrapsewing #sewingcommunity
The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s f The Quadra Pouch is one of those patterns that’s fun to sew and endlessly useful. It has a neat flat base for structure, each corner uses a different print for a coordinated look, and the small + medium sizes can be made from layer cake squares — perfect for scraps. Add a tag and matching cord end caps for a sweet finishing touch.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, giftable, and practical — all the things I love in a project.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight to you.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quadrapouch #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #giftablesewing #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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