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A Spoonful of Sugar Updates

January 5, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Newsletter We are excited to announce that we will be launching a monthly newsletter in 2012 which will contain a summary of our more popular posts during the month, as well as some newsletter only projects, recipes, reviews and inspiration! To … [Read more...]

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Butterfly Quilt

January 4, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

The Butterfly Quilt has now been completed, thanks to some quilting time over the Christmas break. I love the idea of scrap quilts - using all those treasured scraps and turning them into a useful quilt. However, in reality, I found that using such a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing Tagged With: patchwork

Welcome 2012!

January 1, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

Sarah and I would love to wish you and your families all the the very best for 2012! We hope that this year is full of good times with family and friends, and leaves you plenty of time for creative pursuits.Sarah has baked up a batch of coconut … [Read more...]

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Happy New Year

December 29, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

We are planning a quiet New Year this year. I think a lovely dinner, some champagne, and a family movie will be a great way to see in 2012!For those of you planning something with a bit more Zing, there has been plenty of New Year's inspiration over … [Read more...]

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Tim Tam Cake

December 29, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

It was Mr Sugar's birthday on Boxing Day, and Sarah made him a Tim Tam Cake. He loves chocolate and Tim Tam's are one of his favourite biscuits. For those of you unfamiliar with the delicious Arnotts Biscuit, a Tim Tam is composed of two layers of … [Read more...]

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2011 in Review: Top 10 Posts

December 28, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

It is hard to believe that there is only a few days of 2011 left before we welcome the new year. Sarah and I started this blog nearly 4 years ago and we are so proud of how it has developed over that time. I think 2011 has been our best year to date … [Read more...]

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Summer Reading List

December 27, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Thanks so much to everyone for leaving your recommendations for best reads of 2011. I have compiled everyone's suggestions into a list that I will take with me to the library - I can see I will have to make plenty of time for reading over … [Read more...]

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Summer Reading

December 26, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

I used to be a voracious reader and it was not uncommon for me to read 3-5 books each week. I was on a first name basis with all the staff at my local library. Since starting this blog, I have found that I now read at my computer - lots of blogs and … [Read more...]

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‘Twas the Night before Christmas….

December 24, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

     Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.The carols are … [Read more...]

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Gingerbread House

December 21, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

One of our Christmas traditions is to make and decorate a Gingerbread house each year. When we lived in Texas, Sarah and I went along to the elementary school each Christmas and assisted my son's class in making gingerbread houses out of Graham … [Read more...]

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Christmas Table: Christmas Place Cards

December 19, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Our Christmas Table  is slowly coming together after I completed the Place Cards yesterday. Photo Christmas Place Cards are a fun idea.I sneakily found some toddler photos of all the guests (mostly from my own albums) and a few from my Mum's … [Read more...]

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Christmas Table

December 17, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

With only a week to go until Christmas, my thoughts are turning towards finalising the menu and working out my Christmas Table Setting. We will have 12 people to celebrate with this Christmas, representing three generations.Here is what our table … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas table, table setting

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The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut The Scalloped Gift Bag is making its little debut today. I stitched this one in soft pastels and couldn’t resist styling it with some bright foil Easter eggs. The sweet scalloped edging and optional felt heart appliqué add such a charming touch. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly make, perfect for using up small scraps and adding a handmade moment to your Easter table. It also makes a lovely giftable project for this time of year.Comment SCALLOP for the pattern link.#Eastersewing #Eastercrafts #sewingproject #scallopedgiftbag #Eastermakes
✨ Hexie Garden Pouch – Sweet Details Edition ✨Th ✨ Hexie Garden Pouch – Sweet Details Edition ✨This little pouch is full of pretty touches — an EPP hexie flower on the front, a fussy‑cut Songbird print on the back, soft white linen, a woven drawstring, and natural wooden beads to finish it off. It even stands up on its own, which I love for gifting and storage.It’s a lovely project if you enjoy slow stitching, scrap‑friendly makes, or adding your own embellishments. A gentle, satisfying sew.If you’d like the pattern link, comment GARDEN and I’ll send it straight to you.🧵 EPP front 🌸 Fussy‑cut back 🎁 Perfect gift 📥 Instant downloadFabric Credit: Tilda Songbird with thanks @tilda_australia#hexiegardenpouch #eppsewing #englishpaperpiecing #tildasongbird #pouchpattern
Ready to hop into some Easter sewing? I’ve gathere Ready to hop into some Easter sewing? I’ve gathered ten sweet and simple projects you can make this weekend — perfect for gifting, decorating, or using up those pretty spring scraps. From mugrugs and coasters to gift bags and bunting, there’s something here for every maker and every stash.Swipe through for a little Easter inspiration, and save this post so you can come back to it when you’re ready to sew.If you’d like the links to all my Easter and Spring patterns in one place, just comment EASTER and I’ll send them straight to you.#Eastersewingprojects #springsewingideas
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Drawstrings are such a small detail, but they make Drawstrings are such a small detail, but they make a big difference. The cord you choose can completely change the look and feel of your handmade bags — from soft and pretty to sturdy and structured.I love using Japanese cords for their beautiful colours and smooth finish, but you’ll also find great options at your local sewing, quilt, or craft store. I usually buy cords that are 2–4 mm thick (0.08 - 0.16 inches thick) and pick up 2–3 yards/metres at a time so I always have some on hand.Save this post for your next project, and comment DRAWSTRING for a link to some of my favourite drawstring patterns.#drawstringbag #sewingprojects #sewingcommunity #sewingtips #handmadebags
The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of The Handy Drawstring Pouch continues to be one of your absolute favourites — and it’s easy to see why. It’s beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, wonderfully scrap‑friendly, &  always turns into the sweetest giftable make. This pattern comes in three sizes — I’ve stitched the small and medium here in the beautiful Tilda Songbird collection.Comment HANDY for the pattern link. Handy Drawstring Pouch pattern is available in our pattern store.Fabric: Tilda Songbird with thanks to @tilda_australia#handydrawstringpouch #tildafabric #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnersewingproject #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even swee A tiny hack that makes this little pouch even sweeter. I love using coloured hair elastics as a quick closure — they’re gentle on the fabric, easy to match to your project, and such a fun way to finish the Mini Treat Pouch. It’s a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly make that comes together quickly and is perfect for gifting. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern in our pattern store. Fabric: Songbird by Tilda.#scrapfriendlysewing #quicksewingproject #tildasongbird #handmadegiftidea #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
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