Easter Projects to Sew
Easter and spring are such lovely seasons to sew for — full of soft colours, fresh starts, and small handmade touches that brighten your home. This time of year is perfect for quick, beginner‑friendly projects that use up your favourite scraps and add a little seasonal charm to your table, gift baskets, or décor. I’ve gathered ten of my most popular Easter and Spring sewing patterns below, each one simple to make, scrap‑friendly, and ideal for gifting. Whether you’re stitching for your home or … [Read More...]
Easy Chocolate Chip and Vanilla Cake
There hasn't been much baking going on around Chez Sugar lately. Sarah is in exam mode so hasn't had much time to potter in the kitchen. Fortunately she only has one exam left and will soon be on holidays. It will be … [Read More...]
A Pressing Matter
We are often asked for sewing tips and advice on how we achieve a professional finish on our sewing, quilting and dressmaking projects. One of the most important things, in our opinion, is regularly pressing and ironing … [Read More...]
Feather Baubles
Whenever I am out shopping, I always gravitate towards displays of Christmas decorations. We certainly don't need any more decorations (I was shocked when a recent "clean and organise" revealed that we had … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Making Mini Books; Quick Weekend Quilts; Creative Stuff.
Do you have books on your gift list this year? We always love to give (and receive) books - especially craft and baking books. We have three titles today that would be suited for crafty types who like quick projects and … [Read More...]
Cookie Cutter Ornaments
We are really excited about this year's French inspired Christmas theme - using white, red, and gingham in our decorating. We try and make most of our ornaments each year to fit our theme and then just add a few of our … [Read More...]
Chocolate Marshmallow Meringues
If you are after an elegant after dinner treat, you will enjoy these Chocolate Marshmallow Meringues. They have a crisp and crumbly outer shell, and a rich, dense, marshmallow centre. Made with good quality Dutch Cocoa … [Read More...]
5 Hostess Gifts Ideas
Sponsored by TargetIt is starting to get to that festive time of year when our social calendar is getting very busy. There are lots of friends to catch up with - BBQ's, dinners, and casual gatherings to attend. We … [Read More...]
Cheesecake Brownies
I love Sundays spent with my family. After a busy morning in the garden, spreading mulch, the Man of the House and I went to the movies this afternoon. While we were out, Sarah baked up a batch of Cheesecake Brownies for … [Read More...]
