The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
Our Christmas Table
Sponsored by TargetWe will be hosting Christmas lunch for our extended family of 15 people this year. We are starting to plan our Christmas Menu (Sarah is going to be in charge of the Dessert Buffet this year) and … [Read More...]
Drink Labels
Keeping track of your drinks at parties can be tricky sometimes. You put your glass down to talk to someone and then it can be hard to remember which one is yours. With Christmas approaching and lots of festive … [Read More...]
Strawberry Jam
Nothings beats homemade jam when it comes to taste. You can preserve the fruit when it is at its peak, to really capture the flavours of the season. Don't be put off by the process of jam making – simmering the fruit … [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...]
