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...]
French Inspired Christmas: Gift Tags and Fabric Tape
We love Christmas here at A Spoonful of Sugar - it is the most wonderful time of the year and it really brings out our creative energy. Each year we have a colour theme that we work around. This year we will be … [Read More...]
Travel Neck Pillow Cover
Sarah and I are planning a fabulous Mother/Daughter holiday next year to Paris so our mind is filled with travel related projects. I spotted travel pillow covers made by Anna over at Thimbelanna for her recent trip which … [Read More...]
Win a VersaCook Multi Cooker X5
There was much excitement this week, when the lovely people at Sunbeam sent us a VersaCook Multi Cooker X5 to review. It is an all-in-one electronic multi cooker that can be used as a deep fryer, frypan, slow cooker, … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Party! and The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables
If you are planning a child's birthday party or special occasion, you will find plenty of inspiration in these new titles. Party themes, themed cakes and treats, and more.Party! The Ultimate Kid's Birthday Party Book is … [Read More...]
DIY Ombre
Sarah has a few DIY projects that she wants to create over the school holidays. First up was a DIY Ombre Tank which will be perfect for summer. This project only uses a small amount of dye but the rest of the package … [Read More...]
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin, Sultana, and Coconut Loaf Cake is a favourite at our place. The mashed pumpkin makes for a moist cake, and the sultanas and coconut add to the texture. With the mashed pumpkin it is somewhat healthy and it makes … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Just Your Style and Art Quilting
This week we are reviewing two titles that will interest Quilters.Just Your Style by Gudrun Erla includes designs to make 7 different quilts. What we love about this book is that each quilt is shown in two different … [Read More...]
Plum Pie with Pavlova Ice-Cream
The lovely folks at Sunbeam, recently sent us a Pie Magic Family to review, complete with a delicious sweet pie recipe, created by their home economist, to bake a Plum Pie with Pavlova Ice-Cream. Yummm. The pie was super … [Read More...]
