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...]
Pretty Drawstring Pouch {Tutorial}
One of my favourite items to sew is little pouches. They are so useful for storing all manner of things. Today I have a new tutorial to share - the Pretty Drawstring Pouch.If you are after a little drawstring pouch to … [Read More...]
Pretty Pouch and my Pfaff
Sewing is so relaxing when everything is going smoothly. It is so therapeutic to stitch away on a project while listening to music. However if you are having sewing machine issues - it can be an exercise in frustration. … [Read More...]
Maple Oat Cookies
Saturday mornings are always busy here at Chez Sugar. We all pitch in and get the house cleaning and laundry done in the morning so that the rest of the weekend is free for more interesting and relaxing activities. No … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Knot Thread Stitch, and Baby & Kids Quilts.
Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity Through Embroidery and Mixed Media by Lisa Solomon incorporates traditional embroidery techniques into contemporary projects to give this craft a modern and fresh look.The book … [Read More...]
Shades of Aqua
Making us smile today .....Completed a reversible runner for our coffee table at my sewing group this week. It is a simple design from white linen and fabrics to match our cushions/pillows and it looks … [Read More...]
{Product Review} Dremel 3000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool + Project
As you know, we love to dabble in a wide range of crafts here at A Spoonful of Sugar headquarters - sewing, quilting, paper crafts, knitting etc. We don't tend to do a lot of DIY home decorating projects as we don't have … [Read More...]
Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart
If you are after a special dessert, you can't go past a Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart. It has a lovely chocolate pastry shell, a filling of chocolate ganache, and is topped with a delicious layer of caramel and … [Read More...]
Mud Hen Bars
Sarah wanted to bake a sweet treat and came across a recipe for Mud Hen Bars. They have an intriguing name but really filled the brief. They consist of a vanilla cookie base, a chocolate chip and marshmallow centre, and … [Read More...]
