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...]
Chocolate Tart
Happy Father's Day to all the Aussie Dad's out there! We always enjoy celebrating Father's Day and making a fuss of my husband and Dad - two fantastic Dad's. Of course no celebration is complete without some yummy food! … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Home Sewn Home; & Tilda’s Spring Ideas
Home Sewn Home: 20 Projects to Make for the Retro Home, by Sally Walton is a sweet book that has some lovely, practical home projects for lovers of vintage and retro. Most of the projects have been made with recycled … [Read More...]
Vanilla Chocolate Butter Cookies
As you know, here at A Spoonful of Sugar Headquarters, there is always a steady supply of sweet treats. Sarah loves nothing more than pottering around the kitchen on the weekend, baking fresh treats for us to enjoy. We … [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...]
