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 Sponge Cake
It has often been said that the measure of a good cook, is the lightness of their sponge cake. It is a classic recipe that can lend itself to so many possibilities. It can be filled with jam and cream, filled with lemon … [Read More...]
Chocolate Cookie Recipe
If you are after a simple and quick chocolate cookie recipe - this is it! Sarah baked these yesterday and they are absolutely delicious. So chewy and chocolatey....Ingredients:170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate coarsely … [Read More...]
A Spoonful of Sugar is Now on Etsy
I am very excited to announce that I have finally opened an etsy store to sell some of my designs as pdf sewing patterns. The first pattern I am launching is for a Peanut Pillow. You may recall that I mentioned it here. … [Read More...]
Book Review: Sew Up a Home Makeover
Sew Up a Home Makeover, by Lexie Barnes, arrived at the perfect time for me. After living in the same home for just over 8 years (a record for me as during our 21 years of marriage we have lived in 4 countries, 6 Cities, … [Read More...]
Home Made Ice Cream
After reading Anna's glowing review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, I purchased a copy for Sarah as a Christmas gift. We love home made ice-cream, especially during Perth's long hot summers. Sarah has been … [Read More...]
Bonjour Paris
One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and … [Read More...]
Book Review: Just For Fun
Just For Fun , 20 Handmade Projects to Stitch, Knit and Craft, is a delightful little craft book that brings together an inspiring collection of bright and modern projects. Projects include soaps, softies, socks, and … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Pretty Wood Grain Jar Makeover
Cintia is a blogger, vintage fabric hoarder and keen thrift shopper. When she isn't wrangling a toddler she makes products for her store My Poppet and manages to write a blog as well. You can find plenty of her craft … [Read More...]
