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...]
5 Boredom Busters for School Holidays
The summer holiday period is our favourite time of year. We can relax and enjoy the beautiful summer weather (although it is forecast to reach 44 degrees C on Saturday!), sleep in, enjoy a slower pace of life and find … [Read More...]
Kit Kat Birthday Cake
Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's 17th birthday. When I asked her what type of birthday cake she would like, she immediately requested a Kit Kat Birthday cake. You have probably seen variations of this cake around the … [Read More...]
Chocolate Caramel Brownies
If you after delicious moist, dense, fudgey brownies, you can't go past Chocolate Caramel Brownies. The secret to these brownies is that they contain chopped Jersey Caramels which add a lovely caramel flavour. It is … [Read More...]
Patchwork Potholder
After a couple of hours of recreational sewing today, I had my first finish of 2014! I am still getting used to using my new Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2. Before I tackle a quilt, I wanted to work on a few smaller … [Read More...]
Best Wishes for a Happy 2014
Wishing you all an extra special 2014. Do more of what makes you happy and dream big! We have plenty of exciting plans for A Spoonful of Sugar in 2014. Hope you will continue to follow us on our creative journey. Our … [Read More...]
{2014} New Year Tea Towel
I was spoilt for Christmas with a lovely new sewing machine. I am now the proud owner of a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 Machine and can't wait to have some time to put it through its paces. My sewing room is temporarily a … [Read More...]
Best of 2013 (Part 2 – Baking)
Baking together is something that we love to do. During 2013 we have baked an assortment of cakes, cookies, muffins, slices, and desserts. It has been fun to look through our archives to find the 10 most popular recipes … [Read More...]
Best of 2013 (Part 1 – Making)
2013 has been a wonderful year for A Spoonful of Sugar. One of the highlights was our mother/daughter trip to Paris in May. Life has been very hectic - with work and school commitments, it is sometimes a juggle to post … [Read More...]
