What’s Your Christmas Sewing Style?
Christmas sewing is about so much more than choosing a pattern. The fabrics, colours and projects we gravitate towards often reflect the way we like to celebrate the season itself.Do you love traditional reds and greens? Are you drawn to vintage florals and nostalgic prints? Or perhaps your Christmas style is colourful, quirky and full of personality.I recently realised there are so many different ways to interpret Christmas through fabric and sewing projects. So, I put together a fun … [Read More...]
Sultana and Fig Roll
The new school year has commenced and it is hard to believe that Sarah is now in Year 12 and her final year of high school. It is our last year of parent meetings, school fees, school uniforms, homework and more. We are … [Read More...]
Easy Valentine Heart
It is the little things that make occasions special. You don't need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. For Valentine's Day, we have made some quick and budget friendly, heart Valentines. Made from a … [Read More...]
A Fresh New Look for A Spoonful of Sugar
Sarah and I started our little blog back in 2008 so we could share our crafts, baking, and sewing projects. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine that our blog would provide us with so many opportunities and allow … [Read More...]
Chewy Honey Coconut Granola Bars
Sadly our summer holidays are fast coming to an end. School resumes here next week, and we are starting to get organised by stocking the freezer and pantry with lunch box supplies to make the transition a little easier. … [Read More...]
{Back to School} Mini Drawstring Pouch
Have you ever noticed how some coffee beans come packaged in a stand up pouch? It is this style of coffee bag that inspired our latest drawstring pouch. Made with a cheerful print and partnered with some gingham, it … [Read More...]
Origami Pinwheel Envelopes
Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 31 January this year, and 2014 is the year of the horse. We don't have anyone in our family who is born in the year of the horse, but if you follow the Chinese Zodiac, people born … [Read More...]
Koala Cupcakes
Every Australia Day celebration needs Koala Cupcakes. We first spotted Koala Cupcakes on Pinterest but grey frosting didn't appeal (food should never be grey!). So instead, Sarah baked some lamington cupcakes and … [Read More...]
Recycled Denim Wine Tote {Australia Day Project}
Australia Day for us always involves having a picnic or BBQ and watching the fantastic fireworks display over the Swan River. We love how people come together to celebrate Australia Day, often wearing the Aussie flag on … [Read More...]
