Hi there! I’m Lisa, the creative mind and passionate sewist behind this cozy corner of the internet since 2008. My journey with sewing began as a simple hobby and quickly blossomed into a full-blown love affair with fabrics, patterns, and all things … [Read more...]
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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 as regularly as we would like, … [Read more...]
Books for Bakers and Cooks
Sarah and I had a big day of Christmas shopping this week and now have lots of gift wrapping to do. We love to buy books as gifts - there is such a huge range of titles available and you can usually find the perfect book that suits the interests of … [Read more...]
Pretty Box Pouch
With a few hours to spare yesterday afternoon, I sorted through my stack of pretty fabrics and stitched up another box pouch. I love all the pretty colours in this one and added a French motif that was left over from this project. I used some … [Read more...]
Washi Tape Project
Most of our china and tableware is plain white. I love the simplicity and timeless appeal of white china and it really showcases the food, but it can be rather boring. I recently spotted some lovely ceramics on Pinterest that had been painted with a … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Messages
Mother's Day is such a lovely day to celebrate Mums and all that they do. Where would we be without Mums?If time is running short and you need a Mother's Day message in a hurry, here are some free Mother's Day ecards and printables that we have … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Crafts
With Mother's Day coming up on May 12 in Australia and the USA, it is time to start planning some Mother's Day crafts to make as gifts for your Mum, Grandma, and other women who do a fantastic job. In Australian primary schools, a Mother's Day craft … [Read more...]
Teen Craft: Monogrammed Notebooks
Customise a plain notebook with a fabric monogram to create a practical gift. This is a fun project for a teen or beginner sewer to practise their machine appliqué skills.You will need:plain cahier style notebook such as Moleskine cahier small pieces … [Read more...]
