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Fruit Quilt Block

January 24, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

The Fruit Foundation Paper Piecing quilt block is colourful and quick to construct. It is a versatile block - simply change the colour make a different type of fruit. Red and green for apples, orange for oranges and mandarins, and blue for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: apple, blueberry, foundation paper piecing, fpp, fruit, mini quilt, mini quilt block, orange, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block

Apple Pencil Case

June 28, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Did you know that the Apple Lunch Tote started out as a pencil case? I made the sweet foundation paper pieced apple blocks and included them in a pencil case. The bright apples paired well with the denim coloured linen.I included hand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: apple, foundation paper piecing, zipper

Apple Lunch Tote

May 17, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I usually prepare my lunch to take to work each day. Now more than ever, I am happier eating food that I have prepared myself. On a work day, I generally head outdoors and have my lunch in the garden area. The Apple Lunch Tote is perfectly sized to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: apple, bag, Etsy, foundation paper piecing, pdf pattern

Easy Apple Tart

April 29, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

If you are after a quick dessert or afternoon tea treat, you can't go past this easy apple tart. Apples are in season at the moment and are cheap and plentiful. This apple tart is easy to make using ready made shortcrust pastry sheets. It is filled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: apple

Favourite Apple Recipes

November 30, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Apples are such a versatile fruit. They taste great on their own - crisp, delicious, and wholesome. Add them to baked goods such as cakes and slices (with a pinch of cinnamon) and they are a scrumptious addition. Here are our favourite apple recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Cakes, Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: apple

German Apple Cake

November 5, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

German Apple Cake is a favourite in our family! I was given the recipe from my Austrian friend, Karin, when I was in high school, and have been making it ever since. The vanilla cake is studded with delicious slices of apples that have been coated in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: apple

Apple Cake Recipe

February 20, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

I love having Wednesdays off work - I always seem to get more done when I am home by myself. I felt like baking and Mr 18 requested an apple cake recipe. I made a family favourite - Apple Yoghurt Cake. This apple recipe is low fat - it does not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: apple

Apple Crumble Slice

April 13, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

Apples are in season in Australia so they inspired my baking this week. I made an Apple Crumble Slice - it consists of a cake like base, a layer of cinnamon flavoured apple, and then finished off with a crumble topping. It is delicious served either … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: apple

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• A modern silhouette that looks gorgeous in any stash fabricIf you’d like the pattern link, comment BAKER and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. The Bakers Buddy Mitt PDF is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#quicksewingproject #beginnersewing #scrapfriendlysewing #giftableprojects #sewingcommunity
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