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Bakers Buddy

November 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sewing and baking are two of my favourite hobbies. I combined them in my latest pattern, Bakers Buddy Mitt. When I am just getting a cookie sheet out of the oven, I don't want to use full sized oven gloves. This little mitt is perfectly sized to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: baking, gingham, oven mitt, pot holder, sewing pattern

Christmas Shortbread Stars

December 19, 2020 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

One of the many things I love about Christmas is baking our family's favourite festive treats. I love giving home baked gifts from my kitchen - they make heart felt treats for family and friends. One of my "must do" recipes each year are these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: baking, bonne maman, gifts from the kitchen

Christmas Tree Cookies

December 16, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Christmas baking is in full swing in our home. The Christmas carols are playing and delicious smells are wafting throughout our home. The latest treats are these delicious Christmas Tree Cookies.  Made with sugar dough base, they are decorated with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies Tagged With: baking, Christmas, gifts from the kitchen

No Bake Lemon Slice

June 10, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

I love sharing my families favourite recipes here and am building a great resource for my children when they leave home. Instead of handwriting a collection of recipes in a book or on recipe cards, they can come here to find all of our most loved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: baking, lemon, no bake, recipe, slice

Never Fail Chocolate Cake

October 29, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

During my childhood, all family celebrations always included a Chocolate Cake baked by my Mum or Nan. My earliest baking adventures always involved chocolate cake. This recipe, dubbed the Never Fail Chocolate Cake, is still a firm favourite with my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: baking, cake, Chocolate

Easy Maple Cookies

September 8, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

These Maple Cookies are delicious warm from the oven! Quick to prepare, these cookies are a favourite in our home. Crisp on the outside and slightly chewy in the centre, they have a delicate maple flavour.  Easy Maple Cookies   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: baking, cookies, maple, recipe

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

August 22, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

These lemon crinkle cookies could not be easier! They can be prepared in under 10 minutes. Perfect for when you need a sweet lemon treat in a hurry! The secret to these cookies is that they are made from a packet lemon cake mix, with a few extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: baking, cookies, lemon, recipe

Pink Vanilla Macarons

November 30, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Are you starting to plan your Christmas menu? We are working on our list of Christmas desserts. We love to have a range of sweet treats as part of our dessert buffet and always have some gluten free options available. Macarons are a delicious gluten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: baking, gluten free, macacrons

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A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. The A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. These sweet penguins always make people smile — which one would you sew first?Comment PENGUIN for the pattern link (available in our pattern store and Etsy shop).Pattern: Penguin Love Mugrug#penguinlove #valentinesewing #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #makersgonnamake
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of my favourite parts of sewing. These Threaded Tokens were made from the leftover pieces of the Tilda Songbird range, and the small‑scale motifs are perfect for fussy cutting. A little fairy here, a tiny bird there — every detail feels like a treasure.They’re quick to sew, endlessly useful, and such a lovely way to use every last scrap. I’ve paired today’s tokens with the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag, which shows just how beautifully they coordinate.Comment TOKEN for the free, beginner friendly, Threaded Tokens sewing pattern.The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is available in our pattern store and Etsy shop — store links are in our profile, or comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #freepattern #scrapsewing #beginnersewing
Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is one of those small, joyful makes that feels good from the moment you choose your fabrics. I’ve sewn two versions in the gorgeous new Tilda Songbird collection—released worldwide on 1 February—and the soft, watercolour pastels are just perfect for this sweet little project.This bag features a patchwork pocket on the front (ideal for showcasing tiny prints), a simple drawstring closure, and plenty of room for small essentials or thoughtful gifting. It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying weekend make.Comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send you the link to the pattern. It is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.    Featuring the beautiful Songbird range—thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous Tilda fabric.#tildasongbird #tildaaustralia #tildalovers  #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing
Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to eleva Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to elevate your handmade bags — it adds structure, comfort, personality, and a polished finish to even the quickest make. In this week’s Elevate Series, I’m sharing my favourite types of bag strapping, how to choose the right width and material, and a few easy ways to add colour and texture for a more professional look.There are so many lovely places to buy bag strapping, from Japanese craft stores to online quilt shops and everyday budget finds. I’ve collected mine over the years from a mix of travel stops and online favourites — each one adds its own charm to totes, pouches, crossbody bags, and other beginner‑friendly sewing projects.If you’re a shop that stocks bag strapping, feel free to comment below so makers can discover you. And I’d love to know — where do you buy yours? I’m always discovering new favourites.Some of my go‑to places for strapping: @yuzawaya (online Japanese craft shop); @okadaya, Shinjuku (Tokyo); @nomuratailor (Kyoto); @daiso_official (100‑yen shop — stock varies); @missouriquiltco (online)Save this post for the next time you want to elevate your bag‑making ✨#sewingtips #bagmaking #bagstrapping #handmadegiftsideas #beginnersewingprojects elevateseries
Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small sti Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small stitches, slow moments, and the gentle rhythm of creating something with my hands. With so much happening around us, I’ve been thinking about the little ways we can show up close to home… checking on someone who might need it, offering help in our local community, choosing kindness where we can.If you’d like to sew along, the Tiny Tote is our Pattern of the Week. Comment TINY for the link. Save 25% until the end of the week.#TinyTote #sewkindness #sewingpattern  #BeginnerFriendlySewing #sewingcommunity
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