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Craft Tree

March 18, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Interweave have just put out a range of sewing books, under the Craft Tree label. I am thrilled to have projects in Just for Kids, Teacher Gifts and Everday Totes.Just for Kids has my Bath Buddies project (as seen on the cover)  which are wash mitts … [Read more...]

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Sarah’s Kitchen

December 12, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

One of the highlights of having a Mother/Daughter blog, has been documenting Sarah's baking skills over the past 5 years. She is still as passionate about baking as she was at the age of 11 years when we started this adventure. Sarah is continually … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} 4 New Crafty Titles

December 10, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

There are so many lovely creative titles that have been released recently. Here are some of our favourites!Knitting Hats & Mittens from Around the World: 34 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques by Kari Cornell (editor) is a lovely … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Making Mini Books; Quick Weekend Quilts; Creative Stuff.

November 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Do you have books on your gift list this year? We always love to give (and receive) books - especially craft and baking books.  We have three titles today that would be suited for crafty types who like quick projects and creative activities.Making … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Handmade Christmas & Stitch and Sew Home

November 9, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

The best time of the year to buy craft books is around Mother's Day and Christmas - this seems to be when all the choice titles are released. This year is no exception - we have some fabulous titles to review over the next few weeks. Today's titles … [Read more...]

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Book Review: Australia’s Favourite Recipes

November 3, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Australia's Favourite Recipes is a collection of more than 70 treasured recipes collected from families around Australia. It features the stories and memories of everyday Australians and their favourite food. The recipes are varied and include many … [Read more...]

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Book Reviews: From the Family Kitchen, and Fine Cooking Italian

October 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Books are the perfect gift to both give and receive. Whether it be novels, craft or cooking books - we love them all. We have a couple of titles today that will interest home cooks and would make terrific gifts for Christmas.From the Family Kitchen: … [Read more...]

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{Book Reviews} Party! and The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables

October 2, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

If you are planning a child's birthday party or special occasion, you will find plenty of inspiration in these new titles. Party themes, themed cakes and treats, and more.Party! The Ultimate Kid's Birthday Party Book is a wonderful guide to kids' … [Read more...]

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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
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If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃 Turning Hallowee Sweet + Spooky Mini Treat Pouch 🎃
Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄 These sweet little stocki Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄
These sweet little stockings are one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. They’re beginner‑friendly, scrap‑happy, and perfect for festive table settings, teacher gifts, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday decorating.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe — such a joy to sew with.Fabric credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas, with thanks to @tilda_australia ✨💬 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Mini Stocking Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Let’s make this season handmade and heartfelt 💕#scrappysewing #ministocking #christmassewing #handmadeholiday #scrapfriendlysewing  
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