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Chocolate Rough Slice

October 11, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Chocolate Rough Slice is an old fashioned favourite treat. Baked with a chocolate base, it is topped with chocolate rough topping while still warm. The chocolate rough topping is made from cocoa, coconut, and condensed milk which is absolutely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut, recipe

Chocolate Weetbix Slice Recipe

June 16, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

 My kids are both in the middle of first semester exams this week, so I have been baking some treats to help with their study! We love slices and tray bakes as they are so quick and easy to prepare. This week I baked a Chocolate Weetbix Slice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut, lunch box, weetbix

Caramel Coconut Slice

June 5, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Time for baking has been in short supply lately so I love recipes that can be made quickly and easily. This Caramel Coconut Slice is an old family favourite. It freezes well so is perfect to pop into lunchboxes for a morning tea treat.This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: caramel, chocolate chip, coconut, lunch box

Fruit Mince Bars

December 20, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

One of the many things I love about Christmas, is pottering around in our kitchen baking special festive recipes and treats. We love to give our baked goods to family and friends at Christmas. This year we have prepared a batch of Fruit Mince Bars. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Christmas Tagged With: coconut, fruit mince, gifts from the kitchen, packaging

Caramel Almond & Coconut Topped Sponge

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

We first discovered the delights of a Scandinavian kitchen when we lived in Norway. The baked goods, breads, and pastries were amazing - and often included lots of grains, nuts, fruit, and spices. We lived in a yellow wooden house in a  small village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: almond, coconut, praline

Easy Weetbix Slice Recipe

July 17, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

Recently, I was sorting and organising my recipe file. I have lots of recipes that were clipped from magazines or hand written on scraps of paper and collected over the years. I came across an old recipe for Weetbix Slice. I can't remember where I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut

Honey Coconut Cookies

June 17, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Easy honey coconut cookie recipe from A Spoonful of Sugar

Recently, Sarah has been looking in some of my grandmother's old cookbooks for baking inspiration. The recipes always remind me of my childhood treats. Simple, wholesome baked goods - not as rich or sweet as many of the recipes popular today. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: coconut, honey

Pineapple Coconut Drink

March 3, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Whenever we go on a tropical holiday, one of my treats is to indulge in a pina colada whilst relaxing under a palm tree. Bliss! My choice of cocktail may be reminiscent of the '80's but they are really good. There is something about the magical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: coconut, mocktail, non alcoholic, pineapple

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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets t If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets to your sewing projects, here’s a quick look at how I install them using my DK93 snap press. It’s the same tool I use for snaps — and it makes installing eyelets beautifully quick and consistent.Here’s how I install the eyelets:Punch out the four holes using a hole‑cutting die.Place the eyelet into the hole.Press it into place using the snap press.That’s it — simple, sturdy, and it gives the Ribbon Pouch such an elevated, professional finish. I love how clean and secure the result is.Fabric shown: Tilda Something Blue, releasing June 1 — thank you @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.✨ If you’d like the Ribbon Pouch pattern (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Ribbon Pouch Sewing Pattern: available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #sewingtips #handmadeeveryday #sewingtools
The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑s The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑sew gift bags, and I couldn’t resist making a light and dark version using the new Tilda Something Blue collection. Both pouches use the same print in different colourways — such a pretty way to show how fabric choice changes the whole mood.They’re finished with satin ribbon threaded through grommets, and topped with a tiny star tag. The boxed base helps them stand beautifully, and the ribbon closure makes them perfect for birthdays, thank‑you gifts, treats, or little treasures.This is a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick project you’ll want to sew again and again. Pattern includes 3 sizes.If you’d like the pattern, comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - releasing on 1 June 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#TildaSomethingBlue #TildaFabric #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewingProject #QuickSewingProject   
Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to Sewing with scraps is one of my favourite ways to get creative — small pieces, leftover corners, charm‑square offcuts… they all have so much potential.Here are 10 scrap‑friendly projects that use small pieces beautifully. They’re quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting ✂️✨Save this for the next time you want to turn your scraps into something pretty.Which one would you sew first?  Tell me in the comments — I love seeing what you’re making.Patterns are available in my pattern store (link in profile) or comment PATTERNS and I will send you the link. #scrapsewing #scrapbusting #scrapfriendly #sewinginspiration #sewingideas
I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour do I save every selvedge (or selvage) — the colour dots, the tiny prints, the designer names… they’re too pretty to throw away.Here’s how I turn them into something useful:
• lay them diagonally on a square of fusible interfacing
• overlap slightly
• stitch close to the printed edge
• keep building until you have a panelIt’s such a fun way to use scraps and create something totally unique ✂️✨If you’d like the Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern, comment SELVEDGE or SELVAGE and I’ll send you the link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Pattern is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#scrappystripspouch #selvage #scrapbuster #sewingcommunity #sewingtip
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