Today you will find us guest posting over at Fave Crafts as part of US National Sewing Month. Our Winter Warmers Lavender Heat Bags is one of our most popular tutorials. This time we have made a removable heat bag cover, featuring our favourite icon, … [Read more...]
Craft Stores in Paris
One of the fun aspects of travelling is exploring craft and fabric stores in different countries. We always manage to find some inspiring supplies to remind us of our travels. In addition to exploring cooking stores in Paris, we enjoyed some craft … [Read more...]
Cooking Stores in Paris
Here at A Spoonful of Sugar we are passionate about baking and cooking. While in Paris we spent a day browsing through cooking stores and buying a few supplies for some French inspired baking. We were like two kids in a candy store - seriously, we … [Read more...]
Mother and Daughter Trip to Paris
Sponsored by Magshop Mother’s Day Promotion Monet's Garden, Giverny There is a special bond between mothers and daughters. When I was 16 years old, my Mum and I had a wonderful holiday away together. Now that Sarah is 16, … [Read more...]
Lavender Heat Bag
With Christmas getting closer, we have been working on some home made Christmas gifts. First up, we have been sewing some Lavender Heat Bags, filled with wheat and lavender. We have used offcuts of flannel fabric that we have left over from some … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover
My smartphone has had a makeover with a new Parisian inspired cover. I love using thick industrial felt for phone covers - they protect the phone whilst in your handbag, and they are quick to construct so you can make up a batch of them as gifts for … [Read more...]
Bonjour Paris
One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and embroidery. I even added a few … [Read more...]
