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20 Lemonade Sweets For The Summer

February 13, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

Lemonade Desserts are perfect for summertime. These recipes are all lemonade inspired. My Favorite pairing with lemon is actually strawberry, I have included my favorite strawberry lemonade recipe below so you can taste test this blend of flavors.

Just in case you don’t know what lemonade is, it is Lemonade is a sweetened lemon-flavored beverage.

Lemonade comes from humble beginnings of pure fresh Lemon juice and a sweetener, traditionally it was sugar cane syrup but now sugar is added in the form of white sugar, brown sugar or sugar syrup.   Sugar syrup is made using this recipe.

Simple syrup is 1 part sugar to 1 part water. boiled to reduce into a syrup-like consistency.

However, now you can get lemonade soda too.  In fact, if you ask for lemonade depending where you are in the world will depend if you get lemon soda or lemon juice.

Pink Lemonade Icebox Pie Squares – Tastes of Lizzy T

Lemonade Pie with a Sugar Cone Crust – Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Raspberry Lemonade Yogurt Popsicles – Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Lemonade Poke Cake – An Alli Event

Pink Lemonade Cupcake Truffles – South Your Mouth

Strawberry Lemonade Linzer Cookies – Neighbor Food Blog

Strawberry Lemonade Muffins – The Simple Home Place

Pink Lemonade Fudge – Ruffles and Rain Boots

Pink Lemonade Ice Cream – Well if She Can Do it

Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes – The Soccer Mom Blog

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – Baking Beauty

Instant Pot Raspberry Lemonade Custard – Encouraging Moms at Home

Lemonade Fruit Dip – Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Pink Lemonade Cake – Caked by Katie

Strawberry Lemonade Mug Cake – The Monday Box

Pink Lemonade Freezer Bars – Averie Cooks

No Bake Pink Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits – Homemade Hooplah

Mini Pink Lemonade Baked Donuts – The Missing Lokness

Frozen Lemonade Pie – Love Bakes Good Cakes

Frosted Lemonade – Dessert Now Dinner Later

I wanted to share with you my favorite recipe for homemade Strawberry Lemonade, drink it on its own or add a splash of your favorite Alcohol.

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Prep: 10 Minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 lemon
4 strawberries
1 bottle simply lemonade
ice

Instructions:

Slice one lemon into slices. Reserves two slices for topping. Place half the remaining into each glass. Slice two of the strawberries. Place one sliced strawberry per glass.

Add ice and pour in the lemonade. Top with one lemon wedge and one whole strawberry per glass.

Serve cold!

So is Lemonade good for you?  Lemonade made with fresh lemon juice, is a great boost to the immune system.

Not only does fresh lemonade it provide us with our daily source of Vitamin C, but the benefits of lemons are also seen in its antioxidizing qualities. Lemons provide antioxidants, keeping us healthy and boosting our immune system.

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Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern

Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I take a closer look at Etsy sewing patterns that feel genuinely useful, well designed, and satisfying to make. Each review is written from a practical sewist’s point of view, focusing on how the pattern works in real life, not just how it looks styled in a listing photo. It’s also my way of supporting independent designers and small businesses on Etsy who are creating thoughtful patterns that fit into everyday routines.

First Impressions

The Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern immediately feels sensible and well considered. The quilted finish gives it that soft, handmade look while still offering real protection for your device. It doesn’t try to be flashy or overdesigned. Instead, it focuses on doing its job well.

The overall shape looks clean and practical, with proportions that feel generous without being bulky.

Practical Use & Everyday Function

This is the kind of sewing project that quietly earns its place in daily life. The flap closure feels secure without the need for zips or hardware, which keeps the design simple and approachable. It looks easy to slide a tablet or e-reader in and out without fuss.

The finished sleeve feels ideal for:

  • Tablets and e-readers

  • Everyday carry in tote bags

  • Travel and commuting

  • Protecting devices at home

It’s lightweight but padded enough to give peace of mind when carrying electronics.

Skill Level & Sewing Experience

This pattern suits confident beginners and beyond.

You’ll want to be comfortable with:

  • Straight stitching

  • Layering fabrics neatly

  • Light quilting or working with padded layers

Nothing here is technically intimidating, but accuracy does matter, especially when quilting and assembling the layers. It’s very achievable if you’ve sewn a few basic projects before.

Instructions & Pattern Design

The instructions are clear and thoughtfully laid out, making the construction process easy to follow. This feels like a pattern designed by someone who actually sews and understands how people work through projects step by step.

It’s also the kind of pattern that becomes quicker and easier the second time you make it, which makes it ideal for batch sewing or gift making.

Fabric Choices & Customisation

Fabric choice really shines with this pattern. It works beautifully with:

  • Quilting cottons

  • Linen blends

  • Soft printed fabrics

  • Coordinating linings

Because the design is simple, fabric selection does a lot of the visual work. You can personalise it easily with favourite prints, subtle quilting patterns, or coordinated colour palettes.

Finished Look & Gifting Potential

Once finished, this tablet sleeve feels genuinely useful and well made. It’s not something that gets tucked away and forgotten. It’s the kind of handmade item you reach for every day.

It would also make a thoughtful handmade gift for:

  • Readers and book lovers

  • Students

  • Teachers

  • Anyone who carries a tablet or e-reader regularly

Is This Sewing Pattern Worth Making?

If you’re looking for a tablet sleeve sewing pattern that’s beginner friendly, practical, and genuinely useful, this one is a great choice. It’s simple, satisfying to sew, and results in something that becomes part of everyday life rather than a novelty project.

The Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern fits perfectly into Sewing Pattern Saturday. It’s thoughtful, functional, and a great reminder that the best sewing projects are often the ones you use the most.

Pattern name: Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern
Available on: Etsy
Best suited to: Confident beginners and intermediate sewists who enjoy practical sewing projects

 

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