Australian Homespun

Homespun magazine is a place of inspiration, it combines creative techniques with a vast array of styles and themes taken from a team of leading craftspeople throughout Australia and the world. Homespun is a publication that is at the forefront of the industry, made by people who are passionate about craft. Each issue of the magazine features step-by-step easy-to-follow project ideas and accompanying patterns sheets, a variety of crafts including quilts to bags to dolls, inspirational photographs of fantastic finished products plus interesting reads to engage and entertain.

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Australian Homespun

Our Designers • In this issue we present projects, ideas and designs from a number of designers and creators.

diary dates • Let us know about your events – email details to dsegaert@umco.com.au or send them to Homespun Diary Dates, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670.

PIN INTEREST • Bright ideas, fabulous products, clever tips & quick reads

ALL DOLLED UP

GOODY TWO-SHOES

QUILTER'S COTTAGE QUILT

FREE AND EASY

Selvedge • DESIGNER EDGE

Recycling: The Art of SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Cute Idea!

BLOSSOM BUNNY • Blossom is excited about the start of spring! With her pretty pink dress and gorgeous flower crown, she is ready to picnic among the flowers.

Getting to know …

Hakea Heart • This original cross stitch is worked on gorgeous linen and stitched with embroidery threads from the Bookshelf range by Cottage Garden Threads. The cross stitch design features Australian hakea blossoms and zebra finches, and a variety of embroidery stitches to make it truly unique.

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Visible Mending • It's sustainable, saves resources, is easy to do and gives you a chance to get creative.

TOPSY CURVY • These are fun and free blocks to create. No templates needed, just freehand cut curves in 10in squares of fabric.

Getting to know …

Great Idea!

BITS and BOBS BAG • As the name suggests, this bag is perfect for a number of functions. With its sweet English paper piecing daisy blocks, simple embroidery and an assortment of squares both the back and the front are adorable.

noel DOWN UNDER • This quilt uses no Christmas fabric; the Christmas feel with the Aussie flavour is achieved by the use of colour. You can use any colours you like, just reach into your stash.

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SOMERVILLE CIRCLE • Do you find it hard to resist charm packs of new fabric ranges? When new fabric collections come out, they are a perfect way to collect a set of coordinating prints. This quilt uses just two charm packs and some background fabric — perfect for a throw-sized finish.

YARN Worthy

Sweet Idea!

SPRING FAIR ISLE SWEATER • This gorgeous sweater is just the thing to chase away any lingering winter chills.

Shelf Life • It's traditional to protect precious objects by placing them under glass, but Vikki takes the concept one step further for some treasured Christmas icons. Her mantlepieced cloches, domes and bell jars are of the fabric and thread variety.

AUSTRALIAN FLORA FOR CHRISTMAS • Stitch this luscious Christmas cushion in counted cross stitch using Appleton's crewel wool and DMC Perle and Etoile threads on natural linen.

Getting to know …

Owl & Hare HOLLOW PART 4 • Fence Post and Hexie Flower in a Circle blocks, Floral Ring and Hare Sampler blocks and appliquéd Teacup block.

Stockists

Book REVIEWS • Our selection of new-release books to inspire and guide you on your stitching journey.

Market Place • PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

Calming Idea!

ON THE ROAD GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS • Next time you are on the...