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.

Best of the best from Pinterest • Here are our favourite butterflies on Pinterest this month.

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

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

Sunshine & Lollipops

ANNI'S NEEDLETURN APPLIQUÉ PROCESS

ANNI'S BOM TIPS • Anni’s Tips on Machine Sewing Squares and Triangles

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FRUIT TINGLES CUSHION • Bright and tingly colours make this a perfect cushion for summer decorating.

KARAT QUILT • Create a summery vibe with fresh cool colours and a white background.

Daisy & Lace • Take up your stranded threads and lace trims and stitch this retro design.

Sweet Surprise • This large quilt is based loosely on an antique quilt design that has been commonly referred to as the O quilt.

THE HAPPY GARDENER • Celebrate the calm experience you are embraced with when you dig, plant and water on a warm sunny day.

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BEACHSIDE CROCHET SUNHAT • This sunhat offers wonderful shade for those sunny summer days. From walking on the beach to working in the garden or spending time outdoors with family and friends, it's the perfect hat for almost any summer activity. This is an easy crochet pattern that works up quickly with Lion Brand Rewind Tape yarn.

Rosie THE STRAWBERRY DOLL • Summertime is all about luscious berries and juicy stone fruits. So, in honour of this season of bountiful fruit bowls, we’d like to introduce you to Rosie the Strawberry Doll. Just like the fruit, Rosie is sweet-natured and amiable, making her a charming companion for long summer days.

CUDDLE UP WITH KOALAS • Little kids will love to cuddle up with these sweet paper-pieced koalas!

THE RIPPLE EFFECT • This clever quilt brings together the ethereal and the edgy.

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

Sweet Idea! • EMBROIDERED PLACEMATS

Market Place • PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS • Next time you are on the road, make plans to stop at some of the businesses listed on these pages – they would love to welcome you.

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NEXT ISSUE • On sale April 2024