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. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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Australian Homespun

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

Pinterest • Here are our favourite book crafts on Pinterest this month.

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

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

Vintage Christmas QUILT • T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring …

Onwards DRAWSTRING POUCH • Hexagons can be taken anywhere and be sewn by hand. Use up some of your leftover Jubilee fabrics from the Sunshine & Lollipops quilt to make this little bag using hexagons and pentagons and some quirky stitchery!

Young Love QUILT • This quilt is relatively simple, fresh and engaging – just like young love.

CHRISTMAS TREE EMBROIDERIES • All three little tree designs celebrate Christmas with the traditional colours of red, green and gold, but vary in the use of fabrics, stitches and design. The finished stitcheries can be used for cards or in frames.

GINGERBREAD STOCKING • The tradition of gingerbread men dates back to the 16th century. Here, we share a very modern take on this delightful icon.

Summer Stitching • Keep yourself busy with these sunshiny stitching patterns available online at www.cosyproject.com.au

ALL KINDS OF FUN QUILT • Have fun with this bright quilt featuring the block All Kinds.

Nordic Light VEST • Knit this vest in beautiful shimmering Frost yarn with a super-soft touch.

YARN Worthy

RAGGED ROCKS • Michelle Bardwell turns rags into riches in a wild and wonderful way. First, she says, you need the shirts off your back (T-shirts, that is, and plenty of them). Then it’s pretty much a matter of patience and perseverance. But check out the riotous results!

PHAT FLAT PINNIE • This pretty pincushion works double duty, holding your pins and giving you a flat edge to slip on clips so they’re always handy!

Quirky Designs FROM THE HEART

ANNI'S THOUGHTS ON THE CURRENT BOM, SUNSHINE & LOLLIPOPS

Sunshine & Lollipops PART 5 • Welcome to Part 5 of the gorgeous BOM Sunshine & Lollipops! This issue features the first two monkey blocks, along with more appliqué and some Pinwheel blocks.

ANNI'S BOM TIPS

Stockists

Sunshine & Lollipops

A Secret Denim Garden • The Secret Garden installation, made with only denim, has evolved from the first installation shown at the Children's Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017. It has been shown around the world in site specific locations in museums and galleries, from Sweden (TextilMuseet) to San Francisco (San Fran Flower Mart) and France then finally back in the artist’s hometown of London.

Sweet Idea!

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

Market Place • PRODUCTS OF THE...