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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Best of the best from pinterest • Here are our favourite pot plants on Pinterest this month.

OPPRESSION TO EXPRESSION

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

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

HOW TO: WEAVE MEND A HOLE

FRIDA CUSHION • The iconic and well-known face of Frida Kahlo is seen gazing at us in all forms, from mugs to home decor. You can add your own touch of splendid colour by stitching a counted cross-stitch cushion cover with Perle 5 threads.

EMMELINE • English paper piecing, 1930s reproduction fabrics and a scalloped border make this quilt delightful as a wallhanging or a lap quilt.

YARN Worthy

Fair Isle TOP-DOWN SWEATER • Take up your circular needles and start a top-down knitted sweater. This rather modern method of knitting allows you to knit the entire garment in one, rather than in separate panels that are then sewn together.

WINTER ESCAPE • Escape the winter chill with this beginner-friendly crocheted beanie and infinity scarf set. Perfect for your next winter holiday, this cosy set works up quickly with Aran weight yarn.

HOT WATER BOTTLE COSY • A combination of fancy treble stitches creates a textured hot water bottle cover to keep toes cosy this winter.

EDITOR'S PICKS • It’s always a good time to make a little something to gift.

I LOVE LADYBUGS • Grab your cute fabrics and make an adorable quilt to send a hug to a special new baby!

PANDA BAG • What a cute little library bag this would make for a primary school child!

Blue Sparkle CHRISTMAS RUNNER • This wider-than-normal table runner is perfect as a centrepiece for your Christmas feast. It’s a little more modern and fun, and less traditional, and you’re sure to enjoy the blues and silvers.

Starmaker • This glorious Christmas celebration wallhanging is multi-seasonal. So when you pack your decorations away, this can stay and move right through to January, February, March …

HELEN’S APPLIQUÉ PAPER TIPS

HELEN’S APPLIQUÉ TIPS

A Letter to My Daughter PART 3 Hold a Light Up to Others and A Cup of Tea • The joys of hand stitching, appliqué and embroidery continue in this issue with two very sweet blocks. Who doesn’t love a cup of tea and a chat? And, holding a light up to others is just as good for the light bearer as the one upon whom the light is shone.

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

Market Place • PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

ON THE ROAD GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS • During these unprecendented times some of the businesses listed on these pages may be operating in a different way. Most are ‘open’ for business, but they may be open less hours, online only, mail order and/or virtual shopping. Go online or call to check their ‘new normal’ - they’d love to hear from you!

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NEXT ISSUE • On sale August 2021