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

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

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.

WITTY KNITTING

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

Australian flora WREATH • Inspired by gum leaves, gum-tree blossoms, wattles, bottle brush flowers, sage leaves and the silver dollar eucalyptus plant, this Australian flora Christmas wreath will bring joy!

HOW TO PRINT ON FREEZER PAPER

Confetti CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT • Pops of colour make this hexagon Christmas tree skirt even more fun.

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All Through the House • Let's get stitching for Christmas!

BAG MAKING • Tips, Tricks, Tools & Patterns

Lyra GRAB N GO BAG • Perfect for a quick trip to the shops or for lunch with your besties, this bag is big enough to fit your essentials, and features a magnetic snap closure, external cork feature pockets and an internal phone slip pocket. This is a great project to sink your teeth into sewing with cork and you can also create your own cork tassel to complete your bag.

Zofia BAG • Escape from the noisy, tech filled, mass produced world we live in and stitch yourself into the calm, artistic and tactile world of hand embroidery.

Colourful & WESTERN • This bright and happy round bag is a perfect addition to an outing!

Isabella BAG • This must-have, practical bag is made from simple patchwork squares.

Along the COBLED PATH • Slow stitch this cushion by cobbling together your favourite Liberty scraps.

Cleo COT QUILT • Keep baby warm with this sweet cot quilt featuring minky fabric on the back for extra snuggles.

BLOCKS 6, 7 AND 8 Bonheur de Jour PART 4 • This issue presents the instructions for the house block (6), the Dresden Plate block (7) and the appliqué bird (8).

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

QUICK CHRISTMAS CRAFTS • There is still time to whip up some quick christmas crafts, check out these ideas.

ON THE ROAD GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS • Freedom to travel around our country has opened up. 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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