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. Please notify us at least four months before the event.

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FOLDED PINWHEELS • There is only one thing better than fun pinwheels, and that is dimensional folded ones!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE • While you cannot eat this cake, it is still a sweet addition to a birthday celebration as a candle-lit centrepiece.

Painting Eggs • Gather a little bit of time and patience and a few simple tools and you too can stitch this gorgeous Easter-themed embroidered hoop.

Sweet Idea!

VINTAGE PROJECT SATCHEL • This large bi-fold satchel is perfect for toting your latest projects, with its pretty cover outside and lots of handy storage inside.

Playing With Prisms • Make this super-simple project using fabric in every colour you have. Add a touch of whimsy with extra patches scattered on the border.

Bear's Paw SCRAPPY QUILT • The classic, traditional Bear’s Paw block takes on a modern look with fresh scrappy fabrics!

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

NEW SEASON'S YARNS FOR 2023

YARN Worthy

Autumn Woods CROCHET BEANIE • Keep cosy in this one-of-a-kind crochet beanie, that can be made in six sizes from baby to adult!

SWIRL TEA COSY • Crocheted in a swirling design, this tea pot cosy and mug warmers will leave you feeling all warm inside.

Snuggle Cardi • This blended-mixture yarn knits up quickly and is fluffy, thick, warm and snuggly!

Owl & Hare HOLLOW PART 2 • Dresden Plate and Penny Circle blocks, Tea Garden and Queen Bee blocks and the Hare and Hexie block.

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ON THE ROAD 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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