Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Australian Homespun

SEND YOUR LETTERS TO: Email enewton@universalmagazines.com.au Mail Homespun Readers’ Showcase, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde NSW 1670. THIS MONTH’S WINNER Tracey Johns, from Queanbeyan, NSW, for her Kiss Cross quilt project: “My sister-in-law had twins, and this is one of two quilts I made to celebrate their christening. This was Melissa Gottliebsen’s Kiss Cross from the July 2016 issue of Homespun (Vol 17 No 7). I altered the design proportions of the hugs-and-kisses blocks a little to see more of the colour and I made the overall quilt size smaller. June Ey, of Bluebell Quilting in Canberra, did a beautiful job of quilting it for me, and I love how it has turned out. I hope it sees many years of use and love. Thanks to Melissa for the inspiration.” LOVE GROWS…

Materials ○ 40cm (1⁄2yd) solid mid brown homespun fabric (main fabric) ○ 15cm (1⁄4yd) print fabric (inner ears and neckband) ○ 25cm (10in) square of calico or scrap fabric (padding) ○ 15 x 30cm (6 x 12in) rectangle of batting (ears) ○ Scrap of dark brown felt (nose) ○ Pair of 15mm (5⁄8in) black safety eyes or scrap of black felt (eyes) ○ Timber dowel 1m x 2cm (40 x 3⁄4in) ○ 1.9m (21⁄8yd) of 20mm (3⁄4in) wide blue fancy ribbon (bridle and reins) ○ Two round sew-on bells (optional) ○ Stranded embroidery cotton in brown to match the felt and black (if making felt eyes) ○ Fibre fill ○ Doorstop or castor (optional) ○ Cable tie (optional) ○ Paper, cardboard and glue (templates) ○ Fabric glue (optional) ○ Compass…

Have you been stitching since you were very young? My mother taught me to sew on her big old Pfaff machine when I was five years old. I delved straight into making clothes for my dolls from scraps of fabric, yet I remember feeling confused why these teeny tiny dresses didn’t fit over the dolls’ big heads! Thankfully, I wasn’t deterred and continued to sew items for my dolls. Then, at the age of 10 and with the help of my aunt, I made my very first patchwork quilt. How did you feel when you first started sewing? Apart from the dress vs dolls’-heads debacle, I remember feeling this excited creativity sweep through me, as I pored through craft magazines and books, feeling like I could make anything I wanted…

Materials ○ 72 squares, 5in or two charm packs of assorted coordinating fabrics (blocks) ○ 1m (11⁄8yd) white toneon- tone print fabric (sashing and appliqué background) ○ 65cm (3⁄4yd) hedgehog print fabric (border) ○ Two squares, 25cm/10in in green and blue print fabrics – see Note (hedgehog bodies) ○ 25cm (1⁄4yd) dark pink tone-on-tone print fabric – optional (lettering) ○ Fat sixteenth pale pink fabric (hedgehog faces) ○ Scrap of black fabric (hedgehog noses and boots) ○ 50cm (5⁄8yd) pink stripe print fabric (binding) ○ 3m (31⁄4yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least 170 x 142cm (66 x 56in) ○ Fusible web ○ Machine-sewing threads to suit the appliqué fabrics ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine ○ 1⁄4in, free-motion and walking feet for machine ○ General sewing…

Materials ○ Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8 ply 50g: three balls of Brown (1825) – Main (M) (bunny body and limbs) ○ Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 50g: one ball of Cream (0050) – Contrast (C) (bunny inner ears and nose) ○ Patons Inca 50g: one ball of Dijon (7056) (scarf) ○ One pair of 4.00mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles (bunny) ○ One pair of 8.00mm (UK 0/US 11) knitting needles (scarf) ○ Spare knitting needle (about 4.00mm) ○ Two 12mm (1⁄2in) wooden buttons or alternative – see Note ○ Fibre fill ○ Wool needle Finished sizes: Bunny 48cm (19in) high, chest 30cm (12in) approx.; Scarf 100cm (39.5in) long, 7cm (23⁄4in) wide Note: This is an easy skill-level knitting project. Use only the yarns specified. Other yarns are likely to produce…

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Great temptations If kids say they aren’t ready for bed, then they clearly don’t have Samantha Ushiro’s Pop-Tarts pillows as incentives to call it a day. These sweet cushions are not only cute, they may well make parenting easier! Contact: Aww, Sam – www.awwsam.com/2017/02/diy-no-sew-pop-tart-pillow.html. SPINNING WHEELS “The purpose of my creative work and all the creations that I make is to bring some colour into the world and a smile to someone’s face or a moment of childlike amazement,” says crochet artist Ann Benoot. And her bike covered in crochet in her front garden, sitting amongst a scattering of large, single-stem, pompom flowers, does just that. Her home in rural Belgium lies on a hiking route, so tourists are treated to some surprising eye candy while on their travels. To…

Did you have handmade toys when you were a child? Acrylic stuffed animals with the ‘new’ polyester fibrefill had recently been patented when I was a child, so I can remember the change from being given homemade toys and dolls to packaged board games and storebought stuffed animals. But I have older siblings and I remember a lot of handmade toys and accessories. Nearly all of the Barbie clothing was handmade and hand crocheted. Each of us had a sock monkey, and there were peg dolls, rubber-band balls, wood-crafted games, beanbag frogs and cloth dolls. But I also made a lot of dollhouses out of shoeboxes, complete with furniture and rugs and quilts. Who made them for you? I came from a very make-do family. My paternal grandmother made the…

Why this particular craft? I have always been fascinated by the world of fantasy and fairy tales. Everything that makes me dream inspires me, and so I thought, why not create a project dedicated to Cinderella? Have you tried plenty of others? To tell the truth, this wallhanging quilt is not my first project dedicated to a character from a story. I published a whole book inspired by the fantastic story of Alice in Wonderland. I enjoyed creating the projects for this book so much that I immediately thought of Cinderella, to allow me to continue my adventure in the world of fairy tales. Any funny stories along the way? I have a little girl who is seven, and she would like everything I make to be hers. She knows…

How did you feel when you first started sewing? It’s hard to remember how I felt when I first started sewing, as it was so long ago. I can’t even remember what the first thing was that I sewed. Thinking back now, I realise I haven’t made many practical things, like pillowcases or clothing … it seems I only enjoy sewing fun stuff , like softies. Has your response to your craft changed much since then? Nowadays, I’m lucky to be able to say I “sew fun stuff ” for my job, but the truth is that a craft business is 80% boring business stuff . I wish I had more hours in the day to spend designing and sewing, because that is what I really love. What is it…

Materials ○ 45 x 60cm (18 x 24in) rectangle of grey felt (appliqué background) ○ 45 x 60cm (18 x 24in) rectangle of black felt (road appliqué) ○ 35cm (3⁄8yd) black print fabric (garage pockets) ○ 60cm (5⁄8yd) print fabric (backing) ○ Scraps of felt in assorted colours plus white (appliqué) ○ 25cm (1⁄4yd) black fabric (binding) ○ DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Snow White (B5200) and Black (310) ○ DMC Perlé 5 Cotton in Snow White (B5200) ○ Black machine-sewing thread ○ Six hook and loop dots such as Velcro ○ 50cm (5⁄8yd) black cotton herringbone tape, 20mm (3⁄4in) wide (handles) ○ Medium-weight nonfusible batting, such as Pellon VL280, at least 56 x 71cm (22 x 28in) ○ Craft glue (optional) ○ 15cm (6in) of 3mm (1⁄8in) wide elastic…

Materials ○ Fat eighth each of two pink print fabrics (fabrics #1 and#2) (outer bag A and C) ○ 1.4m (11⁄2yd) pink print fabric #3 (outer bag B, interior pockets, strap and strap connectors) ○ 25cm (1⁄4yd) pink print fabric #4 (outer gusset and zipper panel) ○ 50cm (5⁄8yd) print fabric (lining) ○ 40 x 70cm (15 x 26in) foam interfacing (such as By Annie’s Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing) or fusible fleece (such as Pellon Thermolam 971F or Vilene H640) ○ 1.4m (1 1⁄2yd) light- or medium-weight fusible interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101 or Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) ○ Two rectangular rings, 3.8cm (11⁄2in) wide (strap) ○ One 3.8cm (11⁄2in) metal slider (strap) ○ One chunky/long pull 30cm (12in) pink zipper (bag opening) ○ One 15cm (6in) pink dress…

What did you feel when you first started sewing? Joy and happiness. My early sewing memories are all happy. My precious Nan taught me hand sewing when I was small, and I loved these times. She left us in September 2016, aged 93, and I often think of her while I’m sewing. Has your response to your craft changed since then? No, absolutely not. I love what I do; I only wish for more time to make all of the things my mind imagines. What is it that keeps you creating? I have so many ideas and not enough time to make them all happen. I feel immense satisfaction when I sew and an idea comes to life. Do you teach your skills? Yes, I have a regular group of…

Stitches from the Harvest by Kathy Schmitz, US$24.99 From the author of Stitches from the Garden come 15 all-new embroidery projects inspired by the sights and colours of autumn. A North American autumn to be sure – including squirrels, oak leaves and jack o’ lanterns – but if the lack of Australian images doesn’t bother you, this delightful book will provide hours of pleasure as you stitch a host of small projects, including a cushion, tote bag, table runner and a variety of sewing accessories among them. Clear instructions and helpful tips will ensure that even novices will enjoy success – but that doesn’t mean that more experienced stitchers won’t enjoy these projects, which are fairly quick to finish and would make lovely accents for the home or gifts handmade…

NSW – Sydney October 14-15 Mosman Barn Quilters’ Show; Mosman Art Gallery, 1 Art Gallery Way. Open 9.30am-4.30pm. Entry $5. More information: Visit www.facebook.com/ TheBarnQuiltersMosman, email barnquilters@gmail.com or phone Sue on 0417 068 855. November 11-12 Campbelltown Campbelltown Patchwork & Quilters’ Guild Biennial Exhibition; Civic Centre, Queen St. Open 10am-4pm. Entry $6. More information: Contact Denise on 0425 226 379 or email dblackwell1@live.com. NSW – Wollongong October 27-29 Berkeley CraftAlive Wollongong; Illawarra Sports Stadium, Hooka Creek Rd. Bringing together both talented interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on creative hand-finished products, DIY products, craft supplies, homewares and creative workshops. Open 10am-5pm. More information: Visit www.craftalive.com.au. Craft Alive NSW – Country November 4-5 Hallidays Point Black Head Beach Quilters’ ‘Waves of Quilts’ exhibition; Black Head Surf Life Saving Club, Main St. Open…

Francesca Ogliari, Shabby Home – Instagram: www.instagram.com/ francescashabbyhome; Pinterest: it.pinterest.com/fraogliari; Email: francescashabbyhome@gmail.com Materials ○ Assorted scraps, fat sixteenths and fat eighths of light print fabrics to total about 70cm (3⁄4yd) (appliqué, shoe block and sashings) ○ 60cm (3⁄4yd) beige print fabric (shoe background and border) ○ Fat quarter ecru linen (block backgrounds for crown and carriage blocks) ○ Fat quarter very light pink print fabric (shoe background and border corners) ○ Scrap of pale brown linen (shoe background) ○ 35cm (3⁄8yd) light green print fabric (binding) ○ 1.4m (15⁄8yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least 135 x 93cm (53 x 37in) ○ Scraps of thin batting (appliqué padding) ○ Stranded embroidery floss in pink ○ Perle No 5 thread in cream ○ DMC Light Effects Precious Metal thread E168 or…

Not freshly harvested from a field but from the crafty studio of Cori George, from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff . This adorable child’s bag is made from a circle of fabric with a drawstring. The design replaces unfriendly spikes with green satin ribbon to crown the yellow folds of fabric. It’s kid size, to make toting treasure a pleasure. You can find the how-to tutorial at heyletsmake stuff .com/tiny-cinched-pineapple-purse. Check out Cori’s Instagram: @heyletsmakestuff .…

Did you have handmade playthings when you were a child? Yes, I was given porcelain dolls and a knitted teddy bear. I was very lucky, because I was given a lot of craft supplies or taken to craft classes to create projects. Who made them for you? My granny made the porcelain dolls, and my mum knitted the teddy for me. Do you still have any of those handmade toys? The dolls are still at my mum’s house. The teddy is with me, and I plan to give it to my son in due course. Now that you have a new baby of your own, are children’s projects a favourite for you? Children’s projects have definitely overtaken all other types. Although finding the spare time to make all the wonderful…

Where do you live and work? I live in Mackay (Qld) and, unfortunately, I have to share my sewing room with our off ice, but I make the most of what space I have. I’ve adapted it to suit my needs and now think it works quite well. I have my cutting table with storage underneath (having repurposed an old kitchen cupboard to make it); my pressing table, which has drawers underneath for fabric storage; my sewing table; and a floor-to-ceiling bookcase for my notions, patterns etc. It’s quaint and really only big enough for one person, but it works for now. What’s your family structure? I’m married, with two little girls, who are currently four and six years old. We have a mini fox terrier dog. My husband is…

Where do you live and work? My family and I recently moved into a cute, century-old farmhouse in the country, just outside a tiny little town in Indiana [USA]. With two little boys, a husband, two cats and a dog, it was a challenge to find a place where I could set up my sewing space in our small two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. After a few weeks, though, I noticed the best sunlight came in through a small window in the back porch that had been converted into a laundry, so that’s where I put my desk. The walls were already painted a cheerful yellow, and I love the natural light and the view of the farmland around us. Why this particular craft? My mother sewed. My grandmother sewed. I wanted…

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