Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2019 i Australian Homespun

Let us know about your upcoming event – email details to homespun@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. New South Wales October 3-6 Rosehill Quiltopia Rosehill Events Centre, Rosehill Racecourse More information: www.quiltopia.org October 18-19 Bulli Quilt, Flower and Art Show Northern Illawarra Uniting Church, Cnr Princes Highway and Point Street, Bulli Open 9am-4pm More information: lmk1703@yahoo.com.au October 26-November 2 Grafton Still Stitching Together — a Display of Embroidery Spanning 50 Years Jacaranda Embroidery Group, 50th Anniversary Embroidery Exhibition Anglican Cathedral Parish Centre, Cnr Fitzroy and Duke Streets, Grafton Open 10am-5pm More information: Val Hayward (02) 6642 3010 November 2-December 8 Concord West Getting Ready for the ‘20s Gallery76, 76 Queen Street,…

MATERIALS • Assorted print fabrics in blue and green shades to total about 3.1m (3 1/2yd) • Assorted print fabrics in warm red, pink and orange shades to total about 3.1m (3 1/2yd) – see note • 80cm ( 7/8yd) grey stripe print fabric (binding) • Assorted solid fabrics in various shades of cream and white to total about 4m (4 3/8yd) – see note • 2.7m (3yd) extra-wide backing fabric • Batting at least 260cm (102in) square • Rotary cutter, long ruler, 121/2in square ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 244cm (96in) square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide except for the extra-wide backing fabric, which is 275cm (108in)…

MATERIALS • 30cm (12in) squares of wool felt in flesh colour (2), yellow, orange, bright pink, medium pink and dark green • 10cm (4in) square of wool felt in lime green • Scraps of wool felt in bright orange and brown • Stranded embroidery cotton in white, light orange, bright green, medium green, medium pink and brown • Embroidery needle • Cosmetic blusher in pink • Fibre fill • Stuffing tool, such as a chopstick • Tracing paper • Sewing machine • General sewing supplies Stitches used: Blanket stitch, detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, laced (threaded) running stitch, running stitch, stem stitch, straight stitch Finished size: 24cm (9 1/2in) tall Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A1/4in seam allowance is used throughout, except where otherwise noted, and…

JEN DALY Jen has been sewing and crafting all her life, but she didn’t make her first real quilt until 2003. Busy with three young kids at home, she was searching for a creative outlet for her evenings and thought that quilting might fit the bill. Jen decided to make a Bowtie quilt and intended to do all the work by hand, but when it took three nights to complete the first block, she decided to switch to machine piecing. By the time she had pieced and hand quilted the 64-block quilt, Jen was hooked! After making several more quilts, she decided to try her hand at design. In 2010, an article she wrote describing her experience as an entrant of the Keepsake Quilting Challenge appeared in an American magazine,…

Whenever you find yourself On The Road travelling near or far, this listing of Australian and New Zealand quilt, sewing, craft, yarn and haberdashery shops will be a great reference. If you are nearby you may like to visit these events See page 10 for more details and other events. 1. Queensland Quilters’ Annual Quilt Show, Qld. OCTOBER 16-20 2. CraftAlive, Prospect, Tas. NOVEMBER 1-3 3. Down the Garden Path Quilt Show, Ballarat, Vic. NOVEMBER 2-3 NSW SYDNEY Cottage Quiltworks Suite 4205, Building 4, Quattro Corporate, 4 Daydream Street Warriewood 2102 Ph: (02) 9997 4661 www.cottagequiltworks. com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm Lyn’s Fine Needlecr aft 2/9 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills 2153 Ph: (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol. com www.lynsfineneedlework .com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm Sew Many Stitches 4/147…

Clutch: A great size for an evening out, small and rectangular, it holds a few essentials. You can download a free pattern to knit a clutch — see page 66. Satchel: Is often worn diagonally across the body. Traditionally they were used for carrying books, but you can use it for whatever you like. They are also called messenger bags. Overlocker guru Kate Marra shares a pattern to make a sassy satchel using your overlocker on page 46. Tote: A medium to large bag with double handles that is generally square or rectangle. It’s a good size for shopping and can carry items too big for normal handbags. Monica Poole shares a pattern for a good-sized tote bag on page 38. Wristlet: A clutch-shaped bag that has either a bracelet…

Lily Adelaide Upton’s work is a contemporary celebration of Aussie natives. Drawing on her diverse surroundings, she captures the essence of Australia’s spectacular flora and fauna in rich embroidery. While riding her bike to work, she spots rainbow lorikeets, honeyeaters, rosellas, galahs, corellas and many eucalyptus varieties, which fill her head with lots of creative ideas. “I would describe my work as colourful, detailed, textural and ever so slightly kitsch,” says the South Australian artist. “This is because I love to clash colours, which is not always up everyone’s street. In saying that, I do also love using natural and earthy tones. My work really does reflect nature in that way.” Lily puts a fresh spin on botanical and avian designs, creating pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Her…

Please describe where you live and your workspace. I live on the outskirts of a regional town, approximately 100km south of Sydney. I love that we can visit the city whenever we like, but be far away from the hustle and bustle. From my sewing studio windows I see over our back fence to horse paddocks, bushland and then escarpment (mountains). Some days I can spy wallabies, the odd echidna and kookaburras during the warm months. It’s a great place to spend the day sewing and creating. Tell us about your family life. I’m married to the most patient man on the planet. He’s always super supportive of all my creative endeavours and shows ‘just the right’ amount of enthusiasm when I show him what I’m working on. Hah! I…

MATERIALS • 55cm ( 5/8yd) feature print fabric (bag front and pockets) • 45cm ( 1/2yd) solid black fabric (bag back and strap) • 35cm ( 3/8yd) solid mauve fabric (lining) • 65cm ( 3/4yd) bag batting; Kate used Matilda’s Own bag batting • 70cm (27in) length of sew-in or fusible foam, 1 1/2in wide • Two 30cm (12in) black continuous zippers with non-metallic teeth and a zipper pull; Kate used By Annie zippers • Two silver D rings, 1 1/4in wide • One magnetic clip set; Kate used By Annie sew-in invisible magnetic snaps • Four-thread overlocker • Four spools of black overlocker thread • Decorative label (optional) • Two spools of decorative overlocker thread; Kate used Cameo from Designer Threads • Size 14 overlocker needles – check the…

Please describe where you live. I live in Indooroopilly, a suburb of Brisbane. My workspace is a spare bedroom or ‘sleepout’ as we call it on the land. Tell us about your family life. I have a husband and two adult daughters and four lively grandchildren. What do you like about this particular craft? Felt is fun to work with and easy to manage as it requires no finishing of raw edges and it comes in beautiful colours. Have you tried other crafts? Yes, patchwork, appliqué, knitting, crochet, toy-making, cross stitch and recently, sashiko. If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your time? Travel! My husband and I have done quite a lot since we retired. At home I love to spend time with my grandchildren — a two-year-old,…

Cheryl Filby – Instagram: @cherylfilby, Email: fimch2@gmail.com MATERIALS • 1.8m (2yd) blue tone-on-tone print fabric (Borders 1, 3, 7 and 9, and binding) • 1.45m (1 5/8yd) blue and white small-scale print fabric (Borders 4–6) • 1.3m (1 3/8yd) blue and white medium-scale print fabric (Borders 2 and 8) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) blue spot tone-on-tone print fabric (Kiss blocks, Wiggle blocks, Border 5 and appliqué) • 80cm ( 7/8yd) mid-green tone-on-tone print fabric (appliqué and Border 8) • 50cm ( 5/8yd) light green tone-on-tone print fabric (appliqué and Wiggle blocks) • 25cm ( 1/4yd) pale green tone-on-tone print fabric (Border 2) • 70cm ( 3/4yd) white quilter’s muslin (centre block) • 60cm ( 3/4yd) coral print fabric (appliqué and Border 8) • 50cm ( 1/2yd) light pink floral print…

16 Fat Quarters Facebook: @16fatquarters 2 Green Zebras Ph: (02) 9553 7201, website: www.twogreenzebras.com A Arnold's Scrapbook Crafts Ph: (07) 3293 4390, email: sales@arnolds.com.au Aroha Quilts (NZ) Ph: +64 7 884 4590, website: www.framingquiltandcraft.com Ashford Wheels & Looms website: www.ashford.co.nz/yarn Asia Discovery Tours website: asiadiscoverytours.com.au Bellarine Sewing Centre Ph: (03) 5221 3034, website: www.bellarinesewingcentre.com.au Bernina Australia Ph: 1800 237 646, website: www.bernina.com.au Birch Creative Ph: (03) 9069 4070, website: www.birchcreative.com.au Brother Australia Ph: 1300 880 297, website: www.brother.com.au Can Do Books Ph: 1300 308 261, website: www.candobooks.com.au Catherina’s Vintage Stitches Ph: (03) 5852 3356, website: www. catharinasvintagestitches.com.au Clover Manufacturing Website: www.clover-mfg.com Cottage Garden Threads Ph: (03) 5668 1513, website: www.cottagegardenthreads.com.au CraftAlive Ph: (03) 9682 5133, website: www.craftalive.com.au Cushla's Village Fabrics (NZ) Website: www.cushlasvillagefabrics.co.nz Cynthia’s Ark Ph: (08) 8527 2120, website:…

MATERIALS • 35 x 45cm (14 x 18in) plain linen (base fabric) • 30 x 40cm (12 x 18in) textured fabric (base for scrap fabrics) • Assortment of lace strips • Small scraps of hessian • 60 x 100cm (25 x 40in) printed upholstery fabric (cushion front and back) • Scraps of plain, textured and printed linens • Perle 8 threads in variegated pink, variegated green and natural • Embroidery needle • Machine sewing thread in pale pink (flower centres) and to match the printed upholstery fabric • Cushion insert, 45 x 55cm (18 x 22in) – see Tip • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine • General sewing supplies Finished size: 43 x 53cm (17 1/4 x 21 1/4in) Stitches used: Backstitch, French knot, straight stitch APPLIQUÉ…

MATERIALS • 80cm ( 7/8yd) feature print fabric – see note. Monica recommends medium-weight woven fabric such as 100% cotton, linen or linen/ cotton blends, ideally just a little heavier than cotton fabrics sold for quiltmaking • 80cm ( 7/8yd) coordinating tone-on-tone print fabric (lining) • 45 x 60cm (18 x 24in) sew-in foam interfacing, such as Bosal In-R-Form Sew-in Bag Interfacing • 40cm ( 1/2yd) lightweight woven fusible interfacing • 50cm (20in) open-end jacket zipper in a colour to coordinate with the feature print fabric • 12.5 x 34cm (5 x 13 1/2in) template plastic (bag base) or similar – see note • Double-sided washaway tape or fabric glue • Decorative label/badge (optional) – see note • Quilting (‘wonder’) clips (optional) • Tracing paper • All-purpose polyester sewing-machine thread…

Where do you live? I live in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, about 20 minutes from the Dandenong Ranges and 20 minutes from the beach. My sewing room is my cherished space; I had always worked in the rumpus room (with the family complaining about my mess) until a house extension eight years ago. My space is one of the old bedrooms – it’s small and jam-packed but it's mine and I love it! Tell us a little about your family. I live with my husband and three children aged 22, 19 and 11, and two adorable, but attention-seeking, dogs. The older two children float between our house and their partners’ homes so I can be cooking for three up to seven on any given night – often without much…

MARKET BAGS TO CROCHET By Annie's Crochet If you need a durable tote for the market, beach or whatever, these bags are versatile and fun! Eight stylish and trendy bags are ready to stitch using worsted-weight cotton yarn and one made using strips of plastic bags! Designs are made using different crochet techniques such as filet, Tunisian, and several specialty stitches. Sizes range from 12in x 15in to 20in x 20in (excluding handles). Published by Annie’s Publishing CROCHETED SUCCULENTS: CACTI AND SUCCULENT PROJECTS TO MAKE By Emma Varnam If you love houseplants but have an unerring ability to kill everything off, fear not, because these cute creations don't require green fingers! There are 25 splendid succulents to make in a variety of shapes and sizes for a touch of indoor…