Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Australian Homespun

NSW – Country October 31-November 5 South Grafton Jacaranda Embroidery Group biennial Embroidery Exhibition; South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 2 Wharf St, South Grafton. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. All money raised goes to local charities and NSW Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Vic – Country October 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, November 1 Portarlington Bellarine Quilters’ biennial Quilt Show; Portarlington Mill, Turner Ct. Display of members’ quilts, quilt shop, trading table, raffle quilt and demonstrations. Open 12 noon-4pm. Entry $5, concession $4, family $12. Entry fee is donated to the National Trust. More information: Phone Christine Fox on (03) 5251 3974. October 15-16 Castlemaine Goldfields Quilters’ biennial Exhibition; St Mary’s hall, cnr Hargraves and Lyttleton Sts. Quilt raffle, retail outlets, trading table. Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Entry $7, children under 12 free.…

Materials • 1.8m (2yd) light or off-white fabric (block backgrounds, sashing and Border 1) • At least 12 fat quarters of colourful coordinating plain and tone-on-tone print fabrics including black • 40cm ( 1/2yd) plain white fabric (muzzles) • 55cm ( 5/8yd) green spot print fabric (binding) • 3.8m (4 1/4yd) backing fabric • Fusible web • Batting at least 210 x 190cm (82 x 75in) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in and free-motion feet • General sewing supplies Finished size: 188 x 170cm (74 x 67in) Finished block size: 14 x 17in Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabrics 107cm (42in) wide. Seam…

Materials • 2.5m (2 3/4yd) solid white fabric (background) • 1.5m (1 5/8yd) red print fabric (10 semicircle, zippered taw pocket, ties and binding) • Nine fat quarters of coordinating print fabrics – see Note (numeral backgrounds) • 50cm (20in) solid navy fabric (numeral appliqué and player taw) • Fusible web • 5.5m (6yd) non-slip backing fabric – see Note • Batting at least 280 x 130cm (110 x 50in) • 23cm (9in) red zipper • DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Dark Navy Blue (823) and Bright Red (666) or to match your chosen fabrics • Small bag of popping corn or similar grain (taw filling) • Thumb tack, pencil and string at least 50cm (20in) long • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in and zipper…

Materials • 2.25m (2 1/2yd) light grey chambray (background). Jemima used a lightweight Japanese dungaree chambray • One Layer Cake or an assortment of print fabrics to total about 1.1m (1 1/4yd) (pencils). Jemima used a Layer Cake of ‘Modern L’s Basics’ by Lecien, distributed in Australia by Craft Project – Charles Parsons • 20cm ( 1/4yd) black and cream fine stripe print fabric (pencil tips) • 20cm ( 1/4yd) tan print fabric (pencil wood) • 25cm ( 3/8yd) purple print fabric (Border 2) • 50cm ( 5/8yd) blue print fabric (binding) • 3m (3 3/8yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 170 x 145cm (66 x 56in) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in and walking feet • General sewing supplies Finished quilt size: 154…

Did you have ballet lessons as a child – dreaming of being a prima ballerina? Hell no! Living in Ramingining, Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, with a 14-hour drive from the nearest town, did tend to limit some opportunities. Mind you, my sister and I were taught some traditional women’s dancing with the Yolgnu people, and were allowed to follow along at some ceremonies, which kind of makes up for it. What else did you dream of when you were little? Or were you a practical little kid? I dreamed of being a children’s book illustrator and writer. Still dreaming … Would you have decorated your first bedroom with embroidered ballerinas? Growing up ‘money poor’ (but SO rich in life experiences), the idea of room decoration didn’t even enter…

Did you have a favourite fairy story when you were little? I loved all the fairy stories when I was growing up, but I think Goldilocks was always my favourite of the traditional tales. Perhaps it was her curious and rebellious nature . . . not unlike my 16-year-old daughter. And it does, in fact, drive me nuts! Would you like to do other famous fables and tales interpretations in quilts? Definitely. In fact, I have a stockpile of designs that I might put together as one bigger quilt. I have already done a Red Riding Hood quilt, which I made for my third daughter – it hung on the wall above her cot when she was tiny. I made the wolf quite friendly looking and had him on a…

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CATHY JACK COUPLAND Sydney artist Cathy Jack Coupland goes with her instinct when choosing colours for her art quilts. And the upshot is a glorious feast of eye-candy colour. For her work with circles, she packs in as much visual punch as possible. “Vibrant, passionate, colourful, original and unique” is how she accurately puts it. “I work intuitively. I have studied colour and its application in design, and I think that’s the key. You have to understand how colour works with the other elements and principles of design,” says Cathy. “Even though I teach colour, I am still learning, and I hope that never stops.” The starting point is to cover a base of acrylic felt with free machine embroidery, using rayon and polyester threads. “I stitch onto two layers…

It all started with a little research. "I laid the yellow and white vinyl composite floor tiles myself. I had never done this before, but several videos assured me it would be easy. What nobody mentioned was how crazy sticky the tile adhesive is! By the end of the day, I had pieces of tile stuck all over my clothes. When I went to take a shower, I couldn’t get my clothes off because my hands and feet were covered with glue. I felt like a cartoon character, trying to jump out of my pants without them sticking to me. I managed to get the shower curtain stuck to myself, too. I nearly had to bathe in acetone.” Texas-based Hildie Westenhaver’s philosophy is: Why buy when you can DIY? The…

Did you find nostalgic inspiration for this quilt from your love of colouring as a child? I have always had a love affair with stationery. I love pretty pens, pencils, washi tape and sweet notepads. I have a large selection of all these and always am drawn to these types of stores. Are you enjoying the new trend for adult colouring-in books? These are great, and my two girls and I have been using them over the holidays to relax and keep busy. Bought one for yourself yet? Yes, I have the Tula Pink Coloring Book and The Liberty Colouring Book. What are your favourite childhood memories? Some of my favourite memories from my childhood are the times I spent baking and crafting with my nanna. I used to spend…

MADE IT FROM THE GRAPEVINE When you’re the creative type and your child puts in an order for a new cushion, you want to make a good fist of it. But in Angie Ramirez’s case, there was the added problem of pillows past – i.e. she had already made/bought her daughter a balloon-animal pillow, a pizza pillow, a knot pillow, a heart pillow and a mini pretzel pillow. So where to go from there? Angie decided to create something of a rare vintage – a delicious little grape-bunch design. Adorable! Contacts: Angie Ramirez, of Little Inspiration – Tutorial link: littleinspiration.com/2016/06/diy-grape-pillow.html.…

Materials • Patons Dreamtime Merino 8 ply 50g balls: nine balls of Cream (0051) • 5.00mm (UK 6/US 8) circular knitting needle 80cm (31 1/2in) long or size needed to give correct tension • Cable needle • 4.50mm (UK 7/US 7) crochet hook • Wool needle Finished size: approx. 80cm (31 1/2in) square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. This is an intermediate skill-level knitting project with a crocheted picot edging. Use only the yarn specified. Other yarns are likely to produce different results. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure they are all from the same dye lot. A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches – work the rows back and forth,…

• I hate it when I have about 4in of sewing to finish and only 31/2in of thread in the bobbin • I hate it when I change checkout lanes at the supermarket, then the person in front of me has something that needs a price-check. • I hate it when I’m home all day waiting for a package delivery, then just pop out for five minutes to grab a coffee, and when I get back, there’s a ‘Sorry we missed you’ note at the door. • I hate it when I haven’t had a call on my mobile all day, but the second I forget to turn it off in the doctor’s surgery, someone calls me. • I hate it when I’m running late for an appointment and the…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 1: THE LITTLE, TINY, WEENY SHOP OF HORRORS How are we supposed to feel spooked by these little felt Halloween ornaments when they are just so cute? They’re the work of Patrick and Alicia, from Felt with Love Designs, who can walk you through the making process at www.feltwithlovedesigns.com/2014/10/16/felt-halloween-ornaments-tutorial-free-pattern-set-2. PRINCESS CROWN Think back! When you were a little girl, wouldn’t you have traded your baby brother for a crown like this? It’s perfect, bejewelled with pearl beads and trimmed with lace and flowers. It’s positively majestic. Lia Griffith clearly recalled her young dreams of becoming a princess, and she put the memory to good use by making this treasure. She shares her how-to at liagriffith.com/make-a-felt-and-lace-princess-crown. Contacts: Lia Griffith, visit liagriffith.com. HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2: SWEET GHOSTS! Every home should…

Indian inkling If you think that adding a little bling to your home and studio accessories is a stretch, think again. The answer lies in a little sari upcycling. We all know that Indians excel at making clothing super-special, but now we can add their sparkle beyond the wardrobe. Specifically, on a notebook. First, you’ll need to know that new and vintage saris can be readily bought online (try eBay) – your biggest dilemma will be which glorious colour and design to invest in, since they are all so beautiful. Then it’s just a matter of measuring your plain-Jane notebook, cutting your sari fabric to those dimensions and using spray adhesive to stick the fabric to the cover, smoothing the fabric from the centre to the outside edges before the…

How would you describe your particular craft style? It’s colourful and fun. I like to make things that have a practical purpose but are also full of personality. Did your distinctive style happen over time or was it immediate when you started stitching? I think because my style is very much influenced by vintage crafts of the ’70s, my style inspiration has always been consistent, but my skills have hopefully improved with experience. Are you good at all the crafts you have tried? Ha, ha! I’d like to say yes, but the truth is some crafts come more naturally to me than others. I’m much more comfortable with crafts that involve textiles and fabrics. Knitting took me a long time to pick up and, for many years, it stressed me…

EMBROIDERY-THREAD HANGING SPOOLS – I came up with this system after spending two hours untangling my complete mess of embroidery threads one day. I knew I needed a system to keep things properly organised, but also something that was easy to see and access. Every time I see my multiple threads hanging neatly in rainbow order, I get a little thrill up my spine. This was one of the cheapest organisational things I did in my studio, but one of the most effective. CANVAS PICTURE OF TEXAS – I love where I live and I thought some Texas artwork would be a great touch. I had no idea what I was doing when I made this artwork from a plain canvas, spray paint and a bunch of paper scraps. But…

Materials • 40cm ( 1/2yd) white cotton fabric (stitchery background) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) fusible embroidery stabiliser such as Weaveline • DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Black (310), Medium Brown (433), Tan (436), Light Wedgwood (518), Medium Salmon (3712), Very Dark Peacock Blue (3765) and Dark Wedgwood (3842) • Au Papillon gold thread • Wooden embroidery hoops: 11cm (4 1/4in), 13.5cm (5 1/4in) and 24cm (9 1/2in) outside diameters • White or cream quilting thread • Light grey pencil (or your chosen fine fabric marker) • General sewing supplies Stitches used: Backstitch, blanket stitch, detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, satin stitch Finished size: 52cm (20 1/2in) high in total Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric and stabiliser 107cm (42in) wide.…

Materials • 20cm ( 1/4yd) pale pink stripe print fabric (rows) • 30cm ( 3/8yd) orange tone-on-tone print fabric (rows and hair appliqué) • 20cm ( 1/4yd) brown linen (rows and bear appliqué) • 20cm ( 1/4yd) white with peach heart print fabric (rows, chequerboard and treetops) • 25cm ( 1/4yd) beige check linen (row and chequerboard) • 35cm ( 3/8yd) beige linen (appliqué background) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) cream text print fabric (tree backgrounds • 10cm ( 1/8yd) salmon pink spot print fabric (rows) • 50cm ( 5/8yd) brown and white gingham fabric (tree trunks, rows and binding) • 10cm ( 1/8yd) each of four coordinating feature fabrics (chequerboard, appliqué and treetops) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) white with pink spot print fabric (border) • 20cm (8in) square of blue…

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