Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2020 i Australian Homespun

This old perambulator’s new ‘skin’ is a collection of old tapestries and embroideries. Swedish artist Ulla-Stina Wikander has collected theses pieces for more than 10 years and has over 100 in her collection. She says she has mixed feelings for them, “but sometimes they are very beautiful …” and she wanted to bring them back to life. In 2012 she started covering mundane household items from the ‘70s, giving them a second life. Visit her website to see the many items she has completed. Some of the small objects, such as an iron or a phone, take her a day or two to complete, but the bigger installations take weeks to finish. www.ullastinawikander.com…

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. Northern Territory November 28–December 5 Alice Springs Territory Quilts Exhibition Witchetty’s Function Room, Araluen Cultural Precinct, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs Open: 10am–4pm More information: www.alicequiltingclub.org.au Australian Capital Territory November 6–8 Lyneham CraftAlive Thoroughbred Park Racecourse 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham Open: 9am–4pm More information: www.craftalive.com.au Victoria November 13–15 Wendouree CraftAlive Wendouree Sports and Events Centre Norman Street, Wendouree Open: 9am–4pm More information: www.craftalive.com.au Tasmania October 23–25 Hobart Island Quilts (Held in conjunction with CraftAlive) Goods Shed – Macs Point, Evans Street, Hobart More information: www.tasquiltguild.com.au October 30–November 2 Deloraine Tasmanian Craft Fair Deloraine Community Complex,…

MATERIALS • 35cm ( 3/8yd) aqua print fabric (outer bag and slip pocket) • Fat quarter dark blue print fabric (lining and zipper tabs) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) mustard print fabric (slip pocket lining, zipper pocket, strap and strap connectors) • Two swivel hooks, 4cm (1 1/2in) long • 70cm ( 3/4yd) light/medium-weight fusible interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101 or Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) • Fat quarter foam interfacing (such as By Annie’s Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing) or fusible fleece (such as Pellon Thermolam 971F or Vilene H640) • Two D rings and one slider, 20mm ( 3/4in) wide • One aqua dress zipper, 25cm (10in) long (pouch closure) • One aqua dress zipper, 18cm (7in) long (zippered pocket) • Decorative label (optional) • Threads to match the bag…

COLOUR AND MOVEMENT TOTE BAG By Susan Snooks Finished size: 44 x 37cm (17½ x 15in) plus handles CELLARBRA TION BAGS By Natashia Curtin Finished size: 28cm (11in) high, base diameter 9cm (3½in) FROM THE GROUND UP T OTE BAGS By Bobbie Watts Finished size: 28 x 32.5cm (11 x 12¾in) plus handles MESSENGER BAG By Jodie Carleton Finished size: 25.5 x 28cm (10 x 11in), plus handles OVERNIGHT B AG By Amy Butler and Nicole Mallalieu Finished size: 28 x 53cm (11 x 20⅞in), plus handles PATCHWORK HANDBAG By Natalie-Ross Finished size: 32.5 x 45cm (13 x 18in) plus handles…

MATERIALS • 40cm ( 1/2yd) textured linen (outer bag) • 40cm ( 1/2yd) calico (lining) • 20cm (8in) square of solid black fabric (appliqué) • Fusible web • Fine-pointed permanent-marking pen or sharp HB pencil • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in and zipper feet • General sewing supplies Finished size: 30.5cm (12in) square, not including straps Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% linen or cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Seams of 1/2in are used throughout. Instructions are given for using the printed Pattern Sheet in the magazine, but you can also download the digital pattern from www.homespun.net.au and print it out. PREPARATION AND CUTTING 1 Trace the shape…

If you prefer, you can join the binding to the cushion entirely by machine. Sew the binding to the cushion front in the usual way. Then fold the binding over to the back of the cushion and glue baste it in place so that it covers the previous line of stitching by at least 1/8in. Turn the cushion over so the front is facing up and machine stitch right under the binding through all the layers. This stitching will catch the binding folded over to the back and hold it in place securely.…

NEW SOUTH W ALES Fabric Pixie Goonellabah Ph: 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au Hobbysew Orange Ph: (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.hobbysew.com.au Lyn’s Fine Needlecr aft Baulkham Hills Ph: (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework @aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework .com.au My Sewing Supplies Sylvania Ph: (02) 9522 2340 info@mysewingsupplies. com.au www.mysewingsupplies. com.au Sew Fab Narrandera Ph: (02) 6959 9819 leanne@sewfab.com.au www.sewfab.com.au Sew Many Stitches Campbelltown Ph: (02) 4628 4437 www.sewmanystitches.com.au Stella Stitch Broken Hill Ph: 0418 600 570 stellastitch@outlook.com The Cottage Quiltworks Warriewood Ph: (02) 9997 4661 cottagequiltworks@hotmail.com www.cottagequiltworks.com.au The OZ Material Girls Mittagong Ph: 0434 674 651 theozmaterialgirls@ gmail.com www.theozmaterialgirls. com Whatever Where-ever Craft Howlong Ph: (02) 6026 5489 info@whateverwhereever.com.au www.whateverwhereever.com.au VICTORIA GJs Discount F abrics Fairfield Ph: (03) 9482 5528 info@gjsdiscountfabrics.com.au www.gjsdiscountfabrics.com.au Maree St Clair Strathfieldsaye Ph: 0429 393 757 maree@mareestclairquilts.com.au www.mareestclairquilts.com.au Patchwork…

Cynthia’s Ark Ph: (08) 8527 2120, website: www.cynthiasark.com.au Dragonfly Fabrics  Ph: (08) 8948 0691, website: www.dragonfabric.com.au East Coast Fabrics  Ph: (07) 3889 6024, website: www.eastcoastfabrics.com.au Faeries in my Garden  Ph: (07) 3869 0808, website: www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au Heights Sewing Centre  Ph: (03) 5229 3558, website: www.heightsewing.com.au Husqvarna Viking Website: www.husqvarnaviking.com Janome  Website: www.janome.com.au Knit Purl Yarn Boutique  Website: www.knitpurl.com.au Kornacraft Sewing Centre Ph: (08) 8522 3246, website: www.kornacraft.com.au Lily Lane  Ph: (03) 5199 2777, 2 Green Zebras  Ph: (02) 9553 7201, website: www.wogreenzebras.com Andrie Designs  Website: www.andriedesigns.com Ashford Wheels & Looms  Website: www.ashford.co.nz Ashmead Designs  Website: www.ashmeaddesigns.com Batik Oetoro  Ph: (02) 4943 8808, website: www.dyeman.com Bernina Australia Ph: (02) 9899 1188, website: www.bernina.com/en-AU Can Do Books  Ph: 1300 308 261, website: www.candobooks.com.au Clover Manufacturing Website: www.clover-usa.com/en Cottage Garden Threads Ph: (03) 5668…

It is commonly agreed that there are four basic crochet stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet. Just how many stitch patterns that can be made with a combination of these, plus slip stitch and chain, is unknown, although it is believed to be more than 100. We love the look of the linen stitch pattern and in an upcoming issue we will share a baby blanket using this very stitch. Stay tuned.…

From her home in the United Kingdom to southern France and the lush region of Southeast Asia, embroidery artist Georgie Emery has been inspired by butterflies from across the globe. Her embroideries are the result of careful design planning, meticulous stitching and a deep appreciation for these beautiful creatures. “They represent peace and life and exude such a magical presence as they gently fly around,” says Georgie. With her camera, sketchbook and sewing supplies at the ready, Georgie takes every opportunity to admire these high flyers and depict them in her richly embroidered designs. Georgie dipped her toes into sewing when she was eight years old through Brownies (a level of Girl Guides in the UK). “We had to sew our badges onto our sashes, which was actually quite hard…

MATERIALS • One Layer Cake or 25 squares, 9in of assorted print fabrics • 1.4m (1 1/2yd) solid cream fabric • 30cm ( 3/8yd) pink print fabric (binding) • 1.4m (1 1/2yd) backing fabric • Threads to appliqué the stars • Batting at least 130 x 90cm (49 x 36in) • Fusible web • Template plastic and permanent-marking pen • Hera marker (optional) and water-erasable fabric-marking pen that is not affected by heat • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 114 x 76cm (45 x 30in) Note: Read all instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Instructions are given for using the printed Pattern Sheet, but you can also download the digital pattern…

MATERIALS • Fat sixteenth light-value grey and white stripe print fabric (embroidery background) • Fat eighth blue print fabric (outer bag) • Large scraps of three coordinating print fabrics: Natalie used cream, blue and brown print fabrics (outer bag) • Fat quarter print fabric (bag lining) • Cosmo stranded embroidery threads in Green (118), Dark Brown (311), Warm Pink (463), Light Blue (981) and Dark Blue (984) • Thin fusible batting such as Parlan or fusible Pellon • Lightweight fusible interfacing • 30cm (12in) cream zipper • Fine-pointed permanent-marking pen or sharp HB pencil • Template plastic • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in and zipper feet • General sewing supplies Stitches used: Backstitch, French knot, running stitch, satin stitch Finished size: 22cm tall x 10cm…

MATERIALS • Six fat quarters of assorted red and beige print fabrics • 40cm (½yd) solid cream fabric (block background) • 40cm (½yd) fine white and red dotted fabric (binding) • 1.2m (1⅜yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 150 x 50cm (60 x 20in) • Tearaway stabiliser (machine appliqué) • 35cm (⅜yd) lightweight non-fusible interfacing • Machine sewing threads to match the fabrics • Template plastic and permanent-marking pen • Erasable fabric-marking pen or pencil • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 143 x 43cm (56 x 17in) Note: Read all instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric and interfacing 107cm (42in) wide. Instructions are given for using the printed Pattern Sheet in the magazine,…

MATERIALS Ali used fabrics from the Primavera range designed by Rifle Paper Co for Cotton and Steel Fabrics, coupled with several Kona Cottons from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The stock codes for these fabrics are shown in brackets. • Fat eighth solid fabric #1 [Kona Canary (K001-26)] • Fat eighth solid fabric #2 [Kona Peach (K001-1281)] • Fat eighth print fabric #3 [Citrus Blossom — Orange Metallic (RP301-OR4M)] • 60cm ( 3/4yd) print fabric #9 [Pineapple Stripe — Peach Metallic (RP302-PH3M)] • 50cm ( 5/8yd) each of five assorted print fabrics (fabrics #4–#8) [Birch — Blush (RP304-BL3); Rosa — Cream (RP305-CR2); Stars — Blush (RP310-BL4M); Birch — Yellow (RP304-YE2); and Cabana Stripe — Yellow (RP309-YE3)] • 2.2m (2 1/2yd) print fabric #10 [Stars — Cream Metallic (RP302-CR1M)] • 2m (2 1/4yd)…

JOYFUL MENDING: VISIBLE REPAIRS FOR THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT THINGS WE LOVE! By Noriko Misumi Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Adding sewing, darning, felting or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favourite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favourite pieces in a creative way. Author Noriko Misumi shares her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things). The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. Joyful Mending allows you to continue to surround yourself with the things…

MATERIALS • Approximately 600g 1 ply (1.5mm) cotton string — Mandarine* • 6mm Aus (4 UK, J/10 US) crochet hook • Yarn needle • Four crochet stitch markers (optional) • Scissors • Pins or quilting clips Finished size: 30cm (12in) diameter without strap Pattern notes: The cotton string* used in this project is available from www.knotknitting.com.au.Should you wish to use yarn from your stash, the equivalent is 12ply bulky cotton yarn. The bag is crocheted in three pieces — two identical circular panels and a strap, which are then sewn together. Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Australian/UK crochet terminology is used; North American readers should refer to the chart above to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly. ABBREVIATIONS  sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch,…

Where is Glen Alvie: 14km north of Wonthaggi, on Glen Alvie Road. Where in Glen Alvie: You can find us at 470 Glen Alvie Road, Glen Alvie. If you are coming from Melbourne, turn left at the traffic lights in Grantville. We are also an easy 10-minute drive from Wonthaggi, on Glen Alvie Road, or from Korumburra, through Kongwak to Glen Alvie Road, we are first on the left. Who plays host: Jeanette Clark started Patchwork Maze 29 years ago and has taught many students patchwork, quilting and how to love their sewing machine. Worth visiting because: Fabric to suit all tastes is in stock, to tempt you when you visit. You’ll also find Handi Quilter machines, Husqvarna Viking, PFAFF, and Singer sewing machines and accessories, Baby Lock overlockers, AccuQuilt…

MATERIALS • Scraps of wool felt in assorted colours (appliqué) • Fat quarter light grey linen (appliqué background) • Scraps of assorted print fabrics in colours to complement the wool felts • 65cm ( 3/4yd) light-value fabric (lining of cushion front) • 60cm ( 3/4yd) coordinating print fabric (cushion back) • 10cm ( 1/8yd) grey and white stripe print fabric (binding) • 10cm ( 1/8yd) taupe and white stripe print fabric (binding) • Cotton batting at least 60cm (23in) square • Stranded embroidery floss in dark brown and colours to match the wool felts • 20cm (8in) embroidery hoop • Sharp pencil or erasable fabric-marking pen • Template plastic and permanent-marking pen • Fusible web • 50cm (20in/size 20) cushion insert • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine…

We hope you are enjoying your Quilter’s Holiday — for many of us it may be the only holiday we get this year! This issue shares the patterns and instructions for Panel 5 — the last panel of the quilt — the Homecoming — and the bottom border — Border 2. Stitches used: Backstitch, French knot, satin stitch Finished size: 276 x 230cm (108 1/2 x 90 1/2in) Note: Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Tone used for her quilt. Instructions are provided for freezer-paper appliqué stitched by hand, but they can be readily adapted to suit another method if you prefer. Note, however, that the appliqué shapes do not include seam allowances — you need to add them when cutting the fabric. Seam allowances of 1/4in…