Innholdsfortegnelse for April/May 2021 i Australian Homespun

MATERIALS • Laines du Nord Merino Yak 50g: 12 balls in Colour 10 (sage) • One pair of 4.50mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles OR 4.50mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needle (or size needed to give correct tension) • Wool needle Finished sizes: Width (approx): 65cm (25 1/2in) Length (approx): 153cm (60in) Note: This is an intermediate skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot. Laine du Nord yarns are distributed in Australia by Calor Yarns. ABBREVIATIONS  approx = approximate, beg = beginning, cm = centimetres, cont = continue, K = knit, P = purl, patt = pattern, psso = pass slipped st over, rem = remain/ing, rep = repeat, RS =…

MATERIALS • Small bottle of fabric paint 30-50ml (1-1 3/4oz) • Spray bottle • Iron 1 Put the fabric paint into the spray bottle and fill it up with warm water until 2/3 full. Shake well to mix paint with water. 2 Begin by spraying lightly from the bottom edge. 3 Continue to add light layers until you achieve the effect you like. 4 Leave the piece to dry. 5 ‘Set’ the paint by pressing with a medium hot iron.…

JELLYFISH FLAIR The dimensional embroidery works of Ukrainian artist YuliyaKu are simply mesmerising. With colours and textures layered on opaque backings, her works bring jellyfish to life. To see more of her work, visit www.etsy.com/shop/YuliyaKu WHIMSICAL FELT Whether you’re a seasoned felt artist or just want to give it a go, these whimsical ocean designs are just too cute not to create. For these and other whimsy designs, visit littledear on Etsy at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/littledear FUNKY SIMPLICITY This minimalist yet intriguing quilt design by Owen’s Olivia offers so much interest. Bold colours, over-sized hand stitching and a fun play on geometry make 1981 very satisfying to look at. Check out this and other designs at www.owensolivia.blogspot.com/2016/02/1981-quilt.html TO MARKET IN STYLE Reusable bags are a must when you shop, and there’s nothing…

MATERIALS • 50 squares, 25cm (10in) of assorted coordinating print fabrics • 40cm ( 1/2yd) navy stripe print fabric (binding) • 2.6m (2 3/4yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 132cm (52in) square • Appliqué needle • Small appliqué pins • Cotton appliqué thread in matching colours • Perle 8 threads in matching colours • Template plastic • Fine-point permanent-marking pen • Scissors with fine sharp point • Sewing machine with 1/4in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 121cm (47 1/2in) square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A seam allowance of1/4in is used throughout. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabrics 112cm (44in) wide. Anorina used two different 10in layer cakes in her project. Instructions…

Tell us something about your family life. I was born in Sweden in a small textile town near Gothenburg. My family is still there and my husband and I have a summer house by the lake there. I moved to Hong Kong in 1990 for work and then to Melbourne in 1992. I met my husband here and stayed. However, we have had a couple of moves living in the UK for a couple of years and we also lived in Sweden for five years, and then back here again. We have two beautiful cocker spaniels, Aussie and Svea, and we split our time between Melbourne and Rye, a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula of Victoria. What has been your personal and professional background in this industry? I have…

Sharon Thomson, Berry Quilt and Co — Email: sharon@berryquiltandco.com.au MATERIALS • 1.4m (1 1/2yd) solid cream fabric (blocks) — see note* • 1.5m (1 2/3yd) in total of a variety of indigo, brown, olive and navy print fabrics (blocks) — see note* • 1.2m (1 1/4yd) striped print fabric (outer border) — see note* • 30cm ( 1/3yd) solid mustard fabric (inner border) • 50cm ( 5/8yd) solid navy fabric (binding) • 1.8m (2yd) extra-wide (275cm/108in) backing fabric • Batting at least 180 x 220cm (70 x 87in) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with 1/4in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 155 x 190cm (61 x 75in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A seam allowance of 1/4in is used throughout. It…

No special machine needle is required for sewing the plastic pockets in these books. Ideally, use a non-stick Teflon foot, but if you don’t have one, use a walking foot or temporarily attach a piece of sticky tape to the base of your 1/4in foot to help make it glide over the plastic. When sewing fabric and plastic together, have the plastic uppermost and the fabric towards the feed dogs. To keep the pieces in place before stitching, avoid using pins, as they will leave holes in the plastic; use small clips instead.…

NSW FABRIC PIXIE Goonellabah 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au HOBBYSEW Orange (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.hobbysew.com.au LYN’S FINE NEEDLECRAF T Baulkham Hills (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au RAINBOW PATCHWORK Lismore (02) 6622 3003 rainbowpatchwork@gmail.com rainbowpat chwork.com.au STITCH BETWEEN THE BRIDGES Tamworth (02) 6765 4138 stitchbtbtamworth@gmail.com stitchbetweenthebridges.com.au STITCHED N FRAMED Port Macquarie (02) 6581 3338 info@stitchednframed.com.au stitchednframed-com. au.3dcartstores.com URSH’S SEWING Narrabri 0419 492 370 www.facebook.com/ Urshs-Sewing-9043295 42910592 WHATEVER WHERE-EVER CRAF T Howlong (02) 6026 5489 info@whateverwhereever.com.au www.whateverwhereever.com.au ZELLY’S CRAFTS & GIFTS Gilgandra 0427 479 131 zellyscraftsandgifts.com.au VIC CATHARINA’S VINTAGE STITCHES Kyabram (03) 5860 6710 www.facebook.com/ CatharinasVintageStitches LESLEY MAYS PATCHWORK & CRAFT Mildura (03) 5022 2330 info@lesleymays.com.au lesleymays.com.au LILY LANE Rosedale (03) 51 992 777 Jennifer@LilyLane.com.au www.lilylane.com.au MAREE ST CLAIR Strathfieldsaye 0429 393 757 maree@mareest clairquilts.com.au www.mareestclairquilts.com.au PALM BEACH QUILTING Carrum Downs…

During these unprecendented times some of the businesses listed on these pages may be operating in a different way. Most are ‘open’ for business, but they may be open less hours, online only, mail order and/or virtual shopping. Go online or call to check their ‘new normal’ - they’d love to hear from you! NSW SYDNEY Banksia Yarns 3c East Market Street, Richmond NSW Ph: (02) 4505 1615 shop@banksiayarns.com.au www.banksiayarns.com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm Lyn’s Fine Needlecraft 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 Patchwork on Pittwater 1 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale 2103 Ph: (02) 9999 6159 robyn@quilts.net.au Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm CENTRAL WEST Cowra Patchwork Shop 2/119 Kendal Street, Cowra 2794 Ph: (02)…

Ali Scott invites you to meander through fields of wildflowers, dip your toes into the sparkling water along the shoreline and enjoy the fading light as sun slowly sets. Browsing through her gallery of felted landscapes and seascapes, it’s easy to be immersed in Ali’s wild and wonderful world. Just like her artworks, Ali is vibrant and joyful. She’s passionate about felt making and capturing the beauty of her surroundings. Ali was introduced to felting through a friend 18 years ago and immediately fell in love with the craft. “Initially I made everything possible in felt, from bags to hats, brooches to scarves,” she says. “I felted over pebbles from the beach and enjoyed discovering what this seemingly magical fibre could do. It was quite an adventure!” However, creating felt…

MATERIALS • Anette Eriksson Eco Cotton XL (or 10-12-ply wool-blend yarn) *quantities below • Cushion insert: 60 x 60cm (24 x 24in) euro, 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in) standard • 6mm/UK 4/USA 10 circular needle 80cm (31 1/2in) • 6mm/UK 4/USA 10 needle • 7mm/UK 2 crochet hook • Wool needle Finished sizes: Throw 135 x 150cm (53 x 59in) Standard cushion 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in) European cushion 60 x 60cm (20 x 20in) Note: This is an intermediate skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn of the same colour is from the same dye lot. ABBREVIATIONS cm = centimetres, st/s = stitch/es TENSION 15 sts x 19 rows stocking stitch = 10 x…

Where applicable, the instructions include a guide to modifying the cast-on stitches to fit your project. These edgings may be attached using either a mattress stitch seam or a flat seam. These six different edgings will include the following techniques and stitches: cast on and cast off, various methods of decreasing and increasing, stocking stitch, garter stitch, lace knitting, cables and bobbles. Some are knitted lengthways and some are knitted sideways, all are knitted in 8 ply yarn with 3.75mm needles. MATERIALS USED ARE THE SAME IN EACH EDGING. • 8 ply knitting yarn (quantity will vary depending on the project) • Pair of 3.75mm (US 5, UK 9) knitting needles • Yarn needle for finishing GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS  cm = centimetres; garter st = every row knit; in = inches;…

Finished size: 188 x 162.5cm (74 x 64in) Stitches used: Backstitch, cross stitch, detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, French knot, running stitch, satin stitch Note: Materials required for the entire project were listed in  Part 1, published in Homespun #200, Vol 22 No 1. They are from the Heartstrings and Birdhouse Basics fabric ranges designed by Natalie herself. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. To make your quilt unique and to achieve a scrappy look, select fabrics from your set of fat quarters at random to sew the patchwork units in each block. Use the photos of Natalie’s quilt as a guide or just pick and choose as you like. The appliqué method used is needleturn, but you can adapt the instructions to your preferred method. Seam allowances…

MODERN FABRIC ART BOWLS By Kirsten Fisher Take your quilting blocks to a whole new level and make them into fabric bowls. Providing the perfect opportunity to show off your favourite fabrics, this book teaches you how to transform fabric or quilt blocks into gorgeous art bowls. Published by C&T Publishing QUILTERS OF THE DOOR: FIRST NOVEL IN THE DOOR COUNTY QUILTS SERIES By Ann Hazelwood Delve into the world of quilting fiction with this engaging story from Ann Hazelwood. Following the life of watercolour quilt artist Claire Stewart, Quilters of the Door offers an intriguing tale about friendships, quilting groups and life in general. Published by C&T Publishing CREATE LANDSCAPE QUILTS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO DYNAMIC PEOPLE & PLACES By Meri Henriques Vahl Learn how to turn photo art into…

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