Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022/January 2023 i Australian Homespun

Good morning sunshine! Welcome summer! Inside this cheerful and sparkly issue you will find lots of summery inspiration to keep you busy. From bright quilts, to a handy shopping tote and a sweet knitted vest, there are lots to choose from. This issue also includes Part 5 of the 2022 Block of the Month – with the final part coming to you in the February issue. Anorina Morris shares a vibrant quilt featuring New York Beauty block and Island Batik fabrics, and Monique Bubendorfer whipped up an impressive quilt using Snowball corners and half-square triangles with just two fabrics and we share a fun quilt using strings and strips grouped together in colour families to create interlocking ‘donuts’. There is an easy knitted vest by Kathy Ramunni that features lovely…

Please notify us at least four months before the event. Victoria January 13-15 Warrnambool Warrnambool Quilt Show Brauer College, 37 Caramut Road, Warrnambool More information: www.victorianquilters.org/event/warrnambool-quilt-show New South Wales January 4 - February 12 Newcastle East Distant Horizons: Nicola Henley 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle East More information: anne@timelesstextiles.com.au USA Through to December 31 Massachusetts sustainABILITY (SAQA Global Exhibition) New England Quilt Museum 18 Shattuck St, Lowell, Massachusetts February 23-26 Georgia QuiltCon 10 Years Atlanta Convention Centre at AmericasMart 240 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia…

MATERIALS • 30cm (12in) square of solid coral cotton fabric. Amy used Bella Solids by Moda in Coral • 30cm (12in) square of lightweight fusible interfacing/stabiliser such as Vilene fusible Weaveline orVlieseline H410/316 (optional) • DMC Stranded Embroidery Cottons: Light Yellow Plum (17), Black (310), Light Coral (352), Peach (353), Medium Emerald Green (911), Medium Nile Green (913), Dark Mocha Brown (3781) • Size 7 embroidery needle • 25cm (10in) square-round embroidery hoop • Pencil or fine fabricmarking pen. Amy uses a Millenium 01 pen in brown • Lightbox (optional) • General sewing supplies Stitches used: Stem stitch, straight stitch Finished size: 25cm (10in) square; design area: 16.5 x 15.5cm (6½ x 6⅛in) Note: Read all the instructions before commencing the project. Two strands of embroidery cotton are used throughout. Instructions…

Instagram: @sameliasmum, Facebook: @sameliasmum MATERIALS • Assorted print fabrics to total about 5.5m (6yd) (blocks). Anorina used a half-yard bundle of Santorini by Claudia Pfeil for Island Batik. You could use fat quarters too • 2m (2¼yd) dark green mottled print fabric (background and binding) • 3.4m (3¾yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 165cm (66in) square • Sheets of paper for foundations - newsprint is ideal • Template plastic and fine permanent-marking pen • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼ in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 147cm (58in) square Finished block size: 9in square 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…

16 New Totem Colours Patons have curated a selection of stunning vintage designs from their archive. Fully updated and rewritten to reflect current size ranges, they are ready for a whole new generation of knitters. Ruth, featured below, was one of the first patterns written in Australia for Totem Merino 8 ply. Along with other great women's, men's, kid's and baby patterns, Ruth is available as a free digital download, as well as 15 other classic designs. Visit the website to find free patterns and see the 16 new Patons Totem Merino 8 ply colours. Website: www.patonsyarns.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/ausyarnco Instagram: @ausyarnco…

MATERIALS • Plassard Bellini* 50g balls Tawny Owl #81: 7 (7-8-8-9) • One pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2.5) knitting needles (or size needed to give correct tension) • Four buttons • Yarn needle *Plassard Bellini yarn is 50% linen, 24% viscose, 23% cotton and 3% polyester, and comes in 50g–125m balls. To wash, put in a wash bag and cold wash on wool cycle or gentle/ delicates. Finished sizes: Size: S (M-L-XL-XXL) To fit bust: 80 (90-100-110-120)cm [311⁄2 (35½39⅓-43⅓-47¼)in] To measure (approx): 86 (92-100-110-120)cm [34 (36-39½-43⅓-47¼)in] Length: (approx) 52 (5354-55-56)cm [20½ (21-21¼21½-22)in] 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. ABBREVIATIONS alt = alternate, approx = approximate, beg…

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It's too late for this Christmas … but while you're in the festive mood, perhaps it's time to start working on a quirky advent calendar in plenty of time for Christmas 2023! It's been designed by British craft blogger, Mike Aspinall. There are quite a few steps involved, but isn't the outcome worth it? Check out his blog post at www.thecraftygentleman.net/2017/11/10/diy-fabricsanta-advent-calendar for all the instructions you'll need, accompanied by lots of helpfull photos A STITCH IN TIME There is still time, however, to make yourself and your friends and family their own table top Christmas tree. American crafter Ann Wood has provided step-by-step instructions for using fabric scraps to make these gorgeous fir trees in three sizes. Aren't they cute? Go to www.annwoodhandmade.com/woebegone-pines-a-free-sewing-pattern for all the information you need.…

From lorikeets perched in the canopy to mushrooms hidden on the forest floor, artist Jack Buckley searches high and low for inspiration. He explores the traditional beauty of Australia's native flora and fauna, but in a unique way, combining different techniques and materials. Jack is completely immersed in nature in his sun-filled home in the Blue Mountains of NSW. “It's an entire urban area nestled into national park, and full to the brim with native Australian plants and birds,” Jack enthuses. “My room is full of flowers, art books and a huge desk where I do most of my work. At the end of my street and all around me is national park, so it's definitely a very inspiring place to do my work in.” As a result, the art…

MATERIALS • 3.5m (3⅞yd) rainbow ombre fabric. Monique used Rainbow Gradation from the Effervescence ranged of fabrics. See photo on next page. Alternatively, choose bright print fabrics to total about 2.7m (3yd) • 1.6m (1¾Ayd) white print fabric • 50cm (⅝yd) biack and white stripe print fabric • 3.7m (4yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 175cm (70in) square • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 157.5cm (62in) square Finished block size: 15in square, 9in square and 6 x 9in 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 allowances of ¼in are used throughout. LARGE FLOWER BLOCKS 1 Choose two…

MATERIALS •80cm (1yd) blue print fabric (outer bag and internal pockets) • 50cm (⅝yd) taupe check print fabric (lining) • Light blue zipper at least 45cm (18in) long • 50cm (⅝yd) fusible fleece (such as Pellon Thermolam 971F or Vilene H640) • Light blue machine-sewing thread • Erasable fabric-marking pen • Glue stick • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼in and zipper feet • General sewing supplies Finished size: 38 × 44cm (15 × 17¼in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric and fusible fleece 107cm (42in) wide. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. PREPARATION AND CUTTING 1 From the light blue print fabric, cut: • One strip, 16in across the width of the fabric. Crosscut…

A. Start with a strip 3-4in wide and about 10½in long. This will become the long edge of the triangle. B. Piece shorter strings on either side to make a panel at least 7in square. C. Trim the block to measure 6⅞in square. D. Cut the square once on the diagonal, parallel to the seam lines, to create two half-square triangles. E. Repeat Steps A-D to make two string blocks - a total of four half-square triangles - for each block. They will replace the pieced triangles made in Steps 8 and 9 above.…

DIY TIE-DYE: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING COOL, COLORFUL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES By Heidi Kundin Add bursts of colour and creativity to your days with simply sensational tie-dye! With 35 fun projects to choose from, everyone will find something they love. You can master the classic tie-dye T-shirt but also go beyond the basics to discover new patterns, techniques and possibilities for DIY clothing, accessories and home decor. Step-by-step directions and full-colour photos guide you to beautiful results with less mess. Published by Skyhorse Publishing CROSS STITCH FOR THE HEART: 20 DESIGNS TO LOVE By Emma Congdon Stitch a kinder world with this collection of heartfelt designs from cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. This celebration of love in all its forms will heal your heart, one stitch at a time. Featuring…

AS RIGHT AS RAIN We can't get enough of Kaffe Fassett, so we were thrilled to see his latest accessories: umbrellas featuring his Millifiore design in aqua and his Row Flowers design in magenta. Coming soon! ALL LACED UP Dutch design firm De Makers Van have developed a range of what they call ‘lace fences’ to reinterpret the cyclone fence: an everyday, factory-produced product that performs an important function yet is typically ugly. The fences are based on traditional Dutch lace techniques interwoven with the industrially manufactured surface to create a delicate screen of leaves, flowers or abstract patterns. Australian artist Paula Hart worked with the firm to create a unique artwork for the Woolworths store in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant that is used not as fencing but…

LIBERTY TANA LAWN JOURNALS These beautiful journals are perfect for recording your ideas, designs and dreams! The unobtrusive dot grid makes it easy to draw or write in straight lines, plan bullet journals or map out quilt designs. Available from The Strawberry Thief individually or in colourful coordinating sets of five, these make a wonderful gift for a friend who loves Liberty or cute stationary - or a beautiful and practical addition to your own shelf! www.thestrawberrythief.com.au/products/wareswears…

2023 BOM SNEAK PEEK Designed by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse Patchwork Designs, your happy place in the countryside is a lovely place to escape to when life gets too busy. Backed by the teams at Homespun and 2 Green Zebras, this BOM program will begin in the next issue of Homespun on sale in February 2023 (#24.1). Owl & Hare Hollow is inspired by Natalie's love for the countryside with its winding country lanes, tea and scones in the garden, watching the flowers sway in the breeze, the bees dancing above, and a house on a hill watching over it all. Sharing the same name as Natalie's new fabric range, Owl & Hare Hollow will feature exclusive stitcheries, labels and a special border print! The finished size will be…

One of Australia's most recognisable and trusted hand-knitting brands, Patons, turns 100 in 2023. The Australian Yarn Company (the company behind Patons) are excited to announce 16 new shades have been added to the iconic Patons Totem Merino 8 ply range drawing inspiration from past colours and their gloriously descriptive colour names. (Check out Lady Coral or Lovat Mist.) The creation of iconic wool crepe-style yarn Patons Totem Merino 8 ply in 1934 heralded a change in direction as quicker, warmer knits were desirable. Knitters and crochet workers enjoyed using this yarn to make items that would last a lifetime and be handed down through generations to come. Paton's first Australian mill was established in Launceston, Tasmania. It was the first overseas manufacturing venture for British textile company, Patons &…

Proudly brought to you by Finished size: 203 × 142cm (80 × 56in) Note: Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Kaari used for her quilt. Instructions are provided for machine zigzag (Broderie Perse) and hand needleturn appliqué, but they can be readily adapted to suit other methods if you prefer. Seam allowances of ¼in are used throughout for the piecing. Instructions are given for working from the printed Pattern Sheet in the magazines, but you can download the digital patterns from www.homespun.net.au and print them out instead. This Block of the Month project is being published over six issues of Homespun, from issue 23.2 (April/May 2022) to issue 24.1 (February/March 2023). The list of materials required to make the complete quilt appear in the April/ May issue. Contact our…

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