Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2024/November 2024 i Australian Homespun

F rom Christmas projects to a delightful pouch, spring knitting and upcycling clothing, we have it all covered in this issue. There is plenty of time to make a special quilt for Christmas using the new Twas the Night fabric range from Devonstone Collection. You can embroider three stylish Christmas tree frames and the amazing gingerbread stocking made with 100 per cent wool felt will blow you away! It will be the pride and joy of whomever you gift it to. As well as part 5 of the Block of the Month program, Sunshine & Lollipops, and the Christmas quilt, we share two other exciting quilt patterns: a bright, fun pattern from Moira de Carvalho and a sweet romantic quilt from Lesley McConnell. Plus Anette Eriksson shares a pattern for…

BOOK YOUR CHILD SOME SASHIKO A moving new children’s picture book tells the story of how a young girl – called Sashiko – learns to cope with difficult emotions through the traditional Japanese embroidery practice of sashiko. When her mother teaches her to stitch, Shasiko finds an outlet for her emotions. With each stitch, the dark cloud around her lightens until her big fears begin to feel less scary. As she heals tears in the fabric, she begins to find a sense of calm and hope in a book that explores the transformative power of creative expression. Author Sanae Ishida says that the impetus of the book came from the Covid pandemic and how it affected the children around her. “I don’t refer to the pandemic in the book, but…

MATERIALS ○ 13cm (5in) square of cream fabric (stitchery background) ○ Assorted print fabrics for hexagons and pentagons: at least 8cm (3in) square for each hexagon ○ 15 × 25cm (5 × 10in) of print fabric (drawstring casing) ○ 25cm (⅜yd) of lining fabric ○ Pre-cut paper templates: 37, 1¼in hexagon papers, six 1¼in pentagon papers OR template plastic, permanent marking pen and paper to make your own ○ Heat-resistant template plastic, such as Mylar ○ 1.2m (1⅜yd) cord or ribbon ○ Cosmo stranded thread: Pink (105), Brown (369), Aqua (372), Dark Teal (374), Mustard (772), Raspberry (855), Charcoal (894), Putty (2037), Green (2317) ○ Sharp pencil ○ Embroidery hoop (optional) ○ Spray starch ○ General sewing supplies ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot Finished size: 24cm wide x 24cm high…

MATERIALS Commercial dyed 100% Winterwood wool felt: ○ 5cm (2in) square of purple glitter (centre of Twist #3) ○ 5cm (2in) square of hot pink glitter (centre of Twist #2) ○ 5cm (2in) square of rainbow mermaid glitter (centre of Twist #1) ○ 4 x 5cm (1½ × 2in) of sparkle white glitter (Cupcake Icing #2) ○ 4 x 5cm (1½ × 2in) of 550 mint (Cupcake Icing #1) ○ 4 x 8cm (1½ × 3¼ in) of hand-dyed rainbow (Doughnut Icing) ○ 8 × 12cm (3½ × 4¾in) of 523 burgundy red (Jam Fancy Filling, Cherry, Candy Cane Stripe and Bow) ○ 6 × 9cm (2½ × 3½in) of 536 dark brown (Cupcake base) ○ 20cm (8in) square of 521 light brown (Gingerbread, Pretzels and Doughnuts) ○ 10cm (4in) square…

MATERIALS ○ Eriksson Frost 100g balls: Marble (see chart for number) ○ 6mm circular needles Size: S–M–L–XL–XXL–XXXL Balls: 3–3–4–4–4–5 Note: The vest is worked from the bottom up with a circular needle in stocking stitch. Yarn is 9% wool/21% acrylic/70% polyester. Always start with a tension square to make sure you get correct measurements. If you are a tight knitter, you might have to go up in size for the needles — and if you are a loose knitter, you should use a smaller size needle. If you do not get the tension right, this might also have an impact on how much yarn you use. TENSION 16 sts x 19 rows stocking stitch = 10cm (4in) square PATTERN FRONT AND BACK Cast on 172–186–200–218–234–262 sts on 6mm circular needle. Work rib…

MATERIALS ○ One fat eighth black-andwhite crosshatch fabric ○ One 10in square chartreuse fabric ○ One 10in square turquoise fabric ○ One 10in square pink fabric ○ One 10in square backing fabric ○ Paper for foundations ○ 6½in square fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon SF101) ○ Pincushion filling (such as walnut shells) ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ○ General sewing supplies Finished size: 16.5cm (6in) diameter Note: The fat eighths used in this project are 9 × 21in. Read all the instructions before commencing the project. A seam allowance of ¼in is included throughout. Instructions are given for using the printed Pattern Sheet in the magazine, but you can also download the digital patterns from www.homespun.net.au and print them out. This project uses foundation…

Proudly brought to you by Sponsored by Stitch along with us on our special Facebook group Homespun Block of the Month 2024 – Sunshine & Lollipops Finished size: 187cm (73½in) square Stitches used: Backstitch, couching, 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 25.1 (February/ March 2024 issue). The print fabrics are fat quarters from the Tilda Jubilee and Farm Flowers ranges. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide, except for the Devonstone white cotton/linen blend fabric, which is 137cm (54in) wide. To make your quilt unique and to achieve a scrappy look, select fabrics from your assorted prints at random to sew each block. Use the photos of Anni’s quilt as…

These are just a few of them … LESLEY AND KEVIN MCCONNELL Any artistic endeavour requires a good dollop of inspiration, a dash of enterprise and a tonne of hard yakka. Combine that with dedicated teamwork and you have a winning formula. My husband, Kevin, and I work together to deliver the designs for Faeries in My Garden. I create the designs and Kevin meticulously draws them in digital format. With a passion for embroidery within patchwork, my work features details that require clear demonstration. In Kevin’s past life, he was an architect. Where once his work consisted of drawing mainly straight lines and grandiose curves, he now digitally draws tiny little bullion roses, copious French knots, rows of Cretan stitches and many others. Our teamwork has been the cornerstone…

From grocery items to iconic fashion pieces and luxury products, Polandbased artist and designer Alicja Kozlowska looks to everyday life for inspiration for her threedimensional sculptures. Their realistic quality brings double takes and smiles to audiences, and also a reminder that art is all arounds us. As Alicja describes, she has key factors she considers when choosing a subject for her next piece. “I am looking for massproduction products which, on the one hand, have an interesting shape and recognisable logo and, on the other hand, can be a tool for articulating ideas,” she explains. “I'm inspired by daily life, everyday objects, mass culture, things to which we do not pay special attention, which are an indispensable part of our everyday life. It all intertwines with pop art.” With bright…

MATERIALS ○ One fat eighth each of blue, pink and green large-scale pattern print fabric ○ One fat eighth each of blue, pink and green mediumscale pattern print fabric ○ Six fat eighths of a variety of blue, pink and green small-scale pattern print fabric – stripes, dots, small prints ○ 45cm (½yd) white tone-ontone print fabric (sashing) ○ 5m (5½yd) pink picot-edged binding (Picot-edged Binding) OR ○ 40cm (½yd) pink toneon-tone print fabric (Traditional Binding) ○ 1.4m (1½yd) extra-wide backing fabric OR 2.8m (3⅛yd) of 42in wide fabric ○ Batting at least 135cm (52in) square ○ Sewing thread to match fabrics ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ○ General sewing supplies Kits are available from Faeries in My Garden: (07) 3869 0808. The kits…

SUMMER CRUSH CROCHET BLANKET By Sarah London – $9.95 The perfect gift for a new baby, this crochet baby blanket from Sarah Alexander is the perfect sweet crochet pattern for a cot-sized blanket. Sarah originally created this popcorn-stitch crocheted blanket in citrus and pink yarns, but you can adapt to suit your preferred colours or perhaps even to match your nursery’s décor. Download the pattern at: www.cosyproject.com/summer-crush-crochet-blanket SUMMER OAK QUILT By Jennifer Murray – $14.95 Make a crib quilt based on one made in the mid-1800s, which inspired Jennifer Murray to design her own version. It features the glorious colours of oak leaves in late summer surrounded by a quirky free-form appliquéd border. Download the pattern at: www.cosyproject.com/summer-oak-quilt SUNFLOWER QUILT By Chris Jurd – $19.95 Make a fabulous scrap quilt…

YARNTOPIANS Jumpers & Jazz in July is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the Yarntopians are celebrating 10 years of creating yarn installations together. At the St Mark's Church precinct they collaborated on a large-scale installation inspired by vintage fairgrounds, carnivals and circuses, showcasing delightful yarn creations in a colourful and enchanting display. Open every day throughout the event, visitors could travel back in time to unravel the journey of the Yarntopians team, celebrating 10 years of colour, creativity and community spirit. The team gets together regularly to plan and put together all the contributions for their yarn art installations. They are a friendly group and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join. As a subcommittee of Jumpers & Jazz in July Inc., a volunteer-run, not for…

Anni Downs has been designing whimsical patterns and books under the banner of Hatched & Patched since 1995. Her specialty is hand sewing, particularly stitchery and appliqué, using quirky images and a soft, almost vintage palette. The world of Hatched & Patched is filled with delightful designs, including patterns, books, fabric and hand-dyed woven wools. Anni considers herself one of the lucky people in life as she had a stay-at-home mother who loved to create. She remembers always making and drawing. “I started designing in the patchwork arena almost 30 years ago when, as a graphic designer, I found myself in the small rural town of Coonamble with my husband, who was taking his first teaching position there,” she recalls. As she became part of the community there, it wasn't…

Half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles Half-square triangles and quartersquare triangles are both commonly used triangles in many quilt patterns and designs Half-Square Triangles A half-square triangle, which is commonly abbreviated HST, is a triangle that is cut from a square. Traditionally, you will start with a square of fabric the size specified in the instructions. You will place the square onto a cutting mat and align your quilters rule from one corner to another diagonally and then use your rotary cutter to cut it once to yield two half-square triangles. Quarter-Square Triangles Quarter-square triangles, which are common abbreviated QST, are triangles that are cut from a starting square. You will begin with a square of fabric the size specified in the instructions You will place the square onto a cutting…

FABRIC TAPE Fabric tape is useful for making personalised cards for friends, wrapping presents and scrapbooking. Have you ever made your own fabric tape? It’s a fantastic way to use up your Liberty offcuts, and Liberty is perfect for this because it is so light and delicate! The Strawberry Thief has a super-cute tutorial showing you how to make Scrappy Liberty Fabric Tape, which uses all those really small pieces of Liberty that you haven’t been able to part with. They also have adorable little kits to get you started. Find the tutorial at: www.thestrawberrythief.com.au/liberty-fabric-tape-tutorial and the kit at www.thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/liberty-boho-tape-diy-kit…

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Please notify us at least four months before the event. New South Wales November 1–3 Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Papercraft Show Hawkesbury Showgrounds, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon More information: www.craftalive.com.au/events/hawkesbury-2 November 23–24 Bungendore Bungendore Quilters’ Exhibition Bungendore Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore More information: jane@odana.com.au February 13–15, 2025 Rosehill Craft Alive Exhibition Hall, Rosehill Enter via Grand Avenue Gate 1, Rosehill More information: www.craftalive.com.au/events/sydney “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.” – MARY LOU COOK Victoria November 15–17 Gippsland Craft Alive Lardner Park Gate 4, 155 Burnt Store Rd, Lardner More information: www.craftalive.com.au/events/gippsland…

MATERIALS ○ One Twas the Night (TTN) panel DV6390 ○ 20cm (¼yd) TTN Nutcracker (light) DV6391 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) TTN Nutcracker (dark) DV6392 ○ 20cm (¼yd) TTN Combination Print DV6393 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) TTN Stars DV6394 ○ 25cm (¼yd) TTN Holly DV6395 ○ 25cm (¼yd) TTN Spot DV6396 ○ 20cm (¼yd) TTN Pony DV6397 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) TTN Snowflake DV6397 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) Devonstone Solid (DS) Akubra DV055 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS Sandstone DV006 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS Eastern Grey DV020 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS French Blue DV043 ○ 70cm (¾yd) DS Steel Blue DV119 (binding and blocks) ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS Bass Strait DV137 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS Unleaded DV130 ○ 30cm (⅜yd) DS Silent Pond DV145 ○ 30cm…

MATERIALS ○ 25 × 20cm (10 × 7¾in) white fabric: 25ct Lugana (Tree 1), 18ct Aida (Tree 2), Even-weave cotton (Tree 3) ○ DMC Perle 5 threads: Dark Red (498), Very Dark Blue Green (500), Light Tangerine (742) ○ DMC Perle 12 thread: Black (310) ○ DMC stranded thread: Very Dark Blue Green (500) ○ Three acid-free green oval matt boards, 17 × 22cm (6½ × 8½in) ○ Three rectangles of batting, 17 × 22cm (6½ × 8½in) ○ Three white frames, 17.5 × 22.5cm (7 × 5in) ○ Size 24 tapestry needle tapestry ○ Strong thread ○ Small red tassell ○ Glue pen Finished size: Stitcheries 8cm (3¼in) Frames 17.5 × 22.5cm (7 × 5in) Stitches used: Couching, double cross stitch, fan stitch, French knots, star stitch, straight stitch…

MATERIALS ○ 20 fat quarters clear bright print fabrics ○ 2.75m (3yd) white background fabric ○ 40cm (½yd) black and white stripe print fabric (binding) ○ 3.7m (4yd) backing fabric ○ General sewing supplies ○ Batting at least 160cm (63in) square ○ Paper for foundations ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot Finished size: 143.5cm (56½in) square Note: Foundation piecing is used in this project and the instructions assume a good working knowledge of this technique. Sew all the foundation-piecing seams with a short stitch length to make it easier to remove the papers without affecting the stitching. 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…

MATERIALS ○ 150 × 110cm (59 × 43in) rectangle of 3.75-count (holes per inch) rug canvas – see Note (backing) ○ 80-100 brightly coloured old T-shirts – see Note (rug pile) ○ Latch hook (optional) ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ General sewing supplies Finished size: 145 × 105cm (57 × 41in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. You can make the rug any size – just cut the canvas with scissors, keeping the edges straight. Don’t worry if you can’t get a piece as big as you want – refer to Step 6 for how to join pieces of rug canvas together. It is recommended that you use T-shirt-weight knit fabric for this project as the cut edges don’t fray and it gives a nice soft rug.…

I loved creating Sunshine & Lollipops. I was given the Tilda Jubilee collection of fabrics as it was her 25th year of designing fabric, so I already had a starting point. I wanted this quilt to be full of celebration and silliness as I think this is what we all need right now. This Tilda range had many images on the fabrics, such as an elephant, cat, duck, teapot and monkey, so I pulled these out, so much inspiration to work with. There were also great fabrics that just had to be fussy cut, so I incorporated elements in the quilt to allow this to happen. The little stitchery components were an afterthought, but I love that they are there to spy as you look further into the quilt and…

VIC GINGERBEARS OF BENALLA Benalla 0418 525 458 ginger.bears@bigpond.com www.gingerbearsbenalla.com JEMIMA'S CREATIVE QUILTING Craigieburn (03) 9308 2699 contact@ jemimascreativequilting.com www.jemimascreativequilting.com LITTLE PATCH OF HEAVEN Wodonga 0447 244 452 linda@littlepatchofheaven.com.au www.littlepatchofheaven.com.au MAREE ST CLAIR QUILTS Strathfieldsaye 0429 393 757 maree@mareestclairquilts.com.au www.mareestclairquilts.com.au MOLLY BEAR DESIGNS Bulart 0488 136 961 mollybeardesigns@hotmail.com www.etsy.com/shop/mollybeardesigns PALM BEACH QUILTING Carrum Downs (03) 9775 1601 sales@palmbeachquilting.com.au www.palmbeachquilting.com.au PATCHWORK WITH GAIL B Bayswater North (03) 9729 3635 shop@patchworkwithgailb.com www.patchworkwithgailb.com NSW BRAIDWOOD HERITAGE CRAFTS Henty 0414 581 620 cpayne2@live.com www.etsy.com/au/shop/braidcraft FABRIC PIXIE Goonellabah (02) 6624 1220 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au HATCHED AND PATCHED Bathurst (02) 6331 0969 sales@hatchedandpatched.com.au www.hatchedandpatched.com.au HOBBYSEW ORANGE Orange (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com FB: Hobbysew Orange LYN'S FINE NEEDLEWORK Baulkham Hills (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au NEL'S FABRIC PLACE Temora (02) 6977 1760 nelstoyandbookhaven@bigpond.com www.188nelsfabrics.wixsite.com/temora PATCHWORK ON PITTWATER Mona…

THE UNTAMED THREAD: Slow Stitch to Soothe the Soul & Ignite Creativity Fleur Woods Taking cues from the natural world, wander through the author's contemporary fibre art practice to be encouraged and supported as you find your own creative path. Fleur’s practice is as untamed as the New Zealand landscape that inspires her, free of rules, guided by intuition and joy in the process. Explore colour, texture, flora, textiles and stitch alongside the magic moments, happy accidents, perfect coincidences and ridiculous randomness of the creative process. Chapters include Fleur Woods' inspiring backstory, through to inspiration she takes from nature to create her art, to more practical chapters showcasing her favourite stitches, steps on fabric dyeing and advice on threads, needles and fabrics. Embracing the slow, contemplative nature of stitch, you…