December 2021/January 2022

Australian Homespun

Patchwork - Quilting - Stitchery

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Managing Editor Deborah Segaert Technical Editors Megan Fisher, Caroline Gunn Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Photographer Ken Brass Stylist Sandra Hinton Advertising Rob Jordan (NSW and Qld) ph: (02) 9887 0359, fax: (02) 9805 0714, mob: 0411 424
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Best Of The Best From Pinterest
Designer: Lindsay Jaramillo, Lizardcamp Contact: www.etsy.com/shop/lizardcamp, @lindsayjaramillo (Instagram) Designer: Senko Olga, Kauneryk Contact: www.etsy.com/shop/kauneryk, @kauneryk (Instagram) Designer: Erika Reggidori, Sparkling Lab Contact:
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Diary Dates
As the country opens its borders, and learns to coexist with Covid, many local guild quilt shows will be able to go ahead with their in-person events. Let us know about your events – email details to dsegaert@umco.com.au or send them to Homespun Diar
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Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE
From a kaleidoscope of butterflies to a field of wildflowers and an iridescent peacock — the winged, feathered and colourful have captured Beth Hoyes’ imagination. In her embroidered artworks, she replicates the delicate patterns and rich colours fou
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Checking in with … AMY MORGAN
How important is it to you to sit in a favourite chair and slowly stitch during the pandemic? For me personally, stitching has always been my happy place and my own form of therapy. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I’ve noticed that my anxiety levels
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Nook
• 30cm (12in) square of bone coloured natural linen fabric• 30cm (12in) square of lightweight fusible interfacing• DMC Stranded Embroidery Floss: Mid Brown (433), Blue Green (502), Ultra Very Light Beige Brown (543), Dark Moss Green (580), Light Drab
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Checking in with … ALI PHILLIPS
How have you stayed grounded and focused during the pandemic? I’ve found having a consistent routine and locking into my beliefs essential for staying focused and productive. This requires a lot of self-discipline! I’ve learnt the hard way that if I
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Yoga Mat BAG
• Eight fat eighths (9 x 18in) of coordinating floral print fabrics• 22cm (8 1/2in) square feature print fabric (fussy cut panel)• 15cm (6in) floral print fabric (handles)• Pair of old jeans – see note. Ali suggestions a minimum of 78cm (30 1/2in) of
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Harper The Cat
• Calor Yarns Plassard Champetre 50g: two balls of Grey Tones (73) [Main (M)]• Calor Yarns Merino Soft DK 50g: one ball Silver (90) [Colour 1 (C1)], one ball Cream (12) [Colour 2 (C2)], one ball Blossom (471) [Colour 3 (C3)]• One set of 3.25mm (UK 10
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Checking in with … DEBBY DEWHURST
As a creative person, what has been your most profound experience during the pandemic? My most profound experience has been a change in my perspective. For the past few years I have been unsettled and feeling the need for a change. Maybe a new house
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Near and Far
• 190 squares, 2 1/2in of assorted coordinating bright fabrics (blocks) Charm packs would work well.• 3m (3 1/4yd) solid white fabric• 60cm ( 5/8yd) binding fabric• 3.6m (3 3/4yd) backing fabric• Batting at least 160 x 180cm (62 x 71in)• 12 skeins of
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Words Of Wisdom
• 45cm (18in) square of 28-count evenweave linen• 35cm (14in) square of white felt• DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss: Medium Coral (350), Light Coral (352), Dark Red (498), Light Wedgewood (518), Sky Blue (519), Medium Cranberry (602), Light Medium Cranbe
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Checking in with … DEBRA KINSEY
How has knitting helped you through the lockdowns of COVID-19? I have been in six lockdowns here in Melbourne. I am very fortunate that I have been okay during this period and for that I am extremely grateful. Knitting is something I do every day an
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YARN Worthy
Indiana-based Althea Crome is a self-taught fibre artist who has pioneered conceptual knitting in small scale. As a miniaturist she appreciates the importance of scale, as a knitter she respects the art of traditional technique and pattern design and
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Pepper Pouch
• 28 squares, 12.5cm (5in) of assorted Liberty print fabrics• Three squares, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) of assorted Liberty print fabrics• One square, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) of plain linen fabric• One rectangle, 33 x 59cm (13 x 23in) of plain linen fabric for lining•
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Checking in with … ROBYN SHAPIRO
Designing and stitching has definitely helped me feel more connected at this time of being physically separated from my quilting/stitching community. In particular, creating a quilt for a sew-along and sharing ideas online has been a fabulous way to
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Happy And Joyous
Facebook: Design Duo; Instagram: Quilt Design Duo; email: enquiries.quiltdesignduo@gmail.com Finished size: 152cm (60in) square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. It is r
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Hello From Me
Welcome to our special Mindful issue. With all the anxiety and concerns of living through a pandemic, including the numerous lockdowns, many Australians (and people around the world) are experiencing higher levels of stress. So, we have curated a col
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Checking in with … MOIRA DE CARVALHO
For me, the last 18 months have not changed much. I have retired and have had more time to sew, but we built a house during Covid and we were renting during the build, so I had very little space to sew. Now the house is done I have a lot of time and
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Book REVIEWS
In today’s crazy world, it can be difficult to slow down and make time for the simple joy of making, so Clare Youngs has designed a wide range of projects to help you experience the pleasure and satisfaction that making something with your own hands
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Checking in with … BOBBIE WATTS
As designing is my passion, and as designing takes quite a lot of uninterrupted time, lockdown is not particularly hard for me. I feel so lucky to have embroidery. However, I can’t attend my embroidery group meetings and I miss my friends. What I fin
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Sew True
• 25cm ( 1/4yd) white/ecru cotton or linen fabric• DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss: Light Chartreuse (16), Variegated Yellow (90), Mid Pistachio Green (320), Plum (718), Light Emerald Green (912), Mid Baby Green (966), Very Dark Mauve (3685), Blue Violet
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Kate’s Piecing Tip
I always make my half-square triangle units a little larger than they need to be so that I can trim them to their exact size. It makes piecing the blocks so much neater and easier. To save time and thread, match up all the squares to make the half-s
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Kaleidoscope Of Stars
Blog: www.neverenoughhours.blogspot.com, Instagram: @katehendersonquilts Finished quilt size: 152cm (60in) square Finished block size: 12in Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabric be 100% cotton,
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A Letter to My Daughter PART 6 A Leap of Faith and Pick Fresh Flowers
Email: thebirdhouse@bigpond.com; Website: www.thebirdhouse.com.au Machine quilted by Fiona Bell, Quilting Fairy — Phone: 0419 713 644, Instagram: fbell1_quiltingfairy If you haven’t already done so, join our Facebook group to share your progress and
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Our Fabrics
This quilt uses a large variety of print and solid fabrics designed by Natalie from her Heartstrings and Birdhouse Basics ranges, distributed in Australia by Two Green Zebras. Although we will be publishing all the patterns for the small stitcheries
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Stockists
Goonellabah 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au Orange (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.hobbysew.com.au Baulkham Hills (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au Lismore (02) 6622 3003 rain
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Editor's Picks
Pattern $9.95 These two sweet lovebird softies with appliqué hearts make a sweet and easy gift to make. Pattern $11.95 This super-cute lion softie is a perfect playmate for any child with a love of animals. Pattern $14.95 A baby doll with a bear bonn
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THE Christmas WRAP
With some brown paper and a few simple craft supplies, it’s amazing what can be achieved. Amaryllis from Ohoh deco (www.ohohdeco.com)is the creative mind behind these three gift-wrapping projects. With accordion folds, a miniature bouquet and paper t
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Checking in with … NATALIE BIRD
You designed A Letter to My Daughter prior to the outbreak of COVID, but in many ways the messages are relevant. In what way have your heartfelt messages changed to reflect the pandemic and the lockdowns? The pandemic has highlighted to me just how
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Stockists
Ph: (02) 9553 7201, website: www.twogreenzebras.com Website: www.ashford.co.nz Ph: (02) 4505 1615, website: www.banksiayarns.com.au Ph: (07) 4031 3024, Facebook: Cairns Create It Ph: 1300 308 261, website: www.candobooks.com.au Ph: 1300 308 261, we
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Next Issue
Start the new year with some bright and happy summer sewing and yarn crafts! We share a delightful bunny cross stitch pincushion, hand embroidery on jeans, a sunny crocheted clutch and some lovely patchwork quilts and items. ■
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On The Road
As our population exceeds 80% double vaccinations, freedoms to travel around our country are opening up. Perhaps you are planning holidays over the Christmas/New Year period? The businesses listed on these pages would love to welcome you. Just check
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Pin Interest
Keep Christmas memories alive, and celebrate the spirit of giving with beautiful Christmas ornaments. Stitch the flat panel and then attach to an ornament for a gift that will be used for years to come. You can find the free design download at: www.j

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