Australian Homespun

Welcome to our annual Winter Warmers issue! Our cosy ideas to knit and crochet include a men’s cardigan by Kathy Ramunni, a warm scarf made by Liz Castle and a snuggly throw by Kylie Moleta. There are some cute ideas in Yarn Worthy and Pin Interest t

QuiltCon 2022 — the largest modern quilting show in the world — was held in Phoenix, Arizona, in February. Best of Show was awarded to Hillary Goodwin of California for her quilt entitled 2020 Vision (above). It features 25 eyes pieced in black with

Designer: Ivana Koeva, Koserowa Contact: www.etsy.com/shop/Koserowa, www.pinterest.com/koeva71/_created/, @koserowa (Instagram) Designer: Nicola Stanton, Stitchdoodles Contact: shop.stitchdoodles.com Designer: Baiba Volonte, LilCrochetLove Contact:

Growing up in a small Polish village, Kasia Jacquot has memories of wild flowers, fields of corn, little wooden houses and magical silent winters. However, it’s the traditional crafts that hold extra special significance for her. From the colourful f

174 x 127cm (68 1/2 x 50in) Note: Read all instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Seam allowances of 1/4in are used thr

• Heirloom Merino Magic Chunky (100% Merino Wool) 125g balls — Red 6581: 14• 8mm crochet hook Finished size: 137 x 162cm (54 x 64in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Australian/UK terminology is used; North American rea

10cm (4in) diameter Stitches used: Chain stitch, French knots, Rhodes stitch, satin stitch, Turkey work Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Use four strands of embroidery floss for the stitching. Instructions are provided f

A standing stitch makes the first stitch of any row or round the ‘same’ as the following stitches, rather than starting with chains. In this issue we share a plaid scarf (page 56) that requires a standing treble at the beginning of the rows. To do th

• Morris & Sons 10ply Empire, 100% Australian Superfine Merino 50g/90m balls — Smoke (A): three; Bluestone (B): two; Soft White (C): two• 5.5mm crochet hook (5 UK, I/9 US)• Darning needle• Scissors Finished size: 190 x 19cm (75 x 8in) Note: Read al

STEP 1: Hold the unused colour together with the row of stitches (horizontal) you are about to work into, see photo. Making the stitches over the unused colour hides the strand within the stitch. To change colours neatly along a row you must pull the

Finished size: 162.5cm (64in) square Finished block size: 8in 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 fabric 107cm (42i

• 21in square of solid white fabric (cushion front) • 22in square of print fabric (cushion back) • Assorted print fabrics (appliqué). Helen used a 10in square of brown print fabric for the rabbit, five different green print fabrics and eight pink and

by Attic24 includes a hint of spring, just the thing to brighten the dreary days of winter. You can find the free tutorial to make this sweet garland over at Attic24’s blog – search Winter Garland. www.attic24.typepad.com/weblog/winter-garland ■

A wholecloth quilt is the perfect quilt for beginners or for whipping up over a rainy weekend! Small and reversible, they make a thoughtful, practical gift for those with new little babes in particular. This simple quilt pattern is a wonderful way to

• 23 x 30cm (9 x 12in) skin-tone felt (doll body and face)• 15 x 23cm (6 x 9in) light yellow felt (hair)• 13 x 20cm (5 x 8in) light blue felt (dress)• 5 x 15cm (2 x 6in) white felt (apron and dress bodice)• Scrap of black felt (shoes and eyes)• 15cm

• Two squares, 7in of denim• Two squares, 3in (zipper ends) and two squares, 7in (lining) of lightweight fabric• Two squares, 7in of light-or mid-weight fusible interfacing• 13cm (5in) zipper• Decorative trim, beads or other embellishments (optional)

After completing the gorgeous medallion centre with broderie perse, it’s time to create the blocks that are attached to its right and left edges. You will be making two of Block 2 and one each of Blocks 3 and 4. Block 2 features appliqué; you can use

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Discover the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collection of 30 exquisite motifs and projects inspired by flowers, fruit, foliage and other natural forms. Stitch your way through an assortment of elegant designs organised by colour, from pinks

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Say goodbye to winter with our crafty ideas! Make a bright and colourful embroidery stitchery, crochet a funky floor rug, make a handy market bag, knit an elegant cowl and chose from a variety of patchwork quilt patterns. PLUS, we share sweet appliq