Australian Homespun August/September 2022 (Digital)

In April this year Janome unveiled its highly anticipated flagship sewing machine. The new Continental M17 features a top-of-the-line combination - a top-tier sewing machine and an embroidery capability that outperform its competitors. The Continental M17 introduces the largest embroidery area with a hoop size of 280mm x 460mm; and it offers the larget ewing area workspace at 343mm x 140mm and the fastest stitches-per-minute at 1300spm. In addition, it presents two touch screen panels - an industry first - that operate very much like a smart phone. This machine also boasts an exterior overhaul, in line with its functional excellence, with a sleek and classy style. If you are looking for the highest level of functionality and quality, visit your local Janome dealer for a test drive Visit the Janome website to find your…

From spruces to firs to pines — evergreen trees are one of Anna Hultin’s favourite subjects to embroider. With their textured trunks, lush greenness and bushy needles, Anna captures the unique characteristics of these beautiful trees with her thread palette and decadent stitches — no pruning or watering required. Anna describes her work as an exploration of what it means to be connected to the land, and her appreciation of nature shines through in her pieces. “Everything I do has something to do with the land, whether it’s stitching intimate portraits of the plants growing in my garden or an attempt to convey the vast landscapes of Colorado where I live,” she says. Based in Loveland, Colorado (USA), Anna and her family are surrounded by rural and natural areas. “We live between…

Instagram: @franceslillydesigns; email: orders@franceslillydesigns; website: www.franceslillydesigns.com MATERIALS ○ 2.1m (2¼yd) seaweed feature print fabric* ○ Assorted medium-dark print fabrics to total about 2.6m (2⅛yd) ○ Assorted white tone-ontone print fabrics to total about 2.6m (2⅞yd) ○ 3.7m (4yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least 180cm (72in) square ○ Zip lock bags (optional) — see Note ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ○ General sewing supplies Finished size: 164cm (64½in) square Note: *The fabrics used in this project are from the new Tilda range — Cotton Beach. Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. It is a good idea to put the patches in zip-lock bags as you cut…

Instagram: @ knotknitting, Facebook: @Knot Knitting MATERIALS ○ T-shirt Ribbon Yarn* 500gm balls — Teal: three balls ○ 12mm crochet hook ○ Yarn needle *T-shirt Ribbon Yarn is recycled 100% cotton yarn and it can be purchased from www.knotknitting.com.au Finished size: 186cm (73in) diameter Note: Australian/UK terminology is used; North American readers should consult a crochet manual to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly. 3ch at the start of each round counts as a treble. Knot Knitting grants you the right to sell your finished products, but please credit Knot Knitting for the pattern. They also ask that you tag them in any social media posts. ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; st = stitch; sc = single crochet; htr = half treble; tr = treble; 3tr cluster = treble cluster; sl st = slip stitch SPECIAL STITCHES Three Treble Cluster 3tr cluster:…

Stitches N Things, email: info@stitchesnthings.com.au, website: www.stitchesnthings.com.au MATERIALS ○ Malabrigo Sock yarn 100g: 1 skein of Anniversario 005 (MC) ○Inca Spun Heritage Sock Alpaca Merino nylon blend 50g: 1 ball of Grey/Mauve 1688 (SC) ○Pair of 4mm (UK8/US6) knitting needles ○3 buttons ○Yarn needle Size: Small adult approximately Australian women's size 8-10 ABBREVIATIONS K = knit; St/sts = stitch/ stitches; Sl = slip one stitch (purlwise); K2tog tbl = knit two stitches together, through the back of the loop; WYIF = bring yarn to the front between the needles; Rep = repeat; Inc = knit into the front and the back of the next st; DS = double stitch SPECIAL STITCHES Double Stitch With your yarn in the front, slip one Stitch from the left needle to the right needle, pull the yarn tight to pull the two…

Outlander Knitting: The Official Book of 20 Knits Inspired by the Hit Series Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: 20 patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the epic love story of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. But beyond the drama and passion, what has captured fans’ imagination the most are the rustic knits worn on the show. Now knitters of all skill levels can recreate them with twenty projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor that take inspiration from memorable episodes. Knit the capelet…

Facebook: TisHa Crafts, email: letisha.kirkland@gmail.com, Instagram: @TisHa Crafts MATERIALS ○ Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 100% Pure Wool — 8ply/200g ball: Misty 60g, Bellflower 70g, Forest 60g, Hermitage 60g, Shoal 60g, Mustard 60g (diamonds) and Graphite 250g (joining diamonds, base and handles) ○ Crochet hook 4mm (US G-6) ○ Tapestry needle size 13 ○ Chenille needle size 18 ○ 4 markers Finished size: After felting — approx. 33cm (13in) wide; 22cm (8¾in) deep; 23cm (9in) high (excluding handles) Note: Read all of the instructions before you start. Australian/UK terminology is used; North American readers should consult a crochet manual to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly. This bag is created by crocheting diamonds and half diamonds, then joining them together to make the bag shape. Handles are made and positioned. Then the bag is felted…

• The longer the wash/rinse cycle, the more dense and smaller the bag will become. If possible, frequently check the felting process, bearing in mind the cold-water rinse will shrink it significantly too. • If needed, repeat the hot wash until the desired size is reached. • More than one object at a time can be felted, however it’s best to felt only similar colours together. • My bag was felted twice in a front loader, normal wash (1 hour) at 60°C (140°F), cold rinse and normal spin with an old pair of jeans.…

Facebook: makeithobbyncraft; Instagram: makeitsewbrisbane; Email: makeithobbyncraft@gmail.com MATERIALS ○ Assorted print fabrics to total about 3m (3⅜yd). Monique used 34 different Kaffe Fassett print fabrics in her quilt. She used fat and skinny quarters ○ 3.4m (3¾yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least 185 × 170cm (72 × 66in) ○ Fine pencil or fabric-marking pen ○ Creative Grids Strippy Stars tool (optional) — see Note ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ○ General sewing supplies Finished size: 167 × 152.5cm (66 × 60in) Finished block sizes: 12in and 6in square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Seam allowances of ¼in are used throughout. The preparation of the background squares…

Monique used the Creative Grids Strippy Stars tool to make her quilt. It makes marking the squares for your foundations quick and easy. Instructions are included to make star blocks in eight different sizes, from 3in square all the way up to 13½in square — it’s just a matter of following the instructions printed on the tool itself to cut and mark squares of the correct size and match them with strips for the star points. What’s more, you only need to draw two lines — one up each angled edge of the ruler — to mark your sewing lines on the foundation squares. You can buy a Creative Grids Strippy Star tool from Monique — her contact details are on page 69.…

Facebook: @amykallissa; Instagram: @amykallissa; email: amy@amykallissa.com MATERIALS ○ 30cm (⅜yd cream cotton/ linen blend fabric ○ 30cm (⅜yd) lightweight fusible interfacing/ stabiliser such as Vlieseline H410/316 (optional) ○ DMC Stranded Embroidery Cottons: Medium Light Moss Green (166), Light Violet (554), Light Cranberry (604), Bright Orange-Red (606), Plum (718), Pale Yellow (744), Peacock Blue (807), Dark Parrot Green (905), Light Emerald Green (912), Medium Burnt Orange (946), Apricot (3341), Very Light Plum (3608), Very Dark Antique Blue (3750), Light Peacock Blue (3766), Cyclamen Pink (3805), Very Dark Sea Green (3812), Straw (3821), Very Dark Old Gold (3829) ○ 30cm (12in) of 8mm (5/16 in) dowel and sandpaper ○ 70cm (¾yd) naturalcoloured twine ○ Size 7 embroidery needle ○ Embroidery hoop (optional) ○ Pencil or fine fabricmarking pen ○ Lightbox (optional) ○ General sewing…

MATERIALS ○ 1.9m (2yd) animal print fabric (appliqué and Border 2). See note ○ 20cm (¼yd) orange print fabric (Block One background) ○ Fat 1/16th each of olive green, pink and light blue tone-on-tone print fabrics (Block One segments) ○ 20cm (¼yd) light green print fabric (Block Two background) ○ 20cm (¼yd) light purple print fabric (Block Three background) ○ Fat 1/16th each of light pink, dark orange tone-on-tone and light blue print fabrics (Block Two segments) ○ Fat 1/16th each of medium pink tone-on-tone, light yellow tone-on-tone and blue print fabrics (Block Three segments) ○ 55cm (¾yd) multicoloured stripe print fabric (Border 1 and binding) ○ 3.2m (3½yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least 146cm (60in) square ○ Freezer paper, compass and 2B pencil ○ Template plastic and permanent marking…

These large floor cushions are perfect for lounging on and bring a wonderful touch of bohemia to any setting. They are a fantastic way to use up your precious Liberty scraps and would also make an excellent gift. Liberty Scrappy Boho packs are perfect for this project; they are available to purchase individually or you can sign up to The Strawberry Thief’s monthly Scrappy Boho Club to receive a top-up each month. Purchasing the pattern will grant you access to the Scrappy Boho video tutorial for a more in-depth look at how to make these cushions. To purchase your pattern and gain access to the online tutorial, go to: www.thestrawberrythief.com.au/scrappy-boho-cushion-cover…

- Facebook: caterpillarcrossstitch, Instagram: @caterpillarcrossstitch MATERIALS ○ 25cm (10in) square of white 14 count Aida cloth ○ Stranded embroidery threads: Black, white, burnt orange (see thread numbers on page 94) ○ 15cm (6in) embroidery hoop - optional ○ Tapestry needle size 24 ○ 25cm (10in) frame with 20cm (8in) opening Stitches used: Cross stitch Finished size: Project: 25cm (10in) square Design area: 14.7 × 15cm (5.8 × 5.9in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. If using an embroidery hoop, wrap the inner hoop with cotton tape and remove the fabric from the hoop when you’re not stitching to prevent hard creases that can be difficult to remove. PREPARATION AND CUTTING 1 Zigzag or overlook the edges of the Aida cloth. Lightly fold the square in half both horizontally and vertically, then using a bright coloured construction…

Instagram: @ozkiwiquilts; Email: ozkiwiquilts@optusnet.com.au MATERIALS ○ Assorted black tone-on-tone print fabrics to total about 4m (4½yd) ○ Assorted black on white print fabrics total about 2.1m (2⅜yd) ○ 5in square each of 17 tone-on-tone print fabrics in a variety of colours ○ 50cm (⅝yd) solid black fabric (binding) ○ 3m (3¼yd) backing fabric ○ Batting at least (76 x 56in) ○ Paper for foundations. Chris used Carol Doak’s Foundation Paper ○ Add-a-Quarter ruler (optional) ○ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ○ Sewing machine with ¼in and open-toe feet ○ General sewing supplies Finished size: 178 x 127cm (70 x 50in) Finished block size: 5in 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 allowances of…

French General, website: www.frenchgeneral.com; Blog: The Warp and the Weft at frenchgeneral.blogspot.com; Instagram: @frenchgeneral Hettie’s Patch, website: www.hettiespatch.com; Facebook: Hetties Patch; Instagram: @hettiespatch Proudly brought to you by Homespun FABRIC CUTTING GUIDES The amount of each fabric listed in our Materials List (published in Homespun 23.2) and included in the kits available from patchwork shops around Australia has been calculated without much surplus. This ensures you’re not paying money for fabric that you won’t use. It is important, therefore, that you cut each fabric carefully, avoiding wastage. To make things easier, detailed scale diagrams illustrating the shapes to be cut from every fabric used in the project are now available on the Homespun website at www.homespun.net.au. Have a look at them before you cut your fabrics for each block. Another step you can take to ensure…

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BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SCREEN PRINTING: 12 BEAUTIFUL PRINTING PROJECTS WITH TEMPLATES By Erin Lacy Erin Lacy shows you how to make your own screen using an embroidery hoop and silk fabric, and demonstrates how to create beautiful designs that are easy to achieve. Discover how to print onto different surfaces such as wood, cork and fabric, and create 12 stunning coastal and botanical-themed projects through bright and colourful step-by-step photography. The book includes templates and inspiration on how to design your own screen printing motifs. Published by Search Press ZOOMIGURUMI 10: 15 CUTE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS BY 13 GREAT DESIGNERS By Joke Vermeiren Just when you thought you’d rest your crochet hook and yarn for a second, along comes Zoomigurumi 10! In this book you will find a feisty crab, a bouncy kangaroo, a lively squirrel, a…

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