Australian Homespun December 2023/January 2024 (Digital)

BERNINA 570 QE KAFFE EDITION • Exclusive Kaffe Fassett faceplate design • Exclusive Kaffe Fassett stitches • Kaffe Fassett inspired dust cover • Patchwork foot #97D included • Stitch regulator (BSR) included To find out more, visit: www.bernina.com/en-AU JANOME CONTINENTAL M6 • Quilting and sewing • Workspace 13 ½in • Fast speed 1,300spm • Quilt block advisor • Auto pivot function To find out more, visit: www.janome.com.au JUKI DX-2000QVP • Automatic thread trimming • Automatic foot lift • Automatic needle threader • Box Feed System – industrial machine technology delivers powerful feed capacity plus beautiful seams regardless of fabric type • Customise functions to suit your preference • Dual LED lights To find out more, visit: www.jukidomestic.com.au HUSQVARNA BRILLIANCE 75Q • Interactive colour touch screen (stylus included) • Exclusive sewing advisor feature • Exclusive stitch techniques • Large sewing space…

MATERIALS ⚪ 20cm (¼yd) light blue print fabric (A) ⚪ 35cm (⅜yd) light yellow print fabric (B) ⚪ 35cm (⅜yd) medium pink print fabric (C) ⚪ 40cm (⅜yd) medium blue print fabric (D) ⚪ 90cm (1yd) dark pink print fabric (E) ⚪ 4m (4⅜yd) backing fabric ⚪ 1.3m (1½yd) dark blue print fabric (F) (border) ⚪ Batting at least 140cm (54in) square ⚪ Ruler, pencil, rotary cutter and mat ⚪ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ⚪ General sewing supplies Finished size: 122cm (48in) square Finished block size: 6in square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A seam allowance of ¼in is used throughout. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, and pre-washed and well ironed. PREPARATION AND CUTTING 1 From the light blue print fabric (A), cut: • Two strips, 2¾in across the…

MATERIALS ⚪ 18 assorted Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics approximately 10 × 15cm (4 × 6in) pieces (for hearts) ⚪ 8cm (3in) square Liberty Tana Lawn fabric (centre hexagon) ⚪ 1m (1⅛yd) natural linen ⚪ 1m (1⅛yd) Quiltlite batting (1.5m/60in wide) ⚪ Template plastic and permanent marker pen and stiffpaper to make your own papers (or pre-made 55, 1in hexagon papers, 36, 2in half-hexagon papers, 36, 1in six-pointed-star diamond papers, 12, 2in six-pointedstar diamond papers, and 78, 1in jewel papers) ⚪ 50cm (20in) zipper ⚪ Glue pen ⚪ Needle and thread (EPP — Aurifil 50wt: 2312 Ermine) ⚪ Aurifil 12wt thread: 4020 Fushia (quilting) ⚪ 4.5m (5yd) Liberty bias binding: Capel Raspberry ⚪ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ⚪ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ⚪ General sewing supplies ⚪ Large piece of…

MATERIALS ⚪ Assorted cream print fabrics to total 1m (1⅛yd) (block backgrounds) ⚪ 4.2m (4½yd) backing fabric ⚪ Assorted red fabrics to total 80cm (7/8yd) — each at least 6in square ⚪ Assorted purple fabrics to total 60cm (¾yd) — each at least 6in square ⚪ Fabrics in assorted other colours (green, blues, yellow, pink, orange) to total 1.2m (1½yd) — each at least 6in square ⚪ 50cm (⅝yd) brown print fabric (Border 1) ⚪ 1m (1⅛yd) black with brown print fabric (Border 2) ⚪ 50cm (⅝yd) solid black fabric (binding) ⚪ Batting at least 205cm (80in) square ⚪ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ⚪ Sewing machine with 1/4in foot ⚪ General sewing supplies Finished size: 185cm (73in) square Finished block size: 5in square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It…

Anni has designed the quilt with fat quarters of the Jubilee range. “I wanted to carry the theme of celebration through the design of the quilt, making it fun and full of interest, so came up with Sunshine & Lollipops!" Anni explains. The quilt is full of cupcakes and party hats, monkeys doing cartwheels, ducks being wild and free, cats soaring the skies, elephants enjoying time with their favourite friends, tea parties, bunches of flowers, happy shoes ready for a happy dance, and, of course, sunshine and lollipops. The whole quilt is bordered with triangles to represent a garland … something that Anni associates with joy and celebration. There are divine fussy-cut images and lots of little circle stitcheries to add to the circle theme running through the quilt… bubbles of joy! Proudly…

Join the Facebook group and stitch along with us Homespun Block of the Month 2024 sunshine & Lollipops Even though I have sewn practically all my life, I started my true patchwork career almost 30 years ago, when I moved to the small rural town of Coonamble. I met Caery Gollege of Honeysuckle Cottage, who was looking for exclusive pattern designs, and so, here my story began! Carey led me into her world where I learnt many things, and where I designed and wrote patterns exclusively for her. A few years later we moved away from Coonamble and I started to do more on my own, which, pedal forward a few years, eventually led me to opening up a shop. I ran it for 20 years, whilst still designing patterns and books,…

MATERIALS ⚪ 30 × 40cm (12 x 16in) cream tone-on-tone print fabric (embroidery panel) ⚪ 55cm (5/8yd) green large rose fabric (backing) ⚪ 65cm (3/4yd) pink homespun fabric (lining) ⚪ 10cm (1/8yd) pink tone-ontone print fabric (frame around embroidery) ⚪ 15cm (1/4yd) green medium rose fabric (side and bottom front strips) ⚪ Six assorted scraps of pink and green prints at least 8 x 16cm (3 x 6in) ⚪ Fat sixteenth green rose dot fabric (bunting) ⚪ 20cm (8in) square of rose print fabric (sewing machine appliqué) ⚪ 65 × 90cm (251⁄2 × 35in) fusible interfacing (such as Pellon) ⚪ 30 x 40cm (12 x 16in) fusible embroidery stabiliser ⚪ 15 x 90cm (6 x 35in) fusible web ⚪ Olympus Stranded Embroidery Threads: Light Pink (123), Candy Pink (125), Medium Cerise…

MATERIALS ⚪ 30cm (⅜yd) white with multi coloured spot print fabric ⚪ 25cm (10in) squares of five assorted colour print fabrics ⚪ 35cm (½yd) in total of assorted black on white print fabrics ⚪ 35cm (½yd) in total of assorted white on black print fabrics ⚪ 1m (1⅛yd) black small check print fabric ⚪ 50cm (⅝yd) black medium check print fabric ⚪ 44 squares, 4¼in in an assortment of colours (Flying Geese) ⚪ 35cm (½yd) black large check print fabric (Cross blocks) ⚪ 35cm (½yd) white and black swirls print fabric (Cross blocks) ⚪ 18 assorted stripe print fabric rectangles, 3 × 8in (Cross blocks) ⚪ 50cm (⅝yd) black stripe print fabric (binding) ⚪ 3m (3½yd) backing fabric ⚪ Batting at least 152cm (60in) square ⚪ 18 assorted spot print fabric…

AMIGURUMI FAMILY ADVENTURES: 4 CUTE RABBITS TO CROCHET, WITH SUMMER & WINTER OUTFITS Josefine Bjørn Knudsen Join the roving rabbit family of Ramona, Raymond, Rachel and Rafael on their outbound adventures! Crochet the whole adorable rabbit family as well as their summer and winter wardrobes. Send the rabbits on their travels with their cases brimming with everything they need, from bikinis and beach balls to cosy scarves, even skis and ski poles! All of the crochet techniques and stitches you need are explained with detailed drawings and instructions, so that everyone can join in the bunny fun, from amigurumi amateurs to experienced crocheters. Published by Search Press COUNTED SASHIKO EMBROIDERY: 31 PROJECTS WITH 80 KOGIN AND 200 HISHIZASHI PATTERNS Keiko Sakamoto Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles:…

ADDI SWING CROCHET HOOKS This new line of crochet hooks, the addi Swing, is developed with comfort in mind, the handle is constructed of two plastics: one colourful and soft, and the other, white and firm. The two balance each other perfectly for just the right amount of flexibility and grip. Each addi swing needle has a different colour depending on the calibre. Check out the range at Banksia Yarns, visit: www.banksiayarns.com.au/addi-swing-crochet-hook TRAVELLER 3 The new 2023 design is reminiscent of the original Traveller first made back in 1977, with some great new improvements. The features include the classic upright castle wheel; aesthetically designed centralised flyer location suitable for both left- and right-hand spinners; four speed single drive flyer with stretchy polycord drive band; ratios 5, 7, 9 and 14; sliding hook flyer with three…

MATERIALS ⚪ 4 Seasons ‘Flinders Cotton’ yarn (8ply cotton — 115m): Bark 3 balls, Snow 3 balls, Blush 3 balls ⚪ 4mm (8UK, G/6US) crochet hook ⚪ Yarn needle ⚪ Scissors Finished size: 80 × 100cm (30 × 40in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Australian/UK crochet terminology is used; North American readers should refer to a conversion chart to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly. This pattern is made using 8 ply cotton yarn and a 4mm hook. Variation in these materials will result in differentsized blankets, however this pattern can be used with ANY yarn and a corresponding hook and can be made to any size. ABBREVIATIONS st(s) = stitch(es); skp = skip; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; tr = treble; FO = fasten off(cut and tie off…

MATERIALS ⚪ 2.5m (2¾yd) solid white fabric (cushions) ⚪ 2.5m (2¾yd) calico (lining) ⚪ Five fat quarters of coordinating yellow (2×), green, orange and pink mottled print fabrics — see Note (slice appliqué) ⚪ Fat eighth of light brown mottled print fabric — see Note (pips appliqué) ⚪ 2.5m (2¾yd) double-sided fusible thin batting ⚪ 2.5m (2¾yd) of 12mm (½in) wide white ribbon (ties) ⚪ Four 35cm (14in) white zippers ⚪ Foam sheet, 25mm (1in) thick — see Note ⚪ 90cm (1yd) fusible web — see Note ⚪ Polyester thread in white and colours to match the appliqué fabrics ⚪ Large sheet of paper (circle pattern) ⚪ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ⚪ Sewing machine ⚪ General sewing supplies Finished size: 40cm (16in) diameter Note: Materials and instructions are for four cushions and…

MATERIALS ⚪ Three rectangles 30 × 40cm (12 × 15¾in) of 12ct hessian (burlap or jute) ⚪ Anette Eriksson ECO COTTON in white or cream: 1 ball ⚪ Tapestry needle: size 18 ⚪ Hoop (optional) Design area: 20 × 30cm (8 × 12in) — 90 × 140sts Note: Read all the instructions before commencing the project. STITCHING 1 Before you begin stitching, zigzag or overlock the edges of the hessian to prevent it from fraying. 2 Find the centre of the hessian by folding it into quarters and gently press to make light creases. 3 To find the centre of the graph, follow the lines from the black arrows — where they meet is the centre. Begin stitching from the centre of the fabric and the pattern. When stitching, don’t pull the thread too tight as this…

MATERIALS ⚪ Fat eighth each of 15 grey/greige/brown print fabrics ⚪ 3.5m (3¾yd) solid cream fabric (blocks and inner border) ⚪ 65cm (¾yd) dark grey print fabric ⚪ 4.85m (5¼yd) backing fabric ⚪ 75cm (¾yd) brown print fabric (binding) ⚪ 1.2m (1¼yd) beige print fabric (outer border) ⚪ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ⚪ Sewing machine with ¼in foot ⚪ General sewing supplies Finished size: 180 × 208cm (71 × 83in) Finished block size: 12in 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 ¼in are used throughout except where otherwise stated. We are delighted to share this project with you, as featured in the newly released book by Amanda Niederhauser,…

Proudly brought to you by Stitch along with us on our special Facebook group Homespun Block of the Month 2023 Owl & Hare Hollow Finished size: 194 × 159cm (76½ × 62½in) Stitches used: Backstitch, cross stitch, detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, French knot, running stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch Note: Materials required for the entire project were listed in Part 1, published in Homespun 24.1 (February/ March 2023 issue). They are from the Owl & Hare Hollow, Blume and Grow and Birdhouse Basics ranges designed by Natalie herself. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide, except for the backing fabric, which is 147cm (58in) wide and the Devonstone cream 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…

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