Australian Homespun

This issue is brimming with creative spring projects! A jolt of creativity is just what we need after the winter months, and we are sure you will find something that sparks your interest inside. We share another crocheted and felted softie from Letis

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According to Robert Kaufman Co, a quilting industry authority, the 2021 colour of the year is ‘Horizon’, a brilliant shade of sky blue. It’s sure to appear in many popular patterns and prints over the next several months. ■

Zac Foster, of Brooklyn, NY, turns old clothes into handmade memory quilts. You can see more of his work at www.zakfoster.com ■

The Plaza de los Marineros in El Rompido, in the municipality of Cartaya, Spain, has been covered with a crocheted sunshade made by 40 local women as part of the ‘Sorority Cartayera, the network’ project. The canopy is made up of 320 pieces. Activiti

• 16 pastel fat quarters* (blocks)• 1.1m (1 1/4yd) tiny floral print fabric (block background)• 70cm ( 3/4yd) solid light blue fabric (block sashing)• 10cm ( 1/8yd) floral print fabric (block centre)• 60cm ( 5/8yd) solid pink fabric (sashing)• 15cm (

The Janome CoverPro 3000 Professional has been launched! The new and improved model boasts exceptional capabilities such as the Top Cover Stitching with the choice of triple top cover stitch, narrow 3mm stitches or wide 6mm stitches. The Top Cover St

• 11 fat eighths of assorted small print fabrics (blocks)• 40cm ( 1/2yd) hexagon-print fabric*• 1.8m (2yd) white tone-on-tone print fabric• 25 x 55cm (10 x 22in) blue dot print fabric (bluebirds)• 30 x 55cm (12 x 22in) blue check print fabric (ribbon

Australian artist Robyn Rich loves spending time at the green grocer, cake shop and veggie patch. Not to devour the edible goods, but to take in the shapes, textures and colours found there. It’s here where she gathers inspiration for her fabric scul

• Soft Lino yarn — Blossom (shade 9): 50g balls• Organic Cotton yarn — Shell (shade 2): 100g hanks — Refer to Measurements/ Materials chart for yarn requirements• One pair each 4mm (UK 8/ US 6) and 3.25mm (UK 10/ US 10) knitting needles, or sizes req

There are a few different options when it comes to casting on stitches for your next knitting project. Probably the most popular is the Long Tail cast on. This method is not as stretchy as others, and the cast on row counts as a row of stitches. Othe

If you would like to make some felted baubles to accompany this adorable reindeer, visit Letisha’s Facebook page (details above) for the instructions. • Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic — Pebble 8ply/200g: one ball (MB — main body)• Bendigo Woollen Mills

• Drops Alpaca 4 ply 50g balls: one ball each of A – Dusty Pink (3112); B – Dark Pink (3770); C – Pearl Grey (4010); D – Light Greyish Green (7120); E – Dark Grey Green (7139); F – Dark Olive Mix (7238) and G – Lime (7300)• 2.50mm (UK 12/US C) croche

You can use any prints, and size buttons you wish to personalise your kitten cushion. • Six fat eighths of cotton print fabrics (wedges)• One fat quarter of coordinating print fabric (wedges, ears and covered button)• 50cm ( 1/2yd) coordinating prin

• 76 squares, 12cm (4 1/2in) of assorted print fabrics (clamshells)• 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of eight bright spot fabrics (diamonds)• 40cm ( 1/2yd) binding fabric• 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of eight assorted grey print fabrics (diamonds)• 60cm ( 5/8yd) small gre

• 20cm ( 1/4yd) green floral print fabric (tent)• 20cm ( 1/4yd) solid light blue fabric (tent lining)• 20cm ( 1/4yd) solid light green fabric (tent doors and sleeping bag)• 30cm (12in) square of light grey fabric (cat)• 15 x 30cm (6 x 12in) light blu

It’s time to enjoy your garden! Sow seeds and stitch flowers in this issue. You will also stitch a sweet memento to how important our friends are. There is a lot of sewing in this part, from appliqué and stitcheries to Shoo Fly blocks and Cross block

To remove your papers, gently peel back the fabric and your papers should peel out. If you are having trouble, it may be because you have used too much glue. If this is the case, dampen the fabric to soften the glue to remove the papers. Over time yo

First published in 1989, this book instantly became a beloved resource for knitters. The second edition, released in 2002, further cemented its place as the most trusted knitting resource. The past 15 years have seen many exciting advances in knittin

How cute is this little cat? It is crocheted with light fingering/3ply yarn. You can find the free pattern to make this cute little guy over at: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amineko-crocheted-cat ■

Tilda shares a range of sweet, whimsical free patterns on their website. This fun lady is one of our favourites! Visit the website for a free PDF download: www.tildasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kitschy-Friends.pdf ■

Introduce a little festivity into your living space with this twinkling Sashiko pattern. Available as a kit, in either a red or green colour scheme. www.bebebold.com/sashiko-christmas-tree-panel-red ■

Crafting is known to have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. The Homespun team highlights this connection with a specially curated group of projects that offer you a direct link to your wellbeing. Plus, we ‘check in’ with our designers – to see h