Australian Homespun

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Good morning sunshine! Welcome summer! Inside this cheerful and sparkly issue you will find lots of summery inspiration to keep you busy. From bright quilts, to a handy shopping tote and a sweet knitted vest, there are lots to choose from. This issue

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It's too late for this Christmas … but while you're in the festive mood, perhaps it's time to start working on a quirky advent calendar in plenty of time for Christmas 2023! It's been designed by British craft blogger, Mike Aspinall. There are quite

We can't get enough of Kaffe Fassett, so we were thrilled to see his latest accessories: umbrellas featuring his Millifiore design in aqua and his Row Flowers design in magenta. Coming soon! Dutch design firm De Makers Van have developed a range of w

Please notify us at least four months before the event. January 13-15 Warrnambool Warrnambool Quilt Show Brauer College, 37 Caramut Road, Warrnambool More information: www.victorianquilters.org/event/warrnambool-quilt-show January 4 - February 12 New

From lorikeets perched in the canopy to mushrooms hidden on the forest floor, artist Jack Buckley searches high and low for inspiration. He explores the traditional beauty of Australia's native flora and fauna, but in a unique way, combining differen

A. Start with a strip 3-4in wide and about 10½in long. This will become the long edge of the triangle. B. Piece shorter strings on either side to make a panel at least 7in square. C. Trim the block to measure 6⅞in square. D. Cut the square once on th

Patons have curated a selection of stunning vintage designs from their archive. Fully updated and rewritten to reflect current size ranges, they are ready for a whole new generation of knitters. Ruth, featured below, was one of the first patterns wri

Proudly brought to you by Finished size: 203 × 142cm (80 × 56in) Note: Refer to the Fabric Key for the specific fabrics Kaari used for her quilt. Instructions are provided for machine zigzag (Broderie Perse) and hand needleturn appliqué, but they can

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By Heidi Kundin Add bursts of colour and creativity to your days with simply sensational tie-dye! With 35 fun projects to choose from, everyone will find something they love. You can master the classic tie-dye T-shirt but also go beyond the basics to

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2023 BLOCK OF THE MONTH designed by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse Stitch some pretty embroidery, including one from Lilipopo Sketches, knit a summer vest with Anette Erickson and decorate your market basket with crocheted flowers!