February 2023/March 2023

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Patchwork - Quilting - Stitchery

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Hello From Me:
Welcome to 2023, welcome to summer and welcome to part one of the fantastic 2023 Block of the Month! Following our lovely 2021 BOM A Letter to my Daughter by Natalie Bird, we are delighted to be sharing another of Natalie's whimsical patchwork design
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Managing Editor Deborah Segaert Technical Editors Megan Fisher, Michael O'Neile Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Photographer Ken Brass Stylist Sandra Hinton Advertising Rob Jordan (NSW and Old) ph: (02) 9887 0359, fax: (02) 9805 0714, mob: 0411 424 19
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Diary Dates
Please notify us at least four months before the event. Through to March 19 Ararat The Lady Barbara Grimwade Collection Ararat Gallery Textile Art Museum Australia (TAMA) 82 Vincent Street, Ararat More information: gallery@ararat.vic.gov.au January 1
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Pin Interest
In a display of power and hope, family members and secondary survivors of historic abuse by members of the clergy have told their stories in an Australian-first book. The Story of the Quilt of Hope was launched in Ballarat, Vic, late last year; it's
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Stockists
Goonellabah 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au Orange (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.facebook.com/hobbyseworange Singleton (02) 6571 4000 inspiredembroidery@outlook.com www.inspiredembroideryandsewing.com.au Bau
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Selvedge
In the south-eastern region of Pakistan lies Tharparkar, a rural ‘green desert’ area and home to many talented artisans. They include the now Sydney-based artist Maham Mustafa Talpur, who continues to be inspired by the folk culture and traditional c
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Off The Hook
Even those of us who aren't avid fans of British musician/ pop star Harry Styles are probably aware that he caused something of a fashion frenzy on social media when he was photographed in a patchwork crochet cardigan. Users of the TikTok app documen
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Owl & Hare HOLLOW PART 1
Welcome to the gorgeous 2023 Block of the Month designed by Natalie Bird. The design features 48, 8in blocks presenting a collection of pieced, appliqué and stitchery blocks —&from sweet little hexagons to Dresden Plates, Coff in Wheel blocks and lot
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Victoriana
• 25cm (1⁄4yd) each of 13 assorted print fabrics •2.6m (2⅞8yd) cream tone-on-tone print fabric (background) •2.2m (2½yd) dark purple mottled print fabric (setting triangles, border and binding) •4.3m (4⅝yd) backing fabric Batting at least 205cm (82in
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Hearts ‘N’ Roses Cushion
• Fat eighth of solid white fabric • 20cm (¼yd) blue floral print fabric — see Note • 10cm (⅛yd) pink tone-ontone stripe print fabric • 45cm (½yd) light pink tone-on-tone print fabric (cushion back) • 45cm (½yd) light-value solid fabric (cushion inse
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Toodle Pip TABLE TOPPER
• 55cm (⅝yd) white tone-on-tone print fabric (hexagons and background) • 10cm (⅛yd) each of six blue print fabrics (hexagons) • 15cm (¼yd) blue print fabric (binding) • 55cm (⅝yd) backing fabric • 55cm (⅝yd) lightweight fusible fleece/batting such as
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Lovely Little Bird
Two squares, 18cm (7in) of ochre linen DMC Stranded Embroidery Cottons in Ecru, Dark Mahogany (400), Very Dark Blue Green (500), Dark Coffee Brown (801) and Very Dark Desert Sand (3772) Size 7 embroidery needle 15cm (6in) embroidery hoop Pencil or fi
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Love Birds
Homespun • 2m (2¼yd) of 1.5m (60in) wide white fabric (appliqué background and borders) • Assorted print and tone-ontone fabrics in pink, yellow, orange, purple and blue to total about 2m (2¼yd) (appliqué and borders) • Assorted green print fabrics t
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Sunny Summer Basket
• DMC Natura Just Cotton (Medium) 10ply, 50g balls (75m/82yds): 1 each of Rust (310), Mustard (10), Cream (03), Sage (87) and Earth Brown (11) • 5mm (6UK, H/8US) crochet hook • Darning needle • Scissors •Hot glue gun and glue Finished size: Straw bas
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YARN Worthy
Cat Knits: 16 Pawsome Knitting Patterns for Yarn and Cat Lovers by Mama Gilligan is a collection of quirky, cat-themed knitting patterns. The patterns are divided into four chapters, each with a different style of cat-themed design and knitted with a
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Sunshine Knit Top
• Anette Eriksson Jeans yarn 50g balls: Mustard — Refer to Measurements/Materials chart for requirements • Circular needle 5mm (6 UK/8 US) • 2 markers • Yarn needle Finished sizes: Size: S M L XL XXL, XXXL To fit bust: 80 88 96 106 118, 130cm (31½ 34
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Ms Mini Bunny and Carrot
• Hook size D/3 (3mm) • Scheepjes Catona Cotton yarn (100% mercerised cotton): one skein white (main colour), [approx. 60m (65yd)], one skein orange [approx. 10m (10yd)], one skein green [approx. 7m (7yd), one strand of pink • Two 6mm safety eyes (or
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Bonheur de Jour PART 6
Proudly brought to you by Finished size: 203 x 142cm (80 x 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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Stockists
Gungahlin 0437 380 536contact@makeriebyhand.comwww.makeriebyhand.com Fyshwick (02) 6239 1214sales@sewingshoppe.com.auwww.sewingshoppe.com.au Kew (02) 6559 4174robyn.brotherglen@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/bgneedlecraft Port Macquarie 0448 306 589info@c
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Sweet Idea!
This handy little wrap can be made with one fat quarter or, if you want the front and back to feature two diff erent fabrics, use two fat eighths! Great to pack and wrap reusable cutlery to keep in your handbag, but it would also be perfect for stori
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Next Issue
Get ready to crochet a one-of-a-kind beanie designed by Joni Sullivan of Ruby Webbs Designs and knit a sweet and easy cardigan for a toddler. The patchwork quilts include an interesting folded pinwheels pattern and a bright happy quilt for a child. N
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Stockists
Ashford Wheels & Looms Website: www.ashford.co.nz Australian Yarn Company Ph: (03) 5442 4673, website: www.ausyarnco.com.au Banksia Yarns Ph: (02) 4505 1615, website: www.banksiayarns.com.au Batik Oetoro Ph: (02) 4943 8808, website: www.dyeman.com Be
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On The Road guide To Craft, Sewing And Patchwork Shops
Makerie G04/102 Swain Street, Gungahlin 2912 Ph: 0437 380 536 contact@makeriebyhand.com www.facebook.com/Makeriebyhand Open: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Banksia Yarns 3c East Market Street, Richmond 2753 Ph: (02) 4505 1615 shop@banksiayarns.com.au www.banksiaya
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Book REVIEWS
By Celine Semaan, Sharna Moore and Caitie Moore Create cute dimensional animal granny squares with this collection of crochet patterns. Choose your favourite from 36 diff erent designs including a rabbit, cow, sheep, llama, flamingo, ladybird and man

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