December 2023/January 2024

Australian Homespun

Patchwork - Quilting - Stitchery

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Hello From Me:
It's that time of the year again, where we share a sneak peek at our 2024 Block of the Month! On page 48 you will meet out designer – Anni Downs from Hatched and Patched – learn about her inspiration for the quilt and take a look at some of the joyou
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Managing Editor Deborah Segaert Technical Editors Anne Peachey, Megan Fisher Designer Malinda Hadiwidjojo Photographer Ken Brass Stylist Sandra Hinton Advertising Production Stephanie Brais Associate Publisher Emma Perera Editorial Enquiries homespun
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Pin Interest
Doing the dishes has never been more fun than with quilt designs from Laundry Basket Quilts printed on your towels. Wipe your kitchen counters, dishes, glasses and cutlery clean and dry with these waffleweave towels. When they are fully saturated, si
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Our Designers
These are just a few of them … I have been patchworking for over 36 years now since I emigrated to Australia from the UK. I particularly enjoy working with bright colours and designing my own quilts. I recently moved from Sydney to Melbourne to be cl
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Sea Cookies Quilt
⚪ 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) d
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Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE
From cute button mushrooms to enchanted toadstools and wild orange species, the unique beauty of fungi has captured the attention of embroidery artist Pippa Haynes. Using threedimensional embroidering techniques, Pippa’s work is richly detailed, taki
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Liberty Yoyo Festive Tree
We are in love with this whimsical Liberty Yoyo Festive Tree by the creative team at The Strawberry Thief! To recreate this project yourself simply hang a yoyo garland in the shape of a tree, decorate with fabric tree ornaments and top it with an Eng
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Christmas Wishlist
• 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 • Quilting and sewing •
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Circle Of Hearts CUSHION
⚪ 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
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TIED & BOWED
⚪ 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 ⚪ Fabr
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Sunshine & LOLLIPOPS
Designed by Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched featuring the Tilda 25th Anniversary collection, Jubilee! The quilt uses fat quarters of the complete range of Jubilee fabrics and Flower Farm blenders. Kits are available at a number of patchwork shops a
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Jubilee Celebration
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 fu
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Getting To Know Anni …
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 Co
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Sewing Machine Dust Cover
⚪ 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/
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Reversible Hat
Summer is not far off and it's important to protect your skin. A hat with a large brim is a great way to do that. Make your own reversible sun hat with this free, easy sewing pattern that comes in two sizes. You can find this free pattern, designed b
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Artemis
⚪ 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 (1
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Book REVIEWS
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
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YARN Worthy
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 fle
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Slices Of Citrus
⚪ 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
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Sweet SUNDAE BABY BLANKET
⚪ 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 proj
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Native Trio
⚪ 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 instruct
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Modern Farmhouse
⚪ 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 f
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Owl & Hare HOLLOW PART 6
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, Fren
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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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Market Place
We are pleased to announce the Homespun Block of the Month, designed by Annie Downs and featuring Tilda Jubilee fabric range. Arriving February 2024. Pre-order now! P: (09) 4206 355 E: houseofpatchworkltd@gmail.com W: www.houseofpatchwork.co.nz Faceb
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Guide To Craft, Sewing And Patchwork Shops
The Sewing Shoppe 6/51 Tennant Street, Fyshwick 2609 Ph: (02) 6239 1214 sales@sewingshoppe.com.au www.sewingshoppe.com.au Open: Wed–Sun 10am–4pm Banksia Yarns 3c East Market Street, Richmond 2753 Ph: (02) 4505 1615 shop@banksiayarns.com.au www.banksi
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Next Issue
NEW BOM STARTS Crochet a sunhat, sew a wallhanging, embroider a framed needlework, appliqué a summer cushion, crochet an amigurumi doll, make some gorgeous quilts and more.
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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 Bu

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