Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2024/July 2024 i Australian Homespun

Welcome to the winter warmers edition of Homespun! We have lots of warm snuggly projects and ideas to share with you. You can crochet a warm scarf, knit a striped sweater or a Scandi Throw, catch up with Yarnworthy ideas and check out the Ed’s Picks of even more winter warmer projects. We share patterns to make a few different bags — a Dresden Plate Bag and four small purses that have different themes. Also, we share the link to a free pattern for you to make a cool crossbody bag with plenty of zippers and pockets. If you love hexies, like we do, then you will find two English paper piecing hexagon quilt projects. One is in scrappy darker colours and features two different sized hexagons. The other, a…

COLD COMFORT Who doesn’t love penguins? Californian business Purl Bee provides free patterns and easy-to-follow instructions, illustrated with photos, so that you can make your own penguin softie. Standing 23cm (9in) tall, their samples are shown in a graphic palette of black and white prints, but we think they’d look just as special in almost any colour of the rainbow. The big question: can you stop at just one? Go to www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/01/08/mollys-sketchbook-the-purl-bee-penguin THREADS OF INSPIRATION Quakers around the country are creating an embroidery to illustrate Australian Quaker history and concerns. This community arts project is based on the UK Kendal Quaker Tapestry, which in turn is based on the Bayeux tapestry. It is a series of embroidered panels that tell a story, which is why it is called a tapestry…

Anorina Morris, Samelia’s Mum - Website: www.sameliasmum.com; Instagram: @sameliasmum; Facebook: @sameliasmum MATERIALS ◌ Assorted fabric scraps to total approximately 1.5m (1⅝yd); each scrap should be able to yield at least one 2in hexagon shape ◌ Assorted black and white print fabrics to total approximately 4m (4½yd), each piece should be able to yield at least one square, 6½in ◌ 1.2m (1¼yd) black print fabric (border and binding) ◌ 4m (4⅜yd) backing fabric ◌ Batting at least 203cm x 228cm (80 x 90in) ◌ 1in hexagon pre-cut papers ◌ 2in hexagon pre-cut papers ◌ Size 11 milliners needle (EPP and appliqué) ◌ Fine (60wt) thread ◌ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ◌ General sewing supplies ◌ Sewing machine with ¼in foot Finished size: 178 × 208cm (70 × 82in) There are…

QuiltCon 2024 included a juried quilt show featuring modern quilts made by members of The Modern Quilt Guild from around the world. The event was held late February at the Raleigh Convention Center, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, America. Following are some of the prize-winning quilts to share some inspiration. See all the winning quilts at: www.quiltcon.com/quiltcon-2024-winners Photographs supplied by the makers BEST IN SHOW What We Will Use as Weapons: A List of School Supplies, 89cm × 200cm (35in × 79in), Ginny Robinson Artist statement: “’Gargoyle bookends’. ‘Pencils.’ ‘Erlenmeyer flasks.’ ‘Jugs of paint.’ ‘Cello cases.’ ‘Building blocks.’ ‘Nothing but my words.’ I’m a teacher who asked other American teachers what ordinary classroom objects they would use to defend their students in a school shooting. Their answers varied by grade…

Kathy Ramunni, Calor Yarns & Designs – Facebook: Calor Yarns; Instagram: @calor_yarns; Website: www.caloryarns.com.au MATERIALS ◌ Laines Du Nord Eco Baby 50g: 5 (6 7) balls Main Colour (M – white), 3 (3 4) balls Contrast Colour (C – navy) ◌ 2 stitch holders ◌ One pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles and 4mm (UK8/US 6) circular needle (or size needed to give correct tension) ◌ Wool needle Sizes: S (M L) To fit chest: 85 (95 105) cm [331/2 (37½ 41⅓) in] To measure (approximately): 94 (104 114) cm [37 (41 45) in] Length to shoulder (approximately): 60 (61 62) cm [231/2 (24 241/2) in] Sleeve length: 44cm (171/3in) Note: This is an intermediate skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball…

Tools Make sure you have everything you will need assembled before you begin: rotary cutter, mat and quilting rulers, thread snips, pins, tape measure etc. Needles Always have new sewing machine needles on hand. It is a good idea to replace your machine needle at the beginning of a project. A fresh needle means fewer skipped stitches, thread breaks and bird’s nests. Spray Starch Spraying your fabric lightly with spray starch before cutting will make your pieces sew together better. Threads It is important to have quality threads in your machine. Three thread colours should cover most needs: white, light grey and black. Pre-wound Bobbins Having some pre-wound bobbins on hand will save time (and frustration) during your sewing; you can pop in a new bobbin and continue with very…

These are just a few of them … LISA COX Making items from fabric and thread is my favourite pastime. There is something very satisfying about cutting up fabric and sewing it together to create an original, one-of-a-kind item. When my children were small, I loved to escape to my sewing machine during their nap time to make up a new toy or outfit for them. When I lived in Houston, I attended the International Quilt Festival in 2000 and that inspired me to make quilts. I have an eclectic style, and my designs are generally fresh, modern, colourful and fun, with a touch of retro. PROJECT: Four All Intents and Purpose - page 60 CAROL CULEY I live on the South Coast of New South Wales. My encouraging husband is…

From watching butterflies in the summer sun to crunching autumn leaves underfoot and rugging up on misty winter mornings, the transient beauty of nature is encapsulated in Dawn Ireland’s mixed-media art pieces. With a combination of fabrics, papers, paints, printing, free-machine embroidery and hand stitching, Dawn jumps between different techniques and mediums to best capture beautiful moments of each season. Working with a wide range of materials and techniques at art college, all of which she loved, Dawn realised she didn’t have to pick one method: she could combine them all! This was a turning point and led Dawn on the path to developing her own signature style. “My work is colourful, textural and inspired by nature,” Dawn enthuses. She creates mixed-media collages featuring vintage pieces, fabrics, papers and embroidered…

Chris Austin, Instagram: @ozkiwiquilts, email: ozkiwiquilts@optusnet.com.au MATERIALS ◌ Fat eighth, fat quarter or 10 x 10in squares of assorted pink print fabrics - see Note ◌ 4 x 4in squares of assorted yellow fabrics 55 needed in total ◌ 40cm (½yd) pink print fabric (binding) ◌ Batting at least 110 x 150cm (45 x 59in) ◌ 1.5m (1⅝yd) backing fabric ◌ Template plastic and stiff paper (papers) ◌ Glue pen ◌ Binding clips ◌ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ◌ Sewing machine with ¼ in foot Finished size: 99 x 127cm (39 x 50in) Note: There are 57 flowers and partial flowers. The scrappier the fabrics the better! From each fat eighth you can make two flowers, from each fat quarter you can make four flowers and from a Win square…

Elizabeth Castle, Castle Handmade - Email: info@castlehandmade.com.au; Website: www.castlehandmade.com.au; Instagram: @castlehandmade MATERIALS ◌ Zealana 8ply Rimu, (60% Fine New Zealand Merino, 40% Brushtail Possum) 50g/128m balls: 2 x Natural R01 (Yarn #1), 1 x Green Taru R22 (Yarn #2), 1 x Pukeko Blue R15 (Yarn #3) ◌ 4.5mm (7 UK, G/7 US) crochet hook ◌ Darning needle ◌ Scissors Finished size: 17 x 180cm Tension: 18 sts x 13 rows = 10cm (4in) square NOTE: This is an intermediate skill-level crochet project. Australian/ UK terminology is used. North American readers should consult a crochet manual to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly. This scarf is worked in short rows across the width of the scarf. Turn your work after each row. The ch2 used at the start of the rows will count…

Mary Hertel - Made by Marney, website: madebymarney.com, Instagram: @madebymarney MATERIALS ◌ Fat quarter stripe print fabric (bag front top and back) ◌ 10cm (1/8yd) blue print fabric (drawstring) ◌ Fat quarter fabric (lining) ◌ 8 x 8in square fusible t-shirt interfacing ◌ 22 x 26cm (9 x 11in) whiteon-white print fabric (outer fabric for foundation block) ◌ Assorted scraps of white, red, black, orange and red stripe fabrics ◌ Paper for foundations ◌ Black embroidery floss ◌ Safety pin or bodkin ◌ Sharp scissors ◌ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ◌ Sewing machine with 1/4in foot ◌ General sewing supplies Finished size: 19 x 25cm (7½ x 10in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, prewashed and well ironed. Requirements…

SIMPLY STITCHED WITH EMBROIDERY: CREATE ARTFUL MOTIFS FOR PURSES AND MORE Yumiko Higuchi Yumiko Higuchi’s fresh collection of motifs is ideal on a variety of purses, wallets and bags. You’ll find an assortment of simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko’s signature style, as well as nine lovely bag patterns inspired by the motifs. Beautiful step-by-step photos clearly explain Yumiko’s favourite techniques for sewing bags, installing metal purse clasps and making pompom and tassel embellishments. Use these lovely embroidery motifs to make stunning, one-of-akind bags, or be inspired to design your own unique projects. Published by Zakka Workshop PETER PANDA AND PALS: 10 SWEET AND EASY AMIGURUMI DESIGNS TO CROCHET Femke Vindevogel Femke Vindevogel invites you to crochet 10 irresistible animals, each with its own uplifting story to…

Please notify us at least four months before the event. Queensland June 29-30 Belmont Coorparoo Quitters’ 40th Anniversary Quilt Show Belmont Shooting Complex 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont Access only from Old Cleveland Road More information: coorparooquiterstreasurer@outlook.com New South Wales May 3-June 23 Windsor The New Quilt 2024 Hawkesbury Regional Gallery 300 George Street, Windsor More information: thenewquilt@quiltnsw.com July 3-6 Darling Harbour Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair The Australian Quilt Show ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour More information: www.craftfair.com.au July 19-21 Beecroft The Eastwood Patchwork Quilters’ Quilt Exhibition Roselea Community Centre, 645-671 Pennant Hills Road, Beecroft More information: www.eastwoodpatchworkquilters.com South Australia July 5-7 Adelaide SA Quilters’ Festival of Quilts Adelaide Showgrounds 39 Goodwood Road, Wayville More information: www.saquilters.org.au/festival-of-quilts “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of…

Anne-Maree Ross - Instagram: @annemaree.ross_craft MATERIALS ◌ One set of Dresden Plate English paper pieces (EPP): 16 Petal - the completed plate should measure approximately in finished with a curved ‘petal’ end OR stiff paper and pencil for tracing the pattern shapes ◌ 16-24 assorted 1930s print fabrics no smaller than 10 × 15cm (4 × 6in) each, approximately 50cm (⅝yd) in total ◌ 10cm (4in) square yellow fabric (centre) ◌ 130cm (1⅝yd) off-white fabric (Anne-Maree used Devonstone Solids Whitehaven) ◌ 50 × 100cm (20 × 40in) batting ◌ Water-soluble pen ◌ Thread: machine piecing 50wt Aurifil off-white; EPP piecing 80wt Aurifil grey; hand quilting 28wt Aurifil off-white ◌ Size 8 quilting needle ◌ One set 14mm (½in) sew-in magnetic bag snaps antique brass ◌ One 20mm (¾in) swivel key…

Carol Culey, Carol’s Quilts & Cushions -Instagram: carolsquiltsandcushions; Email: carolsquiltsandcushions@gmail.com MATERIALS ◌ 18½in square, solid grey fabric (cushion front backing) ◌ 19 assorted red, green, grey and black strips, lin across the width of the fabric (cushion front) ◌ 25 squares, 13cm (5in) assorted brown, blue and grey fabric (cushion back and button loops) ◌ Three buttons: 2.5cm (lin) diameter ◌ Coordinating 50wt thread for sewing machine ◌ Perle 8 threads for hand stitching ◌ Long Sashiko or no 7 darner needle ◌ 45cm (18in) square cushion insert ◌ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat ◌ Sewing machine with 1/4in foot ◌ General sewing supplies Finished size: 45cm square (18in square) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A seam allowance of 1/4in is used throughout unless stated otherwise. It…

MATERIALS For any purse ◌ Medium-size Jelly Clip purse frame - see Note ◌ Two 25cm (10in) squares of print fabric (outer purse) see Note ◌ Two 25cm (10in) squares of fabric (lining) ◌ Two 25cm (10in) squares of lightweight fusible interfacing ◌ Fabric or craft glue ◌ Toothpicks ◌ Tailor’s awl or bamboo skewer ◌ Sewing machine ◌ General sewing supplies For hexagon purse ◌ 19 assorted print fabric scraps at least 5cm (2in) square ◌ 19 hexagon papers,¾in, or cardboard and stiff paper to make your own For patchwork purse ◌ 23 assorted print fabric scraps at least 5cm (2in) square For Dresden Plate purse ◌ Nine assorted yellow print fabric scraps at least 7 x 9cm (2½ x 3½in) (wedges) ◌ One purple print fabric scrap at…

Anette Eriksson – Anette Eriksson Designs, Email: info@anetteeriksson.com, Website: www.anetteeriksson.com MATERIALS ◌ Anette Eriksson ‘Scandi Wool’ 50gr balls: ecru 13 ◌ 6mm (10US/4UK) knitting needles ◌ 8mm (L/11US/0UK) crochet hook ◌ Yarn needle Finished size: 100 x 130cm (391/2 x 51in) Note: Read all the instructions before you start. This is a beginner skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as the can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure that all yarn is from the same dye lot. ABBREVIATIONS cm = centimetres, in = inches, cont = continue, dec = decrease, K = knit, P = purl, rem = remain/ing, SM = slip marker, st/s = stitch/ es, yfwd = yarn forward TENSION 15 sts x 19 rows stocking stitch = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) PATTERN Cast…

PART 3 Welcome to Part 3. In this issue we will make Snowball blocks, Nine-patch blocks, Two-patch blocks and Ohio Stars. There are also some sweet stitcheries and gorgeous appliques! Designed and stitched by Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched — Website: www.hatchedandpatched.com.au; Email: info@hatchedandpatched.com.au; Instagram: @hatchedandpatched Machine quilted by Melissa Clinghan of Sew Quilted – Instagram: @sew.quilted Stitch along with us on our special Facebook group Homespun Block of the Month 2024 – Sunshine & Lollipops Finished size: 184cm (72½in) square Stitches used: Backstitch, cross stitch, couching, detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, French knot, running stitch, satin stitch Note: Materials required for the entire project were listed in Part 1, published in Homespun 25.1 (February/ March 2024 issue). The print fabrics are fat quarters from the Tilda Jubilee and Farm Flowers…