Innehållsförteckning för October/November 2021 från 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 Letisha Kirkland – after the huge success of her bunny earlier this year we are delighted to share Ruby the Reindeer – you are going to love her! Our other yarn crafts include a child's knitted dress and a crocheted cushion cover. There is an adorable collection of patchwork quilts to make in this issue. Lesley McConnell shares Happy Little Bluebirds – a traditional Irish Chain pattern enhanced with sweet bluebirds and hexagons; Samantha Dorn shares a ‘plaid’ design made in sweet sorbet colours; and Marilyn Bell shares…

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 Stitch Guide with spreader is built-in and the Fine Mode Switching Lever changes machine settings to sew lightweight fabrics, both of which are an industry first. Additional user-friendly features include built-in needle threader, retractable sewing light for improved visibility and thread chain off at the end of stitching. These features, combined with the heavy-duty professional design, will redefine the sewing experience for users, allowing them to be more creative, more productive and precise. Hiroshi Ikuta, Managing Director of Janome Australia said, “The CoverPro 3000 Professional is a genuine step-up in…

If you would like to make some felted baubles to accompany this adorable reindeer, visit Letisha’s Facebook page (details above) for the instructions. MATERIALS • Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic — Pebble 8ply/200g: one ball (MB — main body)• Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic — Earth 8ply/200g: one ball (H — hooves)• Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic — Aran 8ply/200g: small amount for tummy patch and antlers (W)• Polyester fibre fill• Small amount of feltable green wool for necktie• Small amount of brown and red wool for eyes and nose• Crochet hooks: 4mm (US G-6) and 8mm (US L-11)• Chenille needle side 18 (eyes and nose) Size after felting: Approximately 22cm (8 3/4in) tall; 15cm (6in) sitting height Note: Read all the instructions before you start. Australian/ UK terminology is used; North American…

VOGUE KNITTING: THE ULTIMATE KNITTING BOOK REVISED AND UPDATED By the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine 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 knitting and this update encompasses them all. It features an expanded library of cast-ons, increases, decreases and bind-offs; in-depth sections on newly favourite techniques such as brioche, entrelac, double knitting and mosaic knitting; and design and construction chapters that go beyond just sweaters to encompass dozens of options for hats, mittens, socks, gloves, and more than 25 shawl shapes. With updated, revised and fresh material throughout, 65 additional pages and more than 1600 photos and…

MATERIALS • 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 required to give correct tension• 2 spare needles• Small button• Yarn needle• 25mm (1in) button (flower)• 30cm x 15cm (12 x 6in) fabric Note: Read all the instructions before you start. This is an intermediate skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball/hank bands to ensure all yarn of a colour is from the same dye lot. The Soft Lino and Organic Cotton yarns are available from Knitpicking, details previous page. ABBREVIATIONS  alt = alternate, approx…

• Using a front-loader washing machine rather than a top-loader will produce a more roly-poly bunny; a top-loader machine will make a longer, slimmer bunny. • The longer the wash/rinse cycle, the more dense and smaller the bunny will become. If possible, frequently check the felting process, bearing in mind the cold-water rinse will shrink it significantly too. • If you notice when checking that some filling has worked its way through a hole, poke it back in using a chopstick and keep washing; the hole should close up with further felting. • If needed, repeat the hot wash until the desired size is achieved. • More than one object at a time can be felted, however it’s best to felt only similar colours together. My bunny was felted in…

MATERIALS • 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 blue scallop print fabric (sleeping bag)• 3 x 5cm (1 1/4 x 2in) pale pink wool felt• 8 x 20cm (3 x 8in) bright blue felt• 15cm (6in) square of thin cotton batting• Fusible foam interfacing• Embroidery needle• Stranded embroidery floss in very dark brown, pink and blue• Fibre fill• Two 15cm (6in) lengths of jute string• Chopstick or turning tool• Skewer or stuffing tool• Stiff paper for patterns• Removable fabric marking pen• Tracing paper• Pencil• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with…

NSW SYDNEY Banksia Yarns 3c East Market Street, Richmond NSW Ph: (02) 4505 1615 shop@banksiayarns.com.au www.banksiayarns.com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm Lyn’s Fine Needlecr aft 2/9 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills 2153 Ph: (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol. com www.lynsfineneedlework .com.au Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm Patchwork on Pitt water 1 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale 2103 Ph: (02) 9999 6159 robyn@quilts.net.au Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm BLUE MTNS & BEYOND Caboodle of Orange Gifts 186a Anson Street, Orange 2800 Ph: (02) 6362 6310 caboodleoforange@bigpond.com caboodlegif ts.myshopify.com Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-2.30pm Hobbysew Orange 221 Peisley Street, Orange 2800 Ph: (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ hobbyseworange Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm Picklemouse Corner 1/152 Megalong Str eet, Leura 2780 Ph: 0488 470 684 pam@picklemousecorner .com www.picklemousecorner .com Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun…

Tasmania November 5–7 Hobart Tasmanian Quilting Guild Annual Showcase Island Quilts The Goods Shed Evans Street Victoria November 11–14 Melbourne Victorian Quilters' Showcase Exhibition Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf More information: exhibitions@victorianquilters.org November 11 – December 18 Box Hill Australian Quilts in Public Places Exhibition Box Hill Art Space, Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill More information: exhibitions@victorianquilters.org 18–20 February Box Hill Ruby Jubilee Members’ Exhibition Australian Quilters Association Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill More information: www.australianquiltersassociation.com New South Wales November 13–14 Campbelltown Campbelltown Patchwork and Quilters’ Guild Exhibition Campbelltown Civic Centre, Queen Street, Campbelltown More information: Denise 0425 226 379 Due to Covid, some of the planned events may be postponed or cancelled. Please check with the individual organisers to ensure the…

MATERIALS • 132 squares, 2 1/2in (6.5cm) of assorted small print fabrics• One square, 13in (35cm) cream linen• 15cm ( 1/4yd) purple floral fabric (binding)• 10cm ( 1/8yd) light purple chambray fabric (peeper)• Fat quarter backing fabric• One square, 13in (35cm) lightweight fusible interfacing• Batting at least 18in (45cm) square• Cosmos Embroidery Threads: Slate Grey (155), Purple (283), Pink (483), Red (241), Yellow (2299), Teal (374), Dark Purple (287A), Plum (485A), Light Pink (481A), Apricot (442), Green (632), Light Teal (731)• Template plastic, fine permanent-marking pen and stiff paper (160–220gsm)• Fabric-basting glue pen• Appliqué glue• Fine fabric-marking pen• Size 11 milliners needle• Embroidery needle• Fine thread in a neutral colour• Light box (optional)• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with 1/4in foot• General sewing supplies Finished size: 39 x…

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 blocks to sweet rosettes, so let’s get started! Designed and stitched by Natalie Bird, The Birdhouse Patchwork — Email: thebirdhouse@bigpond.com; Website: www.thebirdhouse.com.au Machine quilted by Fiona Bell, Quilting Fairy — Phone: 0419 713 644, Instagram: fbell1_quiltingfairy If you haven’t already done so, join our Facebook group to share your progress and make some friends among the 3500 members: Homespun 2021 Block of the Month: A Letter to My Daughter Finished size: 188 x 162.5cm (74 x 64in) Stitches used: Backstitch, chain stitch, cross stitch,…

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