February/March 2021

Australian Homespun

Patchwork - Quilting - Stitchery

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Our Fabrics
This quilt uses a large variety of print and solid fabrics designed by Natalie from her Heartstrings and Birdhouse Basics ranges, distributed in Australia by Two Green Zebras. Although we will be publishing all the patterns for the small stitcheries
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Vicki’s Design Transfer Tips
Trace the design lightly and finely, as you need to cover the lines with your embroidery. If you use a water-erasable pen, take care to remove it with cold water. Don’t leave your work in the sun or iron it before all traces of the pen have been remo
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Liberty Belle
• 1.6m (1 3/4yd) beige linen/ cotton fabric (block background) • 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of 18 assorted floral print fabrics – Jemima used a mix of various aqua, pink, yellow and green Liberty print fabrics) (blocks) – see Note • 50cm ( 5/8yd) pink flor
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Natalie’s Needleturn Appliqué Tips
There are many ways to work needleturn appliqué, but I like to strip it back to the bare basics. I use a very fine straw needle, 100% cotton thread in colours to match the appliqué fabrics, a lightbox and blue water-erasable marker. Put the pattern a
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Spots & Dots
• 20 x 40cm (8 x 16in) rectangles of nine assorted spot fabrics • 20 x 30cm (8 x 12in) rectangles of 10 assorted stripe fabrics • 20 x 40cm (8 x 16in) rectangles of eleven assorted grey tone-on-tone fabrics • 40cm ( 1/2yd) multicoloured stripe print
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Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE
Almost 10 years ago, Janine Heschl purchased a sewing machine with the intention of sewing clothes for her newborn. However, she realised that sewing in a straight line wasn’t her strong point. Janine was about to retire her machine when she was intr
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Pin Interest
Knitters and crocheters in the Blacktown, NSW, region have used their needles to make a difference, yarn bombing the city to raise awareness of domestic violence. Local crafters were asked to knit or crochet squares or create pom-poms to be installed
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Best Of The Best From Pinterest
Designer: Shukla Chakraborty, colourDezine Contact: www.etsy.com/au/shop/colourDezine Designer: Leah Gay, CreatedbyLeahGay Contact: www.etsy.com/au/shop/createdbyleahgay, @createdbyleahgay (Instagram & Facebook) Designer: Lisa Robertson, Funky Bunn
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Bowl Cosy
• Two fat quarters • 40cm ( 3/8yd) insulated fleece* • Sewing machine with a1/4in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 19cm square x 7.5cm deep (7 1/2 x 3in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. A seam allowance of
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Stockists
2 Green Zebras Ph: (02) 9553 7201, website: www.twogreenzebras.com Ashford Wheels & Looms Website: www.ashford.co.nz Banksia Yarns Ph: (02) 45051615, website: www.banksiayarns.com.au Can Do Books Ph: 1300 308 261, website: www.candobooks.com.au C
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'A Letter to My Daughter'
Goonellabah 0415 826 994 deanne@fabricpixie.com.au www.fabricpixie.com.au Orange (02) 6361 7420 patriciajcole@gmail.com www.hobbysew.com.au Baulkham Hills (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au Miranda (03) 6382 3999 patc
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On The Road
During these unprecendented times some of the businesses listed on these pages may be operating in a different way. Most are ‘open’ for business, but they may be open less hours, online only, mail order and/or virtual shopping. Go online or call to c
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Book REVIEWS
Delve into the magical world of Marmalade Rabbit. Simone Gooding guides readers through the process of creating this sweet bunny, complete with seasonal outfits and accessories. There are step-by-step instructions and diagrams for both machine and ha
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B Is For Bunny
• Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic — Pebble 8 ply/200g: one ball • Polyester fibre fill • Small amount of cream wool (pom pom tail) • Small amounts of brown and pink wool (eyes and nose) • Cream wool felt (tummy, paws and foot pads) • Stranded embroidery
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A Letter to My Daughter PART 1 Make Time for a Hobby and The Road Less Travelled
• 1.1m (1 3/8yd) cream spot print fabric (Birdhouse Basics DVW18871) • 1.8m (2yd) blue spot on cream print fabric (Birdhouse Basics DV3404) • 23 fat quarters of coordinating prints in light and medium values. Natalie used a variety of fabrics from
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Embroidered EYE MASK AND SACHET
• 20 x 55cm (8 x 22in) cream linen or cotton/linen blend fabric • 20cm ( 1/4yd) Liberty print fabric (mask and sachet backing) • 40cm ( 1/2 yd) 12mm (1/2in) wide elastic • Scrap of cotton batting • 50cm (20in) of 35mm (1 1/2in) wide silk ribbon • DMC
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Sasanqua LACY SOCKS
• Onion Nettle Sock Yarn 50g — Dusty Pink (1029): two balls • 2.5mm fixed 80cm (31 1/2in) cable, circular needle • One removable and four ring stitch markers • General knitting supplies Two sizes: Women’s shoe size — Small 5–7, Medium 7–9 Note: Thi
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Fabulous Fabrics
By Vanessa Lillrose and Linda Fitch for Wishwell The soothing colour palette and beach themes create a sophisticated, casual and playful collection of prints. 18 prints. Distributed by 2 Green Zebras By Laura Muir of Create Joy Project for Moda Fa
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Letisha’s Notes On Felting
• 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 possi
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Bee-utiful
• 25cm (10in) square of natural linen fabric • 20cm (8in) square of white felt (backing) • 20cm (8in) square of lightweight fusible interfacing • Cotton Garden Threads stranded embroidery cotton from the Forage range in Eucalyptus (LM01), Marigold (L
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Over The Arm Knit Bag
• 40cm ( 1/2yd) red and white spot print fabric • 35cm ( 1/2yd) yellow floral print fabric • 65cm ( 3/4yd) cream linen lining fabric • 65 x 110cm (26 x 44in) fusible batting • 1.1m (1 1/4yd) of 1cm ( 3/8in) wide white cotton lace • Large sheet of p
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Spiral Triangles
• 1.15m (1 1/4yd) light grey print fabric (background) • 49 squares at least 5in of assorted print fabrics • 85cm ( 7/8yd) red print fabric (border) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • 50cm ( 5/8yd) multi-coloured stripe print fabric (binding) • Battin
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Diary Dates
Let us know about your events – email details to dsegaert@umco. com.au or send them to Homespun Diary Dates, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670. Please notify us at least four months before the event. Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gra
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Welcome to SEW DARN SPECIAL
With a passion for all things sewing, knitting and crafting, Gael Fennell opened Sew Darn Special 16 years ago. Situated in beautiful Ballarat, this large, bright shop is an Aladdin’s cave of buttons, material, yarn and all things craft. The range of

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