Australian Homespun

Homespun magazine is a place of inspiration, it combines creative techniques with a vast array of styles and themes taken from a team of leading craftspeople throughout Australia and the world. Homespun is a publication that is at the forefront of the industry, made by people who are passionate about craft. Each issue of the magazine features step-by-step easy-to-follow project ideas and accompanying patterns sheets, a variety of crafts including quilts to bags to dolls, inspirational photographs of fantastic finished products plus interesting reads to engage and entertain. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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Australian Homespun

Our Designers • In this issue we present projects, ideas and designs from a number of designers and creators.

Best of the best from Pinterest • Here are our favourite beachy craft ideas on Pinterest this month.

diary dates • Let us know about your events - email details to jcooper@umco.com.au or send them to Homespun Diary Dates, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670.

PIN INTEREST • Bright ideas, fabulous products, clever tips & quick reads

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

VINTAGE VIBES QUILT • Play around with fabric combinations from your stash to bring a fresh vibe to a traditional patchwork design.

Dream Flower Posy HOOP WALLHANGING • Make this gorgeous posy-style cluster featuring Jo Avery’s Dream Flowers appliqué design range.

BLUE STARS FLANNEL QUILT • What an amazing impact you can make with just one colourway!

LOG CABIN SCARF • Get wrapped up in this striking scarf inspired by the traditional Log Cabin quilt block.

Raffia Parrot EMBROIDERY • Add a brilliant touch of the tropics to your life and learn a fun embroidery technique shared from Caribbean crafting culture.

Oh So Cool CROCHET • Find your boho groove with a new book by Australian crochet master Jenny King.

Caramel Latte CROCHET HALTER TOP • Made in one piece, this tie-on halter top has bust dart shaping for a great fit. Crocheted in a simple repetitive shell stitch for the perfect summer vibe.

Going to School WALLHANGING • Step into country life folk art style through this imaginative and stunningly detailed wallhanging quilt – with three-dimensional elements embellishing the joyous charm.

SUNNY SIDE UP PLAYMAT • There’s a bright place to have fun — in or out of the sun — with this quick-stitch baby playmat design.

SMALL & CUTE Kawaii Appliqué • A new book tells the fascinating history of an intricate Japanese appliqué style known as kawaii, and shares the stories of leading kawaii quiltmakers with page after page of images showing their stunningly detailed work.

DARLING MINI HOUSES PINCUSHION • Made in the Japanese kawaii style of small and cute, this gorgeous little pincushion features beautiful detailed little homes.

Sweet Idea!

PEPPER POUCH • Go hexie style with this gorgeous drawstring pouch! Ever so versatile, and nice and quick to stitch too.

YARN Worthy

Book REVIEWS • Our selection of new-release books to inspire and guide you on your stitching journey.

Market Place PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

ON THE ROAD GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS • Next time you are on the road, make plans to stop at some of the businesses listed on these pages – they would love to welcome you.