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 flower bouquets on Pinterest this month.

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

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

FLIGHT PATH QUILT • Capture the beauty of birds soaring across the sky in flocks. Made in mellow shades of pink, this quilt evokes a sense of peace and freedom.

Galaxy of Hexies CROCHET THROW • Snuggle up under your own crocheted night sky with this starry granny square design.

OFF GRID GROOVE KNITTED COWL • This kerchief-style cowl is luxuriously soft and drapey, made in undyed naturally produced merino-alpaca yarn from a small Victorian off-grid mill.

HAPPY THOUGHTS TABLERUNNER • Celebrate the simple things in life with heartwarming sayings and sweet stitcheries in this charming quilt-as-you-go hexies design.

Winged Beauties EMBROIDERED TRIO • Make lovely embroideries to frame with these stunning designs inspired by the beauty of butterflies.

Dolly’s Heart MINI QUILT • This little Irish Chain quilt was made for a dolly’s pram set, with hand-quilted hearts adding a sweet touch.

Handpicked Hearts • Wreaths fashioned from old wire coat hangers, stitcheries made from a handful of threads and a bag crafted with fabric offcuts - our round-up of heart projects are all made with very little, but they bring a lot of love.

Sleep Time BARBIE PYJAMAS • Barbie will have sweet dreams wearing this adorable pyjama set!

VINTAGE TEA PARTY QUILT • What a great idea for reviving pre-loved linens … make new quilted tablecloths from old embroidered tablecloths!

Going to School WALLHANGING • Complete this charming folk-art-style depiction of country life. This issue we make the girl and boy appliqués, also the cat and the dog, and add to the background scenery.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF Crewelwork Tradition • Two embroiderers share how the centuries-old craft of crewelwork has influenced them — one through historically accurate recreations and the other through creating her own style.

RAINBOW OF STARS CUSHION • Make a patchwork of stars sparkle brightly in your favourite rainbow hues.

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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.