Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 27.02

Why look up at the stars when you can snuggle under them? Meet the Galaxy of Hexies Crochet Throw, a stunning new project from Kylie Moleta | “Handpicked Hearts” by Janai Velez is a celebration of heart-shaped crafts created with minimal materials but maximum sentiment | The Flight Path Quilt is Jane Davidson’s answer to that restless “need a break” feeling; designed to “capture the beauty of birds soaring across the sky in flocks.”

Add a little folk-art charm to your home with Part Two of the “Going to School” Wallhanging by Tita Leach | Vintage Tea Party by Hanna Tietz is the ultimate inspiration for bringing those pre-loved linens back to the table in a fresh, modern way | Winged Beauties Embroidery Trio – a stunning collection from Bobbie Watts Designs featuring three intricate pieces “inspired by the beauty of butterflies.”

Ready to get cozy with a conscience? Meet the Off Grid Groove, a knitted cowl that’s as sustainable as it is stylish.

Plus: Stitching history - the evolution of Crewelwork | Dolly’s Heart, a sweet little Irish Charm mini quilt designed by Joy Bentley | Happy Thoughts Tablerunner - celebrate the simple things in life with heartwarming sayings and sweet stitcheries | Sleep Time Barbe Pyjamas - guaranteed to give your favourite doll the best night’s sleep yet!

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 27.01

Make this gorgeous cover project, the Log Cabin Kitten Scarf, inspired by the iconic geometric patterns of a classic quilt block. And create a stunning quilt from the legendary Elsie Gray's, encouraging you to play with eclectic fabric combinations to create something entirely unique.

Cosy Up in Color: The Log Cabin Scarf
Traditional quilting meets modern knitwear. Designed with a vibrant palette, it turns simple garter stitch into a sophisticated mosaic of color.

The Blue Stars Flannel Quilt
Perfect for a modern living space or a classic bedroom, the Blue Stars Flannel Quilt is a testament to the power of a limited palette.

Sunny Side Up Playmat
A "quick-stitch baby playmat design" that perfectly balances modern aesthetics with cozy, handmade charm.

It’s time to go "hexie style" with the Pepper Pouch! This gorgeous drawstring pouch, designed by Robyn Shapiro, is the perfect blend of English Paper Piecing (EPP) tradition and modern versatility.

Step into a simpler time with the 'Going to School' wallhanging by Tita Leach. From the three-dimensional appliqué to the hand-embroidered trees, it’s like a storybook come to life in fabric.

A Tropical Escape in Every Stitch: The Raffia Parrot
Designed by Tihara Smith, this vibrant wall hanging is an invitation to "learn a fun embroidery technique shared from Caribbean crafting culture." It’s time to swap your cotton floss for raffia ribbon and let your creativity take flight!

Plus, enjoy a special from Jenny King Designs and learning more about Kawaii Applique by Naomi Ichikawa and Teresa Duryea Wong, as they launch their book + so much more!

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 26.06

Welcome to this very pink issue of Homespun to raise awareness of breast cancer. 

Remember old-time ways with two quilts: the Pink Carousel Quilt featuring a stunning appliqué that captures fairground charms and the Remember When Quilt using a vintage papercut technique. There are beautiful stitched sayings in three projects - the Hexies Heart of Hope wallhanging showcasing an English paper-pieced heart, a collage-style project from UK vintage-look designer Tilly Rose and an embroidered carryall from Amanda Burnim, who shares her family's story.

You'll also find a fabulously bright-pink cushion inspired by bunting, a gorgeous embroidered journal cover and some fantastic flower decorations made with crochet and felting. And, crochet-lovers, be prepared for the free-flowing Spiral Garden Crochet Throw.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 26.04

Make this gorgeous cover project, the Farmhouse Cushion, perfect for adding cosy charm to your home. And create a stunning quilt from the legendary Kaffe Fassett, bursting with bold colours and timeless patterns.

Plus, enjoy a special project made just for Homespun and our friends at Clover by bag designer Lisa Ratford of Andrie Designs, check out a beautiful revamp of a vintage knitting pattern that will add charm to your décor, and so much more.

String Snowball Quilt | Carolyn Forster
A beautiful way to use up scraps from your stash with this wonderful twist on string-pieced blocks.
Petals Mandala Pincushion | Nikki Tervo Designs
Delicate flower details make for a delightful design that you can enjoy every time you stitch!
Rainbow in your Cloud Crochet Wallhanging | Yarn Me Calm
Joyous colours burst from this mandala-inspired crochet project. Hang it in a window or on a wall to remind you that the sun shines through even on not-so-sunny days.
Magenta Magic Quilt | Marilyn Bell
Find your sweet spot between purple and pink!
Amber and Lace | The Australian Yarn Company
Bring some old-time charm to your decor with this soft and drapey knitted throw.
Farmhouse Cushion | Jo Northcott, Elsie Gray's
Pretty melon shapes create a stunning design of interlocking flowers and circles, perfectly set off with a unique crochet edging.
Russet Chevron Stripes Quilt | Kaffe Fasset
Kaffe is sharing a very special sneak peek with Homespun from a yet-to-be released book.
 

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 26.03

In the latest issue, meet Homespun’s new editor Jo Cooper and discover the inspiring journey of Australian knitwear legend Jo Sharp. It’s a celebration of craft, design and the makers who shape our world.

Teddy Bear Picnic | Verity King
Be inspired to take a trip to the woods, and celebrate International Teddy Bear Picnic Day in style, with this fun felt project.

Thistle & Heather Cushion | Anne-Maree Ross
A tribute to Scottish heritage, this cushion project captures the wild beauty of the oldest recorded national flower in the world - the thistle. The rustic design in stunning hand-dyed wool felt and freestyle embroidery hints at folk art.

Meet Jo Sharp and make her Hanover Moss top
Octagon Flower quilted bag - The Maker's Stash
Little Bunnies smocked pouch
Patchwork | Appliqué | Embroidery | Crochet | Knitting | Toymaking

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 26.02

Archival Collector’s Edition | Celebrate 25 years of Homespun with 13 of their most iconic, all-time favourite projects – a true showcase of crafting brilliance. This special issue is packed with inspiration from a quarter-century of creativity. Don’t miss your chance to own this slice of Homespun history!

Summer Crush | Rug | Sarah London
Gorgeous baby blanket, made in shades of strawberry, lemon and orange, is a delightful burst of colour and texture. The popcorn-stitch motifs create a unique surface that is soft to the touch, providing comfort and warmth for the baby.

Pockets | The Elephant | Simone Gooding
Make him with high quality wool felt to ensure lots of fun and cuddles for many years ahead.

Meg’s Garden | Quilt | Kellie Wulfsohn
A stunning piece with sensational applique flowers, butterflies and ladybugs.

The Springtime Sun | Stitchery | Leanne Beasley
Leanne Beasley captures the essence of spring and the joy it brings to the garden in this delightful stitchery project.

Suffolk Park | Quilt & Cushion | Tita Leach
Take a stroll through Tita Leach’s enchanting garden of delights - a festival of joyous colour and pattern. To her Suffolk-puff field of flowers she’s added the whimsy and playfulness of butterflies and bees.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 26.01

The latest issue is bursting with creativity! Dive into the Wild & Wonderful world of Tula Pink with stunning fabrics and inspiring projects. Plus, don’t miss Part 2 of the Better Together Quilt—a special project supporting mental health.
Also inside our latest issue:
Summer Basics Pouch – Andrie Designs | Adeline Baby Quilt – Marilyn bell | Honey Bunch - Amanda Fletcher | Amanda created a buzz with this bag design when we first published it in Homespun in 2018. We are sharing it again for those who may have missed it. | Criss Cross Cushion - Carol Culey, Carol's Quilts & Cushions | This cheery cushion feature bright folded triangles and is the perfect project for your favourite fabric scraps. | Resonance - Amber Elliot, Alderwood Studio | Using a very small ombre colour palette can create a big impact. | Granny Square Kid's Top - Wild Little Acorn | Dorothy Embroidered Hoop - Kasia Jacquot - Polish Folk Artist |No fuss, no perfection, just rustic folk art embroidery. | Spring Bling Quilt - Cooee Quilting | This quilt is made entirely from the current Tula Pink range, Untamed. The fabrics feature geometrics paired with floral prints: a chequer petal peony on a chequered background, a dahlia covered in polka dots, a houndstooth with dogwoods and pansies are just a few!

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 24.02

Part 2 of our BOM – Owl & Hare Hollow by Natalie Bird The Birdhouse Patchwork Designs. In this issue you will be busy sewing Dresden Plate and Penny Circle blocks, hand stitching the Tea Garden and Queen Bee blocks and appliquéing the Hare and Hexie block.

Also in this issue: A stunning sewing project by Ramune Jauniskism – Happy Birthday Cake | Patchwork project - Folded pinwheels designed by Robyn Evans Patchwork on Pittwater | Painting Eggs this Easter with Kate Popovski | Crochet: a one of a kind Beanie | Tea Cosy and Mug Rugs | MAKE a Bear's Paw scrappy quilt | KNIT a snuggly cardi for a toddler | SEW a handy project satchel.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 23.06

Make Lemonade with Amy Kallissa | The perfect Donuts quilt designed by Amanda Jean Nyberg | A stunning Santorini beauty quilt by the talented Anorina Morris sameliasmum.com | The cutest Ozzie Octopus by Pauline McArthur Funky Friends Factory | Knit summer weight buttoned vest | Crochet with raffia yarn | Sew a simple handy shopping bag | Settle Petal two fabric quilt | And many more project we know you will love!

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 23.04

SPRING FLING | Part 3 of our Bonheur de Jeur BOM by Kaari Meng | Alison’s Wonderland Knitted Cowl by Karen Detering Stitches 'N' Things | Colourful Stars Quilt by Monique Bubendorfer Make it Sew | A lovely cross stitch project by Sally Wilson - Stitch Perfect Caterpillar Cross Stitch | Plus ...

Embroidered floral wall hanging | Rustic harlequin traveller bag | New quilts | Coastal drift, using new Tilda fabrics | Stash buster: dive into your scrap bag.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 23.03

MODERN MARVEL - easy foundation paper piecing quilt | Tapestry crochet tutorial | Bag with denim triangles | Hansel and Gretel softies | Cushion with gorgeous fresh garden design. Plus...

Part 2 of Homespun’s Block of the Month – Bonheur de Jeur by Kaari Meng | Make a cosy scarf - Plaid and Simple Scarf by Elizabeth Castle | Crochet a wonderful throw with project from Kylie Moleta - Jardin Throw | A lovely embroidery project by Sara Adams Stitch Studio - Australia – Blushing.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 23.02

Your French Flair inside | Knitting - Garter Jumper | Patchwork - Windmill Whirl | Crochet & Felting - Kenny Koala | Macrame - Basket Collar | Patchwork - Rural Paradise | Sofite - Too Flashy for Foxy | Embroidery - Tendrils Pot | Special features - New season's yarns.

Bonheur de Jour ... your 2022 Block of the Month | This beautiful quilt has been designed by Kaari Meng, Creative Director and Head Designer for French General. The quilt is made with a fun mix of French-inspired motifs including a house, sunflower, butterfly, bird, vase of flowers and fleur-de-lys. There are also classic blocks including an 8-Pointed Star and Flying Geese. Techniques include a mix of machine piecing, appliqué, fussy cutting and English Paper Piecing.

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Australian Homespun magazine

Australian Homespun magazine - 23.01

Make this crocheted sunkissed clutch | Cross stitch a fluffle of bunnies | Create the cutest baby koala pillow | Quilt a patchwork playmat | Sneak peek 2022 NEW Block of the Month | Knit a heart-stitch blanket | Embroider posies on your pocket | Make a vibrant nine-patch quilt.

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