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your heart in your handsAUGUST 2014
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Your passport to portable crafts
No. 135 (Vol. 15.08) AUD $9.95* NZ $12.20*
(Both incl. GST)
BIRD CUSHIONS OWL QUILT & SWAG
LION COSTUMEA zoo for you! WOLF SOFTIE AMIGURUMI BEES
SEW ON THE GO
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Ticket to Ryde!Finding time for precious stitching can be a struggle – there’s work from 9-5, then family and household chores after hours. Here’s what we recommend for the time-poor. Jump on a bus or hop on a train and
commute your way to stitching happiness. Homespunstaffer Janai Velez has turned her long-haul journey to and from our North Ryde offices into a crafting success; what was a tiring expedition is now an uninterrupted stitching opportunity. She passes on her special tips, tricks and clever products on page 102. See what she
has to say if you, too, want to turn your personal ‘training’ into no-sweat productivity and pleasure.
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PATTERN SHEETSTo Print out Pattern Sheets visit
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OUR PROJECTS THIS ISSUE
The ripple effect
Wolf in chic clothing
Sweet little dreams
The fabric of free range
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On the street where you live
All that brightly blooms
Nesting instincts
A chair forall seasons
Hear me roar!
BOM Happiness Quilt Part 7
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Editor Susan HurleyDeputy Editor Elizabeth NewtonTechnical Editors Megan Fisher, Michael O’NeileWriter/coordinator Emma BradstockWriter/researcher Janai VelezLayout & Artwork Martha RubazewiczPattern Artist Susan CadzowPhotography Ken Brass, Sue StubbsStylist Sandra Hinton
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CONTENTSAugust 2014
Stitching28 QUILT
The Ripple EffectKate Henderson
34 BASSINET QUILTSweet Little DreamsCheryl Goss
46 SOFTIEWolf in Chic ClothingJulianne Ehlert-Connor
58 QUILTThe Fabric of Free RangeLeanne Milson
64 BAG & PURSEOn the Street Where You LiveAnni Downs
76 KNITA Chair For All Season
80 CROCHETAll That Brightly BloomsSue Pinner
88 CHILD’S COSTUMEHear Me Roar!Sarah Hanson
96 CUSHIONS Nesting InstinctsJaneene Scott
110 CROCHET SOFTIEQuick Stitch: Adding Amigurumi Buzz
113 BLOCK OF THE MONTH PART 7
Happiness Quilt Monica Poole
Sourcing12 PIN INTEREST
A feast of fabulous ideas from the best creative minds
24 SALVAGEWaste-not, want-not wonderland. This month we embellish linen cushions with special trims and offcuts
25 SELVEDGEDesigner Edge: It’s got to be all Greek to Athens-based Maria Polyxa
57 WHAT A CUTE IDEA!Stitched-up doll’s house furnishings
09 ANOTHER CUTE IDEA!High-flying storage with a wall-mounted kite
37 NEXT MONTHA crafty little teaser of what’s in store for September Homespun
138 STOCKISTS & CONTACTS
Showing & telling
8 READERS’ SHOWCASEHomespun readers share their successes
72 WELCOME TO MY WORKROOM Natalie Ness’s nostalgia and theatricality
102 SEW ON THE GO PORTABLE CRAFTSStitching in transit
Shopping18 PATTERN
& PALETTE PLAYFabrics – Forecast? Sunny with storms!
26 WINDOW SHOPPINGStroll along the high street for inspired design
121 ON THE ROADCraft shopping in coastal South Australia
130 MARKET PLACEA roundup of great products and shops
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No. 135 (Vol. 15.08) AUD $9.95* NZ $12.20*
(Both incl. GST)
BIRD CUSHIONS OWL QUI & SWAG
LION COSTUMEA zoo for you! WOLF SOFTIE AMIGURUMI BEES
SEW ON THE GO
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Amanda Hayes, from Highfields, Qld, for her Ruby Rose quilt:“I fell in love in with the Ruby Rose quilt (by Leanne Harvey) when I purchased Homespun Vol 13 No 8 and knew that I would make it one day. I love that the pattern uses a jelly roll, as I had several that I thought would be suitable for this quilt, but they just weren’t quite right. When I came across a ‘Chateau Rouge’
one by French General (Moda Fabrics), I knew this was the fabric for Ruby Rose. I couldn't believe how easy this quilt was to actually make. The instructions were well written, and before I knew it, I had all my blocks made, then the rows and ta dah! – the quilt was complete in what seemed like no time. It will have pride of place over my lounge, so I can enjoy it each day.”
One of the joys of putting Homespun together each month is seeing the vision of our designers translated into personal masterpieces by our enthusiastic readers.
We’d love to hear from you, too. Write to us with your crafty triumphs or with any tips, advice and new-product sightings you’d like to share with others.
SEND YOUR LETTERS TO:Email [email protected] Mail Homespun Readers’ Showcase, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde NSW 1670
or share photos of your projects on Flickr www.flickr.com/groups/homespunmagazine
THIS MONTH’S WINNER
READERS’ SHOWCASE
Congratulations to Amanda for a great effort. As the winner this month, she will be receiving the following great prizes:
Q Three patterns from Hugs ’n Kisses: Sweet Candy Dreams
is a fresh and fun bed quilt, while Girly Stuff is a set of
appliquéd and embroidered drawstring bags for stowing
and carrying life’s necessities. The Needle Nookie is more
than a needlecase – it’s an organiser for needle packets,
so that you always know which needle is for what.
Q Verna Mosquera’s flower-filled book, A Sewn Vintage Lifestyle,
contains 20 pieced and appliquéd projects that put the pretty
into practical. It’s distributed by Capricorn Link (Australia).
Turn to our Stockists page at the back of the magazine for
all the contact details for Hugs ’n Kisses and Capricorn Link.
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Visit www.brother.com.au/quiltingcontest for conditions of entry and to download your entry form
LAST YEAR’S WINNER · ‘Cradle of Life’ Dale Robson
This is your chance to win a brand new Brother DreamWeaver VQ3000 Quilting and Sewing Machine valued at $4,499!
The DreamWeaver VQ3000 is the most advanced home-based quilting and sewing machine ever introduced by Brother. A dream to use, the VQ3000 offers our largest workspace ever plus some of the most visionary features ever designed.
Let your imagination run free, just create an “Eco” themed quilt and enter the competition for your chance to win exciting prizes!
Quilting Contest
14th Brother International
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT AT THE TOKYO
QUILT SHOW 2015 LIKE OUR 2013 AUSTRALIAN WINNER
DALE ROBSON
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HEART OF THE MATTERLeanne Benson (from Sewn by Leanne), Ringwood
North, Vic: “My Quilt with Heart was inspired by Judy
Brumaster’s pattern, Happy Hearts, published in your
January 2014 issue (Vol 15 No 1). I’ve used my own
colour palette, used the free-motion technique to quilt
it and bound the quilt by hand. The front has assorted
Tilda fabrics, Kona white and a blue floral border from
Camelot fabrics, and the binding is a Tilda red stripe
print. The quilting pattern is my own design.”
STITCHED WITH LOVEDenise Muschamp (from Always Quilting),
Vermont South, Vic: “I was captivated by the
pattern Romantic French Heart in the December
2013 issue (Vol 14 No 12). I gathered together
some scraps of fabric left over from other
projects, some trims, buttons, charms and
beads and spent a delightful couple of hours
letting my creativity run. I used a little
embroidery to add extra pizzazz and put some
dried lavender inside, too. I made my hearts
for myself, but plan to make some more as gifts.
It’s a lovely pattern and one to which each
different maker can add her own flair.”
GOING UNDERCOVERSheryl Scholte, from Scarsdale, Vic: “I’ve enjoyed making
up the vase covers that were featured in Vol 12 No 5, the
Go Green issue (The Secret Garden, by Lisa Pyke). I’ve
made three of these for gifts and now need to make myself
some. They are so pretty, and I love that they are reversible.
Thank you, Lisa, for such a lovely pattern, and even better,
that it is in my favourite magazine. I also love your new look
by the way – I enjoy reading your magazine.”
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JOLLY DOLLIESLyn Gardiner, from Caloundra, Qld: “I loved the Kokeshi Swag
(by Melanie McNeice) from the Homespun January 2014 issue
(Vol 15 No 1). I enjoyed making these very cute dolls. They were a quick
project and used very little fabric. So much for decreasing my stash!”
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Fresh, modern fabrics. Proudly distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Two Green Zebras.Tel. 02 9525 7010 E. [email protected] W. www.twogreenzebras.com
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Best embroideryThese sweet flowers sing songs of spring.
Designer: Melissa Wastney.
Contact: www.tinyhappy.typepad.com, www.tinyhappy.etsy.com.
Best patchworkPyramid pieces in retro prints are hard to resist.
Designer: Jill O'Leary.
Contact: www.fiberluscious.etsy.com, www.fiberluscious.blogspot.com.
Best neutralsDelicate stitchery is stunning in neutral colours.
Designer: Gentlework by Christine Kelly.
Contact: www.gentlework.blogspot.co.uk.
Best of the best from
Here are our favourite needlebookson Pinterest this month.
FOXY LITTLE NUMBERIf there are children to be knitted for,
you’re in for a treat with Patons Hand
Knits for Modern Kids pattern book.
So many sweet things to choose from!
We finally settled on showing you this
Fox animal scarf, complete with head
and tail. Adorable. It’s knitted in Totem
8 ply, and it’s done in no time. Drop
into your nearest yarn store to buy
the book, phone 1800 337 032 or visit
patonsyarns.com.au for more info.
warm and fuzzy
FINDING CLOSURE IN STORAGEBig is definitely beautiful
when it comes to these
fabulous and funky Timber
Button Hooks from HK Living.
Don’t you just want to rush
out and buy some for your
studio? If you do, you need
to go to www.hkliving.com.au
or phone (03) 9500 9991.
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PIN INTERESTBright ideas, fabulous products, clever tips & quick reads
Entries open!
If you want to know how the west is
won, in terms of quilt competitions
that is, you can enter now for WA’s
Bunbury International Quilt Challenge
for 2015. This annual exhibition and
comp has been going since 1997,
and next year’s theme is ‘Under the
Microscope’ – first prize $500 worth
of goodies. Better start stitching soon
– entries close March 10, 2015.
Find out more by contacting
Rosa Sallis on 0414 237 807.
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYBox that up! I’ll take it please. Merchant & Mills (UK drapers you’ll find online
at merchantandmills.com) has collected together needles, scissors, threader, pins,
tailors’ beeswax, chalk, thimble, seam ripper and tape measure, all in this tidy
vintage-look box, so you can sew on the go – turn to page 102 for more great
ideas for transportable crafting. Our local distributor is Vintage & Nostalgia Co
(www.vintagenostalgia.com.au – the place if you want to be steeped in nostalgia).
THE ART OF SATIN STITCHNancy Bandzuch, from Do Small Things With Love
(www.dosmallthingswithlove.com) knows a thing or two about composition and needlecraft. So it makes sense that
she decided to combine the two. The result? It’s a mini masterpiece of stitching and framing. You can find out how this little project is done by going directly to her tutorial at
www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2013/04/framed-satin-stitch.html.
GETTING THE SACK – IT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING!‘Pretty’ is even more appreciated when it has been created from the most utilitarian
products. Take this upcycling of hessian, for example – one minute in industrial
obscurity, the next an avenue to creativity and lasting delight. This lovely burlap
flower is the work of KariAnne, from Thistlewood Farms (thistlewoodfarms.com).
Link directly through to her tutorial at www.thistlewoodfarms.com/burlap-flower.
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DID YOU HEAR THE
ONE ABOUT ...
There’s a lady knitting in her car
as she speeds along the highway.
A police car chasing her draws
level, and the policeman shouts:
“Pull over!” “No,” she says,
“it’s a cardigan!”
Tired of knitting jumpers and socks? How about fashion accessories
for a change? And this is a pretty good starting place – felted bangles,
all bright and beautiful. You’ll find the pattern in Cleckheaton’s California
pattern book. Yarn suppliers should have the book but, if not,
phone 1800 337 032 or visit cleckheaton.com.au for stockists.
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Magnetic pullNot only does this new range of cushions from di Lana combine pure
merino wool with inserts of feather and down,
it comes with magnetic buttons, so you can swap
and change them with every decorative mood
swing. They’re available at www.dilana.com.au.
KNOT TO BE OPENED! Creativity with thread extends
to all sorts of things, including
imaginative wrapping. This Maritime
Knot Accent by Paper Source
(paper-source.com) illustrates the
point perfectly, turning a gift into an
artwork. You can learn how to make
the knot by following the tutorial
at blog.paper-source.com/how-to/
make-a-maritime-knot-accent.
wrist watching
DO-IT-YOURSELF DIAMOND STORAGEA little lateral thinking went a long way to fixing yarn-storage dilemmas
in Stephanie Jessica Lau’s studio. Fed up with having to bundle balls
of wool into makeshift bags, Stephanie and her husband Ryan devised
a simple criss-cross divider, after seeing something similar in the Lion
Brand Yarn Studio in New York. The clever storage device was made
from a single sheet of corrugated plastic. The effect is marvellous, with
each wool colour pocketed into a diamond-shaped compartment, the
framework of which is barely visible. Stephanie can lead you by the
hand if you would like to make order out of your own yarn mess. Just
go to her All About Ami blog for the tutorial – www.AllAboutAmi.com.
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Vic – MelbourneAugust 9-24
Malvern The Embroiderers’ Guild Victoria
state-wide annual exhibition ‘Wild Things’;
Embroidery House, 170 Wattletree Rd.
Members’ work, demonstrations, raffle.
Open 10am-4pm. Entry $5 (members),
$7 (non-members).
More information: Phone (03) 9509
2222, www.embroiderersguildvic.org.
Vic – CountryAugust 15-17
Morwell CraftAlive Morwell; Kernot Hall,
Cnr Princes Dr and Monash Way.
Interstate and local exhibitors, focusing
on hand-finished products, DIY products,
craft supplies, homewares and creative
workshops. Open 10am-5pm.
More information: www.craftalive.com.au.
September 6Gembrook Everything Patchwork
and Quilting at Gembrook; Gembrook
Community Centre, Pakenham/
Gembrook Rd. Demonstrations, displays,
quilts for sale. Cancer Council ‘I Will’
fundraiser. Open 10am-4pm. Entry $4.
More information: Glenise
at everythingpatchwork.
NSW – CountrySeptember 12-14
Tamworth CraftAlive Tamworth;
Tamworth Regional Entertainment
Conference Centre, Greg Norman Dr.
Interstate and local exhibitors, focusing
on hand-finished products, DIY products,
craft supplies, homewares and creative
workshops. Open 10am-5pm.
More information: www.craftalive.com.au.
Qld – CountryAugust 15-17
Glen Aplin Glen Aplin Quilt and Craft
Show; Glen Aplin Hall, 14 Foster St. Open
Fri-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. Entry $6.
More information: Julie Spencer
on 0466 281 309.
August 21-23Redcliffe A&R Quilters’ 20th
Anniversary Quilt Show; Redcliffe Uniting
Church, Cnr Anzac Ave and Richens St.
Open Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm.
More information: (07) 3880 1302
or (07) 3885 8369.
PIN INTEREST
Email details of your upcoming event to
or send them to Homespun Diary Dates,
Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670.
Please allow four months’ lead time.
diary dates
Join the pack! Sydney’s Hunters Hill Quilt Show is on again from August 8-10, and this year there’s
a terrific new ‘drawcard’. A special exhibition called ‘Full Deck of Playing Cards’ sees individual designers
creating impeccable stitcheries for every card in a playing deck ... and it’s remarkably captivating seeing
what each contributor has done. Each quilted ‘card’ is 9 x 14in. It’s such a lovely idea. The success of this
year’s show? Lay-down misère, we say. Find out more by visiting huntershillquilters.blogspot.com.au.BLOUSE BAG
It may just look like another bag
made from beautiful fabric, but
it’s much more than that. It’s a
one-of-a-kind design made from
Guatemalan huipiles (the traditional
blouse worn by Mayan women).
Each huipile is hand-woven on a
back-strap loom, and designs vary
from village to village. This particular
pattern is from the highland town
of Chichicastenango. To own your
own small piece of South America,
visit The Toucan Shop at
www.thetoucanshop.com.
BLOUSE BAG
THE REEL PICTUREWe’re always eager to pass on cute storage ideas and we thought this had merit for stowing small offcuts of ribbon and ricrac. The project comes from Ashley, from Cherished Bliss (cherishedbliss.com), who is happy to share her small DIY instructions with Homespun readers. It’s a simple little project that’s done in no time using cup hooks and twine.
You’ll need: • Timber picture frame• Vinyl-coated cup hooks • Baker’s twine or string• Cotton reels• Ribbon and ricrac scrapsHere’s how:Measure out where you want to place your hooks and screw them into the frame. Tie one end of the string around a hook, add your spools and tie the remaining end to the opposite hook. Add your ribbon scraps to the cotton reels and tuck in the ends or secure them with a push pin.
We all love a little bit of creative upcycling, but this example is cuter than most. Not only is it a smart idea by Karin and
Freja Schaefer, from Pysselbolaget (pysselbolaget.se/en/), it’s so well executed, with ribbon rosettes and pompom braid
bringing the denim ‘baskets’ to life. Oh! and a couple of buttons for finishing touches. You can find full instructions
on making these by clicking through to pysselbolaget.se/2013/01/18/korgar-av-jeansbaskets-from-jeans.
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01 Riley Blake Designs ‘Shaded Chevron’ Medium
C780-04 Kayak. Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
02 Riley Blake Designs ‘Medium Dots’ C430-11
Yellow/Gray. Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
03 Riley Blake Designs ‘Oh Boy’ Elephants C3301-Gray.
Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
04 Riley Blake Designs ‘Oh Boy’ Stripe C3304-Yellow.
Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
05 Riley Blake Designs ‘Oh Boy’ Triangles C3305-Yellow.
Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
06 Riley Blake Designs ‘Shaded Chevron’ Medium
C780-15 Sunrays. Distributed by Millhouse Collections.
07 Adornit ‘Rhapsody Bop’ Burnish Grey AD00395.
Distributed by Two Green Zebras.
08 Adornit ‘Rhapsody Bop’ BeBop Dot Grey
AD00487. Distributed by Two Green Zebras.
09 Dashwood Studio ‘Annali’ D1028. Distributed by
Two Green Zebras.
10 FreeSpirit ‘True Colors’ PWTC007.YELLO,
designed by Joel Dewberry. Distributed by XLN Fabrics.
11 FreeSpirit ‘True Colors’ PWTC008.GRAYX,
designed by Joel Dewberry. Distributed by XLN Fabrics.
12 Michael Miller ‘Mini Chic Chevron’ MMCX6620-CTRN,
citron. Distributed by Macs Crafts.
13 Michael Miller, ‘Here Kitty Kitty’ MMCX6282-CTRN, citron.
Distributed by Macs Crafts.
14 Michael Miller ‘Mirror Ball Dot’ MM2999-PLAT,
platinum. Distributed by Macs Crafts.
15 Michael Miller, ‘Little Plain Jane’ MM4229-GRAY,
grey. Distributed by Macs Crafts.
16 Michael Miller, ‘Bird Swing’ MM4038-GRAY, grey.
Distributed by Macs Crafts.
17 Moda Fabrics ‘Dottie’ 45008-41. Distributed by PK Fabrics.
18 Moda Fabrics ‘Weeds’ 22223-13. Distributed by PK Fabrics.
19 Moda Fabrics ‘Autumn Woods’ 13135-15.
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Distributed by PK Fabrics.
21 Andover ‘The Color Collection’ D-7484-Y.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
22 Andover ‘The Color Collection’ D-7487-Y.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
23 Makower ‘Modern Folkloric’ 1326/S Sunflower.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
24 Makower ‘Modern Folkloric’ 1324/Y Silhouette.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
25 Makower ‘Modern Folkloric’ 1327/S Chevron.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
26 Makower ‘Modern Folkloric’ 1327/M Chevron.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
27 Makower ‘Modern Folkloric’ 1323/S Allover.
Distributed by Leutenegger.
28 Nutex Wholesalers ‘The Sea & Shore’
Pebble 85160, Col.101, Grey. Distributed
by Nutex Wholesalers.
29 RJR Fabrics ‘Danscapes Spring’ 1424/8.
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Tying up loose endsWe’re all about cute cushions this Salvage column. Let’s start with this plain linen design, which has been embellished with giant tacking stitches and an offcut of ribbon. The checked ribbon is soft enough to manipulate into the shape of an initial, but firm enough to hold its form once attached to the cushion. A modern twist is added with the curled ends left unsecured. How about using a child’s favourite hair ribbon to create a personalised version – wallhanging, cushion, seat back, pillowcase?
Royal oak treatmentPoor old leaves! They don’t get half the attention bestowed on flowers. And you have to question why, when you think of the beauty of a simple oak leaf; it’s such a satisfyingly symmetrical shape. Well, to redress the balance, we thought we’d show you this beautiful appliquéd and embroidered cushion. A linen background and red ricrac make heroes of the autumnal leaves, while red stitching and heart-shaped closers add the finishing touches. Voila! Little brown fabric leftovers given the designer treatment – and doing justice to leaves at the same time.
DESIGNER EDGE
MARIA POLYXAEven those who’ve never visited Greece can’t fail to recognise its everyday
icons, courtesy of Zorba, Shirley Valentine and Captain Corelli. These movie
characters delivered up the essence of Hellas. And there’s one dedicated local
who is doing the same, albeit in cloth, not celluloid. Her name is Maria Polyxa,
and she stitches charming representations of her homeland – men and women
in traditional costumes, bouzouki, fishing boats and hordes of dejected,
burdened donkeys. She captures the very soul of the place via her beguiling
fabric creations – and you are instantly transported to the Mediterranean.
You could just as easily be poking around ancient Delphi or sunning yourself
on Santorini as shopping at her Etsy store.
But in this case, it’s central Athens that we’re concentrating on. From there,
Maria runs her Psarokokalo Creative Studio, designing and marketing dolls,
softies and children’s clothing, along with handmade trappings for special
occasions, such as christenings and weddings.
“When we began the company 10 years ago, we made props for the
theatre,” says Maria. “I started making dolls when I was pregnant with my
daughter, seven years ago. Now, I also have a little boy. Being a mother helps
me with ideas and inspiration for creating successful (and, at other times,
not-so-successful) art.”
The office in Athens is a
collaborative hub, where Maria
works alongside architects,
fashion designers, artists and
illustrators, so the creative
process is constantly fed with
fresh ideas that help marry her
love of ancient Greece with
contemporary style and modern
marketing demands. But at her
core, it’s the classics she returns
to. “Traditional designs have
amazing lines,” says Maria. “Their colours and themes inspire me. There’s
also the fact that I grew up with these images, so they are a part of me.”
If the likelihood of a Greek stamp in your passport is still a pipedream,
here’s how you can armchair travel with equal satisfaction:
visit Psarokokalo Creative Studio at www.psarokokalostudio.blogspot.com
or www.trapme.blogspot.com. Alternatively, you can email Maria Polyxa
direct at [email protected].
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01 The ‘Bike City’ pillowcase from
The Club of Odd Volumes combines
elements of daily life in the big smoke
– pushbikes and pigeons, crates and
cappuccinos. The 100% cotton
pillowcase measures 48 x 73cm.
02 With Umbra Design Group’s ‘Skyline’
desktop organiser, your stationery
will rise above the rest. For further
information, contact Anasazi Trading.
03 This ‘Town’ tea towel, designed
by Lisa Jones, features an illustrative
print with a great colour combination.
Contact Form.Function.Style.
04 Fanciful facades line roadways
and seaways on this ‘Bord De La Mer’
print from The Ink House. Measuring
21 x 21cm, it’s a real attention grabber.
05 The design on this NixonArt
mobile-phone case is inspired by the
buildings on St. Urbain Street, Montreal.
06 The Linen & Moore ‘Village
Chainstitch’ cubist-style cushion
is created from woollen embroidery
that has been hand stitched
in Kashmir. It measures 50 x 50cm.
07 Bricks and Paper makes
contemporary and colourful city
silhouettes. This print is part of its
Paper-Scape artwork series.
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graphic designs ranging from bedlinen to biscuit barrels. These ought to be in pictures!
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08 Create an urban landscape, piece
by piece. Mini Labo’s ‘Puzzle Town’ from
French Bazaar is full-on fun, from the
central park to the hot-air balloon.
09 This little suitcase is part of a set
of three. It’s also designed by Mini Labo
and available from French Bazaar.
10 Bring the beauty of the French
Riviera into your bedroom with
this ‘Biarritz’ cotton quilt cover set,
featuring an evocative watercolour
design. Contact Adairs.
11 Tiny tags, huge impact. Zakka
Stationery is your one-stop
destination for cute paper products.
We love the cityscape featured on these
gift tags, which come as a set of three.
12 Have some fun decorating with
roads of ribbon. This ‘Street View’ design
is available from Ribbons Galore.
13 ‘Brownstones’ chopping board from
Claudia Pearson. First time we’ve
seen New York brownstones in pinks!
14 & 15 Blue and white – you can’t
go past it. ‘The Village’ design featured
on this cookie jar and ironing-board
cover must have found its inspiration
in Delft pottery. More info from MOZI.
16 Textile and architecture combine
in this cotton print from the ‘Illustrations
2’ range by P&B Textiles, distributed
by Two Green Zebras.
window shopping
WHERE TO BUYQ Adairs: 1300 783 005, www.adairs.com.au.
Q Anasazi Trading: (02) 9698 2225,
www.anasazihome.com.
Q Bricks and Paper:
www.etsy.com/shop/BricksandPaper.
Q Claudia Pearson: www.claudiapearson.com.
Q Form.Function.Style: (03) 9510 5079,
www.formfunctionstyle.com.au.
Q French Bazaar: (03) 9017 7892,
www.frenchbazaar.com.au.
Q Linen & Moore: (03) 9419 6800,
www.linenmoore.com.au.
Q MOZI: (03) 9885 9789, www.mozi.com.au.
Q NixonArt: www.etsy.com/shop/NixonArt.
Q Ribbons Galore: www.ribbonsgalore.com.au.
Q The Club of Odd Volumes: theclubofoddvolumes.com.
Q The Ink House: www.etsy.com/shop/TheInkHouse.
Q Two Green Zebras: (02) 9525 7010,
www.twogreenzebras.com.
Q Zakka Stationery: www.zakkastationery.com.au.
Turn to page 64 for our streetscape bag project.
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The ripple effectWho would have thought that gentle radiating
waves on a pond could be so strikingly executed in angular form? Kate Henderson’s clever quilt
brings together the ethereal and the edgy.
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MaterialsQ One layer cake or 27 squares,
10in of assorted fabrics – see NoteQ 1.5m (1¾yd) white solid fabric
(background)Q 1.4m (1½yd) pink tone-on-tone print
fabric (border and binding)Q 3.8m (4!/8yd) backing fabric Q Batting at least 180cm (70in) squareQ PencilQ Rotary cutter, ruler and matQ Sewing machine with ¼in and
free-motion feetQ General sewing supplies
Finished size: 158cm (62in) square Finished block size: 9in
Note: Read all the instructions before
starting the project. It is recommended
that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed
and well ironed, however, you may prefer
not to wash the pre-cuts to avoid them
fraying. Requirements are based on fabric
107cm (42in) wide. Seam allowances of ¼in
are used throughout. Kate used the ‘Color
Me Happy’ range by Vanessa Christensen
for Moda. If using a layer cake for this
quilt, select 27 of the squares.
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www.homespun.net.au/homespun-pattern
Cutting
1Choose nine squares from your assortment of
27. Cut each of them into four squares, 5in – giving you 36 in total.
2From the white solid fabric, cut:
• Five strips, 10in across the width of the fabric and crosscut 18 squares, 10in.
3From the pink tone-on-tone print fabric, cut:
• Six strips, 4½in across the width of the fabric (border)• Seven strips, 2½in across the width of the fabric (binding).
Making the blocks
4 Rule a diagonal pencil line from corner to corner
on the wrong side of the 18 white squares. Rule a diagonal pencil line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the 36 assorted 5in squares.
5Pair a marked 10in white square with a 10in
print square, right sides together, and sew ¼in either side of the drawn line, as shown in Diagram 1. Cut along the line, open up the squares and press the seams open. Measure the blocks and trim them to measure 9½in square with the seam running through two corners.
6Place a marked 5in square in the corner
of the white triangle of a block, with the outer edges matching and the diagonal line parallel with the seam, as shown in Diagram 2. This time, sew along the drawn line, not ¼in away from it. Trim the corner ¼in from the stitching. Press the seam open.
7Repeat Steps 5-6 to make a total of 36 blocks.
Assembly
8Referring to the Quilt Layout Diagram and
photo of the quilt as guides, lay out the blocks in six rows of six, rotating them as shown to form the design. When you’re happy with the arrangement of colours, sew the blocks together in rows and press the seams open. Join the rows together, matching the seams, and press the seams open.
Border
9 Remove the selvedges from the 4½in pink
strips and sew them together, end to end, to make one long strip. Press the seams open.
10Measure the quilt vertically through
the centre and cut two pink strips to this measurement. Sew the strips to the left and right edges of the quilt, matching
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
Quilt Layout Diagram
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KATE HENDERSONHow did you come up with this design?
I love to play around with colours on graph
paper or in Electric Quilt, just drawing and
turning blocks in different directions to see
what I come up with. I really like to see what
I can do with pre-cuts, so I see if each design
is suitable for a layer cake or a jelly roll.
How would you describe your colour
and pattern combination? I love this
combination of pinks, greens and blues.
The white background really makes the
colours pop. They all look great together.
Is this a typical style for you? Yes, bright
and colourful is definitely my style. I love
to have neutral-coloured walls and furniture
and then have bright quilts, cushions, rugs
and pictures on the wall as punctuations.
Was there much trial and error with this
design? It took me a little while to decide
on the final design, as there are so many
different things you can do with this one
block. There are a couple of variations
that I’d love to try when I have time.
How long did it take to make? It probably
took me a week to finish, as I sew when
my big girls are at school and my little one
is asleep, or I sew at night. This is really
a fairly quick quilt to make and could be
finished in a weekend if you had time.
From where do you draw inspiration?
Everywhere. It might be a particular colour
scheme or a fabric design or something
random I see as I walk down the road.
Do you have a dedicated workroom?
Yes, I’m very lucky to have my own space
to sew, though it does invariably creep
into many other areas of the house.
Have you always been ‘crafty’? Definitely.
For as long as I remember, I’ve had the desire
to create and make. I can’t recall a time when
I didn’t have a crafty project on the go.
What other crafts do you enjoy? All types
of sewing. I really love to make clothes for
my girls and for myself, and I finally made
a shirt for my husband that he will wear.
I also like to knit or crochet to relax at night.
Do you ever take time off from creating?
Never, I need to do something each day,
even if it is just for five minutes.
Getting to know…
KATE’S FREE-MOTION QUILTING TIPS The trick to free-motion
quilting on your machine at home
is not too fast and not too slow. It’s
best to go at a steady pace, and don’t
speed up when doing the loops, as
your stitches will be uneven. When
you’ve finished a section, stop and
reposition your hands (with the needle
down) and then start again. Practise
with some fabric and batting scraps
first until you get the hang of it.
the centre points. Press the seams towards the border.
11 Measure the quilt horizontally through the
centre, cut two pink strips to this measurement and sew them to the top and bottom edges of the quilt, matching the centre points. Press the seams towards the border.
Finishing
12Cut the backing fabric into two equal lengths and
remove the selvedges. Sew the two pieces together side by side with a ½in seam and press the seam open.
13 Smooth out the backing fabric on the floor with the
right side down and secure it with masking tape. Lay the batting on top and ensure it is free from wrinkles. After pressing the quilt top, lay it on top of the batting with the right side facing up. If you’re going to quilt the quilt yourself, baste the three layers together with thread or safety pins.
14 Quilt as desired. Kate free-motion quilted an
all-over design of loops and flowers by machine on her quilt with white thread.
15Trim the excess batting and backing fabric ¼in outside
the edge of the quilt.
16 Trim the ends of the 2½in pink print strips you cut in
Step 3 at a 45-degree angle. Join them end to end to make one length and press the seams open. Fold the strip in half, wrong sides together and long edges matching, and press. With raw edges together, stitch the binding strip to the edge of the quilt with a ¼in seam, mitring the corners as you go and referring to the diagrams on page 62 for details.
17Turn the binding over and stitch it by hand to the
back of the quilt. Label and date your quilt.
For contact details for Kate Henderson,
of Two Little Banshees, see the Stockists
list at the back of the magazine.
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Sweet Little DreamsWhen night falls and babies are tucked
into cots and bassinets, Cheryl Goss’s owls come out. Cheryl has created an enchanting
coverlet and matching swag to rock-a-bye-baby in the cutest, snuggliest way.
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MaterialsQ Fat eighth bundle or two
packs of 5in charm squares – see Note
Q 45cm (½yd) white quilter’s homespun (sashing, owl panel and swag)
Q 10cm (!/8yd) green check print fabric (strip under owl panel)
Q 50cm (%/8yd) large-scale print fabric (border)
Q 30cm (#/8yd) green tone-on-tone print fabric (binding)
Q 20cm (¼yd) multi-coloured spot print fabric (swag)
Q Scrap of solid grey fabric (owl face appliqué on quilt)
Q 1.25m (1#/8yd) backing fabric – see Note
Q Batting at least 120 x 100cm (48 x 40in)
Q 15cm (¼yd) fusible stabiliser (owls)
Q Scrap of pink felt (swag)Q Cosmo stranded
embroidery cottons inyellow (144A), light grey (153A), dark lemon (302), hot pink (504), green (631), dark grey (2154) and orange (2186) (or colours to suit your appliqué fabrics)
Q No 11 crewel needleQ 50cm (%/8yd) of 20mm (¾in)
wide non-roll elastic (swag)
Q Fibre fillQ Two 30mm (1¼in) hinged
metal rings OR 1m (1yd)satin ribbon (swag attachment)
Q Freezer paperQ Template plasticQ Fine-pointed
fabric-marking pen or mechanical pencil
Q Pinking shears (optional)Q Craft glue
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Pinwheel block
CRIB QUILTPreparation and cutting
1Trace the owl shapes from the Pattern Sheet onto the paper side
of the fusible web, leaving about ½in between them. You will need three face shapes, three body shapes and three wing/head shapes. Cut the shapes out roughly and fuse them to the wrong side of the selected fabrics. Cheryl used three light-value prints for the bodies, solid grey for the faces and orange, green and pink check prints for the wing/head shapes. When they’re cool, cut the shapes out carefully on the lines.
2 Before you begin layering the shapes on the background, trace
the eye details from the Pattern Sheet onto the face shapes.
3 From the assorted print fabrics, cut:• 36 squares, 5in (Pinwheel blocks)
• 25 rectangles, 8½ x 10½in (pieced backing – optional).
4 From the white quilter’s homespun, cut:
• One rectangle, 6½ x 28½in (owl appliqué panel)• Three strips, 2½in across the width of the fabric and crosscut 12 strips, 2½ x 8½in (sashing strips).
5From the green check print fabric, cut:
• One strip, 1½ x 28½in (strip under the owl panel).
6 From the large-scale print fabric, cut:
• Four strips, 4½in across the width of the fabric (border). Trim a 2½ square from the end of each strip (cornerstones).
7 From the green tone-on-tone print fabric, cut:
• Four strips, 2½in across the width of the fabric (binding).
Appliqué and embroidery
8 Peel the backing paper from the appliqué shapes. Position the first
and last owls 3in from each end of the appliqué panel and centre the other one. The bottom of the bodies sit ¾in up from the bottom raw edge of the panel. When you’re happy with the owls’ positions, fuse them in place with an iron.
9 Blanket stitch around the wing/head shapes in thread to match or
coordinate with the appliqué fabrics. Blanket stitch around the face shapes in light grey (153A) thread. Use one strand of coordinating thread to blanket stitch across the lower bodies.
10 Satin stitch the centre of the eyes and backstitch their
outlines in dark grey (2154) thread. Still using the same thread, backstitch the feet and work two French knots just below the centre of the face shape for the beak nostrils. Use one strand of the same thread to backstitch the eyelashes.
11 Using dark lemon (302) thread, chain stitch the beak. When the
embroidery is complete, put the panel face down on a thick, white towel and press it gently from the back to avoid flattening the stitches.
Pinwheel blocks
12Sort the 36 5in squares into nine sets of four with two light
squares and two darker squares in each set.
13 On the wrong side of all the lighter squares, rule a diagonal
line from corner to corner.
14Pair each marked light square with one of the darker squares
in the same set, right sides together, and sew ¼in each side of the drawn lines. Cut carefully along the drawn lines to yield two pieced squares. Press the seams towards the darker fabrics. Trim each square to measure
Q CompassQ Rotary cutter, ruler and matQ Sewing machineQ General sewing supplies
Stitches used: Backstitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch, French knot, running stitch, satin stitch
Finished size: quilt 110.5 x 92cm (43½x 36in); swag
14 x 48cm (5½ x 19in) when the elastic is relaxed
Note: Read all the instructions
before starting the projects.
Cheryl used a fat eighth bundle
(40 pieces, 9 x 22in) of ‘Sunkissed’
by Sweetwater, which provided
sufficient 5in squares for all the
pieced blocks, swag details and
appliqué as well as a pieced
backing on the quilt. If you’re
using 5in charm squares, you will
need at least 45 plus a larger
piece of green for the Suffolk
puffs (swag), a 2 x 12in print fabric
strip for the owl hangers on the
swag as well as the yardage listed
above for the backing. It is
recommended that fabrics be
100% cotton, pre-washed and well
ironed, however, you may prefer
not to wash pre-cuts to avoid
them fraying. Requirements are
based on fabric and stabiliser
107cm (42in) wide. Two strands
of embroidery thread are used
unless otherwise stated. A seam
allowance of ¼in is used
throughout. Use a shorter than
usual machine stitch length
for assembly of the owl softies.
Ensure that all the parts of the
owl swag are very well secured
so that they don’t become
a choking hazard for a baby.
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4½in square with the seam running from corner to corner. Refer to Diagram 1. Keep the pairs of units together.
15To assemble the blocks, arrange two pairs of pieced squares in
two rows of two, with the matching pairs diagonally opposite each other and the light and dark values alternating. Sew the units together in rows, then join the rows, carefully matching the seam intersections, to complete the Pinwheel block. It should measure 8½in square, raw edge to raw edge.
16Repeat Steps 14-15 to make a total of nine blocks.
Assembly
17 Sew the 1½ x 28½in green check print strip to the lower
edge of the completed appliqué panel and press the seam towards the green fabric.
18On a large table, design wall or the floor, lay out the Pinwheel
blocks in three rows of three, the appliqué panel, sashing strips and cornerstones and move the blocks around until you’re happy with the balance of colours.
19Sew the blocks and sashing strips in each row together,
right sides facing, and put the rows back in the layout. Join the sashing strips and cornerstones together for the rows between the block rows, pressing the seams towards the white fabric. Then sew the rows together in order, matching the seam intersections. Sew the owl appliqué panel to the top of the Pinwheel blocks with the green strip between them.
Border
20Measure the length of the quilt through the centre and trim two
4½in large-scale print strips to this measurement. Sew the strips to the left and right edges of the quilt and press the seams towards the border.
21Measure the width of the quilt through the centre and trim the
other two 4½in strips to this size. Sew them to the top and bottom of the quilt and press the seams as before.
FinishingBacking
22If you’re making the pieced backing, lay out the 25 8½
x 10½in assorted print rectangles in five rows of five with the rectangles in portrait format. Move them around until you’re happy with the colour placement. Sew the rectangles in each row together; press the seams open. Join the rows together, pressing as before.
23Smooth out the backing fabric on a large table or the floor with
the right side down and secure it with masking tape. Lay the batting on top and ensure it is free of wrinkles. After pressing the quilt top, lay it on top of the batting. If you’re quilting the quilt yourself, baste the three layers together with safety pins or thread.
24Quilt as desired. Cheryl stitched in the ditch around the pieced
centre panel and appliqué panel. She custom quilted free-motion designs with white thread – there are feather motifs in each block, looping lines in the sashing strips, loopy meandering around the owls and a feather design in the border. Tie off any loose threads and bury them in the batting.
Diagram 1
25 Trim the excess backing fabric and batting ¼in outside the
edge of the quilt.
26Trim the ends of the binding strips at a 45-degree angle.
Join the strips to make one length and press the seams open. Fold the strip in half, wrong sides together and long edges matching, and press. With raw edges together, sew the binding to the edge of the quilt with a ¼in seam, mitring the corners as you go and referring to the diagrams on page 62 for details.
27 Turn the binding over and stitch the folded edge to
the back of the quilt by hand.
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Steps 34-38
OWL SWAGPreparation and cutting
28 Use the compass to draw a circle with a radius of 1in
on template plastic and cut it out. Trace around it five times on some green print fabric and cut out the circles (Suffolk puff flowers). Trace the oval from the Pattern Sheet onto template plastic and cut it out on the line.
29 Trace the fl ower centre circle from the Pattern Sheet onto
freezer paper and cut it out – it’s reusable, but you might need to trace two or three, as the freezer paper does lose it stickiness as it’s used. Fuse it to the pink felt and cut around it next to the paper. Repeat this step to make five felt flower centres.
30 From the white quilter’s homespun, cut:
• Three squares, 5in (owl fronts).
31From the multi-coloured spot print fabric, cut:
• One strip, 2½in across the width of the fabric (swag)• Three squares, 5in (owl backs).
32 From a small floral print fabric, cut:
• One strip, 2 x 12in (owl hangers).
33Trace three owl outer body shapes from the Pattern Sheet
onto the paper side of the fusible web, leaving about ½in between them. Fuse them to the wrong side of the
three fabrics you have chosen for the owls and cut them out carefully. Peel off the backing paper.
34 Iron a piece of freezer paper to the wrong side of a white
5in square. Place it over the owl design on the Pattern Sheet and lay an appliqué shape in position. Iron to fuse it in place. Trace the rest of the features onto the fabric with a fine-pointed fabric pen or mechanical pencil. Peel off the freezer paper and iron a piece of fusible stabiliser to the wrong side of the square. Repeat this step to prepare the other two owls.
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Appliqué and embroidery
35 Using one strand of thread throughout, blanket stitch
around the appliqué shape with matching thread, leaving the face edge for now. Work a line of blanket stitch across the lower body with orange (2186) thread.
36 Work a line of chain stitch along the edge of the appliqué shape
around the face using light grey (153A) thread.
37 Using dark grey thread, satin stitch the eye centres and
backstitch the outlines and eyelashes. Use the same thread to backstitch the feet.
38 Work the beak in chain stitch with yellow (144A) thread and
work two French knots at the top of the beak in the same thread.
39When all the stitching is complete, place the squares
face down on a thick towel and press them lightly from the back.
AssemblyOwls
40Fold the 2 x 12in floral print strip in half, right sides together
and long edges matching. Sew across one end and down the long raw edge, then turn it right side out. Press. Topstitch about !/8in from the two long edges. Cut the strip into three pieces, 4in long. Fold each piece in half, short ends matching, to make a loop and baste the ends together.
41 Centre the oval template on the wrong side of a stitched owl
and draw lightly around the template – this will be the stitching line. Repeat for the other two owls.
42 On the right side, position a hanging loop at the centre top
of each oval and pin them in place, having the loops over the owls and the raw edges extending ¼in past the line you drew on the wrong side of the fabric. (Hold the fabric and loop up near a sunny window so that you can
see the traced line as you pin the loop on the front of the oval.) Sew the loop in place securely by stitching on the marked line a couple of times.
43 Fuse a piece of stabiliser to the wrong side of the spot print
squares. Match the owl squares, right sides together, with the spot print squares and pin them together: the loop will be sandwiched between the two layers of fabric. Sew around the shapes on the lines, leaving small openings at the centre top where you’ve sewn the loops. Trim the excess fabric ¼in outside the stitching – use pinking shears if you have them. Use small, sharp scissors to snip into the seam allowance on the curves, taking care not to cut the stitching.
44 Turn the shapes right side out through the openings. Use a
long blunt object such as a chopstick to gently push out the seams from the inside. Fill the owls with fibre fill and ladder stitch the openings closed with
Step 50
CHERYL’S DURABILITY TIP
Iron fusible stabiliser to the wrong side of the fabric
for the front and back of the little owls on the swag.
It not only stabilises the fabric for the embroidery
and appliqué, but strengthens the fabric as well.
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small, neat stitches. The shapes should be firm but not too fat, so that little hands can grab them.
45 Using two strands of contrasting thread,chain stitch over the
seams. Change colours for each owl.Swag
46 Fold the 2½in spot print strip in half, right sides together and
long edges matching. Sew down the long raw edge. Turn the strip right side out and trim the seam allowance. Roll the fabric between your fingers to move the seam to the centre on the back of the strip; press.
47 Use a bodkin or large safety pin to thread the elastic through
the strip. Pull the elastic through until the ends are 2in inside each end of the strip and secure them with basting stitches – the fabric will be gathered between these points.
48 Turn the raw edges of the fabric to the inside at each end of the
strip and hand stitch them closed. Fold each end back 1in and topstitch across it securely through all layers. Hold the ends of the band and stretch it out a couple of times to even out the gathers.
49 Feed the elasticised strip through the hanging loops
of the owls and move them around until you’re happy with the spacing, depending upon where the swag might be hung. Centre one, space the other two an equal distance either side of it; baste them in place on the band.Flowers
50 To make the Suffolk puffs, work a line of running stitch
close to the raw edge of each of the green 2in circles. Pull up the thread
to gather the edges in to the centre, securing it well.
51 Position one Suffolk puff at each end of the swag to cover
the topstitching and one on each hanging loop. Sew them in place securely using matching thread. Cheryl glued the pink felt circles to the centres of the puffs as flower centres, but we recommend stitching them invisibly as well so that they can’t be readily pulled off and become a choking hazard.
52 You can attach the owl swag to a pram, stroller, cot, bassinet
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CHERYL GOSSWhere did you get the idea for this baby set? My sketch books are full of bits ’n’ pieces. Mostly complete images but there is also an eclectic mix of leaves, flower petals, bugs, whimsical settings etc. In an old scribble book, I have an assortment of eyes sketched at a time when I was making soft baby dolls. The cutest eyes with the longest lashes became the foundation for Angelica Bunny(Homespun February 2014) and the rest of the set grew from there. Fabrics that are gentle with a powdery hue lend themselves beautifully to baby projects. I use them quite a bit.How do you choose such beautiful colour combinations? In this case, the colours chose themselves, as it was a pre-cut sample pack. Using fabrics from the same range will always work for me because the colours and prints blend so beautifully together. I like ‘gentle’.
Do you specialise in baby projects? Baby projects are an absolute joy to work on – soft fabrics, gentle designs, small and not too time consuming. They’re all wrapped up in a whole bunch of cuteness.What’s your favourite craft? That’s a tough one … it’s a bit like choosing your favourite child! I don’t think I have a favourite. Of my current pursuits, I guess it would be hand embroidery. I often draw a design directly onto fabric just to see how it evolves when the option to erase is taken away. I’m currently hand quilting individual blocks for an antique sampler quilt (lots of English paper piecing and needleturn appliqué), and it’s proving to be a very therapeutic process because there isn’t a lot of concentration involved. It leaves your mind free to wander to other projects that need to be created.What’s your idea of the perfect crafting day? My perfect crafting day is cool and drizzly – thereby eliminating outdoor play. The house is clean, and I have no plans. I’ll dive into a craft box and see where it takes me. Projects that are already in progress will always be there waiting for me to pick them up and do a bit more. Sometimes, the ‘surprise’ ones are the most fun and give the best feeling of satisfaction when they’re finished.When you need a break from stitching, what do you like to do? Go fishing, do some gardening, bake, walk along the beach, go for a bike ride (we have some great cycling paths in our area). My man and I both share the same interests, so finding something to do isn’t a chore. Recently, we’ve been refurbishing/repurposing furniture and bits and pieces with some great results. We usually work pretty well together.Is craft a retreat from other chores or a reward for doing them? I like to think I can disappear into my craft room or sit and stitch in my favourite chair whenever the whim takes me, and mostly that’s true. If I’m being honest, I’d have to say that I like to have the housework done before I start any sewing. In a way, it’s a reward and it gives me a sense of calm that it’s ok to play.
Do you like to give your finished pieces to friends and family? Yes, I do give a lot of my pieces to friends and family. It’s a bit special isn’t it? Knowing that something you’ve enjoyed making is also being enjoyed by the person/s you made it for. A few years ago, I made a simple but lovely pincushion and gave it to a friend for her birthday. Recently, my friend showed a photo of her very organised sewing room on Facebook and there was the pincushion, taking pride of place on display. It made me smile to see how much she appreciated it, even after all these years.What was your most successful project gift? I really don’t know. A project can be successful on so many different levels. Maybe it’s the medallion quilt I made for Mum about 10 years ago. It has lots of needleturn appliqué and beautiful richly coloured fabrics. She loved it so much, but kept it folded and tucked away out of sight in the linen press because she didn’t want it to be damaged from everyday use. Mum’s no longer with us, and the quilt has successfully negotiated its way back home to live in my linen cupboard!Any exciting new plans up your sleeve? I get excited about every new project. As long as I can see to thread a needle, there’ll always be new stuff happening in my crafty world. How would you describe your working space?Quiet. Lots of white. A place for everything – but that doesn’t mean everything is in its place. A big cupboard with a door that hides the bedlam behind. Other than the cupboard, it’s mostly organised but with a hint of chaos that only I understand. I’ve been known to refer to my craft area as The Bermuda Triangle. However, when I know I have a big project to start, I clear the decks so there are no distractions.How would you react if told you could never craft again? I’d make it my lifelong quest to find a loophole, or I’d set off in a new direction. There is always a way if you’re determined enough.
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WOLF IN CHIC CLOTHING
You can judge a wolf by the cut of his cloth – in this case, distinguished plaid, chosen
personally for him by his designer, Julianne Ehlert-Connor. The wiliest of fairytale villains?
Not our dapper little chap!
03PROJECT
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03PROJECT
MaterialsQ 85cm (&/8yd) dark grey flannel
fabric (body, head, arms, legs and outer ears)
Q 30 x 50cm (12 x 20in) mustard check flannel fabric (hands and feet)
Q 24 x 26cm (9 x 11in) mustard check recycled wool blanketing (inner ears)
Q Large scraps of check flannel fabric and woollen felt (belly and face appliqué)
Q Scraps of cream and mustard woollen felt or recycled woollen blanketing (tail and face appliqué)
Q Scraps of black, two different browns and cream with large brown/black spot fabrics (facial features) – see Step 31
Q Lightweight batting such as Pellon (ears)
Q DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Black (310), dark brown and
colours to match or contrast with the fabrics
Q Embroidery needleQ Fusible webQ Fibre fillQ 2B pencil and fabric-marking pen
Q Turning tool, chopstick or new paintbrush
Q Tracing paper or freezer paperQ Rotary cutter, ruler and matQ Sewing machine with ¼in footQ General sewing supplies
Stitches used: Backstitch, blanketstitch, couching, ladder stitchFinished size: 60cm (24in)
Note: Read all the instructions before
starting the project. The dark grey
flannel is assumed to be at least 107cm
(42in) wide. Two strands of embroidery
cotton are used throughout unless
otherwise stated. The softie is made
using the trace, sew and cut method, so
the traced lines are the stitching lines.
Refer to Julianne’s tips for additional
information about constructing this
softie. When ironing or fusing to the
woollen blanketing or felt, use a cotton
cloth to prevent the wool from scorching.
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Preparation and cutting
1Trace the shapes for the body, arm, leg and ear from the
Pattern Sheet onto tracing paper or the matt side of freezer paper (refer to Julianne’s tip). Transfer all the markings, label each one and cut them out carefully on the traced lines.
2Trace the belly, tail and facial shapes from the Pattern Sheet
onto the paper side of the fusible web, leaving about ½in between them. Cut them out roughly.
3From the dark grey flannel, cut:
• One rectangle, 11 x 24in (body)• One rectangle, 8¾ x 22in (head)• Two rectangles, 6¼ x 8in (arms)• Two rectangles, 6¾ x 11in (legs)• Two rectangles, 4½ x 5in (outer ears).
4 From the mustard check flannel fabric, cut:
• Two rectangles, 3½ x 8in (hands) • Two rectangles, 5 x 11in (feet).
5From both the mustard check blanketing and the
lightweight batting, cut:• Two rectangles, 4½ x 5in (inner ears).
ConstructionEars
6Pair an outer and an inner ear rectangle, right sides
together. Lay the rectangle cut from lightweight batting for the ear on top. Centre the ear pattern on top of the batting and pin through all layers.
7 Sew around the curved edge of the ear, immediately next
to the pattern, leaving the bottom edge open for turning. Lightly trace the bottom edge on to the batting with a pencil.
8Remove the paper pattern and cut the ear out ¼in
outside the stitching and pencil line. Clip the curves and trim close to the point. Turn the ear right side out and press lightly from the cotton side. Repeat Steps 6-8 to make the second ear.
9To give the ears some character, fold the outer
edges in towards the centre by about ¼in. Pin and baste along the base of the ears to keep the folds in place.Body
10Fold the body rectangle in half, right sides together,
to measure 11 x 12in. Centre the body pattern on top and pin it in place. Trace around the paper pattern with a 2B pencil, marking the openings for the arms and legs. Remove the paper pattern and sew around the body shape on the line, leaving the openings and neck edge unstitched. Cut the body shape out a generous ½in outside the stitching line. Don’t turn the body right side out at this stage.Head
11Fold the head rectangle in half, right sides together,
to measure 8¾ x 11in. Pin, trace and stitch the head as described in Step 10, leaving openings this time for the ears. Cut it out a generous ¼in outside the stitched seam and bottom edge, but leave a good ½in of seam allowance at the ear openings.
12With the head still inside out, insert an ear into each
opening, ensuring that they are both facing the same direction and the raw edges are level. Pin them in place and stitch across them. Trim the seam allowance at the ears to the same ¼in as the rest of the head.
13Clip the head seam allowances at the curves,
being careful not to cut too close to the stitching, and turn the head right side out.
Step 6
Diagram 1
Finished head seam with ear
Step 9
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panel should now lie in opposite directions. See Diagram 1. Check that the seams are butting together exactly and pin along the seam to keep it in place.
16Lay the leg pattern on the folded fabric panel,
matching the line on the pattern with the seam and having the foot on the smaller area. Pin it in place and trace around it with the pencil, marking the openings at the top and back.
17Stitch around the leg on the marked line, leaving
the openings where marked. Julianne takes the trouble of changing thread colour for the different fabrics. Cut the leg out ¼in outside the stitching and openings, and clip the curves. Turn the leg right side out. Roll the top edge of the leg between your fingers until the seams run down the centre front and back of the leg, then lightly press the top edge flat – this turns the foot forward as it’s sewn in the body.
18Repeat Steps 14-17 to make a second leg.
Arms
19Use the arm and hand rectangles to make two
arms in the same manner as the legs (Steps 14-18), omitting the last pressing step – the seams remain at the sides of the arms and are not rolled around to the centre as for the legs.Body assembly
20Insert a leg into the body through the neck opening,
open end first. Bring the open edge to one of the openings at the base of the body, raw edges even, and pin it in place; the leg should be inside the body, with the foot up near the neck. Repeat this step for the other leg. Check that the feet are both facing the same way before stitching along the marked line on the bottom edge of the body, sandwiching the top edge of the legs in the seam.
21Repeat Step 20 with the arms, ensuring that
both arms have the thumbs facing upwards.
22Trim the body seam allowance to ¼in outside
the stitching line. Clip the curves around the body, being careful not to cut the stitching. Leave the body inside out.
23Insert the wolf’s head inside the body, making
sure that the head is facing the correct way – that is, with the inner ears facing the same way as the feet. (If you wish to double check, turn the whole body to the right side and place the head on top. Pin to hold the front of the head to the body, then turn the body inside out again.) Pin the head and body together around the neck edge, right sides facing and side seams matching. Leaving an opening of 2½in in the centre back, stitch the neck seam. Julianne says to take your time as it’s a little tricky sewing in such a small space. Clip the seam allowance around the neck edge and turn the wolf right side out through the opening in the neck.Filling
24Use a chopstick or the bristle end of a new
paintbrush to stuff small amounts of filling at a time through the openings at the back of the arms and legs. Use the tool to get the stuffing right down to the ends of the limbs and fill the whole areas very firmly and evenly. Ladder stitch the openings closed using two strands of matching embroidery cotton.
25Stuff the body and head of the wolf firmly. Begin
with the head, going right into the sides, then continue down the body. Ladder stitch the neck opening closed.
FinishingBelly
26Iron the fusible-web belly shape to the wrong side
of the check flannel fabric; be sure to position it so there is sufficient fabric left for the face. Cut the belly out on the line. Peel off the backing paper and fuse the belly to some woollen felt or spare blanketing. Cut the woollen
Steps 15-16 (fabrics differ from those used in the project)
Legs
14Match a leg rectangle and foot rectangle, right sides together,
and stitch them together on one 11in edge. You should now have a panel 11 x 11¼in from raw edge to raw edge. Press the seam lightly to one side.
15Fold the joined leg panel in half, right sides together, and 11¼in
edges matching. Press the fold lightly. Snip the seam at the fold and press the seam allowance on one side in the opposite direction to the first pressing: the seam allowances on the front and back of the
Steps 17 and 24 (back view from below)
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shape out immediately next to the edge of the flannel.
27Using matching or coordinating stranded
thread, blanket stitch around the belly shape through both layers of fabric.
28Referring to the photograph as a guide to
placement, pin the belly to the front of the wolf’s body. Using the same thread as you did for the blanket stitch, sew the belly to the body by couching along the edge of the blanket stitch. Before completing this line of stitching, insert a little fibre fill underneath the belly to make it puff out a little. Finish by taking the needle through the last stitch a few times; insert the needle into the stuffing, bring it out some distance away and snip the thread under tension so it pops back inside the body.Tail
29Iron the fusible-web tail shapes to mustard and
cream wool blanketing scraps. The fusible web stabilises the woollen fabric and minimises fraying. Cut the shapes out on the lines. Peel off the backing paper, pin the cream tail tip to the mustard lower tail shape and blanket stitch across the base of the tail tip to join them together.
Step 29
JULIANNE’S LINING TIP
If you expect a softie to be ‘loved to death’
by a child, consider lining it. I use quilter’s
muslin, lay it on the wrong side of the fabric
to be sewn and treat the two layers as one
fabric. This makes the softie more robust.
30Pin the tail to the back of the body and blanket
stitch around it using matching thread, going into the body fabric to hold it in place. Julianne positioned hers so it covered the sewn neck opening. Before you finish stitching, insert some filling inside the tail area so that it sits out a little from the body.Face
31Fuse the fusible-web face shapes to the wrong side
of your chosen fabrics and cut them out accurately on the lines. Peel the backing paper from the shapes. For the pupils, Julianne traced circles of fusible web and ironed them to some fabric printed with large brown spots, with a spot centred in the middle of the circles. If you can’t find a suitable fabric for this, cut a fusible-web pupil shape, fuse it to dark brown or black fabric and appliqué it to the iris circle shape. Alternatively, you could satin stitch the pupils in dark brown thread or even colour them in with a brown permanent-marking pen.
32Begin by blanket stitching along the edge of the
centre face shape between the eye patches: pin the eye patches in position and blanket stitch the top edges of the shapes over the
JULIANNE’S THREAD TIPI change the thread colour to
match each fabric. Changing
colours gives a neater finish
and helps to make the seams
less noticeable, especially when
a limb is very firmly stuffed.
I recommend this approach,
especially for the wolf’s limbs:
stop and change thread colours
when you get to the joins
between the arm and hand
and between the leg and foot.
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JULIANNE’S STITCHING TIPI sew my softies with a small
machine-stitch length, and
I sew each seam twice.
Sometimes, the body parts
need to be stuffed very tightly,
and seams that are double-
stitched are stronger and more
durable, especially for the
rough-and-tumble play of little
people. Double stitching also
gives the seams a neater finish.
JULIANNE’S TRACING TIPSI prefer to use freezer paper for
my softie patterns. It allows me
to trace the pattern, cut it out
and lightly press it to my fabric
for a temporary bond. Then
I can either sew around the edge
of the paper or trace around
the paper and sew on the line.
Freezer-paper patterns can
be used over and over again.
JULIANNE EHLERT-CONNORWhy this particular craft? I’ve always loved art
and drawing. This continued into my teens and
adulthood. I didn’t pick up a sewing needle until
I was pregnant with my first child, 16 years ago.
I did a few basic quilt classes at first, but much
of what I’ve learnt has been self-taught. When
the kids were little, I’d design and make quilts,
then I started designing dolls and softies for them
to enjoy. Friends and family showed a lot of interest
in what I was creating, so I began to share my
passion with a wider audience. Creating them allows
me to continue my passion for drawing, designing,
playing with colours through fabrics while making
beautiful pieces for other people to enjoy.
Any funny stories along the way? Knowing how
to laugh at my mistakes is vital to what I do. You
need to have fun with the things that work and
don’t work. I’ve made things that have not turned
out and so I’ve put them aside. When I come back
to them the next day, I can often see something
different in them. The so-called mistakes then
become new designs for something else.
Does your family get involved? My kids are my
constant companions in my sewing life. The whole
family seems to get involved, requesting new
things, picking the fabrics and even naming the
softies. We have a lot of fun with what I do, and
a lot of giggles, too. My 15-year-old daughter,
Lucinda, loves to take photos of the softies
when they’re finished. She captures images
of them doing funny things. I often post the
resulting photographs on my Giggle Spot
Designs Facebook page for others to enjoy.
If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your
time? I can’t imagine doing anything else. I was
a primary-school teacher many years ago, hence
the child-like nature I seem to have. Making softies
is my excuse for never growing up. Being a mum
first and foremost, I love that I can do something
that I’m passionate about from home.
Who taught you your craft? I’m self-taught
mostly. I find that it’s through my mistakes that
I’ve become really good at what I now do.
What does this craft mean to you? Over time,
its meaning has changed. When the kids were little
and still a handful, I obviously had less time to sew;
I’d have to make the time late at night when they
were tucked in their beds. I’m naturally artistic and
creative. I always have a need to express it in some
way, so sewing something is a great outlet. I also
didn’t want motherhood and housework to be the
only thing that defined me as a person. At the end
of each day, I wanted to have some sense of self.
Sewing does that for me. As the kids grew up and
went off to school, my craft filled a void, as I missed
them not being at home. With more time, my passion
for sewing developed. Now, Giggle Spot Designs
is a way that I can create beautiful things for other
people to enjoy. That means the world to me. My
creations are bringing other people a sense of joy
and great happiness. I’m also a strong believer
in promoting handmade products. Knowing that
someone has taken the time to create something
by hand is truly special. It should be encouraged.
Do you think of your craft as passion or spare-time
filler? Passion, passion, passion!!!! I will never grow
rich doing what I do. Most of the time, the price
I put on a product is not its true value when you
look at the amount of time and love that has gone
into its creation. I do what I do to make me happy
and to make other people happy, too.
From where do you draw inspiration? I’m inspired
every day by my children; their innocence, the
things they say, the things they’re interested in and
the things that make them laugh. My kids are the
‘fuel’ behind my work. Their ideas have inspired
many of my creations. The beauty is that my kids
are witnessing the whole process. And they’re
learning that the power of their ideas can be
shaped into something that touches other lives.
What are your favourite materials to work with?
Everything! I love quilting in a variety of designs
and colours. I like working with recycled woollen
blanketing and woollen-felt fabrics. I like the texture.
Do you ever see yourself stopping or diversifying?
Stopping? Never! I will be an old, old granny with
fingers that don’t bend any more and with no
eyesight before that ever happens.
Where do you work? Well ... I like to spread the
Giggle Spot Designs ‘looove’ across the house –
much to my husband’s horror. He calls it ‘messy’;
I call it ‘creative mess’. I do have a sewing room,
which I try and ‘hide’ in, but, with four kids, it’s
nearly impossible to ‘work’ in there. Kids just want
to be wherever you are. So I don’t fight it any more.
I love that my kids want to be with me, so I spend
a lot of time ‘occupying’ or ‘living in residence’
at the table in the family room. That way, the kids
can feel like they can talk to me whenever they
want, and I can interact with them more. I can
also keep an evil eye on them at all times!
Do you teach you skills to others? No, but I would
like to consider doing that in the future.
What’s your family structure? My husband works
two jobs, and his work takes him away often. We
have four kids – Lucinda, 15, Lachlan, 13, Finn, nine,
and Luke, six. Our golden retriever has to be
medicated for his ‘depression’ (because of storms;
they make him nuts), and our Siberian husky is just
‘naughty’. We have a so-called ‘dwarf rabbit’, which
is bigger than a cat! The rabbit is house trained and
thinks he is a dog. In amongst all this craziness is ME!
Getting to know…
centre face. Add the cream muzzle to the bottom of this unit and blanket stitch along its upper edge.
33Assemble the eyes by layering and blanket
stitching the parts together, then blanket stitch them in place on the face. Blanket stitch the nose over the junction of the four face shapes, as shown in the photographs.
34Use a fabric-marking pen to draw the mouth and
whiskers by eye, referring to the photographs and pattern as guides. Backstitch the whiskers with four strands of dark brown thread and backstitch the mouth with four strands of Black (310).
35Position the assembled face on the front of the
head and pin it in place. Blanket stitch around the outer edge to hold it in place, again adding a little filling behind it before you finish the stitching. Presto ... you have a beautiful wolf!
For contact details for Julianne
Ehlert-Connor, of Giggle Spot Designs,
turn to the Stockist list at the back
of the magazine.
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Those adorable little floor rugs and curtains. But have you ever thought of replacing 3D installations with ‘wallpapers’
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THE FABRICOF FREE RANGE
We don’t have to be trapped in the urban grind. We can follow Leanne Milsom’s lead and
create bucolic bliss with thread and needle.
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MaterialsQ 30 fat eighths of coordinated light-
medium print fabrics – see Step 1Q 30 fat eighths of coordinated
medium-dark fabrics – see Step 1 Q 40cm (½yd) black print fabric (Border 1)Q 1m (1!/8yd) tan print fabric (Border 2)Q 60cm (¾yd) dark floral print fabric (binding)
Q 3.6m (4yd) backing fabricQ Batting at least 210 x 185cm (80 x 70in)Q Rotary cutter, ruler and matQ Sewing machine with ¼in footQ General sewing supplies
Finished size: 189 x 162.5cm (74½ x 64in)Finished block size: 10½in
Note: Read all the instructions before starting
the quilt. A seam allowance of ¼in is used
throughout. It is recommended that fabrics
be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed.
Requirements are based on fabric 107cm
(42in) wide. Don’t be too concerned about
the mix of light and dark fabrics: some of
Leanne’s blocks had more darker fabrics
than lighter ones.
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www.homespun.net.au/homespun-pattern
Cutting
1From each of the assorted fat eighths, cut:
• Two squares, 5¾in (A)• Two squares, 3in (B). If you prefer a more scrappy quilt, cut a total of 120 squares, 5¾in and 120 squares, 3in from an even larger number of coordinated print fabrics. Aim to have half of the squares of each size light-medium and the other half medium-dark.
2From the black print fabric, cut:
• Seven strips, 1¾in across the width of the fabric (Border 1).
3From the tan print fabric, cut:
• Seven strips, 4¾in across the width of the fabric (Border 2).
4From the dark floral print fabric, cut:
• Eight strips, 2½in across the width of the fabric (binding).
Construction
5Sort your A and B squares into light and dark groups
with 60 squares of each size in each group.
6Draw a light diagonal pencil line on the wrong side of
each of the B squares. Match each light B square with a dark A square; match each dark B square with a light A square.
7Pin the B square to one corner of its partner A square,
right sides together, as shown in Diagram 1. Sew along the line you drew on the B square. Trim the corner of the fabrics ¼in away from the stitching, flip the B fabric over so that it is right side up and press. Repeat to make 120 units.
8Sort your units into two groups – those with light
A and dark B in one group and those with dark A and light B in the other. To make a block, choose two units from each group. Lay them out in two rows of two – one light A unit in each row, diagonally opposite each other, as shown in Diagram 2.
9Sew the units in each row together, carefully matching
the seam lines. Press the seams towards the dark A unit. Then sew the two rows together. Repeat to make a total of 30 blocks.
Assembly
10Lay out the blocks in six rows of five blocks
each. Mix them up, rotate them, rearrange them until you have an array of colours and prints that you like.
11Sew the blocks in each row together, carefully
matching seams. Press the seams in alternate rows in opposite directions. Then sew the rows together. Press.
12Sew the seven black print strips together,
end to end, to make one long strip.
13Measure your quilt horizontally through
the centre. Cut two black print strips to this measurement from the long strip. Sew them to the top and bottom edges of the quilt.
14Measure your quilt vertically through
the centre. Cut two strips to this measurement from the remainder of the long black print strip. Sew them to the left and right edges of the quilt.
15Repeat Steps 12-14 with the 4¾in strips of tan
print fabric to add Border 2 to the quilt.
Finishing
16Smooth the backing fabric on the floor, right
side down, and secure it with masking tape. Lay the batting on top, ensuring it is smooth. After pressing the quilt top, lay it on top of the batting. If you’re going to quilt your quilt yourself, baste the three layers together with thread or safety pins.
17Quilt as desired. Leanne’s quilt was
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
LEANNE’S EFFICIENCY TIPS• Prepare all your A+B units at the same time. That will
allow you to chain piece them, which is a much faster
way of working. And you’ll save thread, too.
• Prepare, join and fold the binding strip immediately
after you’ve finished piecing the quilt top. That way, you
won’t need to pull the fabric out, cut it and sew it into
a long strip when the quilting has been done – you’ll
be ready to move straight to the binding.
A
B
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Join the ends by matching the fold line and the drawn line and sewing them together. Trim the seam, press it open and refold the binding, then finish sewing it to the quilt.
Mitring corners
40cm (16in)
Rule a line along the 45-degree fold
Binding diagrams
LEANNE MILSOMWhy this particular craft? It always makes me so happy
to be sewing something. I never tire of creating new projects.
Have you tried plenty of other crafts? I’ve dabbled in a few
other crafts over the years, but then I lose interest along the
way, although I did do cross stitch for quite a few years.
If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your time?
I’d definitely spend more time in the garden; it’s where I get
a good deal of inspiration for my stitchery designs. I love
to grow flowers and vegies. It’s so satisfying.
Who taught you your crafting skills? Mum taught me the
basics of dressmaking when I was pretty young, then a very
good friend of mine introduced me to quilts just a few years
ago. We would get together once a week for a little quilting
lesson, and I loved every minute of the experience.
Was she a good teacher? Yes, but she is a perfectionist sewer,
so any seams that weren’t exact, she would make me unpick
and sew again. That’s stood me in good stead.
Is it hard to find time to do your stitching? I manage my day
to fit in with my craft. If I have a spare hour before work, I will
sit and sew. I find the evening a good time to relax with my
stitching. Very rarely does a day go by when I don’t do any
sewing. I even stitch on the plane and in the car when we travel.
What are your favourite materials? I love 100% cotton fabrics;
they are so nice to sew with. I also love to use linen. And,
sometimes, I’ll add a bit of lace, just to jazz up a project.
Where do you live and work – and with whom? We live in
Tasmania, with our three teenage sons. Eighteen months ago,
we renovated our home and built a sewing room at the back of
the house, looking over the entire garden. It’s bright and cheery,
even when it’s messy. I am so lucky to have a family that takes an
interest in my sewing. My boys are always coming into my room
to see what I’m making. They love it when I say it’s for them.
How would you describe your general style for quilting?
I’d say that it’s generally modern, easy and fun.
What is your advice for beginners? Buy the best-quality
fabrics you can afford – they make the sewing a pleasure. When
you’re making your first quilt, choose a simple design – you
want something that’s straightforward and easy to understand.
And keep it small, so you don’t lose interest along the way.
Getting to know…
machine quilted with a floral edge-to-edge design across the surface of the quilt.
18Trim the excess batting and backing
fabric ¼in outside the raw edges of the quilt.
19Cut the ends of the 2½in dark floral binding
strips at a 45-degree angle. Join the strips end to end to make one length and press the seams open. Fold the strip in half, wrong sides together and long edges
matching, and press. With raw edges together, stitch the binding strip to the edge of the quilt with a ¼in seam, mitring the corners as you go and referring to the diagrams below for details.
20Turn the binding over and stitch it by hand
to the back of the quilt. Label and date your quilt.
For contact details for Leanne
Milsom, see the Stockists list
at the back of the magazine.
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ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE
Take a stroll down Anni Downs’ avenue of appliqué. You’ll fall in love with her felt
architecture of quaint homes (complete with lights shining in the windows), just as you’ll love her clever idea to mirror the coin-purse
clasp in the handbag construction.
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MaterialsBagQ 50cm (%/8yd) beige check
fabric (outer bag)Q 40cm (½yd) coordinating
print fabric (bag lining)Q 40cm (½yd) lightweight
fusible fleece (bag)Q Pieces of woven wool fabric
– Anni used dusky red, grey/purple, dark brown, brown, chocolate, mushroom, charcoal, ivory, butter, caramel, blues, grey brown, pink and green (bag appliqué)
Q Sew-in purse frame 8cm high x 21cm wide (3 x 8¼in) with lobster clasps and handle loops – see Note
Q DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Dark Beaver Grey (646), Dark Khaki Green (3011), Dark Mocha Brown (3781) and colours to match the wool fabrics
Q Crescent Colours hand-dyed stranded embroidery cotton in Jakey Brown (036) (or DMC Dark Shell Pink (3721))
PurseQ Two 15cm (6in) squares
of beige fabric (purse front and back)
Q 15 x 30cm (6 x 12in) coordinating print fabric (purse lining)
Q Pieces of woven wool fabric – Anni used brown, caramel, ivory, blue, pink and green (appliqué)
Q Sew-in purse frame 4cm high x 7 cm wide (1½ x 2¾in) – see Note
Q DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton in Dark Khaki Green (3011), Dark Mocha Brown (3781) and colours to match the wool fabrics
BothQ Strong thread such as
linen (attaching bag/purse to frames)
Q Template plasticQ Fusible webQ Glue stick such as Sewline,
UHU or similar (optional)Q Size 8 crewel
embroidery needleQ Loop turner (optional)Q Sewing machineQ General sewing
supplies
Stitches used: Backstitch,cross stitch, whip stitchFinished size: bag 24 x 29cm with 9cm gusset (9½ x 11½ x 3½in); purse 11.5 x 10cm (4½ x 4in)
Note: Read all the instructions
before starting the project.
A seam allowance of ¼in
is used throughout and is
included in the patterns
and cutting instructions.
Requirements are based
on cotton fabric and fusible
fleece 107cm (42in) wide.
Anni included her initials
and year of birth to personalise
the project and suggests
that you do the same.
We’ve included a complete
alphabet and numeral
set on the Pattern Sheet
for you to use. The width
of the purse frames is
measured across their
lowest point – from
hinge to hinge.
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Preparation and cutting
1From the beige check fabric, cut:
• Two rectangles, 10½ x 13in (bag front and back)• One rectangle, 4 x 24¼in (gusset)• One strip, 1¼ x 42in (handle).
2From the coordinating print fabric, cut:
• Two rectangles, 10½ x 13in (front and back lining)• One rectangle, 4 x 24¼in (gusset lining).
3From the lightweight fusible fleece, cut:
• Two rectangles, 10½ x 13in (front and back padding)• One rectangle, 4 x 24¼in (gusset padding).
4 Trace the bag front/back and gusset shapes from
the Pattern Sheet onto template plastic, including the dot markings. Cut them out on the lines.
5Trace the appliqué shapes for the bag from the Pattern
Sheet onto the paper side of the fusible web, leaving at least ¼in between them. The shapes have been printed in reverse to assist you. Cut the shapes out roughly and fuse them to the wrong side of the selected wool fabrics. Cut the shapes out carefully on the lines.
6Centre the bag front rectangle of beige check fabric over the
bag front pattern printed on the Pattern Sheet and trace the stitchery design using a fine-pointed pigment pen or sharp pencil – placing a light source underneath will help you to see the design.
Appliqué and stitchery
7 Peel the backing paper from the appliqué shapes and
arrange them on the bag front. Iron to fuse them in place. Because of the heat absorption qualities of the wool, some of the shapes that are layered on top of others (windows and doors, for example) might not adhere properly. If this happens, Anni
recommends using glue from a glue stick to hold them in place.
8Whip stitch around all the appliqué shapes using one
strand of thread to match the woollen fabrics.
9Draw the tree trunks on the fabric by eye. Backstitch them
with three strands of Dark Mocha Brown (3781). Backstitch the alphabet and numbers using three strands of Jakey Brown (036) and work the heart in cross stitch with two strands of the same colour. Work five cross stitches in the sky with two strands of Dark Beaver Grey (646) and work groups of crosses for grass below the houses in Dark Khaki Green (3011).
Assembly
10Iron the shapes cut from fusible fleece to the wrong
side of the matching bag front, back and gusset shapes.
11Place the bag template over the completed
appliqué and trace around the template. Cut it out on the traced line. Repeat this step to cut a matching bag back from the other rectangle of fabric/fleece. Transfer the dot marks.
12Fold the gusset fabric/fleece in half, short edges
matching, and place the gusset template over it, matching the fold line marked on the template with the fold in the fabric. Trace around the template and cut the shape out on the line. Transfer the dot marks.
13Cut two bag fronts and one gusset from the lining
pieces using the same templates.
14Pin one edge of the bag gusset to one side edge of
the bag front, right sides together and dots matching. Sew from the upper dot down to the other dot at the bottom corner. Repeat this step to sew the other end of the gusset to the other side of the bag front. See Diagram 1.
15Repeat Step 14 to sew the sides of the bag back to
the other long edge of the gusset.
Steps 8-9
Diagram 1
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16Clip into the gusset seam allowance at the corners
where the dots are at the bag base. Sew the base of the bag and gusset together by sewing from dot to dot along the bottom edge of the bag, as shown in Diagram 2. Then repeat the process to sew the other raw edge of the gusset to the base of the bag back. Turn the bag right side out.
17Repeat Steps 14-16 to assemble the lining, but
don’t turn it right side out.
18Insert the bag into the lining; the right sides
should be facing. Match the gusset seams, then pin the top edges together. Sew around the top of the bag, leaving an opening in the top edge of the bag back, as shown in Diagram 3.
19Clip the seam allowance around the curves and turn
the bag right side out through the opening. Sew the opening closed. Push the lining into the bag, then press.
20Fold the top of the bag in half to find the centre.
Open the bag frame and push the top of the bag fabric into one side of the frame, matching the centre point with the middle of the frame.
21Thread a needle with the strong thread and stitch
the bag front to the frame, starting in the centre and working towards the right side seam. To do this, work running stitches in and out of the holes in the frame, as shown in Diagram
4. Check that the top edge of the bag remains pushed right up into the frame as you stitch and ease the fabric to fit if needed so that the side seam matches the hinge of the frame. When you get to the end of the frame, turn and sew running stitch back through the holes to fill in the gaps so it looks like backstitch. Continue back to the centre, then repeat this process to sew to the left side seam and back to the centre. Finish off the thread. Sew the bag back to the other side of the frame in the same way.
22Bring the side gusset seams together to form
a small pleat at each side of the bag and hand stitch them together to keep the top of the gusset from gaping out at the sides.Handle
23Fold the 1¼ x 42in strip in half, right sides together
and long edges matching, and sew along the long edge. Turn the strip right side out using a loop turner if you have one.
24Turn the raw ends of the handle strip to the inside
of the tube and stitch them closed neatly by hand.
25Thread one end of the handle through the ring of
a lobster clasp, bring the end up to the handle to create a loop and sew the end of the handle to the strip, as shown in Diagram 5. Repeat for the other lobster clasp at the other end of the handle.
26Clip the lobster clasps to the loops on the purse
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Step 22 (lining view)Diagram 5
ANNI’S TIDY TIP
Once you complete your woven
wool appliqué, you may notice
some stray threads along the
appliqué edges. Just grab
your embroidery scissors and
give your work a ‘haircut’. The
project will look gorgeously
crisp and perfect in no time.
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Diagram 6 Diagram 7 Diagram 8 Diagram 9
Purse
frame. When you don’t want to use the handle, just fold the loops inside and tuck the handle inside the bag.Purse
27Repeat Steps 4-8 to prepare the purse
template and appliqué the design on the front.
28Backstitch the tree trunks with three strands of
Dark Mocha Brown (3781) and
backstitch the ground line with three strands of Dark Khaki Green (3011).
29Use the purse template to cut out the purse front
and back from the beige fabric and the lining fabric.
30With right sides together, sew the purse front and
a lining piece together around the top curve, as shown in Diagram 6. Repeat for the purse
ANNI’S FABRIC TIPS
I often get asked how to choose fabric.
Simply choose what you love. I throw them
all together in a group, then have a squinty
look at them. If one fabric stands out
too much, I put this one aside (unless it’s
meant to be a stand-out fabric, of course).
I like to use fabrics with low tonal contrast.
Don’t be afraid of fabric and your choices;
and don’t listen to other people’s opinions
too much, as they are simply opinions and
not necessarily the correct choice for you.
Do what makes your heart sing.
back, leaving an opening for turning. Clip the seam allowance around the curves.
31Match the bottom and side edges of the purse front and back, right
sides together, and stitch down the sides and across the base, as shown in Diagram 7, keeping the lining out of the way.
32Now fl ip the outer purse out of the way and sew the sides and base
of the lining together in the same way, as shown in Diagram 8.
33To make the bottom of the purse flat, match the base seam to the
side seam, right sides together, and sew the opening closed, as shown in Diagram 9. Repeat for the other side. Repeat this step for the lining.
34Turn the purse right side out through the opening in the top
edge. Sew the opening closed, push the lining down into the purse and press the top edges so they lie flat.
35Repeat Steps 20-21 to attach the purse to the purse frame to finish.
For contact details for Anni Downs,
of Hatched and Patched, see the Stockists
list at the back of the magazine.
Purse
PurseLining
Lining Purse
Lining
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ANNI DOWNSWhy this particular craft? I love ALL crafts, but LOVE LOVE LOVE the gorgeous fabrics that can be found, and love the fact that things I make can then be used, rather than just looked at (such as you would a painting). I still get a buzz when searching for the next fabrics to start a new project – the possibilities are endless! I love the feel of fabrics, and the number of ways you can use them. We can never be bored in a world of patchwork!Have you tried plenty of others? Let me see ... I’ve tried pottery, a bit of scrapbooking, batik work, weaving, painting and drawing, flower arranging, woodwork, some knitting, and just a wee bit of crochet, but I always come back to those gorgeous fabrics every time.If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your time? I used to be a graphic designer,
so possibly I would be sitting in a dreary office working on deadlines for someone else, sitting in front of a computer all day in the city ... blurk!Who taught you your crafting skills? My mother was a school teacher and, when my elder brother started school, she taught craft once a week at school. At the age of three, I would toddle off with her and try my hand at gluing macaroni to bottles or tying macrame knots (this WAS the ’70s!). My mother was definitely my biggest influence, but my aunties and even my babysitter would sit with me and make things, and my grandfather would paint and draw with me – a wonderful childhood!What does this craft mean to you? It’s my passion, and I NEED to sew every day. They say laughter is the best therapy – well, I think hand sewing comes in at a very close second.Is it hard to find time to do it or is it a profession?Both. It’s hard to find time to do it BECAUSE it’s my profession. I spend most of my days searching for fabrics for kits, cutting kits, writing instructions, or organising classes. Never can I spend the day just stitching happily – only if I go and hide. It isn't until late at night that I start to stitch, hence the big bags you’ll find under my eyes!From where do you draw inspiration? Sometimes I start with a theme, sometimes it’s just a fabric I HAVE to use from which my thoughts start to wander. Like most people everywhere, inspiration would have to be sourced from my environment – some crazy thing my daughter has said or that my son has done, or somewhere we’ve been or something I’ve seen. I go walking every morning with my dog, and this is really where my mind can start whirring with thoughts about what to do next.
Why this skill – and this style? I have always been obsessed with detail. I think that’s why I like making little special things, rather than fast and quick quilts. It is more the process of doing for me, rather than the actual completing. Don’t get me wrong, though, I love to complete things, too!Do you ever see yourself stopping or diversifying? I love the thought of diversifying, and have a few ideas up my sleeve – I just have to find some time to roll that ball into action ... it’s good to try new things and see what can be achieved.Where do you live and work? I live in a gorgeous old Edwardian house – well, it looks gorgeous from the outside, at least – wander in and you will see the inside in a constant state of chaos. The dusting needs doing, the floor needs a good wash, the clothes need ironing, the fridge needs to be cleaned out. I’m hoping as my kidlets get older, they can do that, so I can PLAY! Alas, my workspace is the corner of my dining-room table. Since last year, I do have a corner in our spare room, but it is more of a dumping ground, as I prefer to be with the rest of the gang. We all have hobbies ... my daughter cooks, my son does Lego, and my husband does bonsai (when he’s not playing on his computer). We have one large room we all share (and make a mess in).How would you describe your style? What makes it unique? I like things looking a little naive. I find there’s no point in making things look absolutely perfect – there are machines for that. I like a slightly vintage look with a touch of whimsy. Not too bright, not too perfect.Any embarrassing botch-ups along the way? All hidden in the dark depths of my mind.
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WORKROOMBehind the scenes at the museum – that’s what it feels like
in the studio of NATALIE NESS. Every corner is crowded with personal and professional treasures. By Susan Hurley
Remember that wondrous feeling as a child when you walked into a store full of tiny trinkets your mother told you you weren’t
allowed to touch? It took everything you had to keep your eager arms at your side, rather than fingering the tactile treasures on show. Well, that’s the feeling you get on first seeing the showcase of beads and pictures and flowers and jewels and costumes and feathers and sequins all tantalisingly amassed in Natalie Ness’s studio of dreams.
Her surroundings are the product of her genes and her talents. She is the daughter of an Australian father, from whom she inherited “an eye for detail, perfectionism, stubbornness and an appreciation for all things old”, and a Chilean mother, responsible for her “patience, love and respect for nature and strong work ethic”. Top that off with a career that combines costume design with jewellery making, both with a vintage feel (“handmade, ornate, old-world, whimsical,” as Natalie describes it),
and you end up with a studio that embraces the extravagant crowding of Victoriana with the necessities of modern production.
It is a visual feast from door to oval Art Deco windows. And all in a few square metres.
The studio is part of the Sydney Non Objective art gallery in Marrickville. “It’s a living, breathing space where I feel as comfortable as in my home,” says Natalie. “I never get bored with it or wish to leave. I love that it is a humble and intimate space, where I can be inspired, design and create.”
The walls are white, although you barely see them through the distraction of other things. Furnishings are antique and are accessorised with vintage lamps, flowers, Deco mirrors and muslin curtaining. “I also cut up some little tables and mounted them on the walls as a quirky alternative to shelving,” Natalie explains. There’s a whole corner of those flowers, some real, some fake, which Natalie calls on for commissions, such as styling events in “speak-easy” bars and the
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A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGSPERSONAL FAVOURITES: “My silk
embroidered range of jewellery is dear
to me, as my mother taught me silk
embroidery when I was quite little. It’s
also a nod to Victoriana, a design style
I love, thanks to my dad being a heritage
architect/interior decorator. My current
range of jewellery features hand-cut paper
with heritage images inside resin. These
evolved from a love of fashion history
and my years of costume design.”
SENTIMENTAL FAVOURITES: “My
miniature silk top hat I made years ago,
which took me four days to complete.
It has a tiny soldered-metal framework
and silk hand-stitched panels. Also an
underwater headpiece crown with more
than 1000 stitched pearls and hand-cast
spiky seashells ... a time-consuming
project I did while working backstage
in the theatre.
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like. But there are also the permanent fixtures, such as the draped-bloom light fitting – “Much nicer than the exposed energy-saver bulb”.
But it’s the laden wall that first catches your attention. It’s a tide of treasures that prevents specific focus at first, sweeping you up in a visual wave of personal delights, from postcards to plumery, all pinned to a metal framework. “The wire grate I found at the side of a road, and it’s perfect for my paraphernalia,” Natalie says. “As a costume designer, I collect unusual trims, feathers, fabrics and lace. I really love Edwardian and Victorian jewellery, so have lots of cuttings of these, too, for inspiration. There are also pictures of Loie Fuller, an American vaudeville artist living in Paris circa 1900, who embodied the Art Nouveau movement – my favourite period. On my day off, I like to go
to auction houses and bid on unusual items that I can add to my wall.”
There is, however, a price to be paid for surrounding yourself with so many wonders when your profession requires working with resin. Dusting! “When you’re working with resin, you must have a dust-free environment,” explains Natalie. “I have a ‘dust-buster’ on hand always and wet cloths to clean in and around my work space. Not before my morning coffee, of course!”
Natalie trained as a theatrical costume designer before adding jewellery-making to her resume to help supplement her income, originally targeting bridal stores and selling at markets. “I was successful to a degree, but I was too young and didn’t know a thing about business. I’ve learned a lot along the way. Studying marketing helped me find my target customers and thus stay true to my brand,” she says.
Today, she has a regular stall at Sydney’s Rocks Markets and an online store (see web address below) along with carefully selected stockists in Australia and overseas – namely museum shops, for which she custom designs from archival images; The Australian Museum, Fremantle Prison Museum and Sovereign Hill Museum, in Ballarat, are among her regulars. Custom designs are also done for individual clients.
“It’s safe to say I’m consumed by my work,” she says. “I enjoy being in my space and creating new pieces. When I do this, I spend a long time focused, unaffected by what’s going on around me. I’m a little less motivated when working on a production run. That’s the artist in me, I guess. I balance the need to be creative with paying the bills.”
Her unique style and work ethic paid rich rewards recently when Natalie was invited to Hong Kong to represent Australia as an emerging artist. “I was one of 12 international guests exhibiting at Youth Square Craft Market. It was truly an honour to showcase my work overseas and inspire the youth of Hong Kong to follow their creative ambitions.” Which makes it even more exciting to be invited into her Aladdin’s cave of a studio.
You can contact Natalie Ness by email
on [email protected] or visit her website
at www.natalieness.com.
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A chair for all seasonsWhy should deck chairs see out the winter months unused on balconies or beaches? They just need hand-knitted ‘sweaters’ to
make them interior heroes among your other cosy furnishings. Our cabled cover takes
your chair from autumn through to spring.
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MaterialsQ Cleckheaton Country Wide 50g
balls: 26 balls of cream – see NoteQ Pair of 9.00mm (UK 00/US 13)
knitting needlesQ Cable needleQ Wool needle for finishing
Finished size: 100 x 50cm(39¼ x 19½in) approx.
Note: This is an intermediate skill-level
project. Use only the yarn specified. Other
yarns are likely to produce different results.
Country Wide yarn doesn’t have a specified
ply rating because it doesn’t match one.
Quantities are approximate as they can vary
between knitters. Check the ball bands to
ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
The design is knitted with doubled yarn
throughout – work from two balls of wool.
This cover can be adjusted to fit different
widths or lengths of deck chair. Instructions
are given for a symmetrical pattern – the
slipcover in the photograph has been adjusted
by reducing stitches to the left of the central
cable design – you could adjust equally on
both sides to keep the design balanced.
To lengthen or shorten the cover, work
more or less of the main pattern at the end.
TensionThis handknit is designed at a tension of 10 sts and 14 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking st, using 9.00mm needles and two strands of yarn together. To work a tension square, cast on 15 sts and work 20 rows of stocking st. Cast off loosely. Check your tension carefully – if there are fewer sts to 10cm, use smaller needles; if more sts, use larger needles.
AbbreviationsC = cable; K = knit; P = purl; patt = pattern; stocking st = knit right side rows, purl wrong side rows; st/s = stitch/es; tog = together
Special abbreviationsC3F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle.C3B = Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then P1 from cable needle.C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle.C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle.
Slip coverUsing 9.00mm and two strands of yarn, cast on 50 sts.1st row – K2, (P2, K2) 4 times, P3, K2, P4, K2, P3, (K2, P2) 4 times, K2.2nd row – K1, (P2, K2) 3 times, P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K4, P2, K3, P2, K2, P1, (K2, P2) 3 times, K1.Last two rows form main patt.Continue in main patt until work measures 30cm (12in) from beginning, working last row on wrong side.Begin cable feature –1st row – Patt 16, (C3F, P2) twice, (C3B, P2) twice, patt to end.2nd row – Patt 16, K1, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, P2, K1, patt to end.3rd row – Patt 16, P1, C3F, P2, C3F, C3B, P2, C3B, P1, patt to end.4th row – Patt 16, K2, P2, K3, P4, K3, P2, K2, patt to end.5th row – Patt 16, P2, C3F, P2, C4B, P2, C3B, P2, patt to end.6th row – Patt 16, K3, P2, K2, P4, K2, P2, K3, patt to end.7th row – Patt 16, P3, (C3F, C3B) twice, P3, patt to end.8th row – Patt 16, K4, P4, K2, P4, K4, patt to end.9th row – Patt 16, P4, C4F, P2, C4F, P4, patt to end.
10th row – As 8th row. 11th row – Patt 16, P3, (C3B, C3F) twice, P3, patt to end.12th row – As 6th row. 13th row – Patt 16, P2, C3B, P2, C4B, P2, C3F, P2, patt to end.14th row – As 4th row.15th row – Patt 16, P1, C3B, P2, C3B, C3F, P2, C3F, P1, patt to end.16th row – As 2nd row. 17th row – Patt 16, (C3B, P2) twice, (C3F, P2) twice, patt to end.18th row – Patt 16, P2, K3, P2, K4, P2, K3, P2, patt to end. This completes the cable feature.Working in main patt for remainder, continue until work measures 130cm (51in) from beginning, working the last row on the wrong side.Cast off loosely in patt.
FinishingDon’t press the slipcover. Fold 15cm (6in) to the wrong side on each end of the cover and sew together at the side edges to form pockets to hold the cover in place.
Everyone loves the comfort of classic cable knits, but we never thought we’d see them on
outdoor furniture! This pattern is pretty simple once you get into the swing of the patterning.
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ALL THATBRIGHTLYBLOOMS
You’ve got to hand it to Sue Pinner – she knows just how to indulge the need for abundance. Her glorious crochet rug is not
only a colour celebration, but she brings her tactile flowers to life
in flourishing 3D form.
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MaterialsQ 100g each of 8 ply (DK weight)
yarn in nine rainbow colours – see Note
Q 50g of 4 ply cream sock woolQ 50-75g of 4 ply sock wool oddments
in assorted random-dyed coloursQ 450g of 10 ply (Aran weight)
yarn in blackQ Small amounts of extra colours
as required (flowers)Q 5.00mm (UK 6/US 8/H) crochet
hook – see TensionQ Wool needle
Finished size: 90cm (35½in) square
Note: Read the instructions before starting
the project. Sue used wool/acrylic blend
yarns for her rug, mostly 30% wool-70%
acrylic. Any random-dyed sock wool can
be used, but preferably not too dark and in
colours to coordinate with the 8 ply yarns.
The size of this rug can easily be increased
or reduced by adding or subtracting
rows of squares in any direction. The rug
is constructed using the join-as-you-go
method, meaning that you crochet the
first three rounds of all the squares first
and then join them as you crochet the last
rounds. Australian/UK crochet terminology
is used; North American readers should
consult a crochet manual to ensure they
interpret the instructions correctly.
TensionThis rug is worked at a tension of 7 sts and 8 rows to 5cm (2in) over dc. If your tension differs, you can change your hook size. Sue prefers crocheted rugs to be worked at a tighter than usual tension as they wash and wear better with less stretch, so she has specified a 5.00mm hook. A 6.00mm (UK 4/US 10/J) hook can be used instead and it will result in a slightly bigger rug.
Abbreviationsbeg = begin/ning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dtr = double treble; rem = remainder; rep = repeat; sl st = slip stitch; sp = space; st/s = stitch/es; tr = treble
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Granny squaresFor the first two rounds, use one of the 8 ply yarns and the cream 4 ply yarn together as one yarn to lighten the main colour.Begin with a magic circle/ring so that you can fully close the centre hole. (Alternatively, ch 4, join with a slip stitch and work into the ring, but this will leave a slightly open hole in the middle.)Round 1 – Ch 2 as the first tr, 2 tr, ch 3, *3 tr, ch 3*. Rep from * to * twice more. Sl st into the top ch at the start to complete the round.Round 2 – Ch 2 as the first tr, 1 tr into the next 2 sts, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr in the corner sp, * 1 tr in the next 3 sts, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr in the corner sp*. Rep from * to * twice more. Sl st to complete the round. Cut off yarn and weave in the ends.Change to a mix of the same 8 ply yarn and a random-dyed sock wool of your choice and work them as one yarn to give a darker edge to the coloured square.Round 3 – Beg in a corner sp, attach the darker yarn mix, ch 2 as the first dc, 1 tr, ch 3, 2 tr into the same corner sp. 1 tr in the next 7 sts, *2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr in the next corner sp, 1 tr in the next 7 sts*. Rep from * to * twice more and sl st to complete the round. Cut off the yarns and weave in the ends.Make four squares in each of the nine colours – 36 in total – and lay them out in six rows of six squares in the order to be joined.Joining the squaresRound 4 – Using black 10 ply yarn only, attach the yarn to one of the corner squares in a corner sp, ch 5 as the first tr and ch 3 sp, tr
in the same corner sp, 1 tr in the next 11 sts, *1 tr, ch 3, 1 tr in the corner sp, 1 tr in the next 11 sts*. Rep from * to * twice more. Sl st into the third chain to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.For all the remaining squares, join as you go to the adjacent square/s in every st. To do this, join the yarn and crochet along the first side of the next square as described for Round 4 above. When you get to the next corner, work 1 tr in the corner sp, ch 1, sl st into the corner ch 3 sp of the adjacent square, ch 1, tr in same corner sp. Sl st into next st of the adjacent square between every tr of the square you are working on. Work the next corner as the previous one, then crochet around the rest of that square as described for Round 4. On the second and subsequent rows of squares, you will be joining along two sides and crocheting around the other two. On the front of the rug, there should be a neat, slightly raised join and on the back the join is smooth.Alternatively, the squares can be whip stitched together with black yarn if you prefer.
Rainbow borderRound 1 – Beg with red yarn, dc in every st, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each corner sp ... 380 sts (95 each side). Fasten off and weave in the ends of each colour as you go.Round 2 – Using black yarn, rep Round 1, inc each side by 2 sts ... 388 sts (97 each side).Round 3 – Rep Round 2 using pink yarn ... 396 sts (99 each side).Round 4 – Rep Round 2
using black yarn ... 404 sts (101 each side).Round 5 – Rep Round 2 using lilac yarn ... 412 sts (103 each side).Round 6 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 420 sts (105 each side).Round 7 – Rep Round 2 using lavender yarn ... 428 sts (107 each side).Round 8 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 436 sts (109 each side).Round 9 – Rep Round 2 using blue yarn ... 444 sts (111 each side).Round 10 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 452 sts (113 each side).Round 11 – Rep Round 2 using jade yarn ... 460 sts (115 each side).Round 12 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 468 sts (117 each side).Round 13 – Rep Round 2 using green yarn ... 476 sts (119 each side).Round 14 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 484 sts (121 each side).Round 15 – Rep Round 2 using yellow yarn ... 492 sts (123 each side).Round 16 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 500 sts (125 each side).
Round 17 – Rep Round 2 using yellow-orange yarn ... 508 sts (127 each side).Round 18 – Rep Round 2 using black yarn ... 516 sts (129 each side).Fasten off the black yarn and weave in the ends.
FlowersWork each round of the flowers in a different coloured 8 ply yarn with either a random-dyed sock wool or cream 4 ply yarn held together as one yarn. Sue suggests using sock wool in a similar colour to the 8 ply yarn for a more subtle effect.Large 12-petal flowerBeg with a three-finger size four-wrap circle.Round 1 – Ch 3 as first dtr, 24 dtr into the circle, sl st into top of ch 3 to complete the round. Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.Round 2 – Attach next yarn in any st, ch 6 as first dtr and ch 3 sp, *miss a st, dtr in the next st, ch 3*. Rep from * to * 10 more times, sl st to complete round. Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Granny square
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Large 12-petal flower
Medium 12-spoke flower
Nine-petal flower
Round 3 – Attach yarn in any 3 ch sp, ch 2 as first tr, 4 tr more in same sp, 5 tr in next 3 ch sp, rep in each 3 ch sp. Sl st to complete round, fasten off yarn and weave in ends.Round 4 – Shell st: attach yarn in a sp above a spoke. Miss 2 sts, 5 tr in next st, miss 2 sts, sl st in the sp above the spoke. Rep shells until all 12 are complete, sl st to complete round, fasten off yarn and weave in ends.Make two large 12-petal flowers.Medium 12-spoke flowerBegin with a magic circle/ring.Round 1 – 12 tr into the circle, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 2 – Attach a new yarn in any st, ch 4 as the first tr and 2 ch sp; tr, ch 2 in every st, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 3 – Attach another yarn in any ch sp, 4 tr in every ch 2 sp. Sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 4 – Attach another yarn in a sp above a spoke, miss a st, 3 tr into the next st, miss a st, sl st into the sp above a spoke. Rep until 12 shells are complete, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 5 – Attach another yarn in the sp above a spoke, * make a long st (spike st) into the row before, dc into the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next two sts*. Rep from * to * for all 12 petals, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Make two medium 12-spoke flowers.
Nine-petal flowerBegin with a magic circle/ring.Round 1 – 12 tr into the circle. Sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 2 – Attach a new yarn in any st, ch 4 as the first tr and 2 ch sp; tr, ch 2 in every st; sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 3 – Attach another yarn in any ch sp, 3 tr in each ch sp. Sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 4 – Attach another yarn in the sp above a spoke, miss a st, *5 tr into next st, miss a st, sl st into next st, miss a st*. Rep from * to * eight more times, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 5 – Attach another yarn over the top of a sl st of Round 4, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc over the next sl st of Round 4*. Rep from * to * eight more times, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends. Make two nine-petal flowers.Simple nine-petal flowerWork Rounds 1-4 of the nine-petal flower, omitting Round 5.Make three simple nine-petal flowers.Small eight-petal flowerBegin with a magic circle/ring.Round 1 – 12 tr into the circle, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 2 – Attach a new yarn in any st, 2 dc in each st, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 3 – Attach yarn in any st, ch 5, miss 2 sts, sl st in next st. Rep seven more
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Small eight-petal flower
Small six-petal flower
times and leave the yarn attached.Round 4 – Without changing colour, 6 dc in each ch sp, sl st over the sl st in Round 3. Rep for all eight petals, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Make six small eight-petal flowers.Small six-petal flowerBegin with a magic circle/ring.Round 1 – 12 tr into the circle, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 2 – Attach a new yarn in any st, 2 tr in the first 2 sts, ch 3. Rep five more times, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Round 3 – Attach another yarn between two sets of 2 tr, 6 dc into the 3 ch sp, sl st
between the next set of 4 tr. Rep five more times, sl st to complete the round, cut off yarn and weave in ends.Make four small six-petal flowers.
FinishingYou should have a total of 19 crocheted flowers. Arrange them randomly over one diagonal half of the granny-square area of the rug and stitch them in place around the edges with random-dyed sock yarn. If the stitching is done carefully, you can bury the stitches in the main blanket and you won’t see any stitches on the back of the rug.
For contact details for Sue
Pinner, of Susan Pinner Granny
Squares, see the Stockists list
at the back of the magazine.
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SUE PINNERWhy this particular craft? To be honest, I’m really not sure why I started to crochet again in 2009, just before my birthday in June. Looking for something to do with my hands again? All I know is that I haven’t stopped since.Have you tried plenty of others?I’ve tried and taught most crafts. The only one I didn’t like was glass bead-making and my Dad’s craft, pottery – too messy for me. But I did spend many a late night with him, stoking the handmade kilns he built in the garden. I took more to my Mum’s favourites of textiles, embroidery and sewing.If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your time? Woodworking and DIY, I think. I’d love to build my own house … all glass and very modern.Who taught you your crafting skills? I can remember sewing dolly clothes with my grandmother when I was about four years old. I made costume dolls in my teens, with help from Mum. And I eventually went on to study fashion and textiles. What does this craft mean to you? Right now, everything. It’s the last thing I do before sleep and the first thing I pick up when I wake up – total addiction to playing hooky.Is it hard to find time to do this or is it a profession? I took early retirement about 10 years ago and did up a house for a couple of years. Starting to crochet again was pure playtime for almost four years. I did a couple of crochet blogs, and GMC Publishing asked me if I was interested in writing a Granny Squares crochet book for beginners. A dream come true; I always said I would write a craft book when I retired. It was published in May 2013, and has done very well, so I was asked in February 2014 to write a follow-up book, and they are talking more, too. How life has changed. I now work/play 16+hours a day again.
So another spring release date for my second book. Can I call myself an author now?From where do you draw inspiration? Just about anywhere – a tea towel, wallpaper, a yummy new yarn, a picture – or I can just wake up with an idea in my head. Sometimes, even a mistake makes for a new idea.Why this skill – and this style? I like comfort, and crochet can be done sitting on the sofa or in bed watching the TV. Perfect. Style? I love colour; my crochet uses lots of colour. It’s quick and easy to take with me wherever I go.What are your favourite materials to work with? Anything soft and colourful, but alpaca when I can afford it. One day, I’d love to have my own range of yarns, with all my favourite shades of every colour in a Aran-weight yarn – perfect for throws, rugs and blankets. A dream.Do you ever see yourself stopping or diversifying? Never say never.Where do you live and work? I live in Shropshire’s beautiful county town of Shrewsbury [UK], 10 miles from where I was born. It’s a medieval town full of black-and-white timber buildings and a castle. I have a fabulous big craft room with wonderful light, but it’s cold in the winter and, as I’m a comfort sort of gal, I take over the lounge in the colder months, making the dent in the sofa bigger. I can also be found on my pretty garden swing, called the crochet cave, on summer days, usually with a cat or two for company.What’s your family set-up? I was married for almost 31 years. Divorced. I met my wonderful new partner of almost 10 years on the internet; we laugh a lot. He got me interested in vintage campers … we own a 1974 beauty called NooNoo, all cream and soft green. Four cats, Splodge and Brupbrup, brothers a year apart, Splodge acts as my alarm clock, every morning at 3.30. He needs me to ride shotgun, as Mr T. chases him. Mr T’s the tough guy. Lettuce is a stray who used to hide in the lettuce patch and watch us, then sneak in when we went out. And last but not least, my lovely son James, loved by all animals, babies and old people. Adopted by all and trusted by the parents of his friends to look after their fabulous home while they are overseas for six months … so right now I don’t get much time with him. Living the life of luxury, he won’t want to come home I bet. What’s your advice for beginners? Learn to crochet with a light colour Aran-weight yarn and a 5/6mm hook; you will see the stitches and the spaces easier.
Getting to know…
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HEAR ME ROAR!Sounds scarier than it looks when you see the
golden curls (mane?) and sparkly little eyes peeping out from behind Sarah Hanson’s cute
lion mask. This may be a super-simple costume to make, but it will keep your kids happily growling
around your garden for hours at a time.
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MaterialsQ Craft felt: two 30cm (12in) squares of
brown (mane, inner ears and tail tip); one 20cm (8in) square each of yellow and white (face appliqué); scrap of black (nose)
Q 20cm (¼yd) (or fat quarter) yellow print fabric (face appliqué and tail)
Q No-sew fusible web such as HeatnBond Ultrahold
Q 30cm (#/8yd) narrow elastic or shirring elastic (mask) – see Note
Q 40cm (½yd) of 25mm (1in) wide brown satin ribbon (tail bow)
Q Black or dark brown embroidery thread or fine-point permanent black marking pen (optional – see Step 10)
Q Safety pinQ Fabric glue, such as Aleene’s Original
Tacky Glue or Fabric GlueQ Fibre fillQ Freezer paper and pencilQ Stuffing tool such as an old paintbrushQ General sewing supplies
Finished sizes: Tail 43cm (17in); mask to fit toddler 1-6 years or child from 7 years
Note: Read all the instructions before
starting the project. For a one-use mask,
shirring elastic is very comfortable to wear,
but it loses its elasticity quickly and breaks
easily – use ⅛in or ¼in elastic for everyday
dress-ups. Although felt doesn’t have a
true right and wrong side, the surfaces
sometimes differ so we’ve suggested
cutting reversed shapes for the inner
ears and tail tip.
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Diagram 1
Preparation and cutting
1The mask is layered: the mane is the entire outline printed on the
Pattern Sheet. The face shape includes the lower face and nose area. The lower face includes the nose area. See Diagram 1. This means that the nose lies on top of four layers: the lower face, the print fabric face, the felt face and the mane.
2Trace all the shapes for the mask and tail from the Pattern Sheet onto
the matt side of the freezer paper in the selected size. (The tail tip is the same for both sizes.) You will need to trace: mane, face, lower face, inner ear, nose and the tail tip. Label the shapes and cut them out on the lines. To use the patterns, fuse them lightly to the right side of the felt and cut them out around the edge of the paper. For the reversed tail tip and reversed inner ear shapes, fuse the freezer paper to the wrong side of the felt.
3Test fit the paper mane shape on the child – make sure the eye holes
are positioned correctly for the child to see through and make any necessary
adjustments to the patterns of both the mane and the face.
4From the brown felt, cut:• One mane. To cut the eye holes,
begin by cutting a cross in the centre of the area to be cut out, and then cut around the line to achieve a nice smooth shape.• One inner ear and one inner ear reversed• One tail tip and one tail tip reversed.
5From the yellow felt, cut:• One face. Cut the eye holes
as you did for the mane.
6From the white felt, cut:• One lower face.
7From the scrap of black felt, cut:• One nose.
8Trace a face shape from the Pattern Sheet onto the paper side of the
fusible web. Cut it out about ¼in outside the lines. Fuse the web face shape to the wrong side of the yellow print fabric and cut it out on the line.
9From the remaining yellow print fabric, cut:
• One rectangle 5 x 16in (tail).
Mask assembly
10Lay the felt face shape right side up on your work surface.
Peel the backing paper from the fusible web on the print fabric face. Lay it on top of the felt face, matching the edges and eye holes carefully. When they are correctly aligned, iron to fuse them together, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
11Apply a generous amount of tacky glue to the wrong
side of the felt face shape. Use thin lines of glue, not globs, and keep them at least ½in away from the raw edges of the felt to avoid the glue seeping out between the layers.
12Lay the mane right side up on your work surface.
Turn the face over and carefully position it on top of the mane, matching the eye holes and raw edges. Push down gently so that you feel the glue sink into the felt.
13If you wish to embroider whiskers on the lion, lightly
rule three straight lines on each side of the white felt lower face shape and
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Step 19
backstitch them in three strands of black or dark brown embroidery thread, as shown in Diagram 2. Work French knots for the whisker bumps. Alternatively, you could add them using a fine-point permanent black marking pen.
14Repeat the process from Steps 10-11 to glue the white felt lower face on the mask and then
the nose and inner ears. Leave overnight to dry.
Elastic
15Measure around the child’s head for the elastic. Go from a spot between the eye and
ear, around the back of the head to the same place on the other side and subtract ½-1in. Mark the elastic at this measurement.
16Before cutting the elastic, stitch/pin one end to the back of the mask about ½in away from
an eye hole, where marked on the pattern, and pin the marked elastic beside the other eye hole. Try the mask on the child to check the fit – if it’s too loose or too tight, adjust the elastic at the marking.
17Sew the elastic securely to the back of the mask by hand, being careful not to go right
through to the front. Trim the surplus elastic.
18If you’re using shirring elastic, you’ll need to use a much shorter length because of its
greater elasticity – again test on the child for fit. To attach it, tie a double knot in each end and sew the ends to the back of the mask by hand, using the knots to help secure it.
19For added comfort for the child, cover the ends of the elastic with felt. Cut small squares
or rectangles of leftover brown felt and stitch (or glue) them over the ends of the elastic neatly.
Diagram 2
SARAH HANSONHow many different costumes have you made over the years? I’ve
made lots of different costume designs throughout my crafting life
… for myself and my brothers when we were kids, some for school-theatre
classes and then for my husband and children for Halloween.
Have you seen children wearing them – and were they delighted?
I’ve been very lucky to have been sent beautiful photographs by the
mums who have made some of my mask sets for their kiddies. Those
cheeky little smiles behind their costumes make my day every time!
How long does it take to make one of these lion costumes? The mask
and tail can be sewn together in about an hour. The picking and cutting
out of your felt and fabric is what usually takes the longest.
Did you have a special costume when you were a child? No, I was very
lucky; I had a ‘dress-up box’ filled with costumes, clothes and accessories
that my family members would constantly add to. Nothing was store
bought – it was all random items of clothing from the ’40s up to the
’80s. I was always lost in some imaginary world, dressed up in some
crazy get up … picture a little girl climbing a tree dressed in her mum’s
1960s sparkly mini dress, Grandad’s old gumboots and a flamboyant
mardi-gras peacock mask and that was me!
You’re known for your dolls – what’s your favourite? Ooowww, I can’t
pick favourites … or the others will get jealous. I always fall head over
heels in love with whatever doll I’m working on. I think you have to be
in love with your creations to be able to know they’re ready for the world!
Is there any other craft you’d love to try that you haven’t already?
Yes. I’d love to hand make a porcelain ball-jointed doll. I have the
sketches and have been researching it for the past three years. However,
it’s very time-consuming to hand carve the prototype, so I guess
I’ll have to wait until I retire before I can find the time.
What’s your idea of a perfect weekend? No work! Okay, let’s see: I think
that I’d spend the day with my family in my garden, pottering around,
planting lots of flowers while the kids played and the hubby BBQ-ed!
And then do it all again the following day!
Does your family leave you alone when you’re sewing? It’s my full-time
job, and I love it. My kids are my inspiration but, like any job, I work
a 9-5 schedule, and no kiddies are allowed in the work area – learnt that
lesson the hard way early on. Let’s just say that scissors and fabric are
big temptations for kids – and with dangerous consequences. I have my
own design studio and sewing room in the basement so, after that door
closes, I don’t come up until lunch and then dinner.
If you weren’t creating this way, how else would you find a creative
outlet? I’m actually an art scholar; I’ve always drawn and painted. I even
taught art for a while. If I’m not sewing, I’m always doing some kind of art
or crafts, either on my own or with my children. It’s just so much a part
of my life, I don’t really think I’d ever stop creating.
What’s your favourite sewing tool? That’s a tough one. I do love my old
paintbrushes for stuffing tools, and haemostats for turning … and my
disappearing quilter’s pen. I have lots of favourites!
What couldn’t you live without? My family ... love … laughter … and,
of course, chocolate.
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SARAH’S STITCHING TIPS If you’d prefer to stitch, rather
than glue the mask together, Sarah
provides the following tips:
• Use standard fusible web intended for
stitching: no-sew fusible web may gum
up the needle.
• At Step 11, instead of gluing, pin the
two-layer face to the mane and stitch by
hand or machine. Sarah recommends a tight
zig-zag stitch or satin stitch for machine
sewing and needleturn appliqué for hand
sewing. If you don’t mind frayed edges,
you could straight stitch on the machine
or work backstitch by hand about ⅛in
inside the raw edges of the shapes.
Continue adding shapes in the same order
as described. Pull all the threads end to
the back and tie them off securely.
• Use threads to match the colours of
the felt you are appliquéing so that the
stitching isn’t a visual distraction.
Step 28
Tail
20With right sides facing, fold the rectangle of yellow print fabric
in half, long edges matching, and sew ¼in from the long raw edges, reverse stitching at each end.
21Turn the tube right side out. Roll the fabric between your
fingers until the seam is in the centre of one side – this will be the underside of the tail.
22Match the felt tail tip shapes and pin them together. Sew ¼in
from the edges, leaving the base open between the dots. Don’t turn it right side out.
23Lightly stuff the tail tip with fibre fill, leaving space for one end of
the tail tube to be inserted into it.
24Insert one end of the tail tube into the tail tip and pin through
all the layers. Sew across the base of the tail tip to close the end of the tail, starting and finishing at the dots. Tie off and bury the threads neatly.
25Stuff the tail lightly and evenly, leaving 1in unfilled at the top.
26Fold ½in of fabric to the inside at the top of the tail. Using a
double thread, work a row of gathering stitch around the folded edge, pull up the thread to gather and close the end, and sew back and forth over the area a few times to close it completely. Fasten the thread securely.
27At the seam on the underside, stitch a safety pin horizontally
about 1in from the gathered end. Stitch several times over the shaft that doesn’t move, leaving the pin side free.
28Cut a ¾in square of yellow felt and sew it over the stitched area
to hide the stitches.
29Tie the length of satin ribbon in a bow, trimming the ends
at an angle to minimise fraying. Sew the bow to the gathered end of the tail, going through the body of the bow so it can’t come undone. Attach the tail to the child’s clothing with the safety pin.
For contact details for Sarah Hanson,
of Dolls and Daydreams, see Stockists
at the back of the magazine.
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A bird on a branch is worth two cushions. And they sing in perfect harmony, with a play
of coordinating plain and patterned fabrics. Janeene Scott uncaged her imagination to come up with these twin appliqué designs.
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MaterialsQ 55cm (%/8yd) white tone-on-tone print fabric
(cushion front and back)Q Fat quarter brown print fabric (heart)Q 20cm (8in) square of print fabric (birds’ bodies)Q 20cm (8in) square of coordinating print fabric
(birds’ tail feathers)Q 15cm (6in) square of coordinating print fabric
(birds’ wings)Q Fusible webQ 40cm (16in) zipperQ 45cm (18in/size 18) cushion insertQ Machine embroidery threads to match the
appliqué fabrics
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and matQ Sewing machine with ¼in and
zipper feet Q General sewing supplies
Finished size: 44.5cm (17½in) square
Note: Read all the instructions before starting the
project. Materials and instructions are given for one
cushion – see page 100 for the other. Requirements
are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. The appliqué
method used is fusible web with blanket stitch by
machine, but you can also blanket stitch by hand
using two strands of matching embroidery cotton.
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Preparation and cutting
1From the white tone-on-tone print fabric, cut:
• One strip, 18in across the width of the fabric. Crosscut it to yield one square, 18in (cushion front), one rectangle, 8½ x 18in and one rectangle 11½ x 18in (cushion back).
2 Trace the appliqué shapes from the Pattern Sheet onto the paper
side of the fusible web, leaving about ½in between them. Cut them out roughly.
3 Fuse the appliqué shapes to the wrong side of the selected
fabrics and cut them out accurately on the lines.
Appliqué
4 Peel the backing paper from the heart shape. Centre it on the
square of fabric cut for the cushion front and fuse it in place.
5 Set up your machine for blanket stitch. Sew around the heart
with thread to match the appliqué fabric. Finish off the threads neatly on the back.
6 Peel the backing paper from the three shapes for the left bird.
Arrange them on the left side of the heart: start with the tail feather, then the body and finally the wing. Fuse them in place and appliqué them. Repeat the process to appliqué the bird on the right side of the heart.
Assembly
7On the smaller cushion back rectangle, turn under and press
a 1in hem on one long edge. Unfold it. Lay the rectangle right side up on a table. Pin the zipper right side down on top of it, with one long edge of the zipper tape even with the raw edge that you’ve just unfolded. The fabric will be longer than the zipper, so have an equal amount of fabric overhanging each end of the zipper.
8 Attach the zipper foot to your machine and stitch along the
length of the zipper, to the right of the zipper teeth, as close as possible to the zipper teeth. With a standard foot on your machine, work zigzag stitch down the raw edge of the cushion+zipper tape to prevent fraying. Turn the zipper over so that its right side is facing up.
9 Lay the other cushion back rectangle right side up on a table.
Lay the panel from Step 8 right side down on top of it, matching the long raw edge of the zipper tape with one long edge of the fabric rectangle, and centring it between the top and bottom edges as before. Repeat Step 8.
10 Lay the cushion back right side up on a table. Fold the
fabric back over itself on the crease you pressed in Step 7 to create a flap over the zipper. Pin it in place. Mark the ends of the zipper with pins.
11 Beginning at one edge, top sew close to the fold for 1in
– until you reach the pin that marks the beginning of the zipper. Stop just inside the edge of the zipper tape with the needle down. Pivot
Step 9
Stylising such a classic subject matter has stamped this project with contemporary edge. Freehand embroidered swirls
on one of the bird designs confirms this design approach.
Diagram 1
the fabric 90 degrees and stitch until you are just inside the long edge of the zipper tape. Pivot again and sew just inside the long edge of the zipper tape. Stop just before the end of the zipper tape, pivot, stitch across until you are close to the fold, pivot and stitch to the edge of the fabric. See Diagram 1.
12 Match the cushion front and back, right sides together and
pin around their outer edges. Open the zipper about half way. Sew around the outer edges of the cushion. Zigzag the edges and clip the corners.
13 Turn the cushion right side out. Push the insert inside it, do up
the zipper and you’re done.
For contact details for Janeene Scott,
of Passionately Sewn, see the stockists
list at the back of the magazine.
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JANEENE SCOTTWhy this particular craft? I’ve always sewn, from making my own clothes when I was young to doing my first quilt when I was in my early 20s. And I've always made presents for my family and friends. Have you tried plenty of others? I have a sewing room full of craft supplies. I’m what you call a crafty person, and will try anything.If you weren’t doing this, what would occupy your time? I can’t imagine myself not sewing or doing craft of some sort.Who taught you your crafting skills? When I was young, I was taught to sew by my beautiful nana, Polly, on an old treadle sewing machine. What I had to learn was sewing in a straight line. That was my formal training – practising straight lines before moving on to different seams. Obviously, not a quick learner, but I’ve got it now! So, I suppose the moral of the story is to keep practising – don’t give up, and try anything once. From my own experience, I know tha no-one is perfect on their first try!What does this craft mean to you? After 22 years working as a police officer, sewing is my therapy. Apparently, I needed it!!! Nothing is more therapeutic than being in my craft room sewing, designing or thinking about craft. It is a wonderful release. Is it hard to find time to do your crafting or is it a profession? I always try to make the time whenever possible, as I enjoy it so much.Do you think of your craft as a passion or a spare-time filler? All of the above. I get very fidgety if I don’t sew for a day or two. I just LOVE it. Why this skill – and this style? I love sewing and, no matter what I’ve created in the past, there’s always something I can learn in the way of new techniques. It’s a skill that is always evolving. Do you ever see yourself stopping or diversifying? I will always sew … and, yes, I always have ideas about different ways to use my designs. Should I perhaps say, “Watch this space”?Where do you craft? I have the best sewing room that fits all my sewing, fabric and craft supplies. My friends say I am a hoarder. It’s a big room that’s my little bit of heaven. I have lots of little collections – for example, millefiori paperweights, marigold carnival glass, vintage bobbins and antique sewing kits. Oh, and I have a number of old Singer sewing machines. OK, so I like old things!Do you teach your skills to others? I’m learning to teach others. A great test was when I taught my mum, who is 70, to machine blanket stitch. She is a great sewer and crafter and I actually taught her something. That’s pretty cool. And is a good testament to the fact that you’re never too old to learn.How would you describe your style? What makes it unique? I love machine appliqué, and my style is making big appliqué and pieced quilts with a focus on beautiful fabrics. Are you married with children? I have a beautiful husband and an 11-year-old daughter. We live on seven acres on the far south coast of NSW. We have a bit of a menagerie, which includes two dogs, two horses, a cat and chooks. Oh, and I have a great garden. That’s one of my other passions. I love walking through my garden and looking at the plants and birds … mmmm. I think it’s called mindful walking … I just love it. What is your advice for beginners? You don’t have to be perfect. Quilting is great because no one will see what it looks like on the wrong side. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Oh, and practise sewing in a straight line!
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APPLIQUÉ WITH WOOL FELT
Janeene made a second cushion with the birds’ tail feathers
and wings appliquéd in wool felt. To do likewise, you’ll need
a 15cm (6in) square of wool felt for the two wings, and an 8cm
(3in) square for each of the tail feathers. Use a pressing cloth
when fusing the wool felt so that you don’t scorch it. Janeene
drew some filigree swirls on the wings and tail feathers and
backstitched them in contrasting pearl 8 thread.
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SEW ON THE GOPORTABLE CRAFTS
Commute schmute! The longer the trip, the more time you have for stitching. Take it from one who knows – Homespun staffer Janai Velez. She has learnt that crafting on planes and boats and trains just makes
sense – and some beautiful projects, to boot!
SPECIAL
FEATURE
Since I’ve started working at Homespun, my passion for portable crafts has taken off. This is partly due to being surrounded by beautiful projects, but also because it takes six hours and four trains to get me to and from those Homespun offices. And I don’t want to waste all that time with idle hands. Over almost two years, I’ve managed to get lots of sewing done on public transport and have turned that arduous trip into a positive.
The beauty of crafting on trains is that there are few distractions, there’s plenty of good light and I have more than enough time to really settle in to my
latest textile project. Even while I’m staring out the window and not actually sewing, I’m mentally running over the steps for my current project, and that’s often when I’ll be struck by a fresh creative idea. Plus, because I’m busy stitching, I don’t even notice any curious glances from fellow commuters, when they see me with a jumble of threads spilling out of my tin.
I’m sure I’m preaching to the converted, here – most Homespun readers would already be snatching all opportunities to craft, wherever and whenever. But for those yet to discover the joys of stitching
on the go, I urge you to take advantage of wasted minutes and hours. When next on a bus, train or plane – or even doing time in a doctor’s waiting room or on the sidelines of children’s sporting fields – think crafty!
All you need are some of your favourite hand-sewing projects and a little tin of essential crafting supplies to carry in your handbag. And you’re ready to go – literally. We’ve come up with lots of suggestions to get you on track. Who knows? You might even inspire other passengers to pick up a needle and thread. That’s got to be a good thing.
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Tiny travel kitsThese little kits are the perfect size to keep in your handbag. We’ve previously shown you some of these ideas in Pin Interest, and some show great ingenuity in the repurposing of everyday items.
1The humble $2-store spectacles case has been given a makeover.
With a lovely floral fabric cover and matching pincushion, it becomes a compact sewing kit. Sachiko Aldous, from Tea Rose Home is the creator of this clever kit. You’ll find the step by step tutorial at tearosehome.blogspot.com/2012/12/dollar-store-project-eyeglass-case-to.html.
2Inspired by the biscuit tins that generations past used as sewing
toolboxes, this clever kit is made using a little sweets/chocolate tin – still practical, but all the elements of a sewing kit are reduced in size. There’s a pincushion glued to the underside of the lid, a little piece of fabric acts as a needle holder and craft sticks are used as thread storage – the whole project costs next to nothing to make. Onellyantie Chuah, from Onelmon, shares the full tutorial for this project at onelmon.com/blog/2013/09/mini-sewing-kit-in-a-chocolate-tin. You may never look at confectionary packaging in quite the same way again.
3Scissors, 10 colours of thread, pins, a tape measure, needles,
needle threader, safety pins and buttons are all packed into this handy little kit from Birch Haberdashery & Craft. This kit is particularly useful for mending when you’re out and about (as they say, “a stitch in time saves nine”), as well as those inconvenient wardrobe malfunctions. It might be a good idea to buy several to keep in each of your handbags, office desk drawer and in the glovebox of your car. For more information and stockist details, go to www.birchhaby.com.au or call 1300 669 199.
4English paper piecing is a perfect portable craft; it only involves
hand stitching, doesn’t require a lot of fabric or supplies and is something that can be easily picked up from where you left off. Haley Pierson-Cox, from The Zen of Making, has come up with an ingenious little design to store all the necessities for this all-time favourite craft, in her English Paper Piecing Travel Kit; the direct link through to her instructions is www.thezenofmaking.com/2013/08/tutorial-english-paper-piecing-travel-kit-hexies-part-3.html.
Here are a few things I’ve learnt along the way …Q Keep sewing supplies and fabric away
from liquids in your bag. My drink
bottle leaked once – luckily it was
only water – but it managed to make
its way into my sewing tin and
cause problems.
Q Put scissors back in your box/tin/bag
after using them. One, almost two,
pairs of my scissors have fallen in
between the seats on the train. Even
if you have extremely small hands,
you’re not going to reach them, trust me.
Q I find it best to do something
monotonous that doesn’t require too
much concentration when working on
projects on the go, as you also need
to be aware of what’s happening
around you. I’ve almost missed my
train stop a couple of times, because
I was too absorbed in my stitching.
Q Choose projects that can be started
and packed away quickly and easily.
Q Keep beads securely in containers
– and close the lid! There are probably
hundreds of my beads rolling
backwards and forwards on the floor
of trains right now.
Q To avoid elbowing people, use short
lengths of thread.
Q Maintain good posture.
Q Don’t sew when you’re tired; I’ve
realised that 6am and 6pm are not
ideal times for me!
Q For manageability, do small projects
or concentrate on project sections.
PINNING ON WHEELS We couldn’t resist
showing you this adorable car pincushion. It’s perfect
for when your needles and pins want to go on a road
trip. The whole project is hand sewn. You’ll find the
tutorial at Bee-Inspired, bee-inspired.blogspot.com.au/
2012/01/traveling-pin.html. It’s fun to make!
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Make-up makeWhen Karen Way, of Sew Many Ways (www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com) was cleaning out the drawers in her daughters’ bathroom, she found an old make-up compact. The lipstick was missing, the blush was empty and half the eyeshadow was empty, but she couldn’t bring herself to throw it out. So she upcycled the compact into a sewing kit. The added bonus of this kit is that it has a mirror on the underside of the lid – perfect for hair and make-up touch-ups between stitches!
Karen shares the instructions:
1If your make-up compact is completely empty, you can just
wash and clean it out. Otherwise, remove the metal trays before starting on the cleaning process.
2You can remove the gummy residue with eucalyptus oil.
3I know that all compacts don't have a dedicated lipstick slot, but
I took advantage of this particular space and cut a piece of foam tubing to make a pincushion.
4You can make a cute one out of fabric, but what I did was easy.
5Add pins, safety pins, extra emergency buttons, needles,
thread, etc. No matter what size compact you’re using, I'm sure a few pins, a needle and some thread will fit. Remember, think twice before you throw out this handy little container.
AEROPLANE RULES– WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED!
Travelling by plane?
Here are a few things you
should know so you don’t
get caught out …
According to the Department of Infrastructure
and Regional Development, any “sharp items
that are capable (with or without modification)
of causing harm by penetration” are not allowed
in your carry-on baggage.
In terms of sewing supplies,
this may include:
• Sewing needles
• Pointed metal scissors
• Un-pickers
• Pins
• Bodkins
The only solution is to pack the
above supplies in your checked
baggage. Here are a few ideas for
things you can do on planes:
• Knitting
• Crocheting
• Start winding yarn around templates
for pompoms or tassels
• Read over instructions for the
project you are working on
• Write a list of supplies/fabrics you
need for your next project
• Look through magazines for inspiration
• Brainstorm colour schemes/designs
for your next project
Clover’s handy Thread and Yarn Cutter Pendants
are allowed onboard, so it’s possible to knit or
crochet mid-flight. They have little slots around
the edge of the disc to expose sections of the
blade, which you use to cut thread and wool.
The clever construction of these cutters means
they do not provide any potential physical threat
to fellow passengers. For more details, visit the
Clover website at www.clover-mfg.com.
When we consulted with the Department,
they said that these cutters “do not appear to
meet the definition of a prohibited item under
the legislation. However, please note that
airports, airlines and their contractors have the
responsibility for determining whether or not
a person and their possessions are clear to pass
through a screening point.” If you are unsure
whether you can take a particular item on board
or in your checked baggage, contact your airline.
For more information about prohibited items,
go to the Department’s TravelSECURE website:
travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au/international/
onboard/prohibited_list.aspx.
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Tour price $7,280 including taxes(currently $890) per person, twin share.
An amazing 23 day tour to the outstanding
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On-the-go sewing productsWhen you only have a few minutes to spare for stitching, you might not want to waste time hunting in your handbag for supplies. Keep your sewing kit organised and well stocked with the help of these useful products.
1Yazzii International takes craft organisation to the next level. Its
highly functional craft storage products have see-through panels, zippered compartments and loads of pockets. They come in different sizes, from wallets to baskets. Styles include rolls and folding designs. These practical carry-alls have been designed with convenience in mind.
2The DMC Thread Storage Box, from Leutenegger, allows you to take your
thread collection with you on your travels.
3We absolutely love vintage-style sewing tins. These Gütermann
Nostalgic tins are distributed by Birch Haberdashery & Craft.
4Scissors can easily poke through fabric bags; the sheath that comes
with these vintage scissors from Birch Haberdashery & Craft is a beautiful solution. The same company also stocks this vintage needle case.
5Totally annoying – lost pins in your sewing box. This handy Magnet
Pin Caddy, from Clover, stores pins easily, with a lid to keep them secured.
6Clover’s clear cases securely store beads and sequins and they
can be stacked on top of each other. They come in three sizes.
7Embroidery thread can easily become a tangled mess if not
properly organised. Theodora Cleave’s sweet Thread Keepers & Thread/Ribbon Winders are perfect to keep in your travel stitching kit. They are designed and hand painted by Barb Smith.
Suppliers:
Clover Mfg Co., Ltd: www.clover-mfg.com, +81 6 6978 2220.Birch Haberdashery & Craft:www.birchhaby.com.au, 1300 669 199. Leutenegger: www.leutenegger.com.au, (02) 8046 4100.Theodora Cleave: www.theodoracleave.com, www.theodoracleave.blogspot.com, [email protected]. Yazzii International: www.yazzii.com.
A win for you! Barb Smith, from
Theodora Cleave, has generously given
us two fabulous gift packs, each with
three Thread Keepers and one Thread/
Ribbon Winder valued at $31, to give
away (photos below). To win, tell us in
25 words or less why you love taking
your craft on the road. Send your entry
to Homespun Portable Crafts Comp,
Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW
1670. Or email your entry to jvelez@
universalmagazines.com.au. Entries
must be received by September 11, 2014.
(Full terms and conditions on website.)
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artisan 12 ply
Phone 1800 337 032 for your nearest stockist. visit cleckheaton.com.au /auspinners
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Available at the following stockists.VIC – Wondoflex, The Wool Shop, Miss Milly’s Crafts, Windmills & Roses NSW – Teale’s Fabrics & Wools, Tijuana Alpacas, Sew & Tell, The Wool Inn, Hornsby Wool & Craft Nook QLD – Aspley Craft Centre SA – Highgate Needle Nook, Laffs ACT – Stitch N Time WA – Paper N Lace, Crossways Wool & Fabrics TAS – Cowens Drapery
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For further information contact: Cath and Pat Guilfoyle,Onpoint Patchwork & Needlecraft, 61a Station St, Waratah NSW 2298
Telephone: 02 4968 0094 or 1300 859 133 Email: [email protected]
www.onpointpatckworkandneedlecraft.com
For further information contact: Cath and Pat Guilfoyle
PATCHWORK &NEEDLECRAFT
If you have not yet enjoyed stitching with Cottage Garden Threads, a new experience awaits you by joining Cottage Garden Thread Collectors’ Club. These overdyed threads add another dimension to your work with their gently changing colours. Each month you will receive four threads selected by CGT, four small patterns to stitch onto your
sampler and a design from one of our many talented Australian designers.The Club is a twelve month commitment and it is not too late for you to enrol.
Price per month is $24 plus postage or you can collect your package from the store.
Packs are $36.95 plus p&h. Single threads are $6.95 each.
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THREAD COLLECTIONSThese stunning thread collections are just a sample of the 12 designs we have available. In each pack you receive 6 colours of beautiful Australian hand dyed threads, a stitchery design and a colour photo of that design. Each skein is 10 metres. You can choose to make up the design or use the threads on any project you choose. There is a saving of nearly $5 with these packs rather than buying the single threads.
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UP, UP AND STOWED AWAYJust when you think that every storage possibility has been exhausted,
someone finds a clever new way to tuck your treasures neatly out of sight.
This flighty little idea is wonderful for a child’s room. It’s a wall-mounted
kite with patch pockets to hold trinkets. The bright pastels and spotted
binding only underscore its charm, but its pink plaited tail is the last word
in fancy finishes. Kelle Boyd, of Ann Kelle, was its creator – go to
www.annkelle.com for the full tutorial, including a pattern written by
Amanda Hall, from The Craft Junky. Kelle used her own fabrics (‘Remix’
and ‘Urban Zoologie’) along with Robert Kaufman’s ‘Kona’ solids.
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ADDING AMIGURUMI BUZZ
Amigurumi is the Japanese term for knitted and crocheted novelty toys, and one has flown in specially from Mohu for Homespun readers. Its creators describe their projects as
“cute and fuzzy”, but this one’s more cute and buzzy.
QUICK
STITCH
MaterialsQ Yellow, black and white yarnQ Crochet hook – see TensionQ Fibre fillQ Black beads, buttons or safety eyes (eyes)Q Black machine-sewing thread
(eyes and mouth)Q Tapestry needle and a smaller sewing needle
Tension and finished sizeExact gauge is not important. We used medium-weight (8 ply) yarn and a 3.50mm (UK No 9/US Size 4/E) hook to get a bee that is 5cm (2in) long and 4cm (1½in) wide. Australian (and UK) crochet instructions are given.
BodyThe little bee is worked in the round. Start with a magic ring, or chain 2 and work in the first chain. Join each round with a slip stitch.Round 1: Using black yarn, work 6 double crochet in a circle. Round 2: Work 2 double crochet in each double crochet around ring (12 double crochet).
Round 3: Using yellow yarn, (2 double crochet in next double crochet, 1 double crochet in next double crochet) 6 times (18 double crochet).Round 4: (Double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet) 6 times (24 double crochet).Round 5: Double crochet in each stitch around (24 double crochet).Rounds 6-9: Using black yarn, double crochet in each stitch for 4 rounds (24 double crochet each).Rounds 10-11: Using yellow yarn, double crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds (24 double crochet per round).Round 12: (Double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet2tog, double crochet in next double crochet) 6 times (18double crochet).Round 13: (Double crochet 2tog, double crochet in next double crochet) 6 times (12 double crochet).Round 14: Double crochet 2tog around (6 double crochet).Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing, and finish off. Fill the body with enough stuffing to make it nice and squishy, then sew the opening closed.
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www.homespun.net.au/homespun-pattern
WingsMake 2. Start with a magic ring, or chain 2 and work in the first chain.Round 1: Using white yarn, work 6 double crochet in a circle, but don't join the circle. This will leave a flatter edge on one side of the wing.Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and finish off.
AssemblySew the wings to the top of the bee, using the pictures as a guide. The flat side of the wing goes against the body. The wings should be in the middle of the black stripe and roughly two stitches apart.
FaceUse the black thread to sew a face onto your bee, using the photos as a reference. The eyes should be level with the middle of the face.
That’s all! Now you can put your little bee on your desk or in your pocket or give him to a friend.For further creative inspiration and lots of other adorable
stitching makes, go to Mohu at mohumohu.com.
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HAPPINESS QUILT
One of the joys of Monica Poole’s quilt is the injection of whimsical touches that not only balance the beauty of the stylised fruit trees but add real personality to the project. This issue’s apple tree, bending under the
weight of luscious ripening fruit, arches to frame a contented yellow frog.
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Monica is generously donating her Happiness Quilt to beyondblue. beyondblue aims to achieve
an Australian community that understands depression and anxiety, empowering all Australians,
at any life stage, to seek help. beyondblue raises awareness, reduces stigma and ensures people
have access to the information they need to support recovery, management and resilience.
Contact: beyondblue info line: 1300 22 4636 or [email protected].
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Preparation and cutting
1 From the solid white background fabric, cut:
• One square, 20in.
2 Fold the square in half vertically and horizontally and lightly press
the folds to find the centre. Make small marks on each crease at the perimeter to assist in trimming the square before you assemble the quilt.
3 Centre the fabric square over the appliqué design on the Pattern
Sheet, aligning the creases with the centre lines. Using the fabric-marking pencil, trace the design lightly onto the fabric, keeping the markings slightly inside the design lines so they won’t show after the appliqué has been completed. Lightly trace the solid border line as well, but don’t trace the broken centre lines. If you find it difficult to see the design through the fabric, put a light source such as a lightbox or well-lit window behind the Pattern Sheet and fabric.
4 Trace the appliqué shapes from the Pattern Sheet onto the paper side
of the fusible web, leaving about ½in between them. Label each shape and cut them out roughly. Iron the shapes to the wrong side of the fabrics indicated on each shape. Cut them out neatly on the lines.
Appliqué
5Peel the backing paper from the trunk shape and position it on the
marked side of the background square. Press to fuse it in place.
6Blanket stitch around the tree trunk by hand or machine using thread
a little darker than the taupe fabric. If you’re stitching by hand, use two strands of embroidery cotton.
7 Next, peel the backing paper from the leaves and position them on
the background fabric. Refer to the photograph as a guide to the placement of small, medium and large leaves and the various shades of green. Fuse them in place and blanket stitch around them with green thread.
8For the apples, peel the backing paper from the shapes, position
them on the background fabric and fuse them in place. Blanket stitch around all the apples with red thread.
9Finally, peel the backing paper from the frog shapes. Position the frog’s
Monica Poole’s Happiness Quilt
features fabrics from the Riley
Blake ‘Simply Sweet’, ‘Cotton
Ombre’ and ‘Solid Colour’ ranges,
which are distributed in Australia
by Millhouse Collections. For
wholesale enquiries or details of
your nearest retail outlet, contact
Millhouse Collections by phone
on (07) 5449 1936 or email:
chest under the body and fuse them in place when you’re happy with the placement. Blanket stitch around the edge of the frog with matching thread. Embroider the frog’s closed eyes with hand backstitch or triple stitch by machine.
10If you’re making the quilt in the usual way, set the completed
appliqué aside until Part 10 of this project, to be published in HomespunVol 15 No 11.
Quilt as you go
11 From both the backing fabric and batting, cut:
• One square 21in. These are both slightly larger than the appliqué background.
12 Layer the backing fabric, right side down, the batting and the
finished appliqué square, centred right side up on top. If you’re using fusible batting, iron the three-layer ‘sandwich’ to hold it together – otherwise, use safety pins to baste the layers together.
13 Thread the top of the machine with monofilament thread and
use bobbin thread to match the backing fabric. Fit the walking foot to the machine, insert a size 80 quilting needle and set the stitch length between 2.5 and 3.0. If you prefer not to use monofilament thread, use thread to match the background fabric; however, you won’t be able to quilt between the shapes that are touching as the stitching will show.
14 Outline quilt closely around the edge of each appliqué shape.
By starting at the bottom of the tree trunk, you should be able to work your way around the tree, including the leaves, apples and frog, in a continuous line.
15 Double check that the outside border line is straight and mark
it again lightly if needed. Change the top thread to one that matches the background fabric and quilt along the marked border line. Quilt a second row ¼in outside the first line.
16 Remove any visible pencil marks with a fabric eraser.
For contact details for Monica Poole,
of MoonShine Designs, see Stockists
at the back of the magazine.
MONICA POOLEWhat’s the history and future of your
craft teaching? I was first taught to sew
by my mum, then by some very talented
seamstresses in the fashion industry,
while learning even more during my
patternmaking and designing course.
When I was first asked to teach, I was
a little nervous but I thought to myself, it’s
just about sharing my knowledge of sewing
with others. So teaching just became
a natural progression for me, and I love it.
I’ve been teaching now for 20 years. I have
some regular groups where the girls are
all working on different projects and I also
teach a lot of technique-based, one-day
workshops at patchwork shops, in and
to the north and south of Sydney. Now that
my children are older, I’m also teaching at
sewing retreats two or three times a year.
My most popular workshop is quilt as you
go; in this workshop, students learn five
different methods, which they can keep
building on to make a complete scrappy-
style quilt. During my time as a sewing
teacher, I’ve met lots of people and have
made many, many friends. It’s very rewarding
for me to teach people something new or
to help them improve their skills. Seeing the
happy faces at the end of the day makes
it all worth it for me. Let’s face it, yes, you
can learn so much on the internet about
sewing – which is fabulous – but it will never
take the place of meeting face to face and
connecting and enjoying time with others.
Getting to know…
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lt is rich with colour and alive with modern
orchards laden with ripen fruit, embellished
sprinkling of stylised animals and insects.
th, Homespun will bring readers instructions
different block. The final month (November 2014)
is all about assembling your masterpiece. (PLUS March
and October issues give bonus instructions for
making cushions from the panels).
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Where’s Mount Gambier: Famous for its volcanic Blue Lake
and known as the hub of the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier
is situated in the south east of South Australia, very close to the
Victorian border. It’s approximately 450km from both Adelaide and
Melbourne and provides a welcome break when travelling between
these cities.
Where in Mount Gambier: 1 Anthony Street. You’ll find us just off
Commercial Street East (the main street), south of the Woolworths
supermarket. Anthony Street runs alongside Woolworths, and
down to the old railway line. You’ll see our little heritage cottage
on the right side, with pink banners out the front.
Who plays host: Owned by Kerry Hurst
Worth visiting because: We have made good use of our heritage
cottage by turning it into a hub for sewing and craft activities.
We are a treasure trove of fabrics, haberdashery, threads, books,
kits, patterns and giftware, and we’re also the region’s Pfaff and
Baby Lock dealership, with a full range of machines, accessories
and repairs on offer. Our extensive fabric range includes Hoffman
batiks, In the Beginning and the Tilda range. Kerry’s passion is
Oriental fabrics, and we boast a large range of them for you to
browse. Our classes are held every day and include pattern-
making, quilting and any sew-your-own projects where you want
an expert’s guiding hand or just some friendly socialising. Kerry is
a gifted sewing teacher and mentor to everyone, no matter what
age or experience.
What we recommend: We’re a certified Judy Niemeyer shop,
stocking Judy’s patterns and offering classes using foundation-
piecing techniques.
Address: 1 Anthony Street, Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Phone: (08) 8725 4933
Fax: (08) 8723 9733
Email: [email protected]
Where’s Robe: Robe is about a three-to-four hour drive south
from Adelaide.
Where in Robe: 4205 Southern Port Highway. From Robe, head out on
the main road to Millicent – we’re located 3.2 miles from town. Just look
for the red flags. If you get to the airport, you’ve gone too far!
Who plays host: Maureen Anderson, with the help of Kathy Slaughter
Worth visiting because: We are a must to visit when you’re in the
south east, as we have a great range of products that includes
patchwork fabric, embroidery supplies and some haberdashery. Our
fabrics include traditional Japanese designs, Aboriginal prints, beautiful
batiks and many more. We’d love you to visit us, and groups are more
than welcome, including bus groups. We also happen to have one of
the best views from our hilltop! We are a new business, but have been
involved in patchwork for 20 years. We’re open seven days a week,
from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
What we recommend: My greatest love would have to be traditional
Japanese and Civil War fabrics. I also love hand stitching.
Address: 4205 Southern Port Highway, Robe, SA 5276.
PO Box 280, Robe, SA 5276
Phone: 0428 264 202
Email: [email protected]
1. Mount Gambier CREATIVELY SEWN
2. Robe MAUD’S ON THE HILLTOP
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Where’s Mount Barker: Nestled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills,
just 20 minutes up the Princes Highway from Adelaide.
Where in Mount Barker: 15 Gawler Street. Tucked in among the lovely
cafes in historic Gawler Street. It’s the perfect place to spend the day.
To find us, just look for the big pink bows!
Who plays host: The store is run by Carol Robertson and her
daughter Natalie.
Worth visiting because: It’s a veritable smorgasbord of textile
treasures! Fun and funky is definitely how we like to describe our
diverse textile range. You’ll find plenty of bright, modern quilting fabrics,
including a couple of Kaffe Fassett laminates. For yarn addicts, we have
interesting and unique yarns from Noro, Rare Yarns and Augustbird, just
to name a few. There are loads of books, dyes, textile paints and markers
along with fibres and pre-felts for felting. We also have the beautiful
hand-dyed Cottage Garden Threads. We run workshops on all sorts of
textile arts. And if that's not enough, we have Janome sewing machines.
Carol is also a qualified astrologer so you can even book in for a chart
reading on your day out!
What we recommend: One of our favourite products at the moment are
the Inktense pencils and blocks. They work like watercolour pencils, but
the ink pigment is beautifully intense on fabric. When sealed with textile
medium, they become permanent; add stitching and the results are
amazing. Natalie just loves the Misti Alpaca hand-painted chunky yarn
at the moment. Oh so soft and comforting on cold winter days. So drop
in and be inspired by our diverse range.
Address: 15 Gawler Street, Mount Barker, SA 5251
Phone: (08) 8398 2150
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thestitchingcircle.com.au
4. Mount Barker THE STITCHING CIRCLE
Where’s Victor Harbor: Victor Harbor is a very pleasant one-hour
drive south of Adelaide, on the coast.
Where in Victor Harbor: 2 Stuart Street. Opposite Grosvenor
Gardens. We’re right where the bus stops from Adelaide, in an 1881
bluestone cottage.
Who plays host: Deb Wight has been at Whyte House Gallery for 25 years
and still has lots of passion for the business – although she would like
to retire, so the business is for sale.
Worth visiting because: We’re like an Aladdin’s Cave for craft
enthusiasts, with our calming and inspirational atmosphere. Nothing
is too much trouble for us – everyone is so friendly and helpful. There
are supplies for all types of needlework, such as cross stitch, tapestry,
hardanger, and all sorts of stitchery. We also have quilting supplies,
including over 200 batik fabrics and the beautiful Tilda range. There
are supplies for painting, scrapbooking, cardmaking, beading, knitting
and crochet. Is there no end to it?
What we recommend: Tilda, Tilda, Tilda! What’s not to love? Our photos
say it all. We also love our books; we stock literally hundreds of books
on every craft, and if we don’t have the book you’re looking for, we’ll try
to get it in for you. Apart from the batiks for quilting and sewing, we have
fabric by Michele Hill and threads from King Tut, Threadworx and DMC.
Address: 2 Stuart Street, Victor Harbor, SA 5211
Phone: (08) 8552 1885
Fax: (08) 8552 1885
Email: [email protected]
3. Victor Harbor WHYTE HOUSE GALLERY
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Where’s Totness: An excellent question, as very few Hills people know
where it is! We’re a tiny suburb on the road between Hahndorf and
Littlehampton, on the other side of the freeway from Mt Barker – five
minutes from the Beerenberg strawberry farm at Hahndorf and just
a couple of minutes from the Mt Barker Freeway. Exit 400m down
the road to Hahndorf.
Where in Totness: 25 Mt Barker Road. We’re opposite Dutton Holden
and between Davey Pumps and Dutton Mitsubishi, in a gorgeous
1880, two-storey stone cottage.
Who plays host: Established in August 2002 by owner Cheryl
DiMonte. Cheryl has help from her daughter, AnnaLisa, and very
talented Hills resident Heather Rutschack. Our store is renowned
for friendly service, and we have won three awards for best service/
patchwork shop in SA.
Worth visiting because: We have 3000-plus bolts of fabric, including
the best range of flannels in SA. We also have the Jinny Beyer palette,
Thimbleberries, children's and 'blokey' fabrics, just to name a few, plus
DMC threads and much, much more. We serve wonderful cappuccino
and T2 tea from our little country kitchen, along with delicious home-
baked goodies and light lunches. Enjoy these goodies either on the
verandah overlooking our pretty cottage garden or upstairs in the quilt
gallery. If you're visiting for a while, enquire about our Stitch'n'Chat
days or lessons with the talented and award-winning Ming Hsu. Bus
groups are very welcome by appointment: just book ahead for details
of free morning tea and goody bags with purchase for bus groups.
Give us a call to check our open hours over public holidays such
as Easter and Christmas/New Year.
What we recommend: Make sure you allow plenty of time to browse
through our gorgeous store and get inspired by our quilt gallery
upstairs. We have a great range of precuts and kits with samples
made up, so you can get lots of ideas for how to make the most of
that special piece of fabric. Judy Golder doll kits and Leesa Chandler
patterns are particular favourites. And we haven't forgotten the hubby!
He's welcome to sit on the verandah and enjoy our range of magazines.
Address: 25 Mt Barker Road, Totness, SA 5250
Phone: (08) 8391 4623
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.quiltaholics.com.au
Where’s Flagstaff Hill: A suburb on the southern outskirts of Adelaide.
Where in Flagstaff Hill: We can be easily found on Daveys Road (just off
Blacks Road) at the back of the golf course. This is a lovely quiet location,
with koalas in the gum trees in the carpark and on the golf course. Just
10 minutes from Blackwood, and about 20 minutes from Glenelg.
Who plays host: Brenda Wade with the support team of Val, Sara,
Rachelle and Tracy.
Worth visiting because: You'll receive a warm, friendly welcome when
you visit, and with a nice cup of tea or coffee generally offered, you'll feel
right at home! We always strive to provide the best service, so you can be
sure of receiving all the help and advice you need. As our name suggests,
we specialise in wide-width fabrics, and we have the largest selection of
quality wide-width (2.75m/108in wide) fabrics in the world! Browse through
our huge selection of precuts, with over 50 different fat quarter bundles,
along with jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat eighth bundles, and we have new
stock arriving daily. We have a comprehensive range of 112cm/44in wide
'blenders', including Stonehenge, Shadowplay, Shimmer, Bella Solids and
more, along with our excellent selection of wide and regular width batiks
from Timeless Treasures, Anthology, Moda and others.
What we recommend: Send us snippets of the fabrics you used in your
quilt, and we will send you samples of which fabrics would be perfect for
your quilt backing. We regularly send samples, and this is a complimentary
service we offer. After all, "It's all about the quilts", and that's what we
are passionate about – we want to help you to get it right! We do love
Rachelle Denneny's new range of patterns, which Rachelle teaches
during our Quilt of the Month classes,
held twice a month in our studio. These
patterns are now available and we can kit
them up for you in your choice of fabrics.
Address: Shop 4, 69 Daveys Road,
Flagsgtaff Hill, SA 5159
Phone: (08) 8370 7546, 0419 199 727
Fax: (08) 8370 5047
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.widebacks.com.au
5. Totness QUILTAHOLICS
6. Flagstaff Hill WIDEBACKS AUSTRALIA
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Where’s Highgate: Only 15 minutes from the CBD, Highgate is fast
becoming the creative hub of Adelaide.
Where in Highgate: 433A Fullarton Road. Travelling from the city,
Create in Stitch is on the right, just as you approach Highgate.
There’s convenient free parking at the rear.
Who plays host: Simela is the owner of this beautiful new
needlework store.
Worth visiting because: For us, it’s all about stitches and creating with
a needle – we help you to Create in Stitch! Anyone who loves creating
with needle and thread will feel right at home at Create in Stitch. Our walls
are lined with cotton, wool and silk threads in all the colours of the rainbow.
We carry an extensive range of luxurious Swiss voile and silk fabrics,
gracefully draped over rolls, and our shelves are neatly stacked with cosy
wool blanketing and quality linens. One end of the store is filled from
floor to ceiling with a large selection of magazines and books for your
inspiration, and our vast choice of embroidery kits and patterns have
something to offer everyone. From the novice stitcher to the seasoned
embroiderer, you’re bound to find a project you love and to perhaps work
on in our regular stitch-and-chat classes. With so much to discover and
admire, it’s a good thing we have comfortable chairs for you to sit and
relax and quietly enjoy it all. If you can’t drop in for a visit, you can visit
us on the Create in Stitch website, and we happily ship all over the world.
You can also like us on Facebook.
What we recommend: Create in Stitch is one of the few places where
you can still have heirloom garments for christening and other special
occasions made to order. Our unique service is beautifully complemented
by an exciting range of quality gifts and children’s wear, which has been
sourced from Australia and afar.
Address: 433A Fullarton Road, Highgate, SA 5063
Phone: (08) 8377 7792
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.createinstitch.com.au
8. Highgate CREATE IN STITCH
Where’s Hove: Hove is in the western suburbs of Adelaide, only 3.5km
south from Glenelg and 1km from Brighton.
Where in Hove: Shop 5/365 Brighton Road. Brighton Road runs south
from Glenelg to the southern suburbs of Adelaide. It is a quick trip by train
from the CBD and it's just a 300m walk from the Hove railway station to
the shop.
Who plays host: Jennifer and Terry
Worth visiting because: Patchwork By Sea was established in 1998 and
moved to its current location in April 2014. Our new shop is very bright
and spacious and we have ample parking located at the rear of the shop.
We pride ourselves on friendly and helpful service. Our range of fabrics
include Japanese, William Morris, and Lynette Anderson prints with a
variety of basic lines. We also offer a great range of patterns and kits and
a good variety of block of the month quilts, with many being exclusive
to our shop. The full range of these quilts can be seen on our new website.
Regular classes are held from beginners through to advance technique
classes. Our free-motion machine-quilting classes are conducted with
Rachelle Denneny, one of Australia’s leading quilters.
What we recommend: If you’re local, come along to one of our weekly
Sew & Chat classes, which are always full of laughter and friendship.
Address: 5/365 Brighton Road, Hove, SA 5048
Phone: (08) 8377 3942
Fax: (08) 8377 3943
Email: [email protected]
Website: wwww.patchworkbysea.com.au
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Where’s Hindmarsh: A suburb of Adelaide, just north of the CBD.
Where in Hindmarsh: 294 Port Road. Close to the city at Bus Stop 8,
it is also a short walk from the Entertainment Centre Metro tram stop.
Who plays host: The store is run by Lorraine and her friendly and helpful staff.
Worth visiting because: You’ll find a variety of stock to cover all tastes.
We have something for everybody, with our large selection of renowned
designer fabrics, including, Liberty Tana Lawn and Liberty Art fabric,
linens, children's prints and reproductions, wool felt and felted wool and
much more. We are happy to help with colour choice and selections if
you’re stuck. We’re also one of the few shops locally to stock the gorgeous
Tilda range of fabrics, books and accessories. Aurifil sewing threads are
one of our favourites, and we also love Cosmo and Valdani threads for
embroidery and hand quilting. You’ll find an extensive range of English
paper-piecing papers, templates and notions and, given the popularity
of handwork at the moment, we have added specialised hand and paper
piecing and quilting classes to our class lists. Details of what's happening
at Hettie's Patch can be found on our website or you can follow us
on Facebook.
What we recommend: Classes run six days a week. We regularly invite
interstate teachers to Hettie’s to teach over a weekend. These classes
are popular and fill quickly, so you’d better get in fast!
Address: 294 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA 5007
Phone: (08) 8346 0548
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hettiespatch.com
Where’s Modbury: A suburb just 25 minutes north from Adelaide
CBD, along North East Road.
Where in Modbury: Shop 17, Modbury Triangle Shopping Centre,
954 North East Road. Close to Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre and
Busway Terminus – a short walk. We’re inside the shopping centre,
opposite the bakery.
Who plays host: Kate and her group of wonderful helpers
– Sue, Lynn, Faye, Halina, Anna and Maureen.
Worth visiting because: We have a large range of reproduction fabrics,
along with black and whites and bright colours in between. You’ll find
plenty of notions and, if you’re after inspiration, we have books and
patterns, many of which are Kate’s designs. Our daily sewing circles
are great for a chat and to stitch in a friendly atmosphere. Our teachers
have skills covering machine or hand piecing, challenging projects or
beginner quilts. If you need it, help is always available on the project
of your choice. Large groups are always welcome, and we are also willing
to bring our shop to your group – just ask Kate about her trunk show
with lots to tempt and inspire you!
What we recommend: English paper piecing using Sue Daley products
is among our favourites. We also love Sewline products, which are
useful with any project at any time.
Address: Shop 17, Modbury Triangle Shopping Centre,
954 North East Road, Modbury, SA 5092
Phone: (08) 8265 2175 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aquiltersodyssey.com.au
9. Hindmarsh HETTIE’S PATCH
10. Modbury A QUILTER’S ODYSSEY
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Where’s Jamestown: North of the Clare Valley on RM Williams Way.
Call in on your way to the beautiful Flinders Ranges.
Where in Jamestown: 80 Ayr Street. We’re in the main shopping
precinct, and we’re a few stores up from the local bakery.
Who plays host: Elaine Flower
Worth visiting because: For quilters and crafters, we are the pot of gold
at the end of the rainbow. People travel far and wide to visit Charlene’s,
knowing they’ll find what they’re looking for in our unique store. We will
happily help bring your quilting project to life with our selection of more
than 4000 bolts of fabric including florals, geometrics, brights and pastels,
novelty prints, flannels, Cuddle Me and polo fleeces. There’s also batting
and wide quilt backs, tapestry wools and threads, ribbons, lace, buttons,
scissors, rulers, cutting mats and inspiring craft and needlework books
– everything a crafter needs. Charlene’s is also home to an impressive
collection of more than 90 historic sewing machines: I even have some
dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s machines – you’ll
find Elnas, Naumanns and Singers, most in working condition.
We’re open weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-11.30am.
Group bookings are welcome.
What we recommend: We have a great selection of quality products
that stand the test of time, so all of your hours of work on your projects
will give you years of satisfaction.
Address: 80 Ayr Street, Jamestown, SA 5491
Phone/fax: (08) 8664 1511
12. Jamestown CHARLENE’S
Where’s Gawler: At the junction of country and city, the gateway
to the famous Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions.
Where in Gawler: 108 Murray Street. When you turn off the highway,
you’ll travel down the main street, and we’re on the left – just look for
the old treadle sewing machine outside.
Who plays host: Kim and Chris with the help of our casual staff Jenni,
Kay and Jenni’s daughter, Clarissa.
Worth visiting because: We’re more than a quilt shop, as we consider
ourselves to be a place where you can learn, be inspired and, of course,
motivated by our huge and comprehensive range. We have a classroom
area used regularly with our sewing, quilting, card-making and decorative-
painting classes. The class area is lined with all our pretty and colourful
quilting fabrics – perfect inspiration! There is also huge range of books,
patterns, sewing tools, batting and threads to help you with your current
crafting project. We stock a good selection of Janome, Brother and
Babylock machines, with Chris providing in-store machine servicing. Keep
up to date with us on Facebook and see what we’re pinning on Pinterest.
What we recommend: Our very favourite products in store at the
moment are the new softies from Riley Blake. We have catered for the
boys with a dinosaur, and the owl is pretty special. Our block of the month
is Vintage Rouge, which uses traditional needleturn appliqué and English
paper piecing in traditional colours of red, green and cream fabrics. To
help in our classes, we offer a basic sewing machine, which you can hire
for $10 during a workshop – suitable for piecing with a ¼in foot provided.
It saves you having to bring your machine in store.
Address: 108 Murray Street, Gawler, SA 5118
Phone: (08) 8522 3246
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Kornacraft.com.au
11. Gawler KORNACRAFT SEWING CENTRE
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Where’s Port Pirie: 200km north of Adelaide along the Princes
Highway/National Highway.
Where in Port Pirie: Enter Port Pirie through the roundabout onto
Main Road then, at the traffic lights, turn left, and the shop is the
fourth on your left.
Who plays host: Robyn and Abbie
Worth visiting because: When you visit Country Hart Designs,
you’ll find it bursting with quaint country character. Our shelves
are filled to the brim with more than 1500 bolts of fabric from all
the top designers, along with patterns, books, notions and Country
Hart’s own original patterns. Stitching groups meet on Thursday
evenings at 5pm and Saturday mornings at 9.30am, and everyone is very
welcome. Groups of five or more will be treated to a free morning tea
– just ring ahead and let us know you’re coming. We also offer quilting
with ‘Lily’, the long-arm quilting machine housed in the back room, so
you can be assured of not only a quality quilting job but also a quick
turnaround on your quilts. Visit our website for all our news and details
on all upcoming stitching gatherings and workshops.
What we recommend: When you visit the store, you can also check
out Robyn’s book, My Sewing Room, for extra inspiration.
Address: 13 Alexander Street, Port Pirie, SA 5540
Phone: (08) 8632 3172 / 0417 826 418
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.countryhart.com.au
Where’s Tumby Bay: Located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula
about 45km northeast of Port Lincoln. It’s a coastal paradise of white
sandy beaches, pristine blue waters and protected bays for all manner
of aquatic activities.
Where in Tumby Bay: Shop 1, 1 Lipson Road. Following the Lincoln
Highway, turn right into Bratten Way and continue on to North Terrace.
Then turn left into Lipson Street. Patches at the Bay is immediately
on the right.
Who plays host: Helen and her wonderful group of dedicated volunteers.
Worth visiting because: Patches at the Bay is not an average craft and
quilting store. We’re run by a group of dedicated women who do it for
the community – we’re volunteers. Our unique venture had an unusual
beginning. The local supermarket was the only place in Tumby Bay
to get fabrics, wool and notions – so, when the shop was sold and the
new owner was thinking of getting rid of this department, a local lady
stepped in to save the supply source. She proposed that an alternative
location be found in town for the fabrics, wool and haberdashery and
persuaded other like-minded women to be volunteers, and thus Patches
at the Bay was born. We’ve operated the business since October
2003 and provide a friendly atmosphere for our customers. As well
as patchwork fabrics, we stock a huge range of wool, haberdashery
and general craft supplies. We try to source what our customers need
whenever possible so the stock is changing constantly – something
we see as a real strength of the store. We provide lots of inspiring
workshops as well as holiday classes for the kids.
What we recommend: Creative Clothing is a range of ladies’ blouses and
rugby tops designed and handmade individually by Helen. Each garment
features appliqué, patchwork or coordinating fabric trims. The sizes are
XS to XL (8-24). Each garment is a little different from the others, so they
really are one of a kind. A selection of garments is stocked at Patches
at the Bay, or you can call 0409 211 986 for further details.
Address: Shop 1, 1 Lipson Road, Tumby Bay, SA 5605
Phone: (08) 8688 2999
Email: [email protected]
13. Port Pirie COUNTRY HART DESIGNS
14. Tumby Bay PATCHES AT THE BAY
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Where’s Port Lincoln: Port Lincoln is situated 700km from Adelaide
on the beautiful west coast of South Australia.
Where in Port Lincoln: 29 Blackman Place. We are located inside the
Port Lincoln Food Warehouse, just behind Kmart.
Who plays host: Chris and Jasmine Richardson, along with our friendly staff.
Worth visiting because: When you step through our arch, you will find
an explosion of colour and inspiration greeting you. Our fabric ranges
include Amy Butler, Kaffe Fassett, Tilda, French General and Liberty
– plus, we are ever expanding our range (and our shop). We share a love
of all things patchwork and quilting, and you’ll find a great range of
bright and funky knitting and crochet yarns, sewing accessories,
clothing patterns, giftware and handmade goodness. Also, we have
a lovely display of modern-meets-traditional quilts and kits, block of
the month programs, bags, dolls and much more.
What we recommend: Our regular classes are a hit with our
customers, so pop down and enjoy a cappuccino and a chat with
our friendly staff, who are always there to help and pass on any advice.
For those of you who can’t pop in, we have an online sign up for our
regular newsletter, plus a blog that’s updated regularly on our website.
And for those of you on Facebook, pop over to our page and ‘like’
us to stay updated day to day!
Address: 29 Blackman Place, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 5606
Phone: (08) 8682 3636
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rubyandkate.com.au
Where’s Ceduna: You’ll find Ceduna on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula,
near where the Eyre Highway and Flinders Highway converge.
Where in Ceduna: 43 Poynton Street. We’re on the main street in town,
opposite the Tourist Information Centre.
Who plays host: Run by Elaine Kerridge and Joanne Genrich
Worth visiting because: We have a passion for all things crafty and we
love to share our enthusiasm with our customers. Elaine is in store every
day, and with her wealth of knowledge in machine sewing, you’ll be sure
to receive help and advice – and she also looks after the professional
quilting with the A1 quilting machine kept on the premises. Joanne is
an avid hand sewer and just loves hand embroidery and appliqué. Our
different tastes ensure we cover a huge range of styles and techniques
in all things crafty. We have a great selection of products, including
fabrics and plenty of kits. Every Tuesday night, starting at 6.30pm, we
host a ‘come and complete’ night, where you can bring those unfinished
projects to complete in the company of friends.
What we recommend: The Pipkins Pincushion, by Petals & Patches,
is 8½in x 4in, not including the stand, for $32 plus p&h for the full kit.
Freeport Gatherer Bag, by Aunties Two Patterns (shown right), is $49.95
for the full kit and measures 13in x 9in.
Address: 43 Poynton Street, Ceduna, SA 5690
Phone: (08) 8625 3560
Fax: (08) 8625 3430
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cedunacraft.com.au
15. Port Lincoln RUBY & KATE
16. Ceduna CRAFT DE EYRE
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Market PlaceMarket PlaceEven the most experienced stitcher needs to stay up
to date with what’s new, where the best shops are and the latest breakthroughs in craft technology.
Let Homespun take the legwork out of the hunt for the ‘must reads’, ‘must haves’ and ‘must knows’. Put your feet up and browse through Emma Bradstock’s
collection of top-quality craft temptations.
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WHO: CraftAliveWHAT: CraftAlive organises the premier regional Craft Expos
throughout Victoria and New South Wales, bringing together both
talented interstate and local exhibitors.
There are workshops to up your skill level,
make and takes to inspire you, creative
hand-finished products, craft supplies,
do-it-yourself products, and a vast range
of exhibitors.
WHY: CraftAlive is proud to present your
one-stop shop for all things needlework
and stitching related – Stitch! Coming to
a suburb near you, Stitch! brings together
the most talented local and interstate
exhibitors for a show all about patchwork,
embroidery, knitting, quilting, crocheting,
and more. Exhibitors will be teaching all
weekend long so come explore, admire, and
learn with Stitch! Like CraftAlive on
Facebook or visit our website to learn more.
Entry is $10 for adults, $8 for concession.
WHEN: For dates and destinations,
see the website or contact CraftAlive.
WHERE: 185 Moray St,
South Melbourne, Vic 3207
Phone: (03) 9682 5133
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.craftalive.com.au
WHO: BlessingtonWHAT: Australian distributors of quality and well-known sewing
machine brands.
WHY: Accuquilt are now distributed in Australia by Blessington. The
AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutter allows quilters to cut fabric up to 90 per
cent faster than with rotary cutters or scissors. To a quilter of any skill
level, that’s the equivalent of being able to spend 54 more minutes
of every hour quilting instead of cutting fabric. With most quilters
struggling to find the time to indulge in their favourite craft, spending
hours cutting fabrics can waste a lot of that time. The smoother rolling
action will especially benefit those quilters who have a hard time with
manual methods due to sore joints or muscles. The cutter includes the
GO! Fabric Cutter, exclusive GO! Value Die featuring a square of 4½in
(4in finished), square of 2½in (2in finished) and half square 2in finished
triangle (cuts two). You’ll also receive the GO! Cutting Mat (6 x 12in),
a project idea GO! For It Quilt, Die Pick and user manual. You can trust
AccuQuilt GO! with consistent, accurate and stable cutting of precise
shapes with no slipping rulers or measuring to reduce fabric waste.
The double roller design provides clean cuts and the rubber feet grip
and hold the cutter in place while cutting. It’s also very lightweight and
very portable: simply fold and it closes with a magnetic latch. The easy-
lift handle also makes it easy to carry around to classes, on holidays or
anywhere else you need it. The wide selection of GO! dies allows for
the creation of unlimited projects. This innovative design is also easy
to clean with a high gloss exterior surface and a neutral, light-coloured
work surface.
WHEN: Contact Blessington for your local stockists.
WHERE: Unit 23, 13 Gibbens Road, West Gosford, NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4337 3737
Email: [email protected]
WHO: Aurifil Thread AustraliaWHAT: Aurifil Cotton Mako’
threads.
WHY: Aurifil Cotton Mako’
Ne 50 is a pleasure to use.
The finest thread in the Aurifil
Mako’ range, it’s the thread
of choice for foundation and
miniature piecing. Regardless
of the pattern, this fine thread
helps you stitch an accurate
¼in seam to achieve blocks
that are true to size. Not only
is it a beautiful thread for the
sewing machine, try it for needleturn appliqué and watch your
stitches disappear into the background fabric. Cotton Mako’ Ne 50
produces beautiful results, making fine sewing techniques a
pleasure to stitch. With 270 colours in the Cotton Mako’ range,
you’re sure to find a colour to blend with the fabrics in your next
project. Ask for Cotton Mako’ Ne 50 at your local patchwork store
or visit our website to find a supplier online.
WHEN: Contact us directly for information about Aurifil, or visit
our website for a comprehensive list of Aurifil stockists.
WHERE: PO Box 4049, Auburn South, Vic 3122
Phone: (03) 9569 2272
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.AurifilThreadAustralia.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AurifilThreadAustralia
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WHO: Craft DepotWHAT: Australia's largest patchwork store.
WHY: We have an exclusive offer on the Janome 19110 computerised
sewing machine. For a limited time only, you can pick up this fantastic
machine from Craft Depot in store and online while stocks last. For just
$469 (RRP $799), you can own the Janome 19110 and receive
a bonus accessory pack and feet. The Janome 19110 is a great
machine for beginner sewers and offers 110 stitch functions, three
styles of computerised auto-size buttonholes, a user-friendly two-digit
LED display, three one-touch function buttons (needle up/down, auto
lock stitch, reverse stitch), mega-wide stitch (7mm) and much more.
The accessory pack and feet complete your sewing needs with plenty
of bobbins, needles, a range of different feet including a zipper foot,
automatic buttonhole foot and more, plus, there are lots of bits and
pieces to help make your sewing more enjoyable than ever, including
a lint brush, quilter bar/guide and spool stand. This is a fantastic offer
that you just can’t miss out on, so pop into
Craft Depot or visit the website to secure
your Janome 19110 today!
WHEN: Retail store: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,
Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm.
Online store: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
WHERE: 2 Railway Street,
Pennant Hills, NSW 2120
Phone: (02) 9980 8966
Fax: (02) 9980 9497
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.craftdepot.com.au
WHO: Faeries in My GardenWHAT: House of design incorporating a retail store and
comprehensive, worldwide, online business, run by Lesley
and Kevin McConnell.
WHY: If you have a precious new baby in your family, creating
something handmade for them is one of the best gifts you can give.
These adorable baby jackets come in three gorgeous designs. For
a newborn, try the sweet little Faerie Kisses and Angels Whisperswith its pretty crazy-patch stitching. For a slightly older child, the
Busy Butterfly design would suit. And for your sweet little toddler,
Sweet Pea incorporates simple piecing with naïve stitchery for a
truly individual look. These
jacket patterns are multi-sized
(newborn through to 6 years)
and are available separately, or
if you simply can’t decide, why
not try the three-in-one pattern?
They’re a joy to stitch and a
pleasure to give! Each pattern is
$20 plus $2 p&h, and the three-
in-one is $49 plus $5 p&h.
WHEN: Retail store: Wed-Fri
9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-
12.30pm. Online store: 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
WHERE: 70 Park Parade, Shorncliffe, Qld 4017
Phone: (07) 3869 0808 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au
WHO: BrotherWHAT: The stuff dreams are made on – dream machines to suit your
sewing, quilting and embroidery style.
WHY: Brother has built up a strong presence in the high-end sewing,
quilting and embroidery market over the last few years. The new
V-Series as well as the Quattro3 are a great addition to the high-end
range of machines that Brother offers. The Quattro3 NV6750D is one
of the most highly anticipated launches from Brother. This machine
truly sets the standard for state-of-the-art sewing, quilting, crafting and
embroidery. The Quattro3 includes an array of new features like the
ultra-bright LED lighting (50 per cent brighter than Quattro2), droplight
embroidery-positioning marker, 260 new embroidery designs and
the multi-function foot controller. It also includes features that people
know and love from its predecessor. The new V-Series line-up includes
three sewing, quilting and embroidery machines with all the features
that make the V-Series unique. The DreamMaker XE VE2200 has the
largest embroidery area included in an embroidery-only machine, the
DreamCreator XE VM5100 is the new exciting and affordable sewing,
quilting and embroidery combination machine, and the DreamCreator
VQ2400 sewing and quilting machine is the most affordable V-Series
machine yet. All three models are equipped with outstanding features
included in all V-Series machines: a generous workspace offering
11¼in needle to arm, the ideal space for large projects; ultra-bright LED
lighting that gives crisp bright natural light; and the big 7in LCD touch
screen, which displays 260,000 colours and allows operators to select
features quickly and easily. With speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute,
the V-Series is the fastest series ever from Brother.
WHEN: To find out more, visit the home sewing machines pages of
the Brother Australia website or your local Brother Authorised Dealer.
Phone: 1300 880 297
Website: www.brother.com.au
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WHO: Catharina's CountryCollection
WHAT: We are a retail store with a great array of craft supplies and a
huge fabric collection from pretty antique florals to a rainbow of brights.
WHY: We have a growing collection of batiks as well as a great
range of Christmas fabrics coming in. We stock both Pfaff and
Singer sewing machines as well as Handi Quilter longarm sewing
machines, and we offer a quilting service with a variety of edge-to-
edge designs, or we can teach you to quilt your own quilt on our
computerised quilting machine. We offer a variety of classes, and
workshops with Leonie West coming once a month teaching with
a different tool each time. We have a great selection of different
patterns coming into the store all the time, such as Thimblestitch
patterns from Brenda Ryan, and they look great using Cottage
Garden Threads. You’ll also find a large selection of pre-cut quilt kits,
Drunkard’s Path patterns as well as shaggy quilts, perfect for saving
time – just open the pack and start sewing!
WHEN: Retail store: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-4pm.
Online store: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WHERE: 382 Warburton Highway, Wandin North, Vic 3139
Phone: (03) 5964 3592 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cccpatchwork.com.au
WHO: Elna AustralasiaWHAT: The Elna trademark has always symbolised quality, innovation
and service. In 1972, Elna Swiss were the original inventors of the
ironing press.
WHY: Now you can iron like the pros with the Elnapress. The Elnapress
lets you iron all clothes and all fabrics quickly, simply and comfortably
with impeccable results. With pressure, heat and humidity control, the
Elnapress is the only machine to offer these three functions for a top
ironing quality of all your clothes. Everything is at your fingertips and
you iron effortlessly – press and it’s ironed! It’s easy, quick and more
economical than a regular iron. Save wear and tear on yourself
– just sit down, relax and press.
WHERE: See your local Elna stockists.
Phone: 1300 MY ELNA (69 3562)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.elnaaustralasia.com.au
WHO: Sew SpecialButton Heaven
WHAT: Retail store specialising in buttons and all things sewing.
WHY: What started out as a small haberdashery shop in Buninyong
has grown over the past 10 years, to be the go-to place for buttons!
We have over 7000 buttons in stock and a full range of haberdashery,
and we pride ourselves on being able to provide for any project, and
with over 7000 buttons to choose from, it’s not hard to find what
you need. Don’t forget to visit our website!
WHEN: Mon 12 midday-5.30pm, Tues-Fri 9am-5.50pm,
Sat 10am-1.30pm.
WHERE: 320 Learmonth Street, Buninyong, Vic 3357
Phone: (03) 5341 3050 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.buttonheaven.com.au
WHO: Cottonwool CreationsWHAT: We are a retail store supplying a range of patchwork
fabric, haberdashery and craft supplies. We specialise in teddy
bears and cloth dolls. We also stock a lovely array of handmade
gifts and artist bears.
WHY: Cottonwool Creations is the Aladdin’s cave of craft shops.
We have a large array of craft and sewing products, friendly service
and expert advice. We are very proud to introduce our teddy-bear
making DVD. This wonderful step-by-step program is for all levels of
bear makers, from beginners to advanced. It includes how to make
polymer-clay noses and whites under your teddy bear’s eyes.
We are also now making
Aussie animals, so be
sure to check out
our designs.
WHEN: Retail store:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,
Sat 9am-1pm
WHERE: Shop 3
211 Railway Avenue,
Kelmscott, WA 6111
Phone: (08) 9495 1876
Email: coopers@
dollscoop.com
Website: www.
cottonwoolshop.com,
www.cooperbears.com
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WHO: Sew Easy – Australia’squilting experts since 1985
WHAT: One of the world’s largest ranges of patchwork and quilting
accessories, including Sew Easy Batting. Distributed by SSS Pty. Ltd.
WHY: Sew Easy batting is available in a range of fabrications
including cotton, cotton polyester, polyester, wool, wool blend,
bamboo and bamboo/cotton blend, so you’re sure to find the perfect
batting to suit your quilting needs. There is even a specialty thermal
polyester for projects that require insulation. The latest addition to
the Sew Easy range is Double Sided Fusible Cotton. It has a light
fusible coating on either side of the batting: imagine being able
to press into position all three
layers of your quilt in one step
without the need for pins, tacking
and basting sprays, producing
your quilts in a fraction of the time!
Sew Easy Batting is available in a
variety of take-away packs or most
economically by the metre off the
roll with a 100in width.
WHERE: Available from all good
quilting, sewing or craft stores
Australia wide – just ask for Sew
Easy batting by name.
Phone: 1300 888 778
Website: www.sewingcraft.com/
seweasybatting
WHO: Tea Tree Fabrics WHAT: Our online store supplies quality designer cottons for
quilting, clothing and much more.
WHY: In our family business, we pride ourselves on exceptional
customer service, rapid delivery and flat-rate postage. We love
everything handmade and have an extensive range of quality and
affordable materials for you. Our growing range of precuts and
bundles are a great start to your next sewing adventure, whether
it is a quilt for your newest family member, a bag for yourself or
perhaps a soft toy? Using precuts can reduce cutting time and will
give you a wider choice of fabric for your project with less waste.
Browse through our patterns or seek inspiration from the web via
our newly added section of links to free patterns and tutorials.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for the latest news and deals,
www.facebook.com/teatreefabrics.
WHEN: Online store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 0401 094 535 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.teatreefabrics.com.au
WHO: SingerWHAT: Trusted maker of popular and high
quality sewing machines since the 1850s.
WHY: The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is the all new
sewing machine for all of your heavy duty sewing
needs. When a standard home sewing machine
can’t handle your needs, the Singer Heavy Duty
4423 will look after you, with 23 built-in stitches,
40 stitch functions, extra high-speed sewing,
stainless-steel bed plate, adjustable presser-foot
pressure, extra high presser-foot lift, a heavy duty
metal frame, top drop-in bobbin system, built-in
storage and much more. The Heavy Duty 4423
comes with the essential accessories including
a general-purpose foot, button-sewing foot,
buttonhole foot, zipper foot, edge/quilting guide,
bobbins, needles and more. There is also a bonus
instructional DVD included.
WHEN: Contact Singer for your local stockists.
WHERE: Unit 17/167 Prospect Highway,
Seven Hills, NSW 2147
Phone: (02) 9620 5922
Fax: (02) 9620 5933
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.singerco.com.au
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WHO: The Home PatchWHAT: Home of Hatched and
Patched, we’re a retail and online
store with a large range of patterns
and books from Australian and
overseas designers, fabrics, woven
wools, felts and other interesting
bits and pieces.
WHY: Hatched and Patched has
released 12 fresh exciting patterns
in a new Little Stitches range. Each
Little Stitches pattern includes
a pre-printed image to stitch,
plus instructions to make a small
project and instructions to make
a larger quilt, all for only $9.90! The Cake Money Purse is just one
project on offer and is the perfect size to hold that loose change. It can
be purchased as a pattern for $9.90 or as a kit, which includes pattern,
all fabric, threads and zip, for $18 plus p&h. The great thing about
these patterns is you can mix and match the different pattern images
with the projects on offer for unlimited creative scope! The whole
range can be viewed on our website.
WHEN: Retail store: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm.
Online store: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WHERE: 156 Durham Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 5002 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.homepatch.com.au, www.hatchedandpatched.com.au
WHO: L’uccello – VintageHaberdashery & Fancy Goods
WHAT: We’re a specialist retail emporium stocking a wide variety
of vintage and contemporary haberdashery, craft supplies and gifts.
Our passion for the handmade and craft also extends to our own
L’uccello brand line of in-house designed and handcrafted goods.
WHY: At L’uccello you’ll find all manner of quality vintage
haberdashery treasures. We carry a constantly changing selection
of beautiful vintage items including lace, ribbon, buttons, threads and
braids. These unique items are sourced from all over the world, making
any visit to L’uccello a special event. Discover wonderful Civil War and
1930s reproduction fabrics including designs by Judie Rothermel
and Barbara Brackman, or choose from our lovely selection of vintage
sackcloth, perfect for adding an authentic touch of character to your
craft projects. As winter truly sets in, allow yourself to be inspired by
distant times through the wonderful vintage haberdashery available
at L’uccello. Our friendly staff with their old-fashioned, helpful service
can help you add a timeless flourish to
your crafting that is sure to enchant.
WHEN: Retail store: Mon-Sat 10am–
5.30pm. Online store: 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
WHERE: The Nicholas Building, 37
Swanston Street, 2nd floor, Room 5,
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Phone: (03) 9639 0088
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.luccello.com.au
WHO: PfaffWHAT: Producers of quality sewing, quilting and embroidery
machines and accessories, with over 140 years of experience.
WHY: The Pfaff Passport 2.0 is the ideal compact, portable and light
sewing machine, perfect for taking to classes or other travel. You’ll
find all of your favourite Pfaff features including the original Pfaff
Integrated Dual Feed, 70 stitches including buttonholes, decorative
and quilting stitches, and many optional accessories. You’ll have
everything you need for your sewing travels. Use the appliqué pin
stitch to easily achieve a beautiful result for your appliqué. You can
also enjoy sewing at your own pace with the speed slider, and free-
motion sewing is easy with the optional free-motion presser foot.
Illuminate your sewing area with the optimised bright LED lights,
which eliminate shadows, and with the integrated needle threader, you
can thread the needle fast and easily. For ultimate portability, the hard
cover protects your sewing machine during transportation and keeps
it dust free, and the machine weighs only 6.3kg, so it’s never been
easier to carry around. See your local Pfaff dealer for more information.
WHERE: Locked Bag 40, Gosford, NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4337 3737
Fax: (02) 4322 7231
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pfaff.com/au
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WHO: Patchwork on ParadeWHAT: Machine-quilting, retreats, workshops and online store.
WHY: Come and visit us at the Australian Machine Quilting Festival
this year, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, from October 3-6.
We are proudly sponsoring Jenny Doan of the Missouri Star Quilt
Company. You can also buy tickets to Jenny’s Trunk Show. For more
information contact us on details below.
WHEN: AMQF runs from 1-6 October, 2014.
WHERE: AMQF held at: Adelaide Convention Centre,
North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8285 4709 or 0411 268 924
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.patchworkonparade.com.au
WHO: The Brighton ButtonshopWHAT: Retail store supplying a comprehensive range of buttons,
ribbons, trims, haberdashery, wool supplies and millinery.
WHY: Buttons and braids and balls of wool. Brollies and bags and
knitting books too. Buckles and bows and bonnets for you. Bits ‘n
bobs to get you through! Button lovers can get their fix in our quirky
little shop. Those who’ve popped a button or two can also get their
‘fix’. We have buttons of all shapes and sizes for clothing, quilting,
scrapbooking or upholstery. We specialise predominantly in clothing
and fashion buttons and help customers find just the right set to
suit new and vintage garments. We have a beautiful millinery studio
and millinery service, not to mention our haberdashery and ribbon
section. We also have a carefully selected range of wool and knitting
accessories. If you’re looking to ‘Brighton you day with buttons’, The
Brighton Buttonshop is the one stop shop for you!
WHEN: Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri 10am-5pm, Wed & Sat 10am-5pm. Closed
on Sundays, Public Holidays and unexpected or unforeseen events.
WHERE: 405 Bay Street, Brighton, Vic 3186
Phone: (03) 9596 2308
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thebrightonbuttonshop.com.au
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NEXT MONTH
DON'T FORGET to look at the fine prints in SEPTEMBER Homespun. We may have fabulously bright quilts and
modern bags and embroidery, but we've also catered for those who love tiny florals and ultra-feminine designs.
Q Take a look at Bronwyn Hayes's amazing 3D fabric flowers (they give freshly picked a run for their money!)
Q And Simone Gooding has clad her baby doll in sweet red floral to match the bow on her miniature teddy bear.
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come with a number of patternsto kick off even a novice quilter – for the
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Just one of the many quilt designs you can make from the new kit.
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Annie’s Cottage Crafts Ph: (03) 6376 2727, website: www.anniescottagecrafts.com.au.Annie’s DesignsPh: (02) 9940 3929, website: www.anniesdesigns.com.au.A Quilters Odyssey Ph: (08) 8265 2175, website: www.aquiltersodyssey.com.au.Asia Discovery Tours Ph: (02) 9267 7699, website: asiadiscoverytours.com.au.Aurifil Thread Australia (Always Quilting)Ph: (03) 9569 2272, website:www.AurifilThreadAustralia.com.au.Australian Country Spinners Toll Free: 1800 337 032, ph: (03) 9380 3888, website: www.auspinners.com.au.
Bendigo Woollen Mills Ph: (03) 5442 4600, website:
www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au.Birch Haberdashery & Craft Ph: (03) 9450 8900, website: www.birchhaby.com.au.Black Possum Fabrics Ph: (02) 4997 0866, website: www.blackpossumfabrics.com.Blessington Ph: (02) 4337 3737, email: [email protected] Australia Ph: 1300 880 297, website: www.brother.com.au.
Can Do Books Ph: 1300 308 261,
website: www.candobooks.com.au.Capricorn Link (Australia)Ph: (02) 4560 1600, website: www.capricornlink.com.au.Catharina’s Country Collection Ph: (03) 5964 3592, website: www.cccpatchwork.com.au.Charlene’s Ph/fax: (08) 8664 1511.Charles Parsons & Co See Craft Project – Charles Parsons & Co.Cottonwool CreationsPh: (08) 9495 1876, website: www.cottonwoolshop.com.Country Hart Designs Ph: (08) 8632 3172, website: www.countryhart.com.au. CraftAlive Ph: (03) 9682 5133, website: www.craftalive.com.au. Craft de Eyre Ph: (08) 8625 3560, website: www.cedunacraft.com.au.Craft Depot Ph: (02) 9980 8966, website: www.craftdepot.com.au.Craft Project – Charles Parsons & CoPh: (toll free) 1300 364 422, website: www.craftproject.com.au.Create In Stitch Ph: (08) 8377 7792, website: www.createinstitch.com.au.Creatively SewnPh: (08) 8725 4933, website: www.creativelysewn.com.au.Cynthia’s Ark Email: [email protected], website: www.cynthiasark.com.au.
Designer Stitches Ph: (03) 9543 9411,
website: www.designerstitches.net.Dewdrop Inn Patchwork & Craft Ph: (07) 4124 9320, website: www.dewdropinn.com.au. Downs, Anni – see box at left.Dragonfly Fabrics Ph: (08) 8948 0691, website: www.dragonfabric.com.au.
Ehlert-Connor, Julianne – see box at left.
Elizabeth Sewing Machines Ph: (03) 9329 5411, website: www.elizabethsewing.com.au.Elna Australasia Ph: 1300 MYELNA (69 3562), website: www.elnaaustralasia.com.au.
Faeries in My GardenPh: (07) 3869 0808, website:
www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au.Four Seasons of Patchwork Ph: (02) 6454 6172, website: www.fourseasonsofpatchwork.com.au.
Glenora Weaving & Wool Ph: (02) 4234 0422, website:
www.glenoraweaving.com.au.Goss, Cheryl – see box at left.
Habadash Ph: (03) 5470 6476, website: www.habadash.com.au.
Hanson, Sarah – see box at left. Henderson, Kate – see box at left.Hettie’s Patch Ph: (08) 8346 0548, website: www.hettiespatch.com.Highgate NeedlenookPh: (08) 8271 4670, website: www.needlenook.com.au.Hugs ’n Kisses Ph: (03) 6278 7507,website: www.hugsnkisses.net.Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines Ph: (02) 4337 3737, website: www.husqvarnaviking.com/au.
Janella Alpacas Ph: 0419 484 589, website: www.janella.com.au.
Janome Ph: Toll-free 1300 JANOME, website: www.janome.com.au.JJ’s Crafts (NZ) Ph: +64 6 844 0680, website: jjscrafts.co.nz.
Kornacraft Ph: (08) 8522 3246, website: www.Kornacraft.com.au.
Leutenegger Ph: (02) 8046 4100, website: www.leutenegger.com.au.
L’uccello – Vintage Haberdashery & Fancy Goods Ph: (03) 9639 0088, website: www.luccello.com.au. Lyn’s Fine Needlework Ph: (02) 9686 2325, website: www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au.
Macs Crafts Wholesalers & Distributors
Ph: (02) 8824 1111, email: [email protected]’s on the Hilltop Ph: 0428 264 202, email: [email protected]. Millhouse Collections Ph: (07) 5449 1936, website: www.millhousecollections.com.Milsom, Leanne – see box at left. My Patch Fabrics Ph: (02) 4455 4087, website: www.mypatchfabrics.com.au.
Needleworx Ph: 1800 631 644,
website: www.needleworx.com.au.
Onpoint Patchwork & Needlecraft
Ph: 1300 859 133, website: www.onpointpatchworkandneedlecraft.com.
Passionately Sewn Email: passionatelysewn
@gmail.com, website: www.passionatelysewn.com.au.Patches at the Bay Ph: (08) 8688 2999, email: [email protected] By Sea Ph: (08) 8377 3942, website: www.patchworkbysea.com.au.Patchwork on Parade Ph: (08) 8285 4709, website: www.patchworkonparade.com.au.Patchwork with Busyfingers Ph: (07) 5449 1936, website: www.busyfingerspatchwork.com.
Pfaff Sewing Machines Gosford, NSW. Ph: (02) 4337 3737, website: www.pfaff.com/au.Pinner, Sue – see box at left.Poole, Monica – see box at left.
Quiltaholics Ph: (08) 8391 4623,
website: www.quiltaholics.com.au.
Ruby & kate Ph: (08) 8682 3636,
website: rubyandkate.com.au.
Scott, Janeene – see box at left.Sew Many Stitches
Ph: (02) 4628 4437, email: [email protected] Special Button Heaven Ph: (03) 5341 3050, website: www.buttonheaven.com.au.Singer Ph: (02) 9620 5922, website: www.singerco.com.au.SSS Sewing & Craft Supplies Ph: 1300 888 778, website: www.sewingcraft.com.
Tea Tree Fabrics Ph: 0401 094 535,
website: www.teatreefabrics.com.au. The Brighton ButtonshopPh: (03) 9596 2308, website: thebrightonbuttonshop.com.au.The Funky Quilter Email: [email protected], website: www.thefunkyquilter.com.The Home Patch (home of Hatched and Patched) Ph: (02) 6331 5002, website: www.homepatch.com.au. The Patchwork Angel Ph: (07) 5477 0700, website: www.patchworkangel.com.au. The Patchwork Box Ph: (02) 4929 1141, website: www.patchworkbox.com.au.The Patchwork Pear Ph: (08) 8683 1566, website: www.patchworkpear.com.au.The Patchwork Teahouse Ph: (03) 5966 2400, website: www.thepatchworkteahouse.com. The Quilters Shack Ph: (07) 4154 4486, website: www.thequiltersshack.com. The Stitcher’s Cupboard Ph: (02) 4655 8348, website: thestitcherscupboard.com.au. The Stitching Circle Ph: (08) 8398 2150, website: www.thestitchingcircle.com.au.The Uralla Wool Room Ph: (02) 6778 4226, website: www.urallawoolroom.com.au.The Wollombi Wool Store Ph: (02) 4998 3153, website: www.wollombiwoolstore.com.au.Tijuana Alpacas Wool Shop Ph: (02) 4647 1155, website: www.tijuana-alpacas.com.au.Travelrite International Pty Ltd Toll free: 1800 630 343, website: www.travelrite.com.au. Two Green Zebras Ph: 1300 760 510, website: www.twogreenzebras.com.
VSM Australia See Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines or Pfaff
Sewing Machines.
Whyte House Galley Ph: (08) 8552 1885, email:
[email protected] Australia Ph: (08) 8370 7546, website: www.widebacks.com.au.
Yay! For Yarn Ph: (07) 3264 7384, website: www.yayforyarn.com.au.
STOCKISTS & CONTACTS
THIS MONTH’S DESIGNERS’ CONTACTS
PROJECT 1: THE RIPPLE EFFECTKate HendersonTwo Little BansheesEmail: [email protected]: twolittlebanshees.com
PROJECT 2: SWEET LITTLE DREAMSCheryl GossWillowberry DesignsEmail: [email protected]: www.willowberrydesigns.typepad.com
PROJECT 3: WOLF IN CHIC CLOTHINGJulianne Ehlert-ConnorGiggle Spot DesignsWebsite: www.gigglespotdesigns.comFacebook: Giggle Spot Designs can be found on FacebookEmail: [email protected]
PROJECT 4: THE FABRIC OF FREE RANGELeanne MilsomBlog: www.lizzie-the-quilter.blogspot.com Email: [email protected]
PROJECT 5: ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVEAnni DownsHatched and PatchedThe Home Patch shop: 156 DurhamStreet, Bathurst, NSW 2795 Phone: (02) 6331 5002Websites: www.hatchedandpatched.com.au; www.homepatch.com.au
PROJECT 7: ALL THAT BRIGHTLY BLOOMSSue PinnerSusan Pinner Granny SquaresEmail: [email protected]
PROJECT 8: HEAR ME ROAR!Sarah HansonDolls and DaydreamsWebsite: dollsanddaydreams.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dollsanddaydreams
PROJECT 9: NESTING INSTINCTSJaneene ScottPassionately Sewn Website: www.passionatelysewn.com.auFacebook: Passionately Sewn Email: [email protected]
BLOCK OF THE MONTH Monica PooleMoonShine Designs Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.moonshine-designs.com
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Travelrite International 1800 630 343E: [email protected] www.travelrite.com.auToll Free
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March 5 to 16, 2015
aboard Voyager of the Seas
This cruise will be a fantastic opportunity to learn techniques from the country’s finest craft experts –
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whilst enjoying luxurious ship-board life,cruising the South Pacific.
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Sydney
Sightseeing toursof Noumea,
Lautoka and Suva
Visiting terrific Quilting shopsand wonderful Quilting Museums
October 16 to November 3, 2014
Visiting Houston for the International Quilting Festival Chicago, Burlington, Berlin for the Amish in Ohio, East Lansing for the Great Lakes Quilt Museum.
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