Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2023/September 2023 i Australian Homespun

Welcome to the August issue of Homespun. As we look forward to a change in season from winter to spring, we hope that you are embracing the changes we made in our last issue and are enjoying the extra articles and ideas in the magazine. We are also greatly appreciative of your support as we increased the cover price for the first time in 24 years, and will continue to reinvest in the magazine to ensure the quality and longevity of Homespun. In this issue we introduce you to Jennie-Maree Tempest, an artist who has taken her textile journey in an exciting new direction since her recent sea change. You can read about her journey and see some of her amazing textile sculptures from page 20. We also invited prolific…

A sea change to a coastal village on the Bass Coast of Victoria led textile artist Jennie-maree Tempest in a new and exciting creative direction. Using her two-dimensional free-motion embroidery skills, she dived into three-dimensional textile sculptures, inspired by the rugged cliffs, beach treasures and unassuming plants found in her new surroundings. It was an overgrown and overlooked succulent poking through a wire fence that caught Jennie-maree's attention and sparked her curiosity. “I imagined how it would look reproduced in fibre. I boldly pulled the whole plant out, roots and all, took it home and popped it in water,” she reveals. “I started to pull out fabrics and threads in the same tones and experiment with the construction.” Within a week, Jennie-maree had produced her first fabric sculpture, which she…

I live in the south-east suburbs of Melbourne in a Federation-style home with a big flower garden. I'm lucky to have a sewing room tucked away at the back of the house, which has my sewing supplies, iron and sewing machine, where I do daytime sewing. At night, you'll find me hand stitching or knitting while watching trashy reality television (my guilty pleasure). I have a lovely husband Mathew, and two daughters, Lily and Charlotte. We have a gorgeous, elderly cat called Ginger, who is the most beautiful soul, and who runs the household! I have been crafting since I was a pre-schooler, making peg dolls and lavender bags. I was so lucky to have a mum that taught me how to knit, hand sew and machine sew. Aged 18,…

MATERIALS • 25cm (⅜yd) raw natural linen • Assorted fabrics scraps at least 2¼in square to total about 30cm (⅜yd) (patchwork) • Fat eighth of two coordinating print fabrics (applique) • 40cm (½yd) coordinating print fabric (lining) • 25cm (⅜yd) lightweight fusible interfacing/stabiliser such as Weaveline • Two rectangles, 14½ x 15½in of thin batting • 35cm (14in) zipper in a colour to coordinate with the print fabrics • Size 10 or 11 milliners needle • Perle 12 thread in colours to coordinate with the applique fabrics (embroidery) • Size 24 or 26 chenille needle (hand quilting) • Pre-cut 2in coff in and 1⁄2in octagon papers for English paper piecing or template plastic, fine permanentmarking pen and stiff paper to make your own • Erasable fabric-marking pen • Glue pen…

MATERIALS • 65 charm squares, 5in square • 2.1m (23⅜yd) solid white fabric • 1.7m (17⅞yd) solid pink fabric • 60cm (¾yd) red and white stripe print fabric (binding) • 3.2m (3½yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 190 x 155cm (75 x 63in) • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼in foot • General sewing supplies Finished size: 169 x 138.5cm (66½ x 54½in) Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabrics 107cm (42in) wide. Seam allowances of a scant ¼in (a thread width smaller than ¼in) are used throughout. Press seams open. We are delighted to include one of the projects from the recently released book, Just Two…

MATERIALS • Plassard Primo 50g balls: 6 (7-8-9) balls Main Colour M — Cream: 1 ball each of three Contrast Colours: C1 — Forest, C2 — Burnt Rd, C3 — Chocolate • One pair each 5.50mm (UK 5/US 9) and 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles (or sizes needed to give correct tension) •Wool needle Finished sizes: Size: S (M L XL) To fit bust: 80 (90 100 110) cm [31½ (35½ 39 43)in] To measure (approx): 96 (102 110 118)cm [38 (40 43 46½)in] Length: (approx) 60 (61 62 63)cm [23½(24 24½ 25in)] Sleeve length: 46cm (18in) Note: Read all the instructions before you start. This is an experienced skill-level knitting project. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all the yarn…

I live on the lower north shore of Sydney in a pretty, old-fashioned semi with a somewhat overgrown, but well-loved, garden. My design space is the spare room, shared with my husband Paul for his home office. My part of the room has a good collection of fabric, assorted embroidery threads, knitting yarns, buttons and ribbons together with design ideas in progress. I have a lovely long desk that runs all along one wall and it houses my sewing machine, overlocker, laptop computer plus other random bits and pieces. For the last six years I've worked and taught at Stitch in Willoughby. I've been lucky enough to attend many different classes there where I've learnt new embroidery techniques and improved my skills. Teaching myself new knitting techniques via YouTube videos…

FUN WITH FAT QUARTERS: 15 STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS WITH ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES TO KICK-START YOUR SEWING Wendy Gardiner Now back in print, Wendy Gardiner brings you this comprehensive guide to sewing with fat quarters. Delve into a brilliant techniques section, guiding you through a variety of essential techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating patchwork. Each is fully explained and combined with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Once you have brushed up on your sewing skills it's time to get sewing. Choose from 15 inspiring projects: from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions. Each fun fat-quarter project contains colourful photographs, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and a stash of handy hints and tips. Whether you have treated yourself to a fat quarter bundle or are using up leftover fabric, there…

NSW ACT The Sewing Shoppe 6/51 Tennant Street, Fyshwick 2609 Ph: (02) 6239 1214 sales@sewingshoppe.com.au www.sewingshoppe.com.au Open: Wed–Sun 10am–4pm SYDNEY Banksia Yarns 3c East Market Street, Richmond 2753 Ph: (02) 4505 1615 shop@banksiayarns.com.au www.banksiayarns.com.au Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm, Sat 9.30am–1pm Fortunes & Fairies Shop 8, Magnolia Mall 285 Windsor Street, Richmond 2753 Ph: (02) 4578 1650 fortunesandfairies@outlook.com www.fortunesandfairies.com Open: Tue 9.30am–4pm, Wed–Thu 9.30am–5.30pm, Fri 9.30am–3pm, Sat 9am–2pm Lyn's Fine Needlework 2/9 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills 2153 Ph: (02) 9686 2325 lynsneedlework@aol.com www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm Skein Sisters 721 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill 2203 Ph: (02) 9554 7444 info@skeinsisters.com.au www.skeinsisters.com.au Open: Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm, 24/7 Online SOUTH WEST SYDNEY Sew Can I Shop 3, 21 Lavin Crescent, Werrington County 2747 Ph: (02) 9623 4570 sewcani@yahoo.com.au www.sewcani.com.au Open:…

Ashford Wheels & Looms Website: www.ashford.co.nz Australian Yarn Company Ph: (03) 5442 4673, website: www.ausyarnco.com.au Banksia Yarns Ph: (02) 4505 1615, website: www.banksiayarns.com.au Bernina Australia Ph: (02) 9899 1188, website: www.bernina.com/en-AU Catharina's Vintage Stitches Ph: 1300 308 261, website: www.catharinasvintagestitches.com.au Craft 2 U Ph: (02) 4402 3101, website: www.craft2u.com.au Crafty Frog Ph: (02) 6296 6240, website: www.craftyfrog.com.au Cynthia's Ark Ph: (08) 8527 2120, website: www.craftyfrog.com.au Dragonfly Fabrics Ph: (08) 3889 6024, website: www.dragonfabric.com.au Faeries in my Garden Ph: (07) 3869 0808, website: www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au Fox's Cottage Ph: +64 6 363 5880 website: www.foxscottage.co.nz Handzon Ph: +64 3 423 3544, website: www.handzon.co.nz Janome Website: www.janome.com.au Know-How Sewing Essentials Ph: (02) 4871 3936, website: www.knowhowsewing.com.au Kornacraft Sewing Centre Ph: (08) 8522 3246, website: www.kornacraft.com.au Lily Lane Quilting Ph: (03) 5199 2777, website: www.lilylane.com.au…

These are just a few of them … FIONA TULLY Twelve years ago, I started ‘Two Brown Birds’ designing craft patterns that are printed and distributed by the team at Creative Abundance. Since this time, I've been thrilled to have a number of projects featured in Homespun magazine, I have had patterns featured in internationally sold craft books, had my patterns shown at international quit shows in Australia and the USA and have opened an Etsy store. PROJECT: Blossom Bunny – page 32 CAROLYN STANTON After finishing design school, I worked in the fashion industry for 30 years, designing clothes for a number of Australia's major retailers. For the last six years, I've worked and taught at Stitch, in the Sydney suburb of Willoughby. I love to help our customers, be…

Introduce your feet to some fun with these colourful knitted shoelaces. American yarn company Berocco have provided the free pattern for them on their website at www.berroco.com/patterns/friedrich They are a quick and easy project using Berocco Sox yarn. And for even more fun, splash out on a pair of new boho-inspired Converse sneakers that feature a crocheted cotton upper. You can buy them online from www.converse.com.au Search for Chuck Taylor All Star Move Daisy Cord High Tops.…

MATERIALS •33 x 27cm (13 x 10½in) of 32-count Antique Ivory linen by Zweigart — see Note •Cottage Garden Threads in Leatherbound (JK02), Woodstack (JK05), Candlestick (JK09), Chamomile Tea (JK11), Conservatory (JK12), Cashmere (JK23), Page Turner (JK24), Cobweb (JK26) and Hearth (JK28) — see Note •Tapestry needle to suit the fabric you've chosen •Embroidery hoop (optional) • Sharp embroidery needle (French knots) • Frame with opening 19.5 x 14.5cm (73⁄4 x 53⁄4in) • Acid-free cardboard • General sewing supplies Design area: 16.5 x 11cm (6½ x 4½in). The design is 105 stitches high x 71 stitches wide Stitches used: Cross stitch, French knot, straight stitch Note: If you would prefer to work on a fabric with a different thread count, you will need: • 28-count linen or 14-count Aida: 12 x…

MATERIALS •One Layer Cake or 42 squares, 10in of assorted batik fabrics •1.1m (1¼yd) solid black fabric •3m (3⅜yd) backing fabric •Batting at least 168 x 148cm (66 x 59in) •Rotary cutter, ruler and mat •Sewing machine with ¼in foot •General sewing supplies Finished size: 152.5 x 133cm (60 x 52½in) Finished block size: 7½in square Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabrics 107cm (42in) wide. Seam allowances of Kin are used throughout. IMPROV STACK AND WHACK BLOCKS 1 Choose four or five 1 0in squares of different fabrics and stack them on top of each other — all right side facing up and with edges matching. As you make the…

MATERIALS • Assorted green print fabrics to total about 2m (2¼yd) • Assorted cream tone-on-tone print fabrics to total about 1.8m (2yd) • Fat quarter of brown mottled print fabric • 30cm (⅜yd) green print fabric #1 (Border 1) • 45cm (½yd) green print fabric #2 (binding) • 75cm (⅞yd) red print fabric (Border 2) 2.3m (2½yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 150 x 130cm (60 x 52in) • A4 and A3 sheets of paper for foundations; newsprint or ‘bank’ printer paper is ideal • Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat • Sewing machine with open-toe foot • General sewing supplies Finished quilt size: 136 x 115.5cm (53½ x 45½in) Finished block size: 8in square, 4in square and 8 x 4in Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project.…

HUASCO COTÓN YARN Araucania Yarns are created in Chile by a mother and daughter team. Their yarns are inspired by ancient South American crafts, which were often created using hand-painted natural yarns. The hand-painted colours of the soft 100% cotton yarn will put you in mind of spring flowers. This fingering weight yarn is excellent for warm weather garments and accessories. Available in 19 colours from Banksia Crafts, Website: www.banksiayarns.com.au FREE KNITTING PATTERNS Pop over to The Australian Yarn Company's website to download their free knitting patterns. From berets to beanies, sweaters to cardigans, baby blankets to lap throws and more – you are sure to find something to excite your creativity! Visit their website at: www.ausyarnco.com.au/free-pattern-downloads THE ASHFORD TEXTILE AWARD WINNER 2023 The Lauriston Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, United Kingdom…

Please notify us at least four months before the event. New South Wales September 15-17 Rosehill QuiltNSW Exhibition Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill More information: www.quiltnsw.com/exhibitions/quiltshow September 30 – October 1 Narooma Dalmenv Quilt Show Narooma Leisure Centre Princess Highway, Narooma More information: Jann, cottagequilts@hotmail.com Victoria September 23-24 Geelong West Geelong Patchwork and Quilters Guild Members’ Exhibition – Heritage Geelong West Town Hall 153 Pakington Street, Geelong Welt More information: www.geelongpatch.org.au Scotland September 9-10 Perth The Scottish Yarn Festival The Dewars Centre Glover Street, Perth, Scotland More information: www.thescottishyarnfestival.com “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – ARISTOTLE…

I've lived in lots of different places, and stitching has been a welcome constant in my life. I stitch anywhere I can – in bed late at night when I can't sleep, on the train and under a tree in the morning sun. I love how it's such a portable craft that you can pull out when you have a few spare moments. I worked in a needlework store many years ago when I was studying, and learnt a lot from my customers and the other staff, as well as from family. Many of my family members are creatives in some way, and I'm very inspired by their skills. For many years, I mainly stitched gifts to give to others, including some of my own designs. Deciding to release some…

I live on the outskirts of a regional town, approximately 100km south of Sydney. I love that we can visit the city whenever we like, but we're far away from the hustle and bustle. From my sewing studio windows, I see over our back fence to horse paddocks, bushland and then escarpment (mountains). Some days, I can sometimes spy wallabies and the odd echidna and kookaburras during the warm months. It's a great place to spend the day sewing. I'm lucky that I have a dedicated room for my crafty pursuits. I have a decent fabric stash and I work a few days a week at my local quilt store, which hasn't helped my weakness for beautiful fabrics. I'm married to the most patient man on the planet. He's always…

I live in Diamond Creek, which is an outer north-eastern suburb of Melbourne. My husband and I built a new home and moved in four years ago. I have a dedicated studio; I have north facing windows and the space is all mine except when I have friends around to sew. There is plenty of room for that. It is my happy place and was my bolt hole during the periods of COVID isolation. I am technically retired from my career in the community sector but I have moved into working with my adult daughter to run our crafting business. We now travel to craft shows around Victoria. This is an entirely new experience for me. We sell mainly bag hardware. I often say I started sewing when I was…