Australian Homespun

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

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Australian Homespun

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

Best of the best from Pinterest • Here are our favourite black and white crochet crafts on Pinterest this month.

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

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

Selvedge DESIGNER EDGE

Jo Sharp THE AESTHETIC HEART OF A KNIT ICON • More than 40 years on, international yarn designer Jo Sharp remains one of the most successful Australian knitwear sensations. It all started when she fell for the aesthetic temptation of brilliantly coloured and textured skeins and spools of yarn in her home town of Albany, Western Australia.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC • Be inspired to take a trip to the woods, and celebrate International Teddy Bear Picnic Day in style, with this fun felt project. These bears are well-equipped for a delightful day with movable arms and legs, a picnic blanket, sweetly decorated cupcakes, and kites flying high. The cupcakes even come out of their patty cases, for a special playtime treat.

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

OCTAGON FLOWER TOTE BAG • Get your vintage vibe on. This octagon tote design perfects the look of upcycled quilt remnants with its artfully cropped-off edges.

Hanover Moss TOP • A modern wardrobe classic, easy to fit, easy to wear and a breeze to knit. This top can take you across the seasons, worn over a shirt or just as is.

LITTLE BUNNIES SMOCKED POUCH • Smocked panels are a great way to add character to a classic drawstring pouch. Embroidered with a petite pair of bunnies, this little bag is a picture of dainty charm.

Sweet Hearts BABY SOCKS • Itty-bitty and cute as can be, these baby socks are the perfect way to learn the cosy art of sock making. Knitted in the round from the tiny toes up, the rows will go by fast — and there’s no seams to join at the end.

GOING DOTTY • Simple chain stitching combined with brilliant colour duets strike a stunning note, bringing an upbeat moment to any decor.

YARN Worthy

KNOTTED MACRAMÉ SCULPTURE • This is a very versatile project. You can make a small decoration, a hair clip or brooch using thin string or this sculpture piece using thick cord.

Modern Macrame YOGA FOR THE MIND

Neo-Vintage Vibes THE SMOCKING REVIVAL

LET IT GO • In this, our 25th anniversary year at Homespun, we are reflecting on the special meanings craft has in people’s lives, making it a perfect time to share this project again. We introduced this quilt in 2018 with the fitting sentiment: "When pressures mount and life becomes stressful, turn to quilting and make stars out of material things."

Sweet Idea! CUTE...