Australian Homespun

Skilled seamstress Rachel Andrew has sewn clothing for years, but was reluctant to try quilting … that was until she found a way to make it her own. Combining her garment-making skills with quilt block patterns and a bright colour palette, her inspir

Design by Tone Finnanger Instructions by Tone Finnanger and Linda Clements Sewn by Heidi Karppinen, a local seamstress in Norway known for her appliqué talent Quilted by Marianne Engset Nybølet, who has worked on many Tilda quilts and projects • 7.8

To prepare the shapes for the campervan, start with the two large shapes for the top and bottom of the van. • Trace the windows onto the freezer paper when you trace the outline of the camper top. Cut the paper out of each window, as shown in Diagram

• Fat eighth dusty pink tone-on-tone check fabric (heart bag) • Fat eighth dusty pink multi-stripe fabric (heart bag) • 30cm ( 3/8yd) dusty pink and cream spot print fabric (flower bag, heart bag ears and bag strap) • Fat eighth dusty aqua tone-on-to

• Fat quarter of linen — Print 1 (bag body) • Fat quarter print fabric — Print 2 (open pocket) • Fat quarter print fabric — Print 3 (zipper pocket) • 50cm ( 1/2yd) print fabric — Print 4 (gusset) • 10cm ( 1/8yd) print fabric — Print 5 (binding) • 60

• Knot Knitting 1.5mm recycled cotton — 1kg roll (this will be enough to complete two bags) • 10mm (UK N/15 / US 000) crochet hook Both of these are available at www.knotknitting.com.au Finished size: 32 x 32cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/2in) Note: Read all th

• Scraps of assorted print fabrics to total about 3.8m (4 1/4yd). For each block, you will use two fabrics: you will need 4 x 16in of one and 4 x 19in of the other • 2.3m (2 1/2yd) of extra-wide backing fabric – see note • 3.8m (4 1/4yd) navy print

• 50cm ( 5/8yd) pale blue linen (background) • Large scraps of assorted print fabrics (appliqué) • 20cm ( 1/4yd) red print fabric (binding) • 55cm ( 5/8yd) coordinating print fabric (cushion back) • 55cm ( 5/8yd) light-value solid fabric (cushion lin

• Two rectangles, 20 x 24cm (8 x 9 1/2in) cream cotton/ linen blend fabric (front and back) • Two rectangles, 12 x 18cm (4 1/4 x 7in) white fabric (lining) • 15cm (6in) square of fabric — Brenda used Liberty Tana Capel in Red (trim) • 12.5 x 38cm (5

• 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of 20 feature print fabrics. Chris used fabrics from Tula Pink’s All Stars and Slow & Steady ranges • Fat eighth each of 20 coordinating solid fabrics • 40cm ( 1/2yd) solid black fabric (binding) • 1.5m (1 3/4yd) backing fabric

Distributed in Australia by XLN Fabrics www.xln.com.au One Mile Radiant by Anna Maria Horner Anna Maria Horner gathered all the inspiration necessary for this collection within a one-mile radius of her home. The Front Walk print was conceived simpl

• 1.9m (2 1/8yd) solid turquoise fabric • Scraps at least 7in square of assorted bright print fabrics to total about 2.5m (2 3/4yd) • 3.2m (3 1/2yd) backing fabric • 20cm ( 1/4yd) multi-coloured stripe print fabric #1 (Border 1) • 55cm ( 5/8yd) mult

Give your tables a fresh burst of colour with the vibrant designs in Tantalizing Table Toppers. Featuring 20 unique table runner designs, plus coordinating placemats and napkins that are both functional and fun, this handy volume allows you to try ou

Have you ever considered joining an organised quilt and textiles tour? Does travelling with like-minded souls to destinations specifically chosen for your interests appeal to you? If you have considered this, then take a look at the itinerary for the

Final size: 40cm (15 1/2in) including ears Looking to make some cute bunnies for Easter or all year round? Myrtle and Maple Bunny Softies are the sweetest little Easter bunnies. With painted faces, pretty outfits trimmed in lace and ribbon, and a cut

Recently you launched the May Gibbs collection. How did that come about? The licensors for May Gibbs contacted me early in 2019 and asked if I would be interested in licensing her art. Of course I was absolutely honoured and jumped at the chance. I w