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 CONTENTS
April - May 2023
Making
24 PATCHWORK
Folded Pinwheels
Robyn Evans
32 SEWING
Happy Birthday Cake
Ramune Jauniskis
38 EMBROIDERY
Painting Eggs
Kate Popovski
48 SEWING &
EMBROIDERY
Vintage Project Satchel
Lesley McConnell
62 PATCHWORK
Playing with Prisms
Megan Fisher
70 PATCHWORK
Bear’s Paw Scrappy Quilt
Cat Connolly
88 CROCHET
Autumn Woods Crochet
Beanie
Joni Sullivan
94 CROCHET
Swirl Tea Cosy your heart in your hands
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104 BLOCK OF
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A handy
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What a sweet idea this is. Erica Chan Coffman shows how
to add the most adorable chick embroidery to a child’s
clothing using just a single length of white ricrac and some

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at honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-embroidered-rickrack-chicks
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Bright ideas, fabulous products, clever tips & quick reads

MAKE A BLANKET
STATEMENT
It’s the time of the year when cuddling up in a cocoon
cardigan is just the thing. You could crochet or knit one,
of course … but if you’re short on time, why not whip one
up using a cot blanket? Sounds peculiar, doesn’t it — but
just have a look at it! Jessi Wohlwend
shows you how it’s done; it is super
easy and takes only 10 minutes! Go to
www.practicallyfunctional.com/turn-
a-blanket-into-a-diy-cocoon-cardigan
Jessi used a cable knit baby blanket
for her cardigan. We’ve found some
gorgeous cashmere ones in Australia
at Heirloom Cashmere, available in a
variety of colours. Find them at
www.heirloomcashmere.com.au/
collections/all/products/cashmere-
cable-knit-baby-blanket-ash

A political yarn
The National Archives of Australia in Canberra is holding
an exhibition entitled Disrupt, Persist, Invent: Australians
in an ever-changing world, which profiles the many
different and sometimes unexpected ways people have
pushed for change in Australia.
The exhibition, which is open until June 12, is arranged
not by the cause or campaign, but by how the change
was effected, for example through noisy protests or by
quiet persistence. Themes such as women’s rights,
environmental campaigns, First Nations rights and
equality run as undercurrents, however the focus is on
how the change was achieved.
One of the exhibits is the Love Wheels rainbow-
coloured crocheted bicycle that was left outside then-
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s home during the Eloise echoed the ‘Yes’ campaign’s rainbow theme in
marriage equality debate. The bicycle, which featured on her crocheted design along with YES embroidery on the
Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull’s social media channels, was seat, sequined hearts, photographs of the Turnbulls and
made by a Sydney-based yarn bomber, Eloise Murphy, quotes about their marriage. It was subsequently
who is also known as known as the ‘Treble Maker’. donated to the National Museum of Australia’s collection.

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 Join expert teachers on these wonderful
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JUSTICE MCNE
As Justice McNeil Sumser and her husband Ray hike up
mountain peaks in California and drive through canyons in
Colorado, her creative mind is ticking away, drawing up
patterns and pulling together colour palettes, turning the
stunning landscapes before her into fresh and modern
clothing designs.
From long bike rides to relaxing beach days, her love of
the outdoors shines through in her playful and happy
clothing designs, her signature being her line of ‘Nature
Tops/Dresses/Pillowcases’. These designs feature curved,
organic colour blocking, with the addition of cute appliqué
toadstools and other details on occasion. The result is
beautiful rolling hills, ocean layers and desert dunes, all
created with fabric and stitches, and each design inspired
by a different landscape and adventure.
While on a California to Colorado driving trip with Ray,
almost every hour Justice would see a new aspect of the
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landscape and think, “Oh! That would be a good dress!”
Watching the sunset while on the salt flats in Utah inspired
one such dress. “It’s a really unique landscape that is kind
of desert-like but the ground is covered in about five feet of
salt and creates this kind of spacey feeling. The sunset that
night was full of greens and teal colours rather than pinks
and oranges — it was so cool. So that inspired a dress that
goes from dark blue to limey green to yellow and then a
black strip at the bottom,” says Justice.
Photography: Justice McNeil Sumser
Justice first started her business because she wanted to
wear rainbow clothing made of linen and couldn’t find
anyone who made anything like that, so she decided to
make it herself. “I also wanted to figure out how to use the
smaller pieces of fabric I had rather than trying to find
fabric that had multiple colours,” she says. “I figured out
that I could sew together the solid colour linen I had
already and make my own colourful rainbow pieces.”
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 Now Justice has her own studio space to create her
gorgeous dresses, tops, wall quilts and fabric art pieces.
The studio is part of an art collective with 17 other artists.
“We each have our own studio with walls and a door but
have a shared area where we get to have a sense of
community while working,” Justice explains. Her space is
filled with sewing machines, cutting tables and fabric and
the walls are covered with colourful pieces that bring her
joy — including artworks, poems and photos of her family.
“It’s a very inspiring space for me and is a great area for
letting my creativity go wild and making a mess when I
want to. Plus, it’s big enough for mid-day dance breaks and
has a little cosy corner for taking time out when I need to.”
For Justice, creating offers a sense of peace and
‘rightness’. “I feel most comfortable when I am sewing and
working on my art — things make sense to me, I feel at
ease and the chatter that is in my brain 90 per cent of the
time just kind of goes away.”
To find out more about Justice, visit her Thread + Sprout
store (www.threadandsprout.com), where you can purchase
her online tutorials and see more of her beautiful designs.
You can also follow her on Instagram, @threadandsprout
– Janai Velez
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FOLDED
PINWHEELS
There is only one thing better than fun
pinwheels, and that is dimensional folded ones!
Robyn Evans, Patchwork on Pittwater — Website: www.patchworkonpittwater.com.au;
Phone: (02) 9999 6159

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MATERIALS
Q 10 fat quarters of assorted
print fabrics
Q 1.8m (2yd) light red print
fabric (block backgrounds
and border)
Q 75cm (7⁄8yd) dark red print
fabric (sashings)
Q 15cm (1⁄4yd) yellow print
fabric (cornerstones)
Q 40cm (1⁄2yd) red and white
stripe print fabric (binding)
Q 2.3m (21⁄2yd) backing fabric
Q Batting at least 160 x
140cm (62 x 52in)
Q Perle No 8 cotton in red
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Q Sewing machine with 1⁄4in foot
Q General sewing supplies
Finished size:
141 x 122cm (551⁄2 x 48in)
Finished block size:
6in 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 1⁄4in are used throughout.

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Diagram 1
CUTTING
1 From each of the 10 fat quarters
of assorted print fabrics, cut:
• Four strips, 31⁄2in across the (21in)
width of the fabric. Crosscut them
to yield 19 squares, 31⁄2in.
2 From the light red print fabric, cut:
• 10 strips, 31⁄2in across the width
of the fabric. Crosscut them to yield
120 squares, 31⁄2in
• 10 strips, 21⁄2in across the width
of the fabric (border).
3 From the dark red print fabric, cut:
• Four strips, 61⁄2in across the
width of the fabric. Crosscut them to
yield 71 rectangles, 2 x 61⁄2in (sashing).
4 From the yellow print fabric, cut:
• Two strips, 2in across the width
of the fabric. Crosscut them to yield
42 squares, 2in.
5 From the red and white stripe
print fabric, cut:
• Six strips, 2in across the width of
the fabric (binding).
FOLDED PINWHEEL BLOCKS
6 To make one block, you will need:
• four 31⁄2in squares all cut from
the same print fabric
• four 31⁄2in squares of light red
print fabric.
7 Fold each of the coloured squares
in half diagonally, wrong sides
together. Press well. Then fold them in
half on the diagonal again, as shown
in Diagram 1. Check that all the raw
edges are matching, then press.
8 Pin a folded coloured triangle to
the top edge of a 31⁄2in light red
square with the raw edges of the
triangle matching the raw edge of the
square. Then pin another folded
coloured triangle to the right edge of
the square in the same manner. See
Diagram 2. The double-folded edges
of the two triangles should fit snugly
alongside each other.
9 Place a 31⁄2in light red square, face
down, on the pinned triangles and
first light red square. Sew the right
edge, as shown in Diagram 3. Turn
the light red square over so that it is
right side facing up. Press the second
triangle – now caught in the seam
– towards the second light red square
and the seam allowance towards the
first light red square.
10 Repeat Steps 8 and 9 to make
another unit exactly the same. Diagram 2
It is important that you always pin
the folded triangles to the top and
right edges of the light red squares.
11 Now sew the two units
together, matching the centre
seam. See Diagram 4. Your block
should measure 61⁄2in square from
raw edge to raw edge.
12 Repeat Steps 6–11 to make a
total of 30 blocks. (You will
have a lot of 31⁄2in coloured squares
left over at this stage.)
ASSEMBLY
13 Lay out the blocks in six rows
of five blocks each. Leave
space between the blocks in each
row and between the rows. Swap the
blocks around until you have an array Diagram 3
of colours and prints that you like.
14 Add a 2 x 61⁄2in dark red
vertical sashing strip between
the blocks in each row and at the
beginning and end of the row. Sew
the sashing strips and blocks in each
row together. Press seams towards
the sashing strips.
15 To make a sashing row, lay out
six 2in yellow print squares
and five horizontal dark red sashing
strips. Join the squares and sashing
strips together. Press seams towards
the squares.
16 Repeat Step 15 to make a total
of seven sashing rows exactly Diagram 4
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the same. Add them to the layout,
between the block rows and at the
top and bottom of the layout.
17 Sew the sashing rows and
block rows together, carefully
matching seams. Press seams
towards the sashing rows.
BORDER
18 Join five of the 21⁄2in strips
of light red print fabric cut for
the border together, end to end, to
make one long strip.
19 Measure your quilt top
horizontally through the centre.
Cut two strips this long from the long
strip. Sew them to the top and bottom
edges of the quilt top. Press seams
outwards.
20 Measure your quilt top
vertically through the centre.
Cut two strips this long from the
remainder of the long strip. Sew them
to the left and right edges of the quilt
top. Press seams outwards.
21 Join the remaining five 21⁄2in
strips of light red print fabric
cut for the border together, end to
end, to make one long strip.
22 Measure your quilt top
horizontally through the centre.
Cut two strips this long from the long
strip. Put them aside for now.
23 Choose 64 coloured squares
from those left over after
Diagram 5
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making the blocks. Fold each of them FINISHING
in half twice, as you did for the
blocks, and press well. 28 Cut a 62in length from the
backing fabric, remove the
24 Lay 15 folded triangles along
the top and bottom borders.
Their raw edges should match the
selvedges and cut it in half down the
length to make two rectangles about
21 x 62in. From the remainder, cut
long raw edge of the border and you two strips, 12in across the width of
should leave a 1⁄4in at each end the fabric. Join them on their short
of the borders free for the seam edges with a 1⁄2in seam and press it
allowance. Adjust the folded triangles
to fit evenly by nesting one just
open. Trim the joined strip to
measure 62 x 12in.
inside the other. See Diagram 5.
Pin, then baste them in place using 29 Referring to Diagram 6, sew a
62 x 21in strip to either side of
a 1⁄8in seam allowance.
25 Repeat the process described
in Step 24 to pin 17 folded
the joined strip using 1⁄2in seams and
press them open to make a backing
about 62 x 52in.
triangles along each of the left and
right borders. 30 The quilt top, backing and
batting are ready for a long-arm
26 Now match the border strips
you cut in Step 22 with the top
and bottom raw edges of the quilt top,
quilting machine as they are. If you’re
doing the quilting by hand or on a
domestic machine, refer to Step 12 on
right sides together. The folded page 66 to layer and baste the quilt.
triangles will be sandwiched between
the quilt top and these border strips.
Sew the strips to the top and bottom
31 Quilt as desired. Robyn hand
quilted her quilt using red Perle
8 cotton. She worked diagonal lines
edges of the quilt top. Press the seams
inwards and press the triangles away
across the blocks and sashing and
added a curved pattern in the border.
from the centre of the quilt.
27 Measure your quilt top 32 Refer to Steps 14–16 on page
66 to trim and bind the quilt
vertically through the centre.
Cut two strips this length from the
remainder of the long strip. Repeat
with the six 2in strips of red and
white stripe print fabric.
the process described in Step 26 to
sew them to the left and right
edges of the quilt top.
Diagram 6
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HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
CAKE
While you cannot eat this
cake, it is still a sweet addition
to a birthday celebration as
a candle-lit centrepiece.
Ramune Jauniskis – Blog: Addictedtomermaids.blogspot.com,
Instagram: @ ramunejauniskis

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MATERIALS
Q 8 x 11in rectangle of brown
mottled print fabric (inner
cake)
Q Fat quarter light-value solid
fabric (backing for inner
sides of the cake slice and
cake top and base)
Q 8 x 11in rectangle of purple
mottled print fabric (cake
top, base and filling)
Q 7 x 8in rectangle of novelty
print fabric (side of cake)
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Q 40 x 45cm (15 x 18in) Q Glue gun and glue project. It is recommended
heavyweight double-sided Q Embellishments such as that fabrics be 100%
fusible stabiliser. Ramune glitter, beads, rosettes, cotton, pre-washed and
recommends fast2fuse and cake toppers and well ironed. Requirements
Q Machine-sewing thread decorations are based on fabrics 107cm
in purple and white or to Q Sewing machine (42in) wide. Instructions
match the fabrics Q General sewing supplies are given for using the
Q Very small safety pins printed Pattern Sheet in
Q Template plastic and Finished size: 12.5 x 12.5 x the magazine, but you
permanent-marking pen 14cm (5 x 5 x 51⁄2in) can also download the
Q Cardboard egg carton digital patterns from
Q 20cm (8in) LED candle Note: Read all the instructions www.homespun.net.au
with remote control before commencing the and print them out.
 • One rectangle, 7 x 8in (side of the cake).
Trim a ‘smidgen’ off each edge of
these rectangles – no more than 1⁄8in
(by eye). This will reduce the risk that
the glue on the stabiliser will fuse to
the base of your iron.

We are delighted to include one of the
projects from the recently released
book, Tiny Worlds in Fabric: Sew
Enchanting Fairy Houses & Miniature
Masterpieces by Ramune Jauniskis.
Fibre artist Ramune Jauniskis
guides you to the enchanting world of
miniature 3D pieces of art! You can
create treasured works by learning
how to paint fabric, use fabric fusing
with fast2fuse, and incorporate
scraps and pre-loved fabrics.
Make 16 irresistible pieces with full
instructions and step-by-step photos,
or create unique one-of-a-kind pieces
using Ramune's techniques. Her light-
hearted humour and passion for the
creative process reach past the page,
making her a strong guide for readers
who want to ignite their creativity and
make intricate 3D pieces. Enchanting
fabric projects feature trendy motifs
CONSTRUCTION
5 Make a fabric ‘sandwich’ using
the 8 x 11in rectangles of brown
fabric, light-value fabric and
stabiliser. To do this, lay the light- Step 11
value rectangle right side facing
down. Lay the stabiliser on top of it.
Lay the brown fabric on top of the
stabiliser, right side facing up. Fuse
the three layers together, following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
6 Repeat the process described in
Step 5 to make a fabric sandwich
with the remaining purple fabric and
the 6 x 10in rectangles of light-value
Step 13
fabric and stabiliser.
7 Then repeat the process to make
a fabric sandwich with the 7 x 8in
rectangles of novelty print fabric,
light-value fabric and stabiliser.
8 Trace around the templates on the
light-value fabric of each fabric
sandwich: trace the inner cake side
shape on the sandwich from Step 5.
Draw the internal lines on this shape.
9 Trace the cake top and base shape
twice on the sandwich from Step 6.
Step 15

such as fairies, mermaids, and more!

Draw a circle just large enough to
accommodate the candle you’re using
on the light-value fabric on each of
these shapes. Take care to draw the
PREPARATION AND CUTTING circles so that they are in the exactly
12 Centre a purple tube over each of
the broken lines marked on the
inner cake shape and pin them in place.
Topstitch close to each long edge of
each strip to secure them in place

1 Trace the three shapes for this

project from the Pattern Sheet onto
template plastic using a fine permanent-
the same position on each shape.

10 Trace the cake side on the

sandwich from Step 7. Cut all
using purple thread to match the fabric.
Trim the ends even with the edges of
the inner cake shape if necessary.
marking pen; include the internal lines.
Label the shapes, then cut them out
the shapes out of the sandwiches
on the outer traced lines. 13 Cut the inner cake side shape
in half vertically. Then cut the
accurately on the outer lines.

2 From the light-value solid fabric, cut:

• One rectangle, 8 x 11in (inner
sides of the cake)
• One rectangle, 6 x 10in (top and
base of the cake)
• One rectangle, 7 x 8in (side of the cake).
11 Fold each of the 1 x 10in strips
of purple fabric in half, right
sides together and long edges
‘tabs’ at the top and bottom of each
shape off on the internal horizontal
unbroken lines.
matching. Sew the long raw edges
together using a 1⁄8in seam. To turn
these strips right side out, attach a
14 Lay two tabs and the shape
you’ve just cut them from next
to each, with the light-value fabric
small safety pin to one end of a strip, facing up. Butt the cut edges up

3 From the purple mottled print

fabric, cut:
• Two strips, 1 x 10in.
through only one layer of fabric. Gently
push the pin through the tube of fabric
until it comes out the other end. Pull
against each other, with no space in
between. You are going to reattach
the tabs to the centre part of the

4 From the fusible stabiliser, cut:

• One rectangle, 8 x 11in (inner
sides of the cake)
• One rectangle, 6 x 10in (top and
base of the cake)
the whole tube right side out. Roll the
fabric between your fingers to move
the seam to the centre of the back of
the tube. Press. Repeat the process
with the other tube.
shape. To do this, set your sewing
machine to work a wide, dense
zigzag stitch. Ramune suggests a
setting of 4 to 5 for stitch width and 1
for stitch length. Position the centre

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so that the zigzag stitch will catch
the edges of both shapes as the
sewing needle goes back and forth.
Use either white thread or a thread to
match the brown fabric. Sew the first
tab to the centre shape. Then repeat
to sew the second tab, and then the
two tabs to the other centre shape.
(Sewing these joins will allow you to
fold the tabs inside the cake later on.)
21
Reshape the cake so that
it looks like the photo.
22 Fold the brown tabs at the
bottom edge of the cake up
into the cake a little. Glue or hand
sew the base triangle to the bottom
tabs – check that these tabs don’t
show once you’ve done this.
23 Add embellishment to the top
triangle, before pushing the

15 Using the same technique, join

an inner cake shape to the left
tabs into the cake and glueing or
hand sewing the top triangle to them.
and right edges of the shape you’ve cut
for the outer side of the cake. When you
turn the joined fabrics over, your project
24 Slide the candle through the
hole in the top of the cake and
push it down to sit in the egg ‘pouch’
should look like the photo on page 35. glued inside the base.
Step 16
16 Cut out the circle on one of the
shapes for the cake base and
top. This will be the top of the cake.
25 If you’d like to make a
complete cake, repeat all the
steps to make a total of six slices.
Check that the base of your candle fits
through the hole snugly. Zigzag stitch
around the outer edges of both shapes
and around the raw edges of the hole.

17 Join the curved edge of the cake

base and top to the top and
bottom edges of the outer side of the
cake using the techniques described
Step 18 in Step 14. As the base and top have
a curved edge and the outer side of
the cake has a straight edge, you will
need to gently press and hold the
edges together as you zigzag
stitch them.

18 Cut one ‘dimple’ from

the egg carton – that
is, a pocket that holds just
one egg. Centre its base over
the circle you drew on the
Step 21
cake base and use a glue
gun to secure it in place.

19 If you are going to

embellish the outer
side of the cake – with
beads for example – attach
them now.

Step 23 (without embellishments)
ASSEMBLY
20 Fold the cake panel
so the long edges of
the two brown inner side
shapes are matching, with the
brown fabric facing out and the
strips of purple filling aligned. Zigzag
stitch down the long edge to join the
shapes together: the needle should
land just off the edge of the shapes on

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Painting Eggs
Gather a little bit of time and patience and a
few simple tools and you too can stitch this
gorgeous Easter-themed embroidered hoop.
Kate Popovski, Lilipopo Embroidery — Email: lilipoposketches@gmail.com;
Website: www.lilipopo.com; Instagram @lilipoposketches

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MATERIALS
Q 18cm (7in) square of natural
linen. Kate used Robert
Kaufman Essex linen
Q 18cm (7in) square of felt
in a pale colour – white,
cream or pale pink
Q DMC Stranded Embroidery
Cottons in Light Coral
(352), Dark Shell Grey (451),
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Very Light Fern Green Q Lightbox (optional) Note: Read all the instructions
(524), Light Peach (754), Q General sewing supplies before commencing the project.
Light Salmon (761), Medium Two strands of embroidery
Green Grey (3052), Medium Stitches used: cotton are used throughout.
Salmon (3712) and Light Backstitch, cross stitch, Instructions are given for using
Straw (3822) detached chain (lazy daisy) the printed Pattern Sheet in
Q Size 7 crewel needle stitch, fern stitch, French knot, the magazine, but you can also
Q 13cm (5in) embroidery hoop satin stitch, straight stitch download the digital pattern
Q Pencil or fine fabric- Finished size: from www.homespun.net.au
marking pen 13cm (5in) diameter and print it out.
PREPARATION pencil or fabric pen with a fine EMBROIDERY

1 Wash, dry and iron the linen fabric.

Lay the outer hoop on the square
of felt and trace around its inner
edge. Cut the felt on the traced line
– it will be used on the back of the
finished work.
tip, trace the stitchery design onto
the fabric. Trace neatly using thin
lines as the stitching needs to cover
4 Referring to the Stitchery
Guide below for the colours
and stitches to use for each area,
the markings. embroider the various design
3 Place your work in the embroidery
hoop to keep it flat and prevent it
elements using two strands of
embroidery cotton. Before threading

2 Locate the design on the Pattern

Sheet and place it on a lightbox
or against a brightly lit window.
Centre the square of linen over it,
right side facing up. Using a sharp
puckering. Release the tension on the
hoop when you are not working on
your project to avoid creating creases
in the fabric that will be difficult to
remove later on.
the needle each time, separate the
strands and bring them together
again. This allows the floss to lie
flatter, covering the background
more smoothly.

STITCHERY GUIDE

DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Girl
Hair, face, neck,
Dark Shell Grey (451) Backstitch
eyes and hands

Detached chain
Flowers in hair Light Coral (352)
(lazy daisy) stitch

Blouse, collar and stripes Medium Salmon (3712) Backstitch

Backstitch a stripe between

each pair of Medium Salmon
Extra stripes Light Coral (352)
stripes (these extra stripes have
not been drawn on the pattern)

Detached chain
Flower on blouse Light Peach (754)
(lazy daisy) stitch

Painting Brush outline Medium Green Grey (3052) Backstitch

Base of brush bristles Medium Green Grey (3052) Satin stitch

Tip of brush bristles Light Salmon (761) Satin stitch

Egg outline Dark Shell Grey (451) Backstitch

Egg base – top and

Medium Green Grey (3052) Satin stitch
bottom stripes

Egg base – middle stripe Very Light Fern Green (524) Satin stitch

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Painting cont ... Fern on the egg Very Light Fern Green (524) Fern stitch

Flower petals on the egg Light Salmon (761) Straight stitches

Light Peach (754) or

Flower centres on the egg French knot
Light Salmon (761)

Paintbox outline Dark Shell Grey (451) Backstitch

Paints a variety of colours Satin stitch

Water jar outline and stripes Light Coral (352) Backstitch

Backstitch a stripe between

the Light Coral stripes (this
Extra stripe Light Peach (754)
extra stripe has not been
drawn on the pattern)

Vase of flowers Vase outline and stripes Light Coral (352) Backstitch

Backstitch a stripe between

each pair of Light Coral stripes
Extra stripes Light Peach (754)
(these extra stripes have not
been drawn on the pattern)

Star on vase Light Peach (754) Overlapping straight stitches

Flower stems Medium Green Grey (3052) Backstitch

Leaves Very Light Fern Green (524) Backstitch

Daisy centre Light Straw (3822) Satin stitch

Daisy petal outline Light Coral (352) Backstitch

Daisy petal fill Light Peach (754) Satin stitch

Tall tulip outer petals Light Peach (754) Satin stitch

Tall tulip inner petal Light Coral (352) Satin stitch

Short tulip outline Light Salmon (761) Backstitch

Short tulip fill Light Salmon (761) Satin stitch

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Mug
Outline and stripes Medium Salmon (3712) Backstitch

Backstitch a stripe below each

pair of Medium Salmon stripes
Extra stripes Light Salmon (761)
(these extra stripes have not
been drawn on the pattern)

Edge of table Dark Shell Grey (451) Backstitch

Bunting
String Light Straw (3822) Backstitch

Light Straw (3822),

Pennant outlines Light Peach (754) and Backstitch
Light Salmon (761)

Light Straw (3822),

Pennant centres Light Peach (754) and Cross stitch
Light Salmon (761)

FINISHING

5 Once the stitching is complete,

remove the fabric from the hoop.
Centre the felt circle on top of it and
trim the linen 20mm (3⁄4in) by eye
outside the edge of the felt.

6 Re-stretch the embroidered linen in

the middle of the hoop with the screw
fitting positioned at the centre top.

7 Thread a needle with a long length

of four strands of embroidery thread
and sew a line of large running stitches
near the edge of the fabric at the back
of the hoop. When you get back to the
start, pull up the thread to gather the
edges firmly over to the back. Fasten
the end of the thread securely.

8 Centre the circle of felt over the back

of the embroidery and, using a long
length of thread, slip stitch its edge
to the excess embroidered linen just
where it emerges from the hoop.

Photographs supplied by Kate Popovski

of Lilipopo Embroidery

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afternoon! (Yes, a fluffle is the collective noun
for a group of rabbits – how adorable is that?).
Go to the website to download the pattern:
www.thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/
liberty-linen-bunny-pdf-pattern

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SATCHEL
This large bi-fold satchel is perfect for toting
your latest projects, with its pretty cover
outside and lots of handy storage inside.
Lesley McConnell, Faeries in my Garden — Website: www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au,
Email: lesley@faeriesinmygarden.com.au; Phone: (07) 3869 0808

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Q Assorted print fabrics to
total about 80cm (7⁄8yd).
Lesley used a fat eighth of
seven different print fabrics
Q Fat quarter solid white
fabric (embroidery
background)
Q 55cm (5⁄8yd) solid light pink
fabric (lining)
Q 15cm (1⁄4yd) solid bright
pink fabric (binding)
Q 70cm (7⁄8yd) thick fusible
batting
Q Cottage Gardens Threads
stranded embroidery floss
in Larkspur (602)
Q Olympus Stranded
Embroidery Threads in Light
Pink (123), Medium Pink
(125), Dark Pink (127), Apple
Green (229), Aqua (384)
and Canary Yellow (553)
Q Fusible web
Q 40cm (1⁄2yd) lightweight
fusible interfacing/stabiliser
such as Vlieseline G700
Q 30cm (12in) lace zipper
Q One 6mm (1⁄4in) press stud
Satchel front Q Two 20mm (3⁄4in) flat white
buttons
Q 35cm (14in) printed blue
ribbon, 25mm (1in) wide
Q 25cm (10in) white cotton
lace, 25mm (1in) wide
Q 9 x 7cm (31⁄2 x 23⁄4in) cream
wool blanketing, felt or
batting (inner needlecase)
Q Embroidery hoop and
needle
Q Sharp pencil or fine
marking pen
Satchel back Satchel interior
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Q Machine sewing thread
to match the lace zipper
and print fabrics
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Q Sewing machine with 1⁄4in
and zipper feet
Q General sewing supplies
If you wish to purchase
materials and supplies to make
this satchel, contact Lesley by
phone: (07) 3869 0808.
Finished size:
32 x 64cm (121⁄2 x 25in) open
Stitches used:
Backstitch, blanket stitch,
bullion stitch, colonial knot,
detached chain (lazy daisy)
stitch, fly stitch, French knot,
herringbone stitch, open
pinwheel blanket stitch,
pinwheel blanket stitch, running
stitch, stem stitch, twisted chain
stitch, whipped stem stitch
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 1⁄4in are used throughout
except where otherwise stated.
Instructions are given for using
the printed Pattern Sheet in
the magazine, but you can also
download the digital patterns
from www.homespun.net.au
and print them out.
CUTTING

1 From one of the assorted pretty

print fabrics, cut:
• One rectangle, 3 x 9in (embroidered

12½ x 4½in
band on satchel back). 12½ x 11¼in 12½ square 12½ square

• Two rectangles, 13⁄4 x 121⁄2in (spine)

• Two rectangles, 11⁄2 x 12in (ties).
Lesley used a small pink gingham
in her project.

2 From the remaining six assorted

pretty print fabrics, cut a total of:
• 48 squares, 21⁄2in (patchwork)
12½ x 6½in 3½in 3½in 4½ x 7in

• Two rectangles, 5 x 121⁄2in (top

and flap of slim internal pocket)
• One rectangle, 3 x 121⁄2in (band
above zipper on satchel back)
• One rectangle, 11⁄4 x 121⁄2in (band
below zipper on satchel back)
• One rectangle, 31⁄2 x 41⁄2in (lining
of needlebook)
• Two squares, 31⁄2in (small internal
pockets)
• Two rectangles, 21⁄2 x 31⁄2in (top
band of small internal pockets)
• One rectangle, 41⁄2 x 7in (medium
internal pocket)
• One rectangle, 21⁄2 x 81⁄2in (internal
patchwork pocket)
• Six rectangles, 21⁄2 x 41⁄2in (internal
patchwork pocket)
• One rectangle, 21⁄2 x 121⁄2in (top
band of internal patchwork pocket)
• One rectangle, 41⁄2 x 121⁄2in (large
internal pocket)
• One rectangle, 11⁄2 x 121⁄2in (top
band of large internal pocket).
Light Pink Fabric Cutting Diagram
5 From the solid bright pink fabric, cut:
• Two strips, 21⁄4in across the width
of the fabric (binding).
6 From the thick fusible batting, cut:
• Two squares, 121⁄2in (satchel covers)
• One rectangle, 121⁄2 x 111⁄4in ⅛in
(zippered pocket on satchel back)
• One rectangle, 11⁄2 x 121⁄2in (band
above zipper on satchel back)
• Two rectangles, 21⁄2 x 121⁄2in (slim
internal pocket and flap)
• One rectangle, 41⁄2 x 7in (medium
internal pocket)
• Two squares, 31⁄2in (small internal
pockets) Diagram 1
• One rectangle, 121⁄2 x 61⁄2in (internal
patchwork pocket)
• One rectangle, 41⁄2 x 121⁄2in (large
internal pocket)
9 Fold the 9in square of white
fabric in half on each diagonal and
finger press light creases in it. Lay

3 From the solid white fabric, cut:

• One square, 9in (front cover)
• One rectangle, 4 x 5in (needlebook
cover)
• One rectangle, 11⁄2 x 8in (Handmade
panel).
These three shapes have been cut
oversize and will be trimmed back once
the embroidery has been completed.
• One rectangle, 11⁄4 x 121⁄2in (band on
internal patchwork pocket).
the four fabric hearts on the fabric,
centring them over these creases.
7 From the stabiliser/interfacing, cut:
• One square, 9in (front cover)
• One rectangle, 4 x 5in (needlebook)
Their points should be about 1⁄8in from
the centre of the square where the
two creases cross, as shown in
• One rectangle, 11⁄2 x 8in (Handmade Diagram 1. Fuse them in place.
panel)
• One rectangle 3 x 9in (embroidered
panel on satchel back)
10 Centre the square of white
fabric on the Satchel Front
embroidery design printed on the

4 Refer to the Light Pink Fabric

Cutting Diagram as you cut the
solid light pink fabric to yield:
• One rectangle, 121⁄2 x 111⁄4in (lining
of zippered pocket on satchel back)
• One rectangle, 121⁄2 x 61⁄2in (lining of
internal patchwork pocket)
• Two squares, 121⁄2in (satchel lining)
• One rectangle, 121⁄2 x 41⁄2in (lining
of large internal pocket)
• One rectangle, 41⁄2 x 7in (lining of
medium internal pocket)
• Two squares, 31⁄2in (lining of small
internal pockets).
• One rectangle, 11⁄2 x 121⁄2in (band on
top of large internal pocket)
• Two rectangles, 13⁄4 x 121⁄2in (spine).
APPLIQUÉ AND EMBROIDERY
8 Trace four hearts from the Pattern
Sheet on to the paper side of the
fusible web, leaving about 1⁄2in between
them. Cut the shapes out about 1⁄4in
outside the traced lines. Fuse them to
the wrong side of the leftover print
fabrics using a hot dry iron. Once
they have cooled, cut the shapes out
of fabric on the traced lines.
Pattern Sheet and trace the lines
using a sharp pencil or fine marking
pen. Fuse the 9in square of stabiliser
to the wrong side of the fabric.
(Stitching through a stabiliser
allows for knots and small jumps
between stitches to be hidden.)
Place your work in the embroidery
hoop to keep it flat and prevent it
puckering. Release the tension on
the hoop when you are not working
on your project to avoid creating
creases in the fabric that will be
difficult to remove later on.

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

FRONT PANEL

Hearts
Thread to match the fabric Blanket stitch around the
Appliqué
– 1 strand raw edges of each shape

Threads to match the fabric Running stitch just

Appliquéd hearts
– 2 strands outside each shape

Wording Larkspur (602) – 3 strands Backstitch and colonial knot

Needle and thread

Two rows of stem stitch

whipped together along
Needle Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand
the shaft and whipped
separately around the eye

Backstitch. Work over one

side of the eye of the needle
Trailing thread Larkspur (602) – 3 strands and under the other side,
to create the illusion that
the needle is threaded

Pincushion Teacup Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands Stem stitch

Rose centre petals Dark Pink (127) – 2 stands Two 9-wrap bullion stitches

Rose inner petals Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands Four 12–15-wrap bullion stitches

Rose outer petals Light Pink (123) – 2 strands Six 12-wrap bullion stitches

Leaves Apple Green – 2 strands Fly stitch

Buds Canary Yellow – 2 strands Double wrap French knots

Pincushion top Aqua (384) – 2 strands Stem stitch

Pin shafts Canary Yellow – 1 strand Stem stitch

Pinheads Larkspur (602) – 2 strands Colonial knots

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Buttons Outline of largest button Aqua (384) – 2 strands 2 adjacent rows of stem stitch

Middle ring of largest button Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands 2 adjacent rows of stem stitch

Inner ring of largest button Aqua (384) – 2 strands 1 row of stem stitch

Holes in largest button Aqua (384) – 2 strands Colonial knot

Yellow button Canary Yellow (553) – 2 strands Backstitch and colonial knot

Pink button Dark Pink (127) – 2 strands Open pinwheel blanket stitch

Reels of cotton Reel outline Canary Yellow (553) – 2 strands Stem stitch

Holes in top of reels Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand Pinwheel blanket stitch

Outer edges of thread

Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands Stem stitch
on left reel

Thread wound on left reel Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands Backstitch

Outer edge of thread

Aqua (384) – 2 strands Stem stitch
on right reel

Thread wound on right reel Aqua (384) – 2 strands Backstitch

Thread trailing from right reel Aqua (384) – 3 strands Backstitch

Scissors Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand Stem stitch and colonial knot

INNER SATCHEL

Needlebook cover Wording Larkspur (602) – 3 strands Backstitch

Detached chain (lazy daisy)

Daisies Canary Yellow – 1 strand
stitch and colonial knot

Two rows of stem stitch

whipped together along
Needle Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand
the shaft and whipped
separately around the eye

Thread Aqua (384) – 3 strands Backstitch

Pincushion base outline Dark Pink (127) – 1 strand Stem stitch

Pincushion base fill Dark Pink (127) – 1 strand Herringbone stitch

Pincushion top Aqua (384) – 1 strand Stem stitch

Pins Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand Stem stitch with French knot

Border Medium Pink (125) – 2 strands Running stitch

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Label

Wording Larkspur (602) – 3 strands Backstitch and French knot

Hearts Aqua (384) – 1 strand Twisted chain stitch

SATCHEL BACK

Label Larkspur (602) – Backstitch

Wording Stem stitch
and French knot

Detached chain (lazy daisy)

Flowers Canary Yellow (553) – 1 strand stitch and double-wrap
French knot

11 Referring to the Stitchery Guide

for the colours and stitches to
use for each area, embroider the
various design elements of the front
cover using embroidery cotton.

12 Repeat the preparatory steps

from Step 10 to prepare the 4 x
5in rectangle of white fabric for the
needlebook cover, the 11⁄2 x 8in
rectangle of white fabric for the
Handmade panel and 3 x 9in
rectangle of print fabric for the
embroidered band on the satchel
back. Then stitch each design,
referring to the Stitchery Guide.

13 After the embroidery has been

completed, trim each of the
panels. Take care to keep the
embroidered design centred. The
satchel front should be trimmed to
81⁄2in square, the needlebook cover to
41⁄2 x 31⁄2in and the label for the back
of the satchel to 21⁄2 x 81⁄2in. Before
trimming the Handmade label, cut
a 11⁄2 x 8in rectangle of fusible web.
Fuse it to the back of the Handmade
label using a hot dry iron. Then trim
Satchel Front Layout Diagram the label to 1 x 71⁄4in.

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Choose 20 squares, 2 ⁄2in of
assorted print fabrics. Lay
them out around the edges of the
embroidered satchel front design,
as shown in the Satchel Front Layout
Diagram. Swap them around until
you have an array of colours and
prints that you like.
15 Join the four squares on the left
and right edges of the layout
together to make two rows. Press.
Sew these rows of squares to the left
and right edges of the embroidered
panel. Press seams outwards.
16 Join the six squares on the
top and bottom edges together
to make two rows. Press. Sew them
to the top and bottom edges of the
embroidered panel. Press seams
outwards. The front of your satchel
should now measure 121⁄2in square
from raw edge to raw edge.
17 Fuse a 121⁄2in square of
batting to the wrong side
of the satchel front.
SATCHEL BACK ASSEMBLY
18 Lay out 26 squares, 21⁄2in of
assorted print fabrics and the
embroidered label for the back of the
satchel, referring to the Satchel Back
Layout Diagram as a guide. Swap the
squares around until you have an array
of colours and prints that you like.
19 Sew the squares/label in each
row together. Press seams in
the top, middle and bottom rows in
one direction and in the other two
rows in the opposite direction.
20 Sew the rows together,
carefully matching seams.
21 Sew the 11⁄4 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of print fabric cut for the band
below the zipper to the top edge of
the patchwork panel. Press.
22 The satchel back should now
measure 111⁄4 x 121⁄2in from raw
edge to raw edge. Fuse the piece of
batting cut to this size to the wrong
side of the satchel back.
23 Match the 111⁄4 x 121⁄2in
rectangle of light pink lining
fabric with the satchel back, right
sides together. Sew across the top
edge. Turn the light pink fabric over
to the back of the satchel panel. Pin
the layers together, then stitch the
left, bottom and right edges using a
1
⁄8in seam. This stitching secures the
pocket lining to the satchel back.
24 Fold the 3 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of print fabric cut for the band
above the zipper in half, wrong sides
together and long edges matching.
Press. Unfold it. Place the 11⁄2 x 121⁄2in
strip of batting on one half of the fabric
with one of its long edges adjacent to
the crease. Fuse it in place. Refold the
fabric, then stitch the long raw edges
together using a 1⁄8in seam.
Satchel Back Layout Diagram
25 Thread your sewing machine
with thread to match the colour
of the lace zipper. Attach a zipper foot
to the machine. Pin the zipper, face
up, to the right side of the folded
fabric from Step 24: the zipper teeth
should just overhang the folded edge
of the fabric strip. Stitch it in place
close to the folded edge of the fabric.
26 Butt the fabric strip+zipper
from Step 25 close to the top
edge of the patchwork panel from
Step 23 – leaving just enough space
between them to ensure that the
zipper teeth don’t become caught in
the fabric. Pin the zipper in place, then
stitch close to the folded top edge of
the patchwork panel. See Diagram 2.
Diagram 2
POCKETS FOR THE pocket in half, long edges matching
INNER SATCHEL and wrong sides together. Press.
MEDIUM POCKET Unfold. Fold under 1⁄4in on one long
27 Fuse the 41⁄2 x 7in rectangle
of batting to the wrong side
of the print fabric rectangle cut the
raw edge and press. Fold under 1⁄4in
on each short edge and press. See
Diagram 3.
same size.
28 Match the light pink 41⁄2 x 7in
lining rectangle, right sides
32 Match the long raw edge of the
band with the top edge of the
pocket and sew it in place. Fold the
together, with the pocket fabric
rectangle and pin the layers together.
band on the centre crease so that it
wraps over the top edge of the pocket.
Stitch around all four edges, leaving
an opening about 2in wide in the
bottom edge.
Slip stitch the horizontal turned-under
edge to the lining by hand, working
the stitches through the fabric and
29 Clip the corners. Turn the
pocket right side out. Turn the
batting only so that they don’t show
on the front of the pocket.
raw edges of the opening in and press.
TWO SMALL POCKETS 33 Repeat Steps 30–32 to make
a second small pocket.
NEEDLEBOOK
30 Repeat Step 27 using a 31⁄2in
square of batting and print
34 Match the embroidered front of
fabric. Match a light pink 31⁄2in lining
square, right sides together, with the
pocket fabric square and pin the layers
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the needlebook with the 41⁄2 x
3 ⁄2in rectangle of print fabric cut for its
lining right sides together. Sew around
together. Stitch around the left, bottom all four edges, leaving a 1in opening in
and right edges. Clip the corners and the left edge. Clip the corners and turn
turn the pocket right side out. Press. the cover right side out through the
31 Fold a 21⁄2 x 31⁄2in strip of print
fabric for the top band of the
opening. Turn the raw edges of the
opening in and press.
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35 Work blanket stitch in two
strands of Larkspur (602) on one
long edge and two short edges of the
rectangle of cream wool blanketing,
felt or batting. You will end up using
two lengths of thread, so Lesley
recommends that when you end the
first length, you carefully weave its end
back through the last three stitches on
the ‘back’ of the rectangle, make a
very tiny knot, then clip the thread.
To start the new thread, leave a small
tail at the beginning and enclose it
as you work the first few stitches.
SLIM POCKET
36 Fold the 5 x 121⁄2in rectangle of
print fabric cut for the flap of
the slim pocket in half, long edges
matching and wrong sides together.
Press. Unfold.
37 Lay the 21⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of batting on the wrong side
of the flap fabric with one of its long
edges adjacent to the crease in the
fabric. Fuse it in place.
fold on the crease
Diagram 3
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38 Fold the flap in half, long edges
matching and right sides
together. (The batting will now be on
the outside.) Sew the two short edges.
Turn the flap right side out and press.
Stitch the long raw edges together.
39 Repeat Steps 36 and 37 with
the 5 x 121⁄2in rectangle of print
fabric cut for the pocket. Fold the
pocket in half again, wrong sides
together. Sew the two short edges
and the long raw edge.
40 Trim the ribbon to the same
length as the pocket. Pin the
ribbon on the pocket, with one of its
long edges matching the long raw edge
of the pocket. Topstitch it in place close
to both of its long edges. (The ribbon
will cover the seam you sewed on the
long edge of the pocket in Step 39.)
PATCHWORK POCKET
41 Join the six 41⁄2 x 21⁄2in rectangles
of print fabric together on their
long edges to make a panel 41⁄2 x 121⁄2in
from raw edge to raw edge.
42 Join a 21⁄2in square of print fabric
to each end of the 21⁄2 x 81⁄2in
rectangle of print fabric cut for this
pocket. Sew this strip to the top edge
of the panel you made in Step 41. Your
patchwork panel should now measure
61⁄2 x 121⁄2in from raw edge to raw edge.
Fuse the rectangle of batting cut to this
size to the wrong side of the panel.
43 Match the wrong side of the
61⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle of light
pink lining fabric with the batting,
matching raw edges. Pin the layers
together. Stitch around all four edges
to secure them using a 1⁄8in seam.
44 Fold the 21⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of print fabric cut for the band
of this pocket in half, long edges
matching and wrong sides together.
Press. Unfold.
45 Lay the 11⁄4 x 121⁄2in rectangle of
batting on the wrong side of the
band fabric with one of its long edges
adjacent to the crease in the fabric.
Fuse it in place. Turn under a 1⁄4in hem
on the long raw edge of the fabric that
is further away from the batting.
46 Pin the long raw edge of the band
to the top edge of the patchwork
panel from Step 43. Sew this seam. Fold
the band on the centre crease so that it
wraps over the top edge of the pocket.
Slip stitch the horizontal turned-under
edge to the lining by hand, working the
stitches through the fabric and batting
only so that they don’t show on the front
of the pocket.
LARGE INTERNAL POCKET
47 Fuse the 41⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of batting to the wrong side of
the print fabric cut the same size. Pin
the 41⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle of light pink
lining fabric to the print fabric, right
sides together. Sew the seam along
the long bottom edge.
48 Turn the pink lining rectangle
over so that its wrong side is
against the batting on the back of
the print rectangle. Press. Stitch the
side and top edges together using
a 1⁄8in seam.
49 Fuse the 11⁄2 x 121⁄2in rectangle
of interfacing/stabiliser to the
wrong side of the print fabric cut the
same size. Fold the fabric in half, long
edges matching and wrong sides
together. Press. Unfold.
50 Turn under 1⁄4in on one long
edge of the band. Repeat Step
46 to sew the long raw edge to the
top edge of the panel from Step 48,
fold it over to the lining and hand
stitch it in place.
ASSEMBLY
INSIDE FRONT
51 Lay a 121⁄2in square of light pink
lining fabric on your work
surface. Pin the medium pocket to it so
¾in
that its bottom edge is 1in up from the
bottom raw edge of the lining square Slim Pocket Flap
and 13⁄8in in from the right edge. See
the Inside Front Layout Diagram.

52 Pin one of the small pockets

next to it – again with its
bottom edge 1in up from the bottom
Ribbon strip along the bottom edge of the slim pocket

edge of the lining square. Small Pocket Band

53 Position the needlebook cover

1in up from the bottom edge
of the lining and 3⁄4in in from the left
edge. Slip the embroidered wool Small Pocket
rectangle from Step 35 under the Lace Strips
cover, with its long unstitched left
edge matching the long left edge of
the cover. Pin the cover and wool in
place on the lining square.
Small Pocket Band

54 Pin the second small pocket

immediately above the
needlebook. Cut two 4in lengths
Needlebook
Medium Pocket

of lace and pin them horizontally ¾in 1⅜in

with their raw ends lying underneath Small Pocket

the second small pocket and the

medium pocket.

55 Audition the position of the

Handmade with Love label, but
don’t remove the paper from the back of
1in 1in

the fusible web as yet. The top edge of

Inside Front Layout Diagram
the label should be no higher than the
top edge of the second small pocket.

56 Pin the slim pocket so that its

short edges match the left and
right edges of the lining square and
lengths of Larkspur (602) together.
Loop the knotted end over the spool
on your sewing machine, and plait
fits neatly over it and the closure
can be opened readily. Stitch the
button in place.
its top edge is 3⁄4in down from the top
edge of the lining square.
the three lengths together. Tie a knot
at the other end to secure the plait. 64 Stitch one half of the press
stud inside the edge of the

57 Once you’re satisfied with the

arrangement of pockets, stitch
them in place. Start by topstitching
the left, bottom and right edges of the
medium pocket and then the first
small pocket. Topstitch down the left
edge of the needlebook cover,
catching the left edge of the wool
insert in this seam. Then topstitch
the left, bottom and right edges of the
second small pocket.
61 Tie a knot about 3in from the
knot at one end of the plait. Tie
another knot a further 1in along. Cut
needlebook cover. Determine where
the other half needs to be on the
lining to hold the cover closed neatly,
the plait in the middle of the 1in and stitch it in place.
between these knots. Trim and fray INSIDE BACK
both ends of the 3in length of plaiting.
(Put the remainder aside.) Bring the
frayed ends together and work
65 Use the remaining 121⁄2in
square of light pink lining
fabric for the inside back of the
stitches to hold the thread in a loop. satchel. Position the patchwork
62 Match the top raw edge of the
flap for the slim pocket with
pocket in place so that its left, right
and bottom edges match those of

58 Peel the paper from the back of

the embroidered label. Fuse it
in place. Work blanket stitch around
the top raw edge of the lining square
and centre the flap between the left
and right edges of the lining square.
the lining. Stitch these edges.

66 Pin the large pocket a little

above the patchwork pocket,
its raw edges using two strands of Stitch the top edge to the lining using matching its left and right edges with
Medium Pink (125). a 1⁄8in seam. Find the centre of the the lining square. Stitch the left, right

59 Stitch the left and right edges

of the slim pocket to the lining
using a 1⁄8in seam. Topstitch along its
flap. Hand stitch the frayed ends of
the loop from Step 58 to the flap
about 1⁄4in up from the bottom edge of
and bottom edges. Then work two
vertical stitches down the length of this
pocket to divide it into three sections.
bottom edge.

60 To make the loops for the

button closures on two of the
internal pockets, tie one end of three
the flap – work these stitches into the
top fabric and batting only. 67 Stitch a button in the centre of
the bottom edge of this pocket
63 Determine the correct position
for the button so that the loop
so that the button sits just above its
bottom edge. Use the remainder of the

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plaited thread from Step 58 to make
another loop. Stitch it to the band of
the patchwork pocket as a closure.

FINISHING

68 Match the front cover and

inside front panel of the
satchel, wrong sides together. Double
check that both panels are the correct
way up. Pin the layers together, then
stitch around all four edges using a
1
⁄8in seam. Repeat to sew the back
cover and inside back panel together.

69 Fuse stabiliser/interfacing to
the wrong side of each of the
13⁄4 x 121⁄2in strips of print fabric cut
for the satchel spine. Fold each strip
in half, long edges matching and
wrong sides together. Press.

70 Pin a folded strip to the left

edge of the satchel front cover,
raw edges matching. Sew this seam.
75 Fold each of the 11⁄2 x 12in
strips of print fabric that you
cut for the satchel ties in half, long

71 Turn the satchel front over so

that you’re now looking at the
internal side with the pockets. Pin
the second folded spine strip to the
right edge of the internal side, again
matching raw edges. Sew this seam.
edges matching and wrong sides
together. Press. Unfold. Now fold the
long raw edges in to meet the centre
crease. Press. Then fold the strips in
half again. Press. Topstitch to hold
each tie closed. See Diagram 4.

72 Lay the satchel front and back

next to each other – with the
covers facing up and the internal
panels facing down. The satchel front
should be on the right of the satchel
back. Butt the two panels up against
each other (but not overlapping). Work
some basting stitches by hand to hold
the panels together in this manner.
76 Tie a knot in one end of each
tie. Lay the satchel out flat
with the internal panel facing up.
Pin the other end of a tie half way
down the left and right edges of the
satchel, raw edges matching. Stitch
them in place.
77 Join the two 21⁄2in strips of
solid bright pink fabric

73 Pin the folded edge of the

spine strip that you sewed in
Step 70 over on to the satchel back.
Topstitch it in place.
together, end to end. Fold the strip in
half, long edges matching and wrong
sides together. Press. With raw edges
together and starting on the bottom

74 Turn the satchel over so that

the internal panels are now
facing up. Pin the folded edge of the
spine strip that you sewed in Step 71
over on to the internal satchel back
edge, stitch the binding strip to the
edge of the satchel outer covers with
a 1⁄4in seam, mitring the corners as
you go and referring to the diagrams
on page 66 for details.

Diagram 4
panel. Slip stitch it in place – just as
you would hand stitch a binding to
the back of a quilt.
78 Turn the binding over to the
internal panels and stitch it
in place by hand.

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Make this super-simple project using fabric in every colour you have.
Add a touch of whimsy with extra patches scattered on the border.
Megan Fisher

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MATERIALS
Q 1.6m (1 ⁄4yd) white tone-on-
3
tone print fabric
Q Assorted scraps to total
1.1m (11⁄4yd). Megan used
one triangle each of 214
different coloured tone-on-
tone print fabrics
Q 1m (11⁄8yd) backing fabric
Q 30cm (3⁄8yd) yellow tone-on-
tone print fabric (binding)
Q Batting at least 105 x 92cm
(41 x 36in)
Q Judy Hopkins ScrapSaver
ruler or similar (optional)
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Q Sewing machine with 1⁄4in foot
Q General sewing supplies
Finished size:
90 x 77cm (351⁄2in x 301⁄4in)
Finished block size: 13⁄4in
Note: Read all instructions
before starting the quilt.
A seam allowance of 1⁄4in
is used throughout. It is
recommended that fabrics
be 100% cotton, pre-washed
and well ironed. Requirements
are based on fabric 107cm
(42in) wide. Because of
the relatively small size
of the triangles, Megan
prefers to press all the
seams open.

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CUTTING • Four strips, 21⁄4in across

1 From the white tone-on-

tone print fabric, cut:
• Seven strips, 25⁄8in across
the width of the fabric.
Crosscut the strips to yield
104 squares, 25⁄8in. Cut
each square once on the
diagonal to yield a total of
208 half-square triangles
• Two strips, 8in across
the width of the fabric.
Crosscut them to yield a
total of 18 rectangles, 4 x
8in (border)
• Five strips, 4in across the
width of the fabric (border).
the width of the fabric
(binding). GUIDE TO CUTTING
HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES
ASSEMBLY There is a variety of ways to cut your assorted scraps
of coloured fabric into triangles.
4 Match a coloured half-
square triangle with a
white one, right sides
• Use a specialist ruler. Megan used a ruler that she’s
owned for many years, the Judy Hopkins ScrapSaver,
together, and sew the long that has markings for cutting triangles used to make
pieced squares in a range of standard sizes. Although
edges together. Press. Check
this ruler is no longer widely available, others that work
that the pieced square
in a similar fashion are.
measures 21⁄4in square from
raw edge to raw edge. Repeat
to make 208 pieced squares
– you’ll have six coloured
half-square triangles left
over for the border.

2 From the assorted

scraps, cut:
• 214 half-square triangles
that have two edges 25⁄8in.
See Guide to cutting half-
square triangles at right.
5 Lay out the blocks in
16 rows of 13 squares.
Take time to play with the
colour arrangement until • Make your own specialist ruler: use masking tape on
a standard quilter’s ruler to mark triangles with short
you’re satisfied.
sides of 25⁄8in, as shown in Diagram 1.

3 From the yellow tone-

on-tone print fabric, cut:
6 Sew the squares in each
row together, then sew
the rows together, carefully
2⅝in

in
2⅝
2⅝

2⅝in
matching seams. in

BORDER

7 To add some whimsy to

the quilt, Megan pieced
six coloured triangles into
Diagram 1

• Cut 25⁄8in squares of coloured fabrics and cut each

the border so that they
appear to have been
casually tossed onto the
quilt. To create similar
borders, sew a white 4 x
8in rectangle to each edge
of a coloured triangle. Use
a quilter’s ruler and rotary
cutter to cut the fabric into
a 4in square. Your cuts
should be at least 1⁄4in from
any part of the triangle.
See Diagram 2. Change the
angle of your cuts for each
4in square to create the
‘casually tossed’ effect.
square once on the diagonal, giving you two triangles
of each fabric. You could use them to make a second
quilt – perfect for twins!
TIPS FOR CHOOSING FABRICS
• To gather sufficient fabrics for this charm quilt, raid
your stash, snap up sets of charm squares from your
local patchwork shop and trade with friends.
• Megan included all the colours of the rainbow but
didn’t use a formula to ensure an equal number of blue
triangles, green triangles and so on. Instead, she chose
scraps from every bin in her stash, made her pieced

8 Lay your 4in squares

around the edges of
your quilt top to determine
where you’d like them to be.
squares and then played with their arrangement on
a design wall. She adopted a colourwash approach,
although you might prefer to scatter your colours
randomly or start with the darkest triangles at the

9 Piece strips for the left

and right borders of the
quilt by cutting the 4in
strips of white tone-on-tone
print fabric and stitching
them to the top and bottom
edges of your squares. See
Diagram 2 Diagram 3 as general guide.
bottom of the quilt and fade to lighter ones at the top.
• You could make a very striking two-colour quilt by
showcasing a wide variety of blue, red or green prints
set with a white tone-on-tone print fabric.
• If you have lots of ‘conversation prints’ with small
motifs, you could even make an I Spy quilt.

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vertically through the
centre and trim the border
strips to this length. Sew
them to the left and right
edges of your quilt.

11 Repeat Steps 9 and

10 to piece borders
for the top and bottom
edges of your quilt,
measuring your quilt
horizontally through the
centre to determine the
length to trim them to.

FINISHING
12 Smooth the backing
fabric on a table, 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 and baste the three
layers together with thread
or safety pins.

13 Quilt as desired.
Megan’s quilt was
professionally machine
quilted by Joanne Nicholls
of Thirroul Custom
Quilting. She worked a
curved edge-to-edge
design across the entire
surface of the quilt.
Diagram 3
seams open. Fold the strip
in half, wrong sides together
and long edges matching, CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE QUILT
and press. With raw edges It’s very easy to change the size of this quilt.
together, stitch the binding • Just add more triangles. Clear out your scraps –

14 Trim the excess

batting and backing
fabric 1⁄4in outside the raw
edges of the quilt.
15 Cut the ends of the
21⁄4in binding strips at
a 45-degree angle. Join the
strip to the edge of the quilt
with a 1⁄4in seam, mitring
the corners as you go and
just keep cutting triangles and sewing them to create
squares. The sky’s the limit!
• Make the triangles larger. How about cutting them
referring to the diagrams with 4in sides? 6in sides? Cut them with 8in sides and
set them in 16 rows of 13 like Megan’s quilt, and enlarge
below for details.

16 Turn the binding over

strips end to end to make
one length and press the
and stitch it by hand
the borders to, say, 8in and you have a huge king-size
bed quilt, 130 x 108in.
to the back of the quilt.
Label and date your quilt.

Binding diagrams

40cm (16in)

Rule a line along the

45-degree fold

Mitring corners 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.

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SCRAPPY QUILT
The classic, traditional Bear’s Paw block takes
on a modern look with fresh scrappy fabrics!
Cat Connolly, Sew Darn Over It — Instagram: @sewdarnoverit; Facebook: @Sewdarnoverit

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MATERIALS
Q Assorted low-volume
print fabrics to total about
1.8m (2yd)
Q Assorted bright print
fabrics to total about 2m
(21⁄4yd). See Step 2
Q 10cm (1⁄8yd) solid black fabric
Q 1.5m (15⁄8yd) black and
white print fabric (border)
Q 55cm (5⁄8yd) peach print
fabric (binding)
Q 4m (43⁄8yd) backing fabric
Q Batting at least 200cm
(78in) square
Q Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Q Sewing machine with 1⁄4in
foot
Q General sewing supplies
Finished size:
179cm (701⁄2in) square
Finished block size:
121⁄2in 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 1⁄4in are used throughout.

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CUTTING
1 From the assorted low-volume
print fabrics, cut:
• 192 squares, 21⁄2in
• 64 squares, 2in
• 64 rectangles, 11⁄2 x 61⁄4in
• 12 rectangles, 21⁄4 x 13in (A)
• Two rectangles, 21⁄4 x 271⁄2in (B)
• Four rectangles, 21⁄2 x 13in (C)
• Two rectangles, 21⁄2 x 271⁄4in (D).
To make your quilt even more
scrappy and to allow you to use up
bits and pieces from your stash, join
strips of low-volume fabrics together
to make the lengths needed for the
longer strips.
2 From the assorted bright print
fabrics, cut:
• 192 squares, 21⁄2in. If you wish to
mimic Cat’s quilt, you will need to cut
sets of three squares from each of 64
different fabrics
• 64 squares, 43⁄4in.
3 From the solid black fabric, cut:
• One strip, 11⁄2in across the width
of the fabric. Crosscut it to yield 16
squares, 11⁄2in
• Four squares, 21⁄4in
• One square, 21⁄2in.
4 From the black and white print
fabric, cut:
45˚
45˚
2in
Diagram 1
• Seven strips, 73⁄4in across the width
X
of the fabric (border).
5 From the peach print fabric, cut:
• Seven strips, 21⁄2in across the
width of the fabric (binding).
BEAR’S PAW BLOCKS
6 To make a quarter block, you
will need:
• three 21⁄2in squares and one 2in
square all cut from different low-
volume print fabrics
• three 21⁄2in squares all cut from
X
the same bright print fabric
• one 43⁄4in square of a bright
print fabric.
7 Draw a diagonal pencil line from
corner to corner on the wrong side
of the three 21⁄2in low-volume squares.
Match each of them with a bright
print square, right sides together.
Pin the layers together.
8 Sew a seam a scant 1⁄4in on either
side of both diagonal lines, as
shown in Diagram 1. Cut the fabrics
on the drawn lines. Open the units
out and press the seam away from
the low-volume fabrics. Trim each
pieced square to measure 2in square,
keeping the diagonal seam centred
on each unit. Diagram 2
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A C
A B
A C
D D
A C
A B
A C
Quilt Layout Diagram
9 Lay out the pieced squares on two
adjacent sides of the 43⁄4in square
of bright print fabric, as shown in
Diagram 2. Double check that they
are oriented correctly. Add the 2in
low-volume print square in the corner
10 Sew each row of three pieced
squares together. Press these
seams opens. Trim each row to measure
43⁄4in long, trimming the end of each row
that will overhang the centre square –
marked X in Diagram 2.
11 Sew a row to the top edge of
the 43⁄4in square. Press the
seam inwards.
12 Join the 2in low-volume square
to the untrimmed end of the
other row, then sew it to the right edge
of the block. Press seams inwards. Your
block should measure 61⁄4in square from
raw edge to raw edge.
13 Repeat Steps 6–12 to make
a total of 64 quarter blocks.
14 To make a Bear’s Paw block,
you will need:
• four quarter blocks
• four low-volume 11⁄2 x 61⁄4in rectangles
• one solid black 11⁄2in square.
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A 21
A
A
A 24
A top. Press seams outwards.
A
15 Lay out the units as shown in
the Bear’s Paw Block Layout
Diagram. Join them together in three
rows. Press seams towards the low-
volume rectangles. Then join the
rows, carefully matching seams. Your
block should measure 13in square
from raw edge to raw edge.
16 Repeat Steps 14 and 15 to make
a total of 16 Bear’s Paw blocks.
ASSEMBLY
17 Lay out the blocks in four rows
of four blocks each. Leave
space between the blocks and the
rows. Swap blocks around until you
have an array of colours and prints
that you like.
18 Add the A, B, C and D low-
volume print sashing strips
and the black squares to the layout,
referring to the Quilt Layout Diagram.
19 Join the vertical sashing strips
and blocks in each block row
together. Press seams towards the
sashing strips.
20 Join the horizontal sashing
strips and black squares in
each sashing row together. Press
seams towards the sashing strips.
Join the block rows and
sashing rows together,
carefully matching seams. Press.
BORDER
22 Join the strips of black and
white print fabric together,
end to end, to make one long strip.
23 Measure your quilt top
horizontally through the
centre. Cut two strips this length
from the long strip. Sew them to the
top and bottom edges of the quilt top.
Press seams outwards.
Measure your quilt top
vertically through the centre.
Cut two strips this length from the
remainder of the long strip. Sew them
to the left and right edges of the quilt
FINISHING
25 Remove the selvedges from the
backing fabric and cut it into
two equal lengths. Sew the pieces
together side by side with a 1⁄2in seam
and press the seam open.
26 The quilt top, backing and
batting are ready for a long-arm
quilting machine as they are. If you’re
doing the quilting by hand or on a
domestic machine, refer to Step 12 on
page 66 to layer and baste the quilt.
27 Quilt as desired. This quilt was
custom machine quilted in
various curved designs worked in
cream thread.
28 Refer to Steps 14–16 on page
66 to trim and bind the quilt
with the seven 21⁄2in strips of peach
print fabric.
Bear’s Paw Block Layout Diagram
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Autumn
Woods
CROCHET BEANIE
Keep cosy in this one-of-a-kind crochet beanie,
that can be made in six sizes from baby to adult!
Joni Sullivan, Ruby Webbs Crochet — Email: rubywebbs@gmail.com;
Instagram: @rubywebbscrochet; Facebook: rubywebbs

Thank you to Ruby, our lovely model, and thank you to

Joni for the gorgeous photographs.

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MATERIALS
Q We Are Knitters: The
Meriwool* 100g/136m balls
– Spotted Grey (50–120m
[541⁄2 –131yd] per beanie)
Q 5.5 mm (UK 5/US I/9)
crochet hook
Q Stitch marker
Q Tape measure
Q Yarn needle
Q 10–16.5cm (161⁄2in)
diameter faux fur pom-
pom (optional) – Joni
used one from www.
lifeslittlethingsco.com
Q Faux leather label (optional)
– Joni used one from www.
birchandcider.etsy.com

*We Are Knitters The Meriwool

yarn is 100% merino and is
machine-wash friendly due
to a superwash treatment
applied to every skein.

Note: This is an intermediate

skill-level crochet project.
Australian/UK terminology is
used; North American readers
should consult a crochet manual
to ensure they interpret the
instructions correctly. There
HAT MEASUREMENTS AND SIZING
is a conversion chart.
This textured beanie can be APPROXIMATE HEAD APPROXIMATE FINISHED
made in six sizes: newborn, baby, SIZE CIRCUMFERENCE TO FIT HAT LENGTH
toddler, child, tween and adult.
The beanie is made in the Newborn
33–35.5cm (13–14in) 13cm (5in)
(0–3 Months)
round, beginning at the crown
and working down to the brim. Baby
38–43cm (15–17in) 15cm (6in)
The crown and brim are (3–12 Months)
made in a continuous round.
Toddler
Place a stitch marker in the 44.5–47cm (171⁄2–181⁄2in) 16.5cm (61⁄2in)
(1–2 Years)
first stitch of each round to
keep track of where the round Child
48–52cm (19–201⁄2in) 18–19cm (7–71⁄2in)
begins and ends. (6–10 Years)
DO NOT join with a slst at
the end of each round when Tween 53–54.5cm (21–211⁄2in) 19.5cm (71⁄2in)
making the crown and brim.
When making the hat body, Adult 56–58.5cm (22–23in) 20cm (8in)
the chain 1 at the beginning of

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AUSTRALIAN/UK TO US CROCHET
CONVERSION CHART
AUSTRALIA/UK
Double crochet (dc)
Half-treble (htr)
Front post treble (fptr)
each round DOES NOT count as
a stitch. When making the hat
body, slst in the first stitch to
join at the end of each round.
When making the crown, the
first five rounds are the same
instructions for all sizes, then the
final rounds are different for each
size, with stitch count shown at
the end of each round.
When making the hat body
and the brim, the pattern is
written for all sizes with the
stitch count for each size shown
at the end of each round.
US
Single crochet (sc)
Half-double crochet (hdc)
Front post double crochet (fpdc)
ABBREVIATIONS
yo = yarn over; slst = slip
stitch; dc = double crochet;
htr = half treble crochet;
htrblo = half treble crochet
in the back loop only; fptr
= front post treble crochet
stitch
SPECIAL STITCHES
Yarn Over (yo): wrap the
yarn over the hook
Slip Stitch (slst): insert
hook into the next stitch,
yo, pull through work
Double Crochet (dc):
insert hook into the next
stitch, yo and pull through
work (2 loops on hook), yo
and pull through 2 loops
Double Crochet in the
Back Loop Only (dcblo):
follow instructions above for
the Double Crochet stitch,
but working only in the
back loop.
Half Treble Crochet
(htr): yo, insert hook into
the next stitch, yo and pull
through work, yo and pull
through all 3 loops
Half Treble Crochet
in the Back Loop
Only (htrblo): follow
instructions above for the
Half Treble Crochet stitch,
but working only in the
back loop
Front Post Treble
Crochet Stitch (fptr): yo,
insert hook from front to
back to front around the
post of the next stitch, yo
and pull through work (3
loops on hook), {yo and pull
through 2 loops} 2 times
TENSION
At the end of Round 5,
the hat should measure
approximately 10cm (4in)
across.
PATTERN
MAKING THE HAT CROWN
Round 1: chain 4, slst in
the first chain to form a
ring, chain 1, work 8 dc in
the ring (8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 sts)
Round 2: work 2 htr in
each stitch around (16, 16,
16, 16, 16, 16 sts)
Round 3: {htrblo in next
stitch, 2 htrblo in next
stitch} repeat around (24,
24, 24, 24, 24, 24 sts)
Round 4: {htrblo in each of
the next 2 stitches, 2 htrblo
in next stitch} repeat around
(32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32 sts)
Round 5: {htrblo in each of
the next 3 stitches, 2 htrblo
in next stitch} repeat around
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(40, 40, 40, 40, 40, 40 sts)
At the end of Round 5, the
beanie should measure
approximately 10cm (4in)
across.
Refer to specific
instructions for each size,
before moving on to the
Hat Body instructions.
NEWBORN
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
BABY
Round 6: {htrblo in each
of the next 4 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (48 sts)
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
TODDLER
Round 6: {htrblo in each
of the next 4 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (48 sts)
Round 7: {htrblo in each
of the next 11 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (52 sts)
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
CHILD
Round 6: {htrblo in each
of the next 4 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (48 sts)
Round 7: {htrblo in each
of the next 5 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (56 sts)
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
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TWEEN
Round 6: {htrblo in
each of the next 4 stitches,
2 htrblo in next stitch}
repeat around (48 sts)
Round 7: {htrblo in
each of the next 5 stitches,
2 htrblo in next stitch}
repeat around (56 sts)
Round 8: {htrblo in
each of the next 13
stitches, 2 htrblo in
next stitch} repeat
around (60 sts)
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
ADULT
Round 6: {htrblo in each
of the next 4 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (48 sts)
Round 7: {htrblo in each
of the next 5 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (56 sts)
Round 8: {htrblo in each
of the next 6 stitches, 2
htrblo in next stitch} repeat
around (64 sts)
Go to the instructions for
making the Hat Body of
the beanie.
MAKING THE HAT BODY
You are now done
increasing. Remove the
stitch marker and set aside.
Place a dcblo in each of the
next 2 stitches and then a
slst in the next stitch.
Round 1: chain 1, {fptr
in next stitch, htrblo in
each of the next 3 stitches}
repeat around, join (40, 48,
52, 56, 60, 64 sts)
Round 2: chain 1, {htrblo
in each of the next 3
stitches, fptr in next stitch}
repeat around, join (40, 48,
52, 56, 60, 64 sts)
Round 3: chain 1, htrblo in
each of the next 2 stitches,
fptr in next stitch, {htrblo in
each of the next 3 stitches,
fptr in next stitch} repeat
around until 2 stitches
remain, fptr in next stitch,
htrblo in last stitch, join
(40, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 sts)
Round 4: chain 1, htrblo
in next stitch, fptr in next
stitch, {htrblo in each of the
next 3 stitches, fptr in next
stitch} repeat around until
3 stitches remain, fptr in
next stitch, htrblo in each
of the last 2 stitches, join
(40, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 sts)
Repeat Rounds 1–4 until
the piece measures (10, 13,
14.5, 15, 16.5, 18 cm) [4, 5,
53⁄4, 6, 61⁄2, 7 in] long.
MAKING THE BRIM
The brim is made in a
continuous round. DO NOT
begin with a chain 1 at the
beginning of each round.
DO NOT join at the end of
each round. Place a stitch
marker in the first stitch
of each round. Move the
stitch marker up to the
next round as you work.
Round 1: dcblo in each
stitch around (40, 48, 52,
56, 60, 64 sts)
Repeat Round 1 until the
hat measures approximately
(13, 15, 16.5, 18–19, 19.5,
20 cm) [5, 6, 61⁄2, 7–71⁄2,
73⁄4, 8 in] long. Remove the
stitch marker and slst in
each of the next 2 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a 15cm
(6in) tail for weaving in.
Attach a pompom and a
leather label to the beanie
(optional).
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SWIRL
TEA COSY
Crocheted in a swirling design, this tea pot cosy and
mug warmers will leave you feeling all warm inside.
Kylie Moleta, Stitched Up Craft – Email: stitchedupcraft@gmail.com, Instagram: @Stitchedupcraft

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MATERIALS
Q Heirloom Easy Care 12ply
100% wool, 50g balls: Col
6791 (MC – Main Colour)
three, Col 6768 (CC –
Contrasting Colour) one
Q 6mm crochet hook
Q 2 buttons
Finished size:
To fit 4 cup/1L teapot and
9cm (31⁄2in) diameter mugs
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Note: Read all the instructions
before starting the project.
Australian/UK terminology
is used; North American
readers should consult a
crochet manual to ensure
they interpret the instructions
correctly.
TENSION
12 sts x 15 rows = 10cm
(4cm) measured over dc
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain, st = stitch, dc
= double crochet, htr = half
treble, BLO = Back loop
only, RtrF = Raised treble
Front, dc2tog = double
crochet 2st together
SPECIAL STITCH
Raised treble Front:
Work the treble around the
post of the stitch inserting
the hook from the front to
the back to the front again.
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern provides sizing
for standard 4 cup/1l teapot.
You can adjust this pattern
to fit your own teapot if it
is not the size provided.
To make it taller/shorter – add
/remove rows of the pattern
before the decrease in Row
24 to reach the right height,
then continue following the
pattern from Row 24.
To make it wider/slimmer –
add/remove starting chains,
then add or reduce the
pattern repeat (2 RtrF, 4 dc)
to get the right width at
the base when you begin.
Starting ch does not count
as a st throughout.
Your pieces will slant to
the side as your work
grows, but they can be
straightened by blocking
the pieces before joining.
TEA COSY
– MAKE 2
To begin: Chain 26
Row 1–2: (CC) Starting in
2nd ch from the hook, 25
dc. Fasten off CC, leaving
a small tail to sew the one
row to the second piece.
Turn. (25 sts)
Row 3: (MC – leave a tail
for sewing before attaching
MC) 1 ch, working in the
BLO 25 dc. Turn. (25 sts)
Row 4: 1 ch, 25 dc, Turn.
(25 sts)
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 RtrF
around base of dc 2 rows
below and 1 st to the right
(the 1st RtrF is in the 1st
dc of Row 3), 1 RtrF around
base of dc 2 rows below
and 1 st to the right, 4 dc;
rep from * 4
times. Turn.
(25 sts)
Row 6:
As Row 4.
Row 7: 1 ch, 2
dc, *1 RtrF around
each of the post sts
2 rows below, 4 dc;
rep from * 3 times,
1 RtrF around each
of the post sts 2
rows below, 3 dc.
Turn. (25 sts)
Row 8: As Row 4.
Row 9: 1 ch, 3 dc, *1
RtrF around each of the
post sts 2 rows below,
4 dc; rep from * 3 times,
1 RtrF around each of the
post sts 2 rows below, 2 dc.
Turn. (25 sts)
Row 10: As Row 4.
Row 11: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 RtrF
around each of the post sts
2 rows below; rep from * 4
times, 1 dc. Turn. (25 sts)
Row 12: As Row 4.
Row 13: 1 ch, 5 dc, *1 RtrF
around each of post sts 2
rows below, 4 dc; rep from
* 3 times, 1 RtrF around
post st 2 rows below, 1 dc.
Turn. (25 sts)
Row 14: As Row 4.
Row 15: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 RtrF
around 1st dc of row 13, *4
dc, 1 RtrF around each of
the post sts 2 rows below;
rep from * 3 times, 5 dc.
Turn. (25 sts)
Row 16: As Row 4.
Row 17: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 RtrF
around 1st dc of row 15, 1
RtrF around post st, *4 dc,
1 RtrF around each of the
post sts 2 rows below; rep
from * 3 times, 4 dc. Turn.
(25 sts)
Row 18: As Row 4.
Row 19: As Row 7.
Row 20: As Row 4.
Row 21: As Row 9.
Row 22: As Row 4.
Row 23: As Row 11.
Row 24: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 19
dc, 1 dc2tog. Turn. (21 sts)
Row 25: 1 ch, 3 dc, *1 RtrF
around each of post sts 2
rows below, 4 dc; rep from
* 3 times. Turn. (21 sts)
Row 26: 1 ch, 21 dc. Turn.
(21 sts)
Row 27: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 RtrF
around each of post sts 2
rows below; rep from * 3
times, 3dc. Turn. (21 sts)
Row 28: 1 ch, [1 dc2tog, 1
dc] 7 times. Turn. (14 sts)
Row 29: 1 ch, 1 dc2tog, 1
dc, [1 RtrF around each of
post sts 2 rows below, 2 dc]
2 times, 1 RtrF around each
of post sts 2 rows below, 1 RtrF around post st 2 rows
dc. Turn. (13 sts) below, 1 dc2tog. Fasten off
Row 30: 1 ch, [1 dc2tog, MC. (4 sts)
1 dc] 4 times, 1 dc. Turn.
(9 sts) ASSEMBLY
Row 31: 1 ch, 1 dc2Tog, Place the two finished tea
1 RtrF around each of post cosy pieces RS together. Try
sts 2 rows below, 1 dc, it on the teapot and pin to
1 RtrF around each fit. Sew the pieces together,
of post sts 2 rows starting from above the
below, 2 dc. Turn. spout to above the handle.
(8 sts) Use the starting ends at
Row 32: 1 ch, the base to sew the pieces
1 dc2tog, 4 dc, 1 together up: use the CC to
dc2tog. Turn. (6 sts) sew Row 1 and the MC to
Row 33: 1 ch, 1 sew the other rows up to
dc2tog, 1 dc 1 the spout and handle. Finish
your tea cosy by adding a
large pom pom in the centre
on the top of the tea cosy.
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MUG WARMER
– MAKE 2
To Begin: Chain 32
Row 1: (CC) Starting in
2nd ch from the hook, 31
dc. Do not turn. Fasten off
CC. (31 sts)
Row 2: (Attach MC to
the 1st dc of Row 1) 1 ch,
working in the BLO 31 dc.
Turn. (31 sts)
Row 3: 1 ch, 31 dc. Turn.
(31 sts)
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc, *1 RtrF
around base of dc 2 rows
below and 1 st to the right
(the 1st RtrF is in the 1st
dc of Row 2), 1 RtrF around
base of dc 2 rows below
and 1 st to the right, 4 dc;
rep from * 5 times. Turn.
(31 sts)
Row 5: As Row 3.
Row 6: 1 ch, 2 dc, *1 RtrF
around each of the post
sts 2 rows below, 4 dc;
rep from * 4 times, 1 RtrF
around each of the post sts
2 rows below, 3 dc. Turn.
(31 sts)
Row 7: As Row 3.
Row 8: 1 ch, 3 dc, *1 RtrF
around each of the post
sts 2 rows below, 4 dc;
rep from * 4 times, 1 RtrF
around each of the post sts
2 rows below, 2 dc. Turn.
(31 sts)
Row 9: As Row 3.
Row 10: 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 RtrF
around each of the post sts
2 rows below; rep from * 4
times, 1 dc. Turn. (31 sts).
Row 11: As Row 3.
Row 12: 1 ch, 5 dc, *1 RtrF
around each of post sts 2
rows below, 4 dc; rep from
*3 times, 1 RtrF around
post st 2 rows below, 1 dc.
Turn. (31 sts)
Row 13: (CC) As Row 2.
ASSEMBLY
Ch15 with MC and attach
both ends to the middle of
the mug warmer edge to
create a buttonhole.
Add a button to the middle
of the opposite edge of the
mug warmer.

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Snuggle
Cardi
This blended-mixture yarn knits up quickly
and is fluffy, thick, warm and snuggly!
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MATERIALS
Q Plassard Primo 12 ply*
50g: 3 (3-3-4-4) balls
Q One pair knitting needles:
5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting
needles and one spare
5mm (UK 6/US 8)
Q 2 buttons
Q Wool needle
Finished sizes:
Months: 3 (6-12-18-24)
To fit underarm:
40 (45-50-53-55) cm
[153⁄4 (18-191⁄2-21-211⁄2) in]
To measure (approx):
50 (54-56-60-60) cm
[191⁄2 (213⁄4-22-231⁄2-231⁄2) in]
Length when worn: (approx):
25 (27-29-31-31) cm
[10 (101⁄2- 111⁄2, 121⁄2-121⁄2) in]
Sleeve length (approx):
14 (16-17-19-19) cm
[51⁄2 (61⁄2-63⁄4-71⁄2-71⁄2) in]
Note: Read all instructions
before starting the project.
This is an intermediate
skill-level knitting project. PROJ
ECT
Quantities are approximate
as they can vary between
knitters. Check the ball bands
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to ensure all yarn is from the
same dye lot.
*Plassard Primo yarn is
blended 80% acrylic, 10%
wool, 5% alpaca and 5%
viscose.

ABBREVIATIONS Cont until work measures

alt = alternate; approx
= approximate; beg =
beginning; cm = centimetres;
cont = continue; foll =
following; garter st = every
row knit; K = knit; rem =
remain/ing; rep = repeat; RS
= right side; st/s = stitch/es;
tog = together; WS = wrong
side; yfwd = yarn forward
to make a stitch.
TENSION
14 sts and 29 rows to 10cm
(4in) over garter st, using
5mm needles.
To work a 13 x 13cm (5 x
5in) tension square, use
5mm needles, cast on 18
sts. Work 38 rows garter st.
Cast off loosely.
If less sts use smaller
needles, if more sts use
larger needles.
CARDIGAN
(worked in one piece)
Left Sleeve
Using 5mm needles, cast
on 28 (30-34-36-36) sts.
Knit in garter st (1st row is
WS) until work measures 14
(16-17-19-19) cm from beg,
working last row on WS,
thus completing Left Sleeve.
Back and Left Front
Cont in garter st and cast
on 18 (22-24-28-28) sts at
beg of next 2 rows = 64
(74-82-92-92) sts.
7.5 (8-8.5-9-9) cm from cast
on for Back and Left Front,
working last row on WS.
Divide for Neck
Opening
Next row: K31 (36-40-44-
44), cast off next 8 (8-8-10-
10) sts, K25 (30-34-38-38).
Cont on last 25 (30-34-38)
sts for rem of Left Front until
neck opening measures 10
(11-11-12-12) cm, working
last row on WS.
Cast off these 25 (30-34-38-
38) sts of Left Front.
Right Front
Using 5mm needles, cast
on 25 (30-34-38-38) sts.
Knit 3 rows (1st row is WS).
Next row: (RS) K3, yfwd,
K2tog (buttonhole), knit
to end.
Cont in garter st until Right
Front measures 8.5 (9.5-
9.5-10.5-10.5) cm, working
last row on WS. Next row: K31 (36-40-44- Right Sleeve
Next row: (RS) K3, yfwd, 44) sts for Back, turn, cast Cont in garter st until sleeve
K2tog (buttonhole), knit to on 8 (8-8-10-10) sts, turn, measures 14 (16-17-19-19)
end. knit across 25 (30-34-38-38) cm, working last row on WS.
Knit 3 rows garter st. Break sts on spare needle for Cast off.
off yarn. Right Front = 64 (74-82-92-
Leave sts on a spare 92) sts. FINISHING
needle. Cont in garter st for 7.5 (8- Using mattress st, join the
Back 8.5-9-9) cm, working last side and sleeve seams.
With WS facing, rejoin yarn row on WS. Sew in all ends. Sew on the
to rem 31 (36-40-44-44) sts Cast off 18 (22-24-28-28) buttons to correspond with
for Back. sts at beg of next 2 rows = buttonholes.
Cont in garter st for 10 (11- 28 (30-34-36-36) sts,
11-12-12) cm, working last thus completing Back and Photographs supplied by
row on WS. Right Front. Calor Yarns & Designs.

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PART 2
Dresden Plate and Penny Circle blocks,
Tea Garden and Queen Bee blocks and
the Hare and Hexie block.
We hope you have enjoyed making your first blocks
over the past eight weeks! In this issue you will be
busy sewing Dresden Plate and Penny Circle blocks,
hand stitching the Tea Garden and Queen Bee blocks
and appliquéing the Hare and Hexie block.
Designed and stitched by Natalie Bird, The Birdhouse Patchwork —
Email: thebirdhouse@bigpond.com; Website: www.thebirdhouse.com.au

Machine quilted by Fiona Bell, Quilting Fairy — Phone: 0419 713 644;
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NATALIE’S NEEDLETURN
APPLIQUÉ TIPS
There are many ways to work needleturn
appliqué but I like to strip it back to
the bare basics. I use a very fine straw
needle, 100% cotton thread in colours to
match the appliqué fabrics, a lightbox
and a blue water-erasable marker.
• Put the pattern and coloured appliqué
fabric, right side up, on top of a
lightbox (or a sunny window). Trace
the exact shape on the fabric with
the marker.
• Cut it out a scant 1⁄4in by eye outside
the traced line.
• Lay the background fabric you’ve
chosen over the pattern on the
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lightbox and lightly trace some
outlines for key shapes with the blue
marker. Areas marked with a dashed
line are overlapped by other shapes,
so they need to be appliquéd first
– you don’t need to stitch the edges
that are covered. For example, in the
Hare and Hexies block, the hare’s tail
is sewn first and then the body.
• Position the first shape on the
background and hold it in place with
a couple of dots of basting glue or
appliqué pins. Knot the end of the
thread. Use the point of the needle
to turn the raw edge of a section of
the shape under to the traced line
and hold it in place with your
non-dominant thumbnail.
Finished size:
194 x 159cm (761⁄2 x 621⁄2in)
Stitches used: Backstitch, cross stitch,
detached chain (lazy daisy) stitch, French
knot, running stitch, satin stitch, stem
stitch, straight stitch
Note: Materials required for the entire
project were listed in Part 1, published in
Homespun 24.1 (February/March 2023
issue). They are from the Owl & Hare
Hollow, Blume and Grow and Birdhouse
Basics ranges designed by Natalie herself.
Requirements are based on fabric 107cm
(42in) wide, except for the backing
fabric, which is 147cm (58in) wide and the
Devonstone cream cotton/linen blend fabric,
which is 137cm (54in) wide. To make your
quilt unique and to achieve a scrappy look,
select fabrics from your assorted prints at
random to sew each block. Use the photos
of Natalie’s quilt as a guide or just pick and
choose as you like. The appliqué method
used is needleturn, but you can adapt the
instructions to your preferred method. Seam
allowances of 1⁄4in are used throughout for
the piecing. Two strands of embroidery
thread are used throughout, unless
otherwise stated. Instructions are given for
working from the printed Pattern Sheet in
the magazines, but you can download the
digital patterns from www.homespun.net.au
and print them out instead.
• Bring the needle up so it just
catches the folded edge of the
fabric. Pull it through, go down
again immediately below the fold
and bring the needle up on the fold
a few millimetres (about 1⁄16–1⁄8in)
along – the stitches should be
virtually invisible.
• Continue around the shape, folding
the edge under with the needle and
holding it with your thumbnail. For
inside curves, make small snips in the
allowance towards the traced line.
When you come to an outside point,
tuck the raw edges under as you
stitch around it.
• Finally, remove the blue marker with
water and a small paintbrush.
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edge of the fabrics and don’t

penetrate the papers. See Diagram 1.

8 Natalie likes to make her hexie

flowers by sewing the shapes into
three rows: of two hexies, three
hexies and two hexies. She then
sews the rows together, bending and
folding the shapes so that she can
match the edges to be joined. Once
the flower has been sewn together,
press it flat. Remove the papers from
behind the hexies, then press again.
Hare and Hexies block

PREPARATION AND CUTTING

1 Choose a fabric for the appliquéd

hare. Lay the Pattern Sheet with
the hare appliqué shapes on it on a
lightbox or sunny window. Using a
blue water-erasable fabric marker,
trace the appliqué shapes onto the
right side of your chosen fabric,
leaving at least 1⁄2in between them.
Cut the shapes out by eye a scant 1⁄4in
outside the traced lines.
5 If you’re not using pre-cut 3⁄8in
hexagon papers or 7in circle arc
segment papers, trace the shapes
from the Pattern Sheet on to template
plastic with a fine-point permanent-
marking pen and cut them out on the
inside edge of the traced lines. To
make papers for English paper
piecing, trace around the templates
on stiff paper and cut the shapes out
on the traced lines.
Six Homespun Issues
This Block of the Month project is being
published over six issues of Homespun, from
February/March 2023 to December 2023/
January 2024. The materials required to make
the complete quilt were published in Part 1
in Homespun 24.1 (the February/March 2023
issue). If you join us mid-way through the
BOM, or have missed an issue that you need to
complete it, you can pick up past issues at: www.
universalshop.com.au/collections/homespun
Alternatively, you contact our subscriptions
department to order a subscription or back
issues: asmith@umco.com.au

2 Retrieve the 7in Mylar circle

template that you made in Part 1
(or make another one if you’ve
mislaid it). Choose a 91⁄2in square of
light-value fabric for the background
of this block. Centre the circle
template on the block and use an
erasable fabric-marking pen to trace
the circle onto the fabric.
6 Cut three hexies from each of two
of the fabrics you’ve chosen and
one hexie from the third fabric.
Prepare them for stitchery, referring
to Natalie’s English Paper Piecing OUR FABRICS
Tips published in Part 1 of the This quilt uses a large variety
instructions for this project. of print and solid fabrics designed
by Natalie from her Owl & Hare
7 Sew the hexies together. Start by
matching two adjacent hexagons,
Hollow, Blume and Grow and
Birdhouse Basics ranges,

3 Referring to Natalie’s Needleturn

Appliqué Tips, arrange the two
appliqué shapes on the background
fabric and stitch them in place. Use two
strands of Garden Gate (718) thread to
work a French knot for the hare’s eye.
right sides together and edges
aligned. Knot one end of a length
of neutral coloured sewing thread.
Insert the needle behind the seam
allowance, then whip stitch the
two hexagons together along one
distributed in Australia by Two
Green Zebras. Although we will be
publishing all the patterns for the
stitcheries so that you can trace
them onto linen yourself, you can
also purchase all the designs
pre-printed on linen.

4 Choose three fabrics to use for

the hexie flower.
matching edge with small, fine
stitches that catch only the very

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9 Use appliqué pins or basting glue

to position the flower on the
background block, underneath the
hare, centred between the left and
right edges. Refer to the photo of
Natalie’s block as a guide. Appliqué
the outer edges of the flower to
secure it to the background fabric.

10 Choose 10 print fabrics to use

for the circle. Cut an arc
segment from each one and prepare
them for stitchery, referring to
Natalie’s English Paper Piecing Tips
published in Part 1 of the instructions
for this project. For these shapes,
Natalie recommends snipping into
the seam allowance on the inner
curves before basting over the paper.

11 Arrange the prepared arcs in a

circle, swapping them around
Tea Garden block

until you have an array of colours and

prints that you like. Whip stitch them
together on their short ends. Press.
Remove the paper behind each arc
and press again.
14 If you’re using interfacing/
stabiliser, fuse a square of it to
Tips published in Part 1 of the
instructions for this project.
the wrong side of the linen squares.

15 Place the fabric in the

embroidery hoop if you’re
18 Arrange the hexagons in a circle,
swapping them around until you
have an array of colours and prints that

12 Centre the pieced circle on the

square of background fabric
and use appliqué pins or basting glue
to hold it in place. Use small appliqué
stitches around the inner and outer
edges of the circle to secure it to the
background square. Press.
using one. The hoop will keep the
fabric flat and prevent it puckering.
Release the tension on the hoop when
you are not working on your project
to avoid creating creases that will be
difficult to remove later on.
you like. To join them into a circle,
match two adjacent hexagons right
sides together. Thread a needle and knot
the end of the thread. Make a stitch in
just one corner/point of the hexies, right
at the tip. Make another stitch by

STITCHERIES
16 Referring to the Stitchery
Guide below for the colours
and stitches to use for each area,
looping the thread through the first
stitch and then tie off the thread
securely. Continue in this manner to join

13 If you’re using the pre-printed

stitchery panel, cut out the Tea
Garden and Queen Bee stitcheries on
the dashed lines. If you’re not using the
pre-printed stitchery panel, locate the
designs on the Pattern Sheet. Place the
Pattern Sheet on a lightbox or against a
brightly lit window. Centre a 91⁄2in
square of cream linen over each design
in turn, right side facing up. Using a
fine permanent-marking pen, trace the
design onto the fabric. Trace neatly
using thin lines as the stitching needs
to cover the markings.
embroider the various design
elements using two strands of
embroidery cotton. Before threading
the needle each time, separate all
the strands and bring them together
again. This allows the floss to lie
flatter, covering the background
more smoothly.
17 To make the rings of hexagons
that surround the stitcheries,
choose 20 different print fabrics
from your assortment. Cut out and
prepare 20 hexagons, 1⁄2in, referring
to Natalie’s English Paper Piecing
all the hexagons in a row. Then join the
first and last hexagons to create the
circle. Press. Remove the paper from
behind each hexagon. Press again.
19 Centre the 7in circle template
on the block and use an
erasable fabric-marking pen to trace
the circle onto the fabric.
20 Lay the circle of hexagons on the
block – the outer edges of the
hexagons should just touch the circle.
Rotate it until you are happy with the
position of the colours and fabrics. Use
appliqué pins or basting glue to hold

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the edge of each hexagon to secure
them to the background fabric.

21 Dab the traced circle with a wet

paintbrush to erase it, following
the manufacturer’s instructions. Once
all the circle markings have been
removed, press the block.

DRESDEN PLATE BLOCKS

22 If you’re not using pre-cut 2in

pointed Dresden papers, trace
the shape from the Pattern Sheet on
to template plastic with a fine-point
permanent-marking pen and cut it
out on the inside edge of the traced
lines. To make papers for English
paper piecing, trace around the
template on stiff paper and cut the
shapes out on the traced lines.

23 To make one block, choose 12

fabrics from your assortment
of coordinating prints. Cut wedge
shapes from the fabrics you’ve
chosen and prepare them for
stitchery, referring to Natalie’s
English Paper Piecing Tips.

24 Lay the covered shapes out in a

ring, referring to the photos of
Natalie’s blocks as a guide. Once you’ve
Queen Bee block

decided where each shape will go,

match two adjacent shapes, right sides
together and one edge aligned. Knot
one end of a length of neutral coloured
sewing thread. Insert the needle behind
the seam allowance, then whip stitch
the two shapes together along their
matching edge with small, fine stitches
that catch only the very edge of the
fabrics and don’t penetrate the papers.

25 Repeat this process to join all

the shapes together in a circle.
Press. Remove the paper from behind
each shape. Press.

26 Choose a 91⁄2in square of light-

value fabric. Fold it in half
horizontally and vertically and press
lightly to crease it. Unfold. Centre the
Dresden Plate, then pin or glue it in
place. Use appliqué stitches around
the outer edge to secure it to the
background square. Press.

27 If you’re not using pre-cut 1in

circle papers, trace the circle
from the Pattern Sheet onto Mylar and
cut it out on the line. Cut a circle from
the 13th fabric you’ve chosen for the
block, ¼in outside the edge of the
paper or template. Row 1, Column 2

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

TEA GARDEN

Teapot Backstitch and

Teapot Misty Rose (652)
satin stitch

Teapot flowers Iceberg Green (982) Backstitch

Teapot flower centres Wheat (2573) French knot

Leaves and stems Olive Branch (684) Backstitch

Bottle

Bottle Aqua Grey (981A) Backstitch

Backstitch and
Bottle flower Sandstone (462)
satin stitch

Leaves and stems Olive Branch (684) Backstitch

Tea Cups
Tea cups Amber Brown (464) Backstitch

Leaves and stems Olive Branch (684) Backstitch

Backstitch and
Circle flowers Withered Rose (654)
French knot

Backstitch and
Cosmos flowers Misty Rose (652)
satin stitch

Hearts Amber Brown (464) Satin stitch

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Flowerpot
Flowerpot Iceberg Green (982) Backstitch

Star flower Wheat (2573) Backstitch

Dashed circle Sandstone (462) Running stitch

Scallops Piquant Green (535) Backstitch

Stems and leaves Olive Branch (684) Backstitch

Bee Bee body Garden Gate (718)

Backstitch and tiny
running stitch

Backstitch and tiny

Bee wings Stone Grey (715)
running stitch

Bee stripes Wheat (2573) Satin stitch

QUEEN BEE

Queen bee
Bee body and antennae Garden Gate (718) Backstitch

Backstitch, running stitch

Bee wings Stone Grey (715)
and cross stitch

Bee stripes Wheat (2573) Satin stitch

Backstitch and
Bee crown Wheat (2573)
cross stitch

Bee skep
Bee skep outline Backstitch and
Golden Brown (308)
and horizontal lines running stitch

Light Teak Grey

Bee skep base Backstitch
Brown (384)

Crosses Sandstone (462) Cross stitch

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DESIGN AREA THREAD STITCH

Crown Large crown Wheat (2573) Backstitch

Large jewels Deep Water (2019) Satin stitch

Medium jewels Withered Rose (654) Satin stitch

Small jewels Deep Water (2019) French knot

Flowers and lines Flower outline Aqua Grey (981A) Backstitch

Flower centre Wheat (2573) Backstitch

Stem and leaves Olive Branch (684) Backstitch

Central cross lines Amber Brown (464) Backstitch

28
1
Sew a line of running stitch
around the fabric circle about
⁄8in from the edge, leaving long thread
tails at the beginning and end. Place
the template in the centre of the fabric
circle on the wrong side and pull up
the thread to gather the seam
allowance over to the back evenly
and firmly, as shown in Diagram 2.

29 Press the shape well on both

sides. Carefully remove the
stitches and the template and press.

30 Pin or glue baste the circle

in the centre of the Dresden
Plate, checking that it covers all the
raw edges of the plate wedges.
Appliqué it in place.

31 Centre the 7in circle template

on the block and use an
erasable fabric-marking pen to trace
the circle onto the fabric.

32 Work running stitch using three

strands of Withered Rose (654), or a
thread to complement the fabrics you've
used, on the traced circle. Dab the traced
circle with a wet paintbrush to erase it,
following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Row 3, Column 6 33 Once all the circle markings have

been removed, press the block.

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Diagram 2

Row 6, Column 2

Diagram 3

34 Repeat Steps 23–33 to make

four Dresden Plate blocks
using a variety of print fabrics and
background squares.

PENNY CIRCLE BLOCKS

35 Choose two prints for the

pieced circle in the centre of
the block. From each of them, cut
two squares, 3in.

36 Join the squares together in pairs,

then join the pairs to make a four-
patch unit, as shown in Diagram 3. Row 7, Column 5

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37 Use a compass to draw a circle

with a radius of 2in (diameter of
4in) onto Mylar or, alternatively, trace
the 4in circle from the Pattern Sheet.
Cut it out on the line. Position the
template in the centre of the four-patch
and trace around it using an erasable
fabric-marking pen. Cut the fabric out
1
⁄4in by eye outside the traced line.

Row 3, Column 2
38 Repeat the process described
in Steps 28 and 29 to prepare
the shape for appliqué.

39 Choose eight print fabrics for

the small circles. Then repeat
the processes described in Steps 27–
29 to prepare them for appliqué.

40 Choose a 91⁄2in square of light-

value fabric. Fold it in half
horizontally, vertically and diagonally
and press lightly to crease it – or
alternatively, use an erasable fabric-
marking pen to draw lines.

41 Centre the 7in circle template

on the block and use an
erasable fabric-marking pen to trace
the circle onto the fabric.

42 Pin or glue baste the large

pieced circle in the centre of
the block, aligning the seams with
the horizontal and vertical creases/
lines. (Note the block shown to the
left, however: Natalie rotated the
pieced circle so the seam lines were
aligned with the diagonal creases.)
Pin or glue baste the small circles so
that their outer edge just touches the
7in circle and they are centred over
one of the creases/lines.

43 Appliqué each circle to the

background fabric. Turn the
block over and cut the background
Row 5, Column 1 fabric 1⁄4in by eye inside the stitching

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Step 42

on the large circle. Take care to only

cut the background fabric, not the
pieced circle. Trimming in this manner
reduces the weight and stiffness of the
finished quilt. Cut neatly so that the
fabric that you cut out can be used in
another block later on.

44 Dab the background fabric

with a wet paintbrush to
erase the pen marks, following the
manufacturer’s instructions. Once
all the circle markings have been
removed, press the block.

45 Repeat Steps 35–44 to make

three Penny Circle blocks
using a variety of print fabrics and
background squares.

In Part 3 of this Block of the Month

project, to be published in June in
Homespun 24.3, you will be busy making
Chequerboard Circle and Six Hexie
Flowers blocks, stitching the Foxy Beaus
and Barrow of Blooms blocks and
appliquéing the Owl block. Step 43

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Temora catharinas48@gmail.com CYNTHIA’S ARK Goondiwindi
(02) 6977 1760 www.catharinasvintagestitches. Mallala 0427 764 147
nelstoyandbookhaven@ com.au (08) 8527 2120 thread@stitchesfromthebush.
bigpond.com cynthiasark.com.au com.au
JEMIMA’S CREATIVE
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pam@picklemousecorner.com www.jemimascreativequilting.com www.patchworkangel.com.au
THE QUILTING ROOM
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 THE STRAWBERRY
THIEF
MILLIE BOHO QUILT
Get your free quilt pattern when you join our mailing list!
Our lovely Millie Boho quilt was designed to show you
how to make the most out of your fabric. You will love
the simplicity of this pattern and the speed at which the
blocks come together – proving it is possible to create
a beautiful patchwork quilt in a weekend.
Phone: (08) 6114 9653
Email: hello@thestrawberrythief.com.au
Website: thestrawberrythief.com.au
FOX'S COTTAGE
QUILTING AND WOOL
WELCOME TO THE SHOP HOP!
This original Fox's Cottage design encompasses the
joy of a day out with the girls, hopping the shops and
collecting your favourite fabrics and funky patterns. Each
section can be made as a stand-alone piece or let rip your
imagination on the whole quilt. We've even seen the car
done for a wedding gift, Just Married on the flag!
Phone: +64 6 363 5880
Email: Eshop@foxscottage.co.nz
Website: www.foxscottage.co.nz
STITCHES BY THE SEA
LONGARM QUILTING
Affordable, computerised, edge-to-edge longarm quilting,
using my Handi quilter 18 Avante Machine. The 12-foot frame
can accommodate the smallest to the largest project. No
set up fee or hidden extra costs.Top quality Matilda’s own
batting available. Fast turn around and free return postage in
Australia. Prices start from $3.50 per square foot.
Phone: 0412 355 438
Email: infostitchesbythesea@gmail.com
Website: www.stitchesbythesea.net

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This wool batting is simply the best there is and provides commercially dyed felt, perfect for any project. Winterwood also has a wide range of craft
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Phone: (08) 8349 0200
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FABRIC PIXIE
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When looking for a high-quality yarn for your special projects,
you can't go past Great Southern Yarn. This 100% Australian
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and hand-dyed by the team at Great Southern Yarn, making
each skein, and every project, unique. Shop the range of
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Phone: 0427 401 792
Email: yarnbytheriver@gmail.com
Website: www.yarnbytheriver.com
STITCH
CROSS STITCHED BUNNY CUSHION
It is the Year of the Rabbit so celebrate by making our
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two sizes. The large cushion features nine charming
bunnies while the smaller cushion/pincushion has one
cute rabbit – a quick stitch for your Easter decorating.
Available as a chart or a kit, exclusive to Stitch.
Phone: (02) 9958 6038
Email: hello@stitchshop.com.au
Website: stitchshop.com.au
KORNACRAFT
SEWING CENTRE
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We are thrilled to bring you the fabulous Tilda Club
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Phone: (08) 8522 3246
Email: sales@kornacraft.com.au
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 SOMETHINGS
COUNTRY
PACK OF TEN
A pack of 10 — yes 10 blades, all in
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Phone: (07) 4162 2040
Email: somethingscountry@bigpond.com
Website: www.somethingscountry.com.au
WHATEVER
WHERE-EVER CRAFT
OWL & HARE HOLLOW BOM
Priced at $295 (free postage)
Phone: (02) 6026 5489
Email: info@whateverwhereever.com.au
Website: www.whateverwhereever.com.au
DRAGONFLY
FABRICS
BAG MAKING NEEDS
For all your bag making needs, by
Annie zips. 30in, 40in and by the yard;
elastics and mesh to match.
Phone: (08) 8948 0691
Email: dragonfabric@bigpond.com
Website: www.dragonfabric.com.au
COSY PROJECT
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Cosy Project offers patterns, patterns and more patterns
from some of the world’s most exciting designers.
Browse our selection from traditional and modern quilts,
to wallhangings, homewares and accessories, crochet,
embroidery, appliqué, softies and dolls and children’s
fashion. It’s your go-to online source for the most
imaginative and creative stitching ideas.
Visit cosyproject.com
CRAFTY FROG
SULKY STICKY FABRI-SOLVY
Sulky® Sticky Fabri-Solvy combines
the convenience of pressure-sensitive
adhesive with the flexibility of a water-
soluble stabiliser. It is a printable,
temporary self-adhesive, fabric-like
stabiliser that is ideal for transferring your
hand embroidery, punch needle, cross
stitch, quilting, or other patterns onto your
project fabric. Sticky Fabri-Solvy can also
be used as a topper or backing, which
MY FELT LADY
looks, feels, and behaves like fabric, during
embroidery – or when used as a design
pattern. Perfect for any reversible project,
WOODEN PEG DOLL CLOTHING as when it's rinsed away, no stabiliser
remains on either side! All Sulky stabilisers
The pattern comes with instructions and pattern are acid- and lead-free.
shapes to make gnome-like dolls, as well as
versions with lady's hair and different cape
options. Suitable for all skill levels.
Download the PDF pattern – $5.50 Phone: (02) 6296 6240
Email: shop.crafty.frog@gmail.com
Website: www.craftyfrog.com.au
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WACKY JACKY'S TEXTILES
WACKY JACKY’S RETREATS
Our retreats are unlike any others; we curate the most unique Bali experience for like-
minded ladies who are textile, quilting, and travel fans. You will have an opportunity to
explore the island's history and culture while also experiencing its natural beauty, with
Jacky from Wacky Jacky's Textiles as your host, and a friendly team of Balinese ladies!
Phone: 0408 995 440 Email: jacky@wackyjackys.com.au Website: www.wackyjackys.com/bali-retreats
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patchwork, quilting and textile E. infostitchesbythesea@gmail.com | P. 0412 355 438
art in a fun environment.

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accessories ~ patterns ~ buttons ~ craft
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93 East Street, Narrandera, NSW
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ph: 0398767868
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lyn’s fine needlework

PATCHWORK Q
QUILTING E
EMBROIDERY

PATCHWORK &
NEEDLECRAFT

The newest collection from 3 Sisters is utter joy and happiness.

It is a collection of small and medium floral prints that include butterflies, roses, and
an assortment of foliage and vines in rose, pink, aqua, cream and, soft taupe.

Edyta Sitar from Laundry Basket Quilts continues to inspire quilters with
Oh! the joys of springtime!! her designs in books and patterns. Her range of fabrics, “The Seamstress”,
Check out our NEW online store to see and BUY the entire range or contact us for more information. features a beautiful floral that would lend itself to fussy cutting or Broderie Perse.
Many designs feature both piecing and appliqué. Why not start a new quilt today?
www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au
Unit 2, No. 9 Seven Hills Rd Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 For further information contact: Cath and Pat Guilfoyle,
(Next to the Bull & Bush Hotel) Onpoint Patchwork & Needlecraft, 61a Station St, Waratah NSW 2298
EMAIL: sales@lynsfineneedlework.com.au PHONE: 02 9686 2325 Telephone: 02 4968 0094 Email: onpatch61@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @lynsfineneedlework
Onpoint Patchwork and Needlecraft
 On the road
GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING
AND PATCHWORK SHOPS

Next time you are on the road, make plans to stop at some of the
businesses listed on these pages – they would love to welcome you.

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NSW
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
fortun esand fairies @outl ook.co m pam@picklemousecorner.com
www.fortunesandfairies.com
Open: Tue 9.30am–4pm,
Wed–Thu 9.30am–5.30pm,
Fri 9.30a m–3p m, 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: Mon 9am–4.30pm,
Tue 9am–9pm, Wed–Sat
9am–4.30pm, Sat 9am
Sew Many Stitches
Shop 4, Level 2,
147 Queen Street ,
Campbelltown 2560
Ph: (02) 4628 4437
somanystitches@outlook.com
www.sewmanystitches.com.au
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Open: Tue–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–4pm
BLUE MTNS & BEYOND
Hobbysew Orange
221 Peisley Street ,
Orange 2800
Ph: (02) 6361 7420
patriciajcole@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/
hobbyseworange
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 10am–2pm
Picklemouse Corner
1/152 Megalong Street ,
Leura 2780
Ph: 0488 470 684
www.picklemousecorner.com
Open: Mon–Sat 10am–5pm,
Sun 11am–4pm
Post Office
Patchwork
33 Ross Street ,
Glenbrook 2773
Ph: (02) 4739 9555
pop@postofficepatchwork.net.au
www.postofficepatchwork.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm,
Sat 10am–3pm
The Stitching Post
100 Lurline Street ,
Katoomba 2780
Ph: (02) 4782 5809
chris@thestitchingpost.com.au
www.thestitchingpost.com.au
Open: Tue–Sun 10am–4pm
Thread the Needle
with 4 Fat Ladies
50 McNamara Street ,
Orange 2800
Ph: 0481 770 479
admin@threadtheneedle.com.au
www.threadtheneedle.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 10am–2pm
MID NORTH COAST
Connie’s Fabrics
1 Verge Street ,
Kempsey 2440
Ph: (02) 6562 7792
conniesfabrics@outlook.com
Facebook - Connie’s Fabrics
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12.30pm
Country Pickin’s
Sewing Centre
Unit 2, 1A Blackbutt Road
Port Macquarie 2444
Ph: 0448 306 589
info@countrypickins.com.au
www.countrypickins.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9.30am–2pm
Country Pickin’s
Sewing Centre
29 Pulteney Street ,
Taree 2430
Ph: (02) 6552 2092
info@countrypickins.com.au
www.countrypickins.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9.30am–2pm
Hanging by
a Thread
Wallace Street,
Macksville 2447
Ph: (02) 5509 1664
admin@hangingbyathread.
com.au
www.hangingbyathread.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
Nesting Needles
23 Gale Street ,
Coramba 2450
Ph: 0400 055 989
lpeterson68@optusnet .com.au
www.nestingneedles.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 10am-3pm
Sat 10am–2pm
Stitched ‘n
Framed
14 Acacia Avenue,
Port Macquarie 2444
Ph: (02) 6581 3338
info@stitchednframed.com.au
www.stitchednframed.com.au
Open: Mon–Thu 9.30am–
4.30pm, Fri 9.30am–4pm,
Sat 9.30am–2pm
Stitches by
the Sea
10 Gundagai Street ,
Coffs Harbour, 2450
Ph: 0412 355 438
infostitchesbythesea@gmail.com
www.stitchesbythesea.net
Open: Tue–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm,
Sat 10am–1pm
SOUTH WEST NSW
Yarn by the River
93 East Street ,
Narrandera, 2700
Ph: 0427 401 792
yarnbytheriver@gmail.com
www.yarnbytheriver.com
Open: Thu–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
Other times by Appointment
CENT RAL WEST
Cowra Patchwork
Shop 2/119 Kendal Street ,
Cowra 2794
Ph: (02) 6342 3854
cowra-patchwork.business.site
Open: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm,
Sat 8.30am–12.30pm
The Crafters Cottage
62 Dalgarno Street ,
Coonabarabran 2357
Ph: 0407 940 792
info@thecrafterscottage.net
www.thecrafterscottage.net
Open: Tue–Fri 9am–4.30pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
NORTHERN NSW
Handa Crafts
and Curtains
149 Canterbury Street ,
Casino 2470
Ph: 0484 899 472
hello@handcraftsandcurtains.
com.au, www.handacraftsand-
curtains.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
Rainbow Patchwork
75 Union Street ,
South Lismore 2480
Ph: 0432 417 228
www.rainbowpatchwork .com.au
Open: Tue–Fri 10am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
NORTH WEST
Ursh’s Sewing
1 Cunningham Close,
Narrabri 2390
Ph: 0419 492 370
www.facebook.com/
Urshs-Sewing
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 11am–1pm
 CENTRAL TABLELANDS
The Crafty Peacock
17 Bradwardine Road,
Bathurst 2795
Ph: (02) 6331 6975
info@thecraftypeacock.com.au
www.thecraftypeacock .com.au
Open: Tue–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9.30am–3.30pm
RIVERINA
Coleambally
Stitch in Time
13 Brolga Place,
Coleambally 2707
Ph: (02) 6954 4242
coleamballystitchintime@
allthingsquilting.com.au
www.coleamballystitchintime.
allthingsquilting.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
Nel’s Fabric Place
188 Hoskins Street,
Temora 2666
Ph: (02) 6977 1760
nelstoyandbookhaven
@bigpond.com,
www.188nelsfabrics.wixsite.
com/temora
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
The Cotton
Merchants
48 Wynyard Street,
Tumut 2720
Ph: (02) 6947 2800
thecottonmerchants@gmail.com
www.thecottonmerchants.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–
4.30pm, Sat 9.30am–1 pm
The Fabric Farm
17 Pine Avenue,
Leeton 2705
Ph: (02) 6953 7718
www.thefabricfarm.com.au
Open: Wed–Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–1pm
Whatever Where-ever
Crafts
26 Fairway Close,
Howlong 2643
Ph: (02) 6026 5489
info@whateverwhereever.com.au
www.whateverwhereever.com.au
Open: Wed–Fri 10am–5pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
VIC
MELBOURNE
Lilly Patches
10/159 Boronia Road,
Boronia 3155
Ph: (03) 9761 2088
info@lillypatches.com.au
www.lillypatches.com.au
Open: Tue–Wed 9.30am–
5pm, Thu 9.30am–7.30pm,
Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9.30am–5pm
Tranquility Crafts
‘N’ Supplies
37 Holmes Road,
Moonee Ponds 3039
Ph: (03) 9375 3575
tranquilitycrafts@bigpond.
com.au
www.tranquilitycrafts.allthings
quilting.com.au
Open: Tue–Fri 10am–5.30pm,
Sat 9.30am–1pm
Yarra Valley Quilt,
Yarn and Sew
382 Warburton Highway,
Wandin North 3139
Ph: (03) 5964 3592
sales@quiltyarnsew.com.au
www.quiltyarnsew.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–4pm
Winterwood Felt
and Craft Supplies
3 Colman Road,
Warranwood 3134
Ph: (03) 9876 7868
sales@winterwoodtoys.com.au
www.winterwoodtoys.com.au
Open: Mon–Sat 10am–4pm
EAST
A Little Patch
of Country
63 Princes Highway,
Trafalgar 3824
Ph: (03) 5633 2311
www.littlepatch.com.au
sales@littlepatch.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Craft Quarters
140–146 Station Street,
Koo Wee Rup 3981
Ph: (03) 5997 1779
sales@craftquarters.com.au
www.craftquarters.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
Jennifer Bee
Embroidery
14 Back Maffra Road, Sale 3850
Ph: (03) 5143 2899
jenniferbee@bigpond.com
www.jenniferbee.net
Open: Tue 1pm–5pm,
Wed–Thu 9am–5pm,
Fri 9am–12 noon
Lily Lane
26 Prince Street,
Rosedale 3847
Ph: (03) 5199 2777
jennifer@lilylane.com.au
www.lilylane.com.au
Open: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
9.30am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm
Patchwork Maze
470 Glen Alvie Road,
Glen Alvie 3979
Ph: (03) 5674 9292
ptchmaze@bigpond.com
www.patchworkmaze.com.au
Open: Wed–Sat 10am–3pm
or by appointment
Spool of Thread
Patchwork
61B Tyers Street,
Stratford 3862
Ph: 0417 130 851
Facebook: Spool of Thread
Patchwork
Open: Wed–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
NORTH EAST
Catherina’s Vintage
Stitches
195 Allan Street.
Kyabram 3620
Ph: (03) 5860 6710
catharinas48@gmail.com
www.catharinasvintagestitches. www.aliceinfabricland.com
com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
Fabric Playground
58 High Street,
Beechworth 3747
Ph: 0407 808 127
heatherwells307@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/Fabric-
Playground-Beechworth
Open: Hours vary, refer
to Facebook
My Little Patch
Shop 1, Rear 49 Reid Street,
Wangaratta 3677
Ph: (03) 5722 4991
mylittlepatch@bigpond.com
www.mylittlepatch.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–
5.30pm, Sat 9am–1pm,
or by appointment
GRAMPIANS
Something Magical
Begins
7314 Glenelg Highway,
Dunkeld 3294
Ph: 0400 048 284
margiedore@icloud.com
www.somethingmagical
begins.com
Open: by appointment
SOUTH WEST
Molly Bear Designs
208 Diproses Road,
Bulart 3314
Ph: 0488 136 961
mollybeardesigns@hotmail.com
www.etsy.com/au/shop/
Mollybeardesigns
Port Fairy Textiles
Shop 1/54 Sackville Street,
Port Fairy 3284
Ph: 0493 289 375
hello@portfairytextiles.com.au
www.portfairytextiles.com.au
Open: Mon–Sat 10am–4pm,
Sun 11am–3pm
MACEDON RANGES
Alice in Fabricland
14 High Street,
Kyneton 3444
Ph: (03) 5422 6031
aliceinfabricland@gmail.com
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm,
Sat 10am–3pm
WEST
Heights Sewing Centre
176 Pakington Street,
Geelong West 3218
Ph: (03) 5229 3558
heightsewing@bigpond.com
www.heightsewing.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
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Little Desert Quilts
2204 Kaniva–Edenhope
Road, Kaniva 3419
Ph: (03) 5392 2234
littledesertquilts@skymesh.
com.au
FB: Little Desert Quilts
Michelle’s
Patchwork
230 Moffats Road,
Dereel 3352
Ph: (03) 5345 1364
mde17978@hotmail.com
www.michellespatchwork .com
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 10am–4pm
Palm Beach
Quilting
7/2 Industry Boulevard,
Carrum Downs 3201
Ph: (03) 9775 1601
sales@palmbeachquilting.com.au
www.palmbeachquilting.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
MOR NINGTON
PENINSULA
The Sewing
Bee Cafe
80 Baxter–Tooradin Road,
Baxter 3911
Ph: (03) 5971 5737
thesewingbeecafe@gmail.com
www.sewingbeecafe.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
QLD
BRISBANE
My Felt Lady
Ph: 0428 122 639
sales@myfeltlady.com
www.myfeltlady.com
Open: Online 24/7
TOOWOOMBA
The Sewing Room
16b Prescott Street ,
Toowoomba City 4350
Ph: (07) 4638 8288
info@thesewingroom.net.au
www.thesewingroom.net .au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–3.30pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
128 Homespun
Whispers of the
Valley Fabric
198 Grantham Winwill Road,
Winwill 4347
Ph: 0410 669 976
info@whispersofthevalley.com.au
whispersofthevalleyfabric.com.au
Open: Fri–Mon 9am–5pm,
other times by appointment
CENT RAL
HIGHLANDS
Emerald Fabric
Boutique
Shop 3, 107 Clermont Street ,
Emerald 4720
Ph: (07) 4982 4286
websales@emfab.com.au
www.emfab.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
BUNDABERG
Teacup Quilts
& Niceties
Shop 1/58 Woongarra Street ,
Bundaberg 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 6953
teacupquilts@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/
teacupquilts
Open: Mon-Fri 8am–4pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
The Quilter’s
Shack
77 Boundary Street
Walkervale 4670
Ph: (07) 41 54 4486
thequiltersshack@
patchworkandcupcakes.com
www.bundabergpatchwork.com
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat 9am–12.30pm
NORTH EASTERN
Janome Townsville
Olive Branch Quilts
Shop A/263 Charters Towers
Road, Mysterton 4812
Ph: (07) 4755 2336
shop@janometsv.com.au
www.olivebranchquilts.com.au
Open: Mon–Wed 9am–5pm,
Thu 9am–4.30pm, Fri
8.30am–4.30pm, Sat
9am–1pm
Just Country
Crafts Australia
72 Perroux Street ,
Gulliver 4814
Ph: (07) 4795 7414
justcountrycrafts@gmail.com
Facebook: justcountrycrafts
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–3pm,
Sat 8.30pm–1.30pm
Somethings
Country
80 Kingaroy Street ,
Kingaroy 4610
Ph: (07) 4162 2040,
somethingscountry@
bigpond.com
www.somethingscountry.com
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9.30am–12.30pm
NT
Dragonfly
Fabrics
Shops 2 and 3,
53 Alawa Crescent,
Alawa 0810
Ph: (08) 8948 0691
dragonfabric@bigpond
www.dragonfabric.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 9am–4pm
SA
ADELAIDE
Kornacraft
Sewing Centre
108 Murray Street ,
Gawler 5118
Ph: (08) 8522 3246
sales@kornacraft.com.au
www.kornacraft.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Thu 9am–7.30pm,
Sat 9am–4pm
The Quilting
Room
21 Doulton Crescent,
Modbury Heights 5092
Ph: 0411 417 087
www.thequiltingroom.com.au
thequiltingroom@aapt.net.au
Open: Mon–Wed 1pm–4pm,
Thu 4pm–7pm. Sat–Sun by
Appointment only
Widebacks
22 Farrow Circuit,
Seaford 5169
Ph: (08) 8370 7546
brenda@widebacks.com.au
www.widebacks.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–3pm,
Sat 9.30am–12.30pm
YORKE PENINSULA
Heart ‘n Soul
Patchwork
1/59 Main Street ,
Minlaton 5575
Ph: (08) 8813 9710
heartnsoulpatchwork@
gmail.com
gostitch.com.au/business/
heart-n-soul-patchwork
Open: Tue-Fri 10am–4pm,
Sat 10am–12 noon
The Patchy Affair
1972 Maitland Road,
Cunningham 5571
Ph: 0418 891 601
thepatchyaffair@bigpond.com
www.thepatchyaffair.com.au
Open: By Appointment Only,
7 days a week 10am–4pm
YP Quilting
Fabrics
26 George Street ,
Moonta 5558
Ph: 0488 948 223
tlhents@hotmail.com
www.ypquiltingfabrics.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat 10am–2pm
SOUTH EAST
Arts on
Ormerod
13 Ormerod Street ,
Naracoorte 5271
Ph: (08) 8762 2804
timroweart@gmail.com
Open: Tue–Fri 9.30am–5pm,
Sat 9am–1pm
Creatively Sewn
1 Anthony Street ,
Mount Gambier 5290
Ph: (08) 8725 4933
kerry@ringwood-designs.com
www.creativelysewn.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–
4.30pm, Sat 9.30am–12.30pm
 Habit Patch
31b George Street,
Millicent 5280
Ph: (08) 8733 1155
info@habitpatch.com.au
www.habitpatch.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm
EYRE PENINSULA
ruby & kate
42 Liverpool Street,
Port Lincoln 5606
Ph: (08) 8682 3636
rubyandkate@me.com
www.rubyandkate.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am-5pm,
Sat 9am-12.30pm
MID NORTH
Brook Fabrics
33 Bowman Street,
Crystal Brook 5523
Ph: (08) 8636 2685
www.facebook.com/
Brook-Fabrics
Open: Mon–Fri
9.30am–4.30pm
Charlene’s
80 Ayr Street,
Jamestown 5491
Ph: (08) 8664 1511
alan.flower@bigpond.com
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm,
Sat 10am–11.30am
BAROSSA
Cynthia’s Ark
7 Wasleys Road,
Mallala 5502
Ph: (08) 8527 2120
cyn@cynthiasark.com.au
www.cynthiasark.com.au
Open: Thu 12.30pm–3pm,
Fri–Sat 9.30am–3pm,
Sun 10am–3pm
LIMESTONE
COAST
The Rural Stitch Co
40 Bool Lagoon West Road,
Bool Lagoon 5271
Ph: 0417 408 796
sales@theruralstitchco.com.au
www.theruralstitchco.com.au
Open: Sat–Sun 10am–4pm,
Weekdays by appointment
WA
PERTH
Kraft Daze
SewingWorld
1/91 McCoy Street,
Booragoon 6154
Ph: (08) 6180 5224
kraftdaze@gmail.com
www.kraftdaze.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat 9am–2pm
Ocean Keys Sewing Centre
2/1868 Marmion Avenue,
Clarkson 6030
Ph: (08) 9407 7285
oceankeyssewing@bigpond.com
www.oceankeyssewing.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
Sat 10am–2pm
Southlands Fabric
& Sewing Centre
26 Yampi Way,
Willetton 6155
Ph: (08) 9259 4844
helen@sewingperth.com.au
www.sewingperth.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm,
Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10am–3pm
The Country
Quilt Store
251 Eighty Road,
Baldivis 6171
Ph: 0404 188 284
cherylambler@gmail.com
FB: Thecountryquiltstore
Open: by appointment only
SOUTH WEST
Craft Collections
1/13 Mummery Crescent,
Bunbury 6230
Ph: 0419 616 714
stuffnbears@westnet.com.au
craftcollections.com.au
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm,
Sat 9am–12 noon
MID WEST
The Empty Bobbin
16/242 Point Leander Drive,
Port Denison 6525
Ph: 0437 888 030
theemptybobbin@outlook.com
www.theemptybobbin.com.au
Open: Mon–Sat 9am–4pm
TAS Handzon
1 Alfred Street,
NORTH Rangiora
Ph: +64 3 423 3544
Cranberry Crafts
helpinghand@handzon.co.nz
71 Reibey Street,
www.handzon.co.nz
Ulverstone 7315
Open: Mon–Sat 9.30am–
Ph: (03) 6425 1077
5.30pm, Sun 10am–3pm
info@cranberrycrafts.com.au
cranberrycrafts.com.au The Quilter’s Barn
Open: Tue–Fri 9.30am–3pm, The Vines Village,
193 Rapaura Road,
Sat 10am–12.30pm
Blenheim
Patchwork Plus
Ph: +64 03 572 7240
14 Anne Street,
info@thequiltersbarn.co.nz
George Town 7253.
www.thequiltersbarn.co.nz
Ph: (03) 6382 3999
Open: 7 days a week 9am–5pm
www.patchworksplus.com.au
Open: Tue–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm,
Sat 9.30am–12 .30pm NORTH ISLAND
Wattlebird Yarn Aroha Quilts
Ph: 0409 213 486 155 Whitaker Street,
Te Aroha
wattlebirdyarn@gmail.com
Ph: +64 7 884 4590
www.wattlebirdyarn.com.au
arohaquilts@gmail.com
Open: 24/7 Online store
www.arohaquilts.com
or by appointment
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm,
SOUTH EAST
Sat 10am–1pm
The Quilted
Fox’s Cottage
Teapot
Quilting and Wool
6 Bathurst Street,
Shop 5, Southern Cross
New Norfolk 7140
Complex, Corner Purcell Street
Ph: 0415 119 322
and State Highway One,
thequiltedteapot@gmail.com
Foxton 4814
www.thequiltedteapot .com
Ph: +64 6 363 5880
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
shop@foxscottage.co.nz
Sat 9am–3pm
www.foxscottage.co.nz
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm,
NEW ZEALAND Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
House of Patchwork
SOUTH ISLAND 16 Porter Crescent,
Ashford Helensville, Auckland 0800
427 West Street,
Ph: +64 09 420 6355
Ashburton 7700
houseofpatchworkltd@
Ph: +64 3 308 9085,
gmail.com
NZ Freephone: 0800 274 3673
www.facebook.com/House-
store@ashford.co.nz
of-Patchwork
www.ashfordstore.co.nz Open: Tue–Sat 10am–4pm
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm,
Sat–Sun 10am–3pm
Cushla’s Village
Fabrics
136 Aranui Road,
Mapua, Nelson 7010
Ph: +64 3 540 2011
cushla.fabrics@xtra.co.nz
cushlasvillagefabrics.co.nz
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm,
Sat 10am–1pm
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A lice Springs
Beanie Festival
Ph: (08) 8951 1122
Website: www.beaniefest.org
Aroha Quilts
Ph: +64 3 540 2011
Website: www.arohaquilts.com
Ashford Wheels & Looms
Website: www.ashford.co.nz
STOCKISTS
D esigner Stitches
Ph: (03) 9543 9411,
website: www.designerstitches.net
Dragonfly Fabrics
Ph: (08) 3889 6024,
website: www.dragonfabric.com.au
F aeries in my
Garden
Ph: (07) 3869 0808, website:
O npoint Patchwork
& Needlecraft
Ph: (02) 4968 0094, Facebook:
The Quilter's Shack
Ph: (07) 4154 4486, website:
www.bundabergpatchwork.com
Onpoint Patchwork Needlecraft The Quilting Patch
Q uality Always
Ph: (08) 8349 0200, website:
Ph: (07) 4128, web 0629, website:
www.everythingfabric.com.au/
www.qualityalways.com.au

S ew Can I Ph: (02) 9623 4570,

Australian Yarn Company
Ph: (03) 5442 4673,
website: www.ausyarnco.com.au
www.faeriesinmygarden.com.au
Fox's Cottage
Ph: +64 6 363 5880
website: www. sewcani.com.au
Sew Many Stitches
Ph: (02) 4628 4432, website:
www. sewmanystitches.com.au
brand/the-quilting-patch
The Strawberry Thief
Ph: (08) 6114 9653
www.thestrawberrythief.com.au
Tranquility Crafts
‘N Supplies

B anksia Yarns
Ph: (02) 4505 1615, website:
www.banksiayarns.com.au
website: www.foxscottage.co.nz

Bernina Australia
Ph: 1800 237 646, website:
wwwbernina.com/en-AU
I nspired Embroidery
and Sewing
Website: www.inspired
embroideryandsewing.com
Skein Sisters
Ph: (02) 9554 7444, website:
www.skeinsisters.com.au
Somethings Country
Ph: (07) 4162 2040, website:
Ph: (03) 9375 3575,
FB: Tranquility Crafts 'N Supplies
Travelrite
International
Website: www.travelrite.com.au

C atharina's Vintage J anome

Website: www.janome.com.au
www.somethingscountry.com.au
Stitch Ph: (02) 9958 6038,
Two Green Zebras
Ph: (07) 3132 8990, website:
Stitches
Ph: 1300 308 261,
website: www.catharinasvintage
K ornacraft Sewing
Centre
Ph: (08) 8522 3246,
website: www.stitchshop.com.au
Stitched n Framed
Ph: (02) 6581 3338, website:
www.twogreenzebras.com

stitches.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
website: www.kornacraft.com.au
L ily Lane Quilting
Ph: (03) 5199 2777,
website: www.lilylane.com.au
Lyn's Fine Needlework
Ph: (02) 9686 2325, website:
www.lynsfineneedlework.com.au
M y Felt Lady
Ph: 0428 122 639
website: www.myfeltlady.com
W acky Jacky’s
Ph: 0408 995 440,
www.stitchednframed.com.au website: www.wackyjackys.com.au
Stitches by the Sea
Ph: 0412 355 438, website:
www.stitchesbythesea.net
Whatever Where-ever Craft
Ph: (02) 6026 5489, website:
www.whateverwhereever.com.au
T hat Yarn Place
Ph: 0438 058 695, website:
www.thatyarnplace.com.au
Winterwood Felt & Craft
Ph: (03) 9876 7868, website:
www.winterwoodtoys.com.au
The Patchwork Angel
Ph: (07) 5477 0700, website:
www.patchworkangel.com.au
Y arn by the River
Ph: 0427 401 792,
website: www.yarnbytheriver.com

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