Start Homespun’s 2017 Block of the Month!

February 2, 2017 by Emma No Comments

The Feburary Homespun is always hard to beat because it launches our much anticipated Block of the Month. And this year our Block of the Month is a doozy – ‘specially for kids! And as usual we have 10 other step-by-step easy-to-follow projects covering crafts including quilts, bags, dolls, and more to make your February fantastic.

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2017 Block of the Month – Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo!

It’s a quilt, playmat and a toy-storage bag in one, and it’s loaded with interactive elements to fire young imaginations. Claire Turpin and Jemima Flendt created this fabulous fantasy design, calling on their years of stitching prowess and their own children’s passions to achieve something that is full-on fun. Zoo themed, it’s split into octagonal wedges, beginning with a train-ride to the entry point and a wander around the animal precincts, including penguin, lion, hippo, elephant, giraffe and zebra enclosures. Kids will adore this interactive play mat/quilt/toy-storage bag with its pockets, flaps, softies and movable parts to keep them entertained. Lay it over their bed or across the floor for playtime. When it’s time to clean up, simply drawstring the edges to scoop toys into a handy sack. So let’s get started!

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In this issue we also feature ‘Autumn Lily’ by Katrina Hadjimichael who magically combines patterns and colours in the coral, pastel pink and sky blue quilt. Plus Great Gatsby inspired dolls, a felt based tote bag, a needlepoint eyemask and more.

Cosy_Project_Dolls_Homespun — Great Gatsby inspired dolls designed by Anne Oliver

Block of the Month issue felt tote bag — Felt tote bag by Bobbie Watts

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