Celebrate Australia Day With These Cosy PROJECT Patterns!
Coming straight off the back of Christmas and New Years, it’s hard to even think about the next big holiday – Australia Day! But instead of the mad rush to organise a last-minute family barbecue, why not do something creative this year? Take advantage of the crafter in you and celebrate January 26 with these Aussie patterns from Cosy PROJECT, available for purchase now.
Bondi and Bronte Meerkat Softies
If you’re a Sydneysider, you’d know that no Australia Day would be complete without a barbecue at Bondi Beach at least once in a while. Not from Sydney? Celebrate Australia’s national beach culture anyway with these adorable meerkat lifeguard softies. More than that, make the occasion special for the whole family as a cute gift for the kids. This pattern includes enough material to make one meerkat and one seagull with instructions for accessories, including our iconic lifeguard swimsuit. Suitable for advanced level crafters with experience in making softies.
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A Patriotic Picnic Australian Flag Quilt
A picnic barbecue in the park is definitely a staple of all Australia Day celebrations. That’s why Michelle Long’s vibrant quilted Australian flag and insulated picnic bag will come in handy for all your Australia Day needs while adding a bit of colour to your feelings of national pride. Complete with appliqued stars, floral patchwork and the Union Jack, this pattern will be sure to become the centrepiece of your Australia Day festivities. The pattern includes detailed instructions and is recommended for intermediate crafters looking to expand their skills in quilting.
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Waratah Dancer Wallhanging
Did you know that Australia has 24,000 recorded species of native flora? Turns out, these plants have had a long history since colonisation, with Captain Cook’s journey Endeavour voyage in 1770 collecting over 30,000 botanical specimens alone. However, the clearing of native flora after European settlement has seen a significant decrease in the number of native plants throughout the countryside. Since the 1990s, various environmental and educational programs have been introduced to conserve these precious flora.
So do your part this Australia Day by noting the importance of these native flowers not only to the country’s natural environment, but also as a symbol of national pride and identity. This waratah wallhanging features free-form stained glass style applique and can be embellished with paints, marking pens or coloured pencils. This pattern can be easily adapted to any material and is suitable for intermediate quilters.
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