It's here, it's here!!

Homespun Magazine , Christmas in July 2017, get yours now from newsstands or digitally through Zinio , Google Play or the Apple newsstand.
 

I have been bursting to receive this issue all year!
It's jam packed with fabulous, inspiring projects, interesting articles and helpful hints!

My super talented sister, Sarah, and I have a new project in the magazine. It's always such an honour to be asked to create a new design for such an amazing publication.

Certainly in the magazine there are some wonderfully talented creative people like Natalie Bird (whom we so admire so much !) , so sometimes we feel like little fish in an ocean of amazing creatives. Every so often we give ourselves a pinch to make sure we're not dreaming!

Finally when we come to the realisation that it's real it's time to start brainstorming and designing together. This is not such an easy feat as very large oceans and thousands of kilometres separate us, I am in Italy and Sas is in Sydney!

Thank heavens for technology and the Internet otherwise we would have phone bills a mile long!! Whats App and Skype are our main go to-s when designing a project together. First we chat on Skype and throw around ideas. We don't always agree, as sisters do, but always manage to find a compromise we're both happy with. Fortunately for us we tend to like similar things so it's not too hard to find common ground!

The next phase is a vague sketch! Yes if I draw it it's very vague indeed. I tend to create as I go with a very vague plan. If Sarah sketches our ideas she always has a much clearer vision and produces a very detailed drawing. This drawing passes to the WhatsApp phase which is fabulously instant! We message backwards and forwards with any observations and concerns until we are happy with the design.

When the final design has been decided we divide our jobs and off we go!!
 

All of this happens months before the magazine is due to be released so you can imagine our anticipation for its arrival.
The biggest thrill is seeing the professional photo shoot of our project. I thought nothing could beat that until I saw our project on the cover!!! Icing on the cake!

We hope you enjoy this issue of Homespun Magazine, filled to the brim with inspiration and projects to make.
 

Let us know if you make our table runner. We would love to see your photographs and know your thoughts about it. One of the most exciting things when you write a pattern is to see how people interpret it and use colour! 

Just post it on instagram using #homespunmagazinejuly2017

Thanks for joining us! Rachel

Bunny pillow pattern

My new bunny pillow pdf pattern is here! It's super cute and easy to make!

A wonderful gift for a new born, birthday or even make them as Easter gifts. Rather than 'bon nuit' you could stamp or embroider the child's name to make it a more personal gift.

I made them in soft pretty colours but they also look fabulous in bright, cheery colours! To adapt the pattern for a boy applique stars rather than flowers!

The pattern can be enlarged to make a larger pillow or reduced to make a smaller bunny, fill it with lavender! It could also be appliqued onto a quilt or bag. It's such a versatile pattern!

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Fabric and trim packs + FREE tutorial

Fabulous fabrics and trim packs are now available, it's time to destash! 

SIGN UP to my mailing list to receive your FREE pattern/tutorial to make a gorgeous cushion like this with one or 2 of these gorgeous fabric packs.

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You can make all kinds of wonderful items with these packs. There are fabrics, buttons, trims, old and new fabrics, appliques and so on. All carefully put together to co-ordinate and inspire. 

To make the above cushion front I used one pack and had left overs which can be used to create something else.

You could also make bags, table centers, pouches and so much more with these. Or collect a few and make something larger like a duffel bag or picnic rug!

There are 5 packs available each one with different colour put together to inspire you and help you build your stash! Here are just a few.

 

 

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Finally finished!!!

I've been meaning to make this pattern for my shop for such a long time! Finally I bit the bullet, sat down today and wrote it! I must say it took quite some time so I'm pleased it's done. The pattern is a downloadable PDF pattern and is 20 pages including diagrams, photos and explanations.

Sarah's Etsy Store

I have just added my first item to my Etsy store. A pattern for my 'School of Fish'. Many people have liked the fish on Flickr and Pinterest so I though it would be a good idea to make a pattern. Hopefully people like it.

Our School of Fish

A school holiday activity with my son, two nephews and mum. All three boys picked their own fabrics and even used the sewing machine. We love the way they turned out and plan to do more as we have lots of other ideas.

Post Update: Several people have asked for a pattern for these fish so I have made one. It is listed on Etsy. I hope that you like it!!!