Australian Homespun

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. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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Australian Homespun

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IN THE LOOP • From social media finds to social events, we bring you our best ideas to keep you crafty and connected.

LESSONS IN CRAFTING Your ”Self” • Scroll through social media in 2026 and you are told to “be your authentic self”, boycott fast fashion and pick up a pair of knitting needles. Walk through any retailer in Australia and you will encounter the thriving category of ‘Australiana’. The tides are shifting, but decades before the hashtags, two visionary designers were already running the ultimate masterclass …

Colour Wheels IN MOTION • From the beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, to the River City of Richmond, Virginia, Annabel Wrigley has crossed continents and pushed boundaries to create textile art that excites and surprises. This Australian-born/USA based textile artist shares how living in very different environments has shaped her joyful aesthetic and thriving career in textiles.

Sophie QUILT • Annabel Lowe Wrigley’s Sophie Quilt embodies her colour-filled, intuitive style and her fearless approach to palette. Punchy hues are anchored with neutrals and dusty shades, creating a sophisticated gradient effect. It’s a testament to Annabel's evolution from sewing teacher to gallery artist that she invites you to experiment with your own fabric stash to create a one-of-a-kind, dopamine-filled delight.

COSY COUCH CADDY • Juanita Sinclair’s lifelong passion for sewing began at age 10, when her mother first taught her to create by hand. Today, she leads Jakatozo Designs and Material Difference, where she shares her love for textiles and creativity with the sewing community. Her Cosy Couch Caddy is the ultimate companion for anyone whose favourite place is home, thoughtfully designed to keep everything from books and remotes to snacks and sewing supplies right at your fingertips.

Amber Plum PILLOWCASE • With a professional background in interior design and a ‘day job’ designing for a bedding company, Janelle Skene created Amber Plum to blend her expertise with her personal love of plaid, frills and eclectic bedding. Her pattern features a classic, quilted plaid design reimagined with a playful frill edge. Janelle draws on a rich palette of retro-inspired jewel tones that create a sophisticated and vibrant talking piece. Designed to be versatile, Amber Plum invites you to have fun with colours and textures!

Quilted COOLER BAG • Anne Lambert creates for the love of craft and family, designing gifts for those she holds dear. As she approaches her 70s, she finds meaning in creating pieces that are lasting reminders of shared meals, holidays and everyday moments. Anne designed her quilted cooler bag as a functional gift, hoping it serves as a warm reminder of being loved – every time someone reaches for their favourite snack!

Textured THROW • Anette Ericksson’s Swedish heritage and her daily life by a forest-rimmed lake serve as the primary inspirations for her creative work. She is passionate about blending Scandinavian textile traditions with modern fashion and home trends, as seen in the...