Hello to All of You! Thank you so much for the kind emails about missing me...I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth (although sometimes it feels like I have!). With all of this wonderful technology that we have at our fingertips, my luck hasn't been the best for the past month! I have completed the SAME post on here on three different occasions...and on three different occasions, it has gone *POOF* into thin air once I hit the Publish button. :( To say my level of frustration is high is to put it mildly. :) LOL
BUT...today is a NEW day, it's beautiful outside and I am hoping luck is on my side this afternoon as I sit down to visit with you all about the WONDERFUL new selection of magazines that we've received recently.
Grab a cuppa whatever you like to drink, sit back, relax and enjoy reading about all of the wonderful new projects published recently by the most talented Australian designers.
First, we would like to introduce you to a new-to-us magazine, Australian Patchwork & Stitching. This magazine is filled to the brim with wonderful projects from quilts to stitcheries, bags and pillows to softies. Currently, we only have multiple copies of this one issue available, but more will be on the way soon!
Australian Patchwork & Stitching Vol 8 No 5
Featuring 12 Must-Make Projects!!
Get to Know Quilter Michelle Yeo
Enjoy Designs From:
- Meredith Harmer
- Wendy Whellum
- Elaine Rose
- Zoe Clifton
- Catherine Howel
- Joy Coey of JoyPatch Designs
- Cinzia White
- Heather Horne
- Barbara Green
- Nicolette Ahern
- Laurel Hermon
- Robyn Ahern
Another new-to-us magazine is Australian Handmade. If you are an overall crafter and love to do a little bit of everything (who doesn't?!? LOL)...THIS magazine is for you! It's also a great buy at $10 plus $4.80 shipping as most issues have 50 (yes, I said FIFTY) or more projects included!! We currently have multiple copies of two different issues and will be getting more of this one in as well.
Australian Handmade Vol 25 No 8
Featuring Over *60* Must-Have Projects!!
Meet stitcher Michelle Ridgway!
Enjoy Perusing the Following Projects:
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All In Red, a redwork cushion project by Louise Audet
Roses, Roses, a quilt by Julie McKenzie
Country Life Wallhanging Stitchery by Lesley Purdon
Pink & Cream Delight, a quilt by Heather Lownds
Bunny Slippers by Heather Waldron
Clickety Clack, a stitched bag and Friends, a redwork stitchery, both by Julie Lembit
Chenille, a cute bear by Jennie Boylan
Autumn on Tweet Street, a stitchery and hanger by Tracey Bormann
With Love For Ewe, a knitting tote by Michelle Ridgeway
Sewing Notions, a quilt by Liz Toth and Carol McSherry
Knitting Needle Holder by Rhonda Thornley
Crafty Gift Set by Ann Dimmer
Knitting Helper Board by Anne Cahill
Knit-n-Knatter Tote by Judith Tetley
From Hands to Heart Shelf Sitter by Tracey Bormann
Beaded Charms by Monika Anthon
Freshwater Shell Jewelry Set by Signature Beads
Little Miss Daisy Baby Cardigan Sweater, Crocheted Beach Cover Up, Stylish Aran Knit, Denim Delight Jumper, Ruffles All Around Girl's Cardigan, Rugged Hand Knit Sweater, Cosy Toes Socks, Oh So Cute Baby Sweater and Hat Set by Sirdar
Hoot Hoot Owl Softies by Annalisse Wakenshaw
Gingham Cot Quilt by Cheryl Attwood
Rosebud Baby by Ruth Marshall
Loves Me Loves Me Not Stitchery Cushion by Julie Lembit
Stars on High Beaded Mobile by Adele Argent
For the New Arrival Crocheted Blanket by Karen Gledhill
A Great White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookie Recipe from Michelle Thomas
Scrapbooked Frame and Blocks by Rachel Keyworth
Filmstrip Gift Cards by Rachel Greig
Australian Handmade Vol 25 No 7
Over 55 Inspirational Gift Ideas!
Meet Painter Leanne Hughes!
Enjoy Perusing the Following Projects:
And one of our VERY favorite magazines around here...a few new issues of Australian Homespun.
Australian Homespun Vol 9 No 5 "The Red Issue" (May/08)
Featuring 12 Red Hot Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Sue Spargo of Sue Spargo Folk-art Quilts
- Sharon Gobbo of Prims Downunder
- Natalie Ross of Natalie Ross In Stitches
- Simone Gooding of May Blossom
- Brenda Smith of Serendipity Patchwork & Quilting
- J. Leutenegger and DMC
- Amanda Browning of Amanda Brooke
- Leonie Wainwright & Libby Celli-Bird of Gingham Collection
- Stella Whittingham of Dolls on Parade
- Christine Book of Sew Christine Book
- Alison Stewart of Mabel Lane Quilting
Australian Homespun Vol 9 No 6 (June/08)
Featuring 11 Eye-Catching Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Pat Hamilton
- Susan Dean of Threadbare Primitives
- Karen Cleal of Tumbleweed Stitches
- Tiel Seivl-Keevers of tsk tsk illustration and design
- Julia Allen
- Rosalie Quinlan of Rosalie Quinlan Designs
- Lynette Anderson O'Rourke of Lynette Anderson Designs
- Majella Rush of Kookaburra Cottage Quilts
- J Leutenegger and DMC
- Holly Gardiner
- Brenda Ryan of Brenda Ryan Embroidery Designs
- Alison Stewart of Mabel Lane Quilting
Featured above is "Hugo's Bag" by Lynette Anderson O'Rourke of Lynette Anderson Designs. We have the dog button that is featured on this purse in stock for only $10. It is VERY cute! :)
***COMING SOON***COMING SOON***COMING SOON***COMING SOON***COMING SOON***
Australian Homespun Vol 9 No 7 (July/08)
This is the BIG one!!! Homespun's Annual Christmas Issue
This issue will feature the first of a three part series for Bronwyn Hayes' new quilt, The Wish Quilt, featured below, and will also include projects from Michelle Marvig, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches, Alison James, Sally Giblin and MORE!!
We are expecting this issue to arrive any day but also know that it's going to be VERY popular once it hits the States. DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR COPY!! If you are interested in this issue and the next two, please let us know via email and we will get your name on the waiting list.
We are expecting this to be a SOLD OUT issue!!
MANY New Issues of Australian Country Threads have arrived!!
Australian Country Threads Vol 8 No 8
Featuring 11 Inspirational Projects!
Meet Chris Byron of Countin' Crows Primitives
Enjoy designs from:
- Linda Haigh of The Patchwork Cow
- Tracy Wilson of Prim In Oz Designs
- Debra Gardiner of Wattlebee Designs
- Colleen Archbold of Piecefully Patched
- Heather Waldron
- Chris Byron of Countin' Crows Primitives
- Kate Hampson of That Raggedy One
- Philippa Morris of Whiskers and Wings
- Megan Holmes of From the Farmhouse
- Leeanne Siegert
Country Threads Vol 8 No 7
Featuring 11 Fantastic Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Tracy Wilson of Prim in Oz Designs
- Cheryl Billing Smith
- Leanne Siegert
- Meredith Harmer
- Lynelle Slade
- Linda Haigh of The Patchwork Cow
- Anne Dimmer
- Lesley McConnell
Australian Country Threads Vol 8 No 6
Featuring 11 Beautiful Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Katrina Hadjimichael
- Elizabeth Williams
- Lorraine Green
Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse
Tam Nguyen
Linda Haigh of The Patchwork Cow
Rosemary Dunn - Kate Hampson of That Raggedy One and Jo Hercus
- Tracy Wilson of Prim in Oz Designs
Country Threads Vol 8 No 5
Featuring 10 Stunning Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Lindy Nelson
- Tracy Wilson of Prim in Oz Designs
- Anne Dimmer
Debra Gardiner of Wattlebee Designs
Natalie Ross of Natalie Ross In Stitches
Kate Hampson of That Raggedy One and Jo Hercus
Linda Haigh of The Patchwork Cow
Tracey North
Elaine Rose
Kay Cathery-Kutcher
Australian Country Threads Vol 8 No 4
Featuring 11 Perfect Patchwork Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Heather Waldron
- Lindy Nealson
- Julie McKenzie of Material Possessions
- Chris Byron of Countin' Crows Primitives
- Laurel Harmon
- Annalisa Contos
- Sharni Crossett
- Meredith Harmer
- Pieceful Hearts
- Cheryl Billings Smith
Australian Country Threads Vol 8 No 3
Featuring 11 Beautiful Projects!
Enjoy designs from:
- Karyn Herbert
- Tracey Wilson of Prim in Oz Designs
- Meredith Harmer
- Linda Haigh of The Patchwork Cow
- Marianne Roberts
- Natalie Ross of Natalie Ross In Stitches
- Ellen McGregor
- Carol Hughes
WOW!!!! What an absolute load of eye candy and inspiration!! Ponder the possibilities with me and
Treasure Every Stitch ~
Shannon
Shannon,
nice to see you back. You may have had problems with Typepad but your latest post made up for the missing ones. What a nice post, showing the magazines and what's inside. I love it. Now I may have already told you but to be sure I don't miss it, please keep the Christmas issue for me. In fact, put me down for them each month for a while, want to get all the patterns for that beautiful Christmas quilt.
I so appreciate you store/service. finding the Australian stuff is so hard but not with you!!
Thanks,
Robin in Virginia
Posted by: Robin C | August 17, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Thank you for bringing the Australian talent to the states...I really appreciate it!
Mary Jo in Goldfield
Posted by: Mary Jo Jones | August 17, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Thank you for mentioning my "Autumn Leaf Flurry" project in the Red Issue (May 2008) of Australian Homespun magazine. Keep an eye out for my next project "Antique Diamonds" that is featuring in the September issue of Homespun along with a profile on yours truly.
Posted by: Brenda Smith - Serendipity Patchwork & Quilting | August 17, 2008 at 06:40 PM
I love these magazines and the Australian creativity. I work for a quilt shop in the US and would like to stock the blue teacup fabric you used in the Love a Cup quilt kit. Would you tell me the manufacturer and contact information? We would appreciate it very much. It is lovely.
Posted by: Catherine Jacobs | June 25, 2009 at 09:54 AM