AN ELEGANT SIMPLICITY
This classic white crocheted bedspread is one of the latest
off erings from Patons. Its square-on-square repeat pattern
is highlighted with bobbled edgings. An intermediate-level
stitcher should manage this project comfortably, but you’re
going to have to set aside a bit of time if you’re going for
double-bed size, with cushion and coordinating bolster. The
pattern is called ‘Modern Heirloom’ and should be available
from your nearest sewing centre/haby store. If not, call
Patons on 1800 337 032 or visit http://www.patonsyarns.com.au.PIN INTEREST
TABLETOP
REELISM It’s not so much
that Justin Brown is partial to
cotton reels – it’s just that he has
an eye for upcycling, particularly
commercial and industrial
has-beens. And this time around,
it was a whole bunch of pre-loved
spools that caught his eye. He’s
sandwiched them between
tabletop and glass to make a
fantastic piece of retro furniture
that we couldn’t resist showing
to our spoolaholics! His Sticks
and Bricks business is in
Massachusetts, USA, which
might be a bit prohibitive for
Australians, but you can see his
style at sticksandbricksshop.com
or link directly through to this
table at sticksandbricksshop.
com/market/spool-table.Let us know about your upcoming
event – email details to homespun@
universalmagazines.com.au or send them
to Homespun Diary Dates, Locked Bag
154, North Ryde, NSW 1670. Please notify
us at least four months before the event.diary
dates
NSW – Sydney
February 19-
Castle Hill Stitch! By CraftAlive Castle Hill; Castle
Hill Showgrounds, Doran Drive. A show dedicated
to patchwork, needlework, knitting, embroidery and
all things stitching, with products to buy, demos,
workshops and much more. Open 9.30am-4pm.
More information: http://www.craftalive.com.au/
stitch-by-craftalive.NSW – Country
February 18-
Dubbo CraftAlive Dubbo; Dubbo Regional Theatre
and Convention Centre, 155 Darling Street.
Bringing together both talented interstate and
local exhibitors, focusing on creative hand-finished
products, DIY products, craft supplies, homewares
and creative workshops. Open 10am-5pm.
More information: http://www.craftalive.com.au.
February 27-
Mittagong Southern Highlands Quilters’ Guild
Biennial Quilt Show; Mittagong RSL Club,
Cnr Bessemer St and Old Hume Hwy. Featuring
traditional quilts, art quilts, raff les, trading tables
and more. Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Entry $6, children under 14 free.
More information: Phone Elizabeth on
(02) 4868 1106 or Ann on 0412 308 101.Qld – Country
February 12-
Toowoomba CraftAlive Toowoomba; Clive
Berghofer Recreational Centre, 20 Baker Street,
Darling Heights. Bringing together both talented
interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on creative
hand-finished products, DIY products, craft
supplies, homewares and creative workshops.
Open 10am-5pm.
More information: http://www.craftalive.com.au.18 HomespunHSP1702_p016-020 Pin Interest.indd 18 12/14/2015 11:33:56 AM