Homespun 11.7

Winter is well and truly upon us, and Homespun Vol 11 No 7 will have you thinking of snowmen and reindeer while humming Christmas carols all month long. The Christmas Issue is not only brimming with projects to help you prepare for the fast approaching festive season, it also adds a touch of magic to this cold and dreary time of year. Think of roasting chesnuts on an open fire as snow falls softly outside, and you're set! From more marvellous quilt ideas, including the latest instalment in the Life Is A Celebration BOM, to captivating projects, this issue is sure to keep your nimble fingers warm this month. So rug up and grab your issue from your local newsagent, or subscribe by calling 1300 303 414 today!

The Christmas tree must surely be one of the most popular parts of the festive season. Catherine Baynes of Willow Valley Store pays homage to the evergreen source of wonder with an exquisite quilt in subtle festive colours.

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's not Christmas without Santa! Give your festive decorating an added edge of fun this year with adorable roly-poly Santas from Simone Gooding of May Blossom.

Think of snow-dappled trees, wreaths on doors, and fires flickering in windows, and you surely have the ultimate picture of a Northern Hemispherean Christmas. Thanks to American artisan Linda Solovic's sensational appliquéd artwork, you can bring that scene into your home.

Part one of a stunning seasonal wallhanging from Bronwyn Hayes of Red Brolly, the appliqué and stitchery designs perfectly capture everything that warms the heart and makes Christmas such a joyous time of year.

Showcasing the gorgeous Christmas cards from family and friends can often be a bit of a challenge, but with the unique card holder from Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse, you can present your cards in a neat, tidy, and utterly festive way.