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It’s Hunky Dory!

March 31, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

I am thrilled to have one of my quilt designs in the latest issue of Homespun which arrived in my letterbox today. It is a great project for beginners as it is goes together quickly and can be easily made from charm squares or layer cakes. It is the first time I have used charm squares. – I love the Hunky Dory range by Moda- it is so fresh and pretty.

It is lovely to be in a magazine with some of my favourite Aussie designers – Jodie, Jenny and Cheryl.

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  1. two hippos says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:17 am

    a beautiful quilt and front cover too!! Love your Parisian banner, a real spring feel.

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  2. Andrea... says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Hi! I’ve just discovered your lovely blog! That quilt is fabulous and deserves to be in a magazine. I am just embarking on quilting and am amazed by the beautiful quilts I have seen in blogland x

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  3. Thea says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    What a beautiful quilt!

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  4. Janice says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    How exciting to have your profile in such a great magazine. I can’t wait till my copy arrives in the mail. Your quilt design is so simple, yet so effective.

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  5. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Nice work -you’re famous! And a beautiful project too, by the way.

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  6. Sew Useful Designs says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Hi Lisa!

    I can’t wait to pick up a copy – the Girls Issue is always a favourite – and your quilt looks divine! I’m looking forward to reading your article! EXCITING!!!

    Hugs sweetie!

    Vikki xoxo 🙂

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  7. suzitee says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:52 am

    OH.MY.GOODNESS. What an exciting accomplishment for you Lisa! You should be so proud of your accomplishments…you’re famous! Lovely lovely project too…well done xxx

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  8. Janellybelly says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Congrats on your feature in Homespun, and your ‘covergirl’ Hunky Dory quilt 😉 I am so blessed by your creativity & friendship.

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  9. Pauline says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Hi Lisa,
    thats beautiful….congratulations on the publication…looks great..

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  10. shez says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:06 am

    Well done Lisa i cant wait to get this magazine

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  11. Gina says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Congratulations. The quilt is beautiful.

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  12. Jodie says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:50 am

    It looks beautiful – I can’t wait to get my copy and read all about you !!!

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  13. Cubby House Crafts says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:58 am

    Congratulations your quilt is gorgeous, hopefully my copy isn’t too far away!!
    Lisa

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  14. peppermintpatcher says

    April 1, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Well done! I’ll be out to buy my copy first thing tomorrow!

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  15. rosie says

    April 1, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Beautiful quilt Lisa,
    I have linked you to one of my projects which I made from your instructions, thankyou very much..
    Love your work…

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  16. Linda says

    April 1, 2011 at 2:44 am

    oooo Lisa you are famous, congratulations, well deserved.

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  17. Bloom says

    April 1, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Congratulations Lisa! The quilt is gorgeous. Can’t wait for my copy to arrive now! Ros x

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  18. Cybele's patch says

    April 1, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Congratulations Lisa! The quilt is lovely. Great design!

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  19. noflik nifelje says

    April 1, 2011 at 4:53 am

    you can be very proud of yourself!
    Petra

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  20. Stephanie says

    April 1, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Congratulations. Hunky Dory is a very sweet line. Looks like you’re in good company.

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  21. dutch sisters says

    April 1, 2011 at 5:49 am

    What a great quilt, congratulations! How wonderful to be in the magazine.

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  22. Rumi says

    April 1, 2011 at 6:04 am

    Very cute Lisa! A great quilt to showcase some lovely charm squares.

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  23. Nancy-Jane says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Congratulations…it is a beauty!

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  24. Bela says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:47 am

    Congratulations, dear Lisa!!! You deserve it all!
    Love!
    Bela

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  25. Terriaw says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:58 am

    what a beautiful quilt, and on the cover too! Congratulations! So exciting to see.

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  26. GardenofDaisies says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:07 am

    It’s a gorgeous quilt!! And the charms are a great way to use fabric that is too pretty to cut up into tiny pieces.

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  27. periwinkle says

    April 1, 2011 at 9:41 am

    congratulations , gorgeous quilt too and that little goose/duck on the cover is sooo cute

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  28. Thimbleanna says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:16 am

    WooHoo — Congratulations Lisa — it’s adorable! I love the way you set the blocks on point!

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  29. Chookyblue...... says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    very exciting………congrats……..

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  30. K-Sue says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Pretty quilt – congratulations. It looks like a fun magazine.

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  31. Jenny of Elefantz says

    April 2, 2011 at 12:32 am

    Lisa, another fresh and beautiful design from you!! Love it! I agree, the Hunky Dory fabrics certainly are winners. 🙂
    I am thrilled that we’re sharing the same issue, and really look forward to reading your article! By the way, you are gorgeous, girl!!
    Hugs
    Jenny

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  32. Margaret says

    April 2, 2011 at 1:09 am

    This months book really is a celebratary edition with all iur fav designers all together.

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  33. Roseanne says

    April 2, 2011 at 3:10 am

    congratulations I will have to get the magazine I just love your work. The quilt look very nice.

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  34. Anita says

    April 2, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Well done on getting into the Homespun magazine! Lovely quilt. Kind regards, Anita.

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  35. Shannon says

    April 2, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Congratulations – on the cover, even! It is beautiful.

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  36. Val says

    April 2, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Exciting for you to be showcased in the magazine. I love all you design ideas.

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  37. Tania McCartney says

    April 4, 2011 at 12:26 am

    OMG – just saw your piece in Homespun and dashed right over – glorious! and sooo loving the quilt! Well done, Lisa – just fantastic!

    Totally spooky, too, as Tina Snerling (Tiny Concept) is also in this issue – of course, she illustrated Handmade Living which has also been reviewed in this issue!

    What a talent-saturated edition.

    x

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  38. Betty Lou says

    April 4, 2011 at 7:09 am

    Congratulations on being published, I will look for the magizine. Is it hard to find in the states?

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  39. Lenna Green of Stitching Cow says

    April 5, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Well done Lisa your quilt design is lovely, I admired it when my issue of Homespun arrived last week. Congrats!

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  40. Corrie says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:07 am

    ohhhh better buy it then!!!! lovely pattern, well done

    corrie:)

    Reply

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