I sewed these little stuffed birds (you can get the pattern from Spool) when I was pregnant with my second born. Here they are sitting on a bit of driftwood suspended above her cot. My son asked me to make extras and he plays with them all the time.
I'm making a flock of birds right now. The tulips were from my Mr, aren't they perdy? That bird feels right at home.
The nieces loved the cushions. You may remember the cushion at the back from the Umbrella Prints trimmings competition. The one in front I made more recently.
Some thrift store finds this week. Haniwa Stone bowl in the "Maywood" Pattern (made in Japan) and a bottle of buttons (from the fifties and or sixties?) pictured are some of my favourites. I love the colours and patterns. Haven't decided what to do with the buttons yet.
This black design from Umbrella prints made me think of making a potholder. I think that darker fabrics work best on potholders, so they don't get too grubby or stained.
As to these fabrics, I was a bit stumped. Before hearing about the Umbrella prints trimmings competition my intention was to make a cot quilt. For the purpose of the competition I didn't have the fabrics or the time needed to make it. So I ended up making a little decorator cushion with a chenille backing. I love that chenille for kids. Don't they just love tactile fabrics?! I'm thinking this may go to a niece for Christmas.
Pin cushion made using Umbrella prints fanflower fabric in three colours and some peas and carrots fabric on the bottom. The pattern I used is by Kootoyoo.
Teatowel applique using pieces of the fanflower fabric for the birds wings and a love heart for each birdy! Next time I think I'll applique all by hand and keep the design smaller.
This is the first of my entries in the Umbrella prints trimmings competition. I made six quilted coasters featuring the Umbrella prints scraps, mostly Bird in Paradise in storm boy blue and Bambi brown. Only one features the Fan flower design. They were made using a pattern from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. I was also inspired by Julie Knoblock's creations. The other half and Ethan made the gingerbread!
Yay!!!!!! I'm so excited! I went to the
show in Sydney today! This is my new fabric stash from it. It includes fabric from
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