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.
For my third entry I have for you a moleskine notebook decorated with a Boab tree and Kapok flowers (Cochloprerum fraseri). I was totally enthralled by the Kimberley when we visited there 3 years ago. So this is my homage to the remote Kimberley region of north-west Australia. The leaves are pieces of Umbrella prints Fanflower fabric.
This Sydney rock orchid is one of the few gems in our weed ridden garden. I might try and grow more orchids on this wall. Which I might add is probably populated by horrible deadly funnel web spiders. They love it around holes in rocks. The home where I grew up had so many in the backyard, and honestly I have never seen one alive. My Mum did find quite a few while gardening.
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!
A road trip to the country to visit family
Yay!!!!!! I'm so excited! I went to the Stitches and Craft show in Sydney today! I was like Ethan in a cake shop (my boy loves cake - a sometimes treat!). This is my new fabric stash from it. It includes fabric from Cloth, Ink and Spindle, Prints Charming and Saffron Craig.
A plant I'm thinking of planting.
Fruit of the native Lilly Pilly.