my creative space: umbrella prints trimmings competition

I love Umbrella Prints, they have such a gorgeous range of screen printed fabrics and when I found out they were having their trimmings competition, I had to enter! When I received my little trimmings pack in the post, I got really excited! I love the colours of this pack!

umbrella prints trimmings competition - trimmings
:: umbrella prints - trimmings pack

For the competition you have to make something/s using the contents of a trimmings pack! One thing I have always wanted is a pin cushion... that's right... all these years of sewing and I have never owned a pin cushion.. I know shocking! :) So I thought I would finally make myself one - a sweet little apple pin cushion! I based mine on this pattern and used some plain cotton/linen as the base fabric. It was really fun to make and I think it turned out really cute!

umbrella prints trimmings comp - apple pincushion
:: apple pin cushion using umbrella prints trimmings pack

umbrella prints trimmings comp - apple pincushion - top
:: apple pin cushion using umbrella prints trimmings pack - top

I also made a little pouch as well! I love the blue and mustard colours together :)

umbrella prints trimmings comp - pouch front
:: pouch using umbrella prints fabric trimmings pack

umbrella prints trimmings comp - pincushion and pouch
:: apple pin cushion and pouch using umbrella prints trimmings pack

It was really fun to making these out of such lovely fabric! I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone else has created out of their trimming packs!

You can view and vote for your favourite entries over at Umbrella Prints pinterest board here from the 1st to the 7th June 2012 :)

Hope you are having a great creative week!
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25 comments:

  1. KylieMay 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I'll be voting for you - they are just fantastic! Great ideas and great sewing too :) Kx

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  2. KylieMay 30, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Oh no! I don't have a Pinterest account! Sorry I can't vote :(

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  3. Kelly @ Polkadot LaneMay 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love both of these projects, but especially the pin cushion - just adorable!

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  4. Whimsy and JunoMay 30, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    What awesome creations! The apple pincushion is so cute and I love how you put the blue and yellow coloured fabrics together on the pouch, they go so well together! You most definitely have my vote! :)
    xoxo Lauren

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  5. JoMay 30, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    They look great! I love the cute pincushion - I think a great pincushion definitely enhances one's sewing experience! :-)

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  6. Cirque Du BebeMay 31, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I love love love that pouch. The colours are beautiful together. And the little apple is just too cute. Looks like you've been very productive!

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  7. FayMay 31, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    That pincushion is gorgeous! Love the pouch too. Great colours.

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  8. CHDMay 31, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Lovely fabric. The pin cushion looks great. Very cute. Cx

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  9. ClaireMay 31, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Great use of the trims, both 'makes' look great and beautifully made too.

    Can't believe you haven't had a pin cushion for sooooo long, I have a small collection of them. There are just so many cute patterns around for them, it's hard to stop making them!!

    Claire :}

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  10. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)May 31, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Lovely apple pincushion - thanks for sharing the pattern!

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  11. LionessLadyMay 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Give me an apple pin cushion any day! I love them! Thanks for the link to the pattern.

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  12. tartankiwiMay 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I just love your pin cushion!

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  13. RonnieMay 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    That is such a cool idea turning those trimmings into a pin cushion!
    And Lamina, I seriously love your pouches. Will you ever consider setting up an Etsy store?
    Ronnie xo

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  14. flowerpressMay 31, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Think i need to make that pincushion, mine are never where I need them so I need multiples spread around the house!
    Lovely making :-)

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  15. Seaweed and RaineMay 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Adorable. I think I want to go and make one now! (Both the apple pin cushion and the pouch) :) I wish I had time to make "extra" stuff... but bubby's arrival isn't far away, and I still have lots to do!

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  16. june at noonJune 1, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    What a great selection of trimmings, and so well used!

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  17. DebraJune 1, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    very sweet apple and i love your little pouch...adore umbrella prints..!

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  18. Norma BennettJune 1, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    The pieces you chose to put together, and idea of using them in both the apple pin cushion and the pouch is nothing short of inspired. They're both gorgeous. Good luck in the comp!

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  19. lamina@do a bitJune 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks everyone for you lovely comments xxx

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  20. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE LOVE that apple. I'm so voting for you!

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  21. Nicole SandersJune 1, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    You got my vote, I also really love your pin cushion, beautifully finished. Great colour combination with pouch. Nx

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  22. AlisaJune 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Oh, lamina these are so lovely! That tiny little pic on the board doesn't do them justice. The colours are just gorgeous together. And quite seriously I had no idea how badly I needed a little apple pincushion till now. : )

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  23. SandrineJune 5, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Lamina I totally agree with Alisa, that little pics on the boards is not really justice.The pn fusion is divine! I love the colours you received very soft and natural beautiful with the linen!You might have started a whole apple pincushion madness there ;-)

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  24. lamina@do a bitJune 5, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you Alisa and Sandrine xxx

    I LOVE my little apple pin cushion :)

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  25. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Love your finished projects. the apple will be inspiring me for my next project. I also love your purse. Do you have a pattern for that as well?

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