tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897408902872703192024-03-17T00:18:04.156-07:00Umbrella PrintsCarly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.comBlogger430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-8366144541070378242016-06-06T18:23:00.000-07:002016-06-06T18:23:29.079-07:00And the winners of the 2016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge are ....<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<a href="https://youtu.be/TjIMA7rYLqQ" target="_blank">Casandraonline!</a> for her very sweet animation depicting her world in stitches, The Floating World.<br />
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<i>"Ever since I first found out about this challenge 3 years ago, it's been
an important tradition for me. It came at a time in my life when I was
struggling to feel like I could express myself through creativity
(something I've always loved). I had a new baby and was honestly
overwhelmed by motherhood. But I found this challenge and I felt so
happy again! I also felt very inspired by the Umbrella Prints company,
their story and aesthetic." Casandra.</i><br />
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And <b>Knotted Cotton's </b>-<a href="http://www.knottedcotton.com/2016/05/umbrella-prints-trimmings-contest-six.html" target="_blank"> Six Coffees and a Tea quilt! </a><br />
Unanimously chosen by <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Soule Mama</span></a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petalplum/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Petal Plum</span></a> (Thank you for helping us choose ladies xx)<br />
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Here is what the lovely <b>Soule Mama</b> had to say about Catherines quilt, <i> </i><br />
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inspiration truly came with the arrival of the scrap pack as she saw her
much-loved coffeepot collection reflected in the prints. The use of
vintage and repurposed materials in the rest of her quilt certainly fits
with the theme of using what you have, and the combination of piecing,
applique and stitching makes it such an interesting visual. Vintage, but
modern, and oh so pretty to look at. It's wonderful. Well done!" Amanda</i><br />
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Congratulations to everyone who entered this year - we are truly impressed and think two other particular works deserve to be mentioned ...<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandapaino/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"> <b>Amanda Paino's collage</b></span></a><br />
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And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pressedtothedarkside/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Simone Symonds</b></span></a> quilt 'Organic Bias'<br />
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And last but not least congratulations to Deborah Gunthorpe for being an outstanding supporter of the <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2016-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank">2016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</a> and all its entrants efforts, winning our very delicious Audience prize. Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-56311423842772800972016-06-01T18:22:00.000-07:002016-06-01T22:51:37.787-07:002016 Trimmings Challenge JUDGE: Petalplum<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.elliebeck.com.au/" target="_blank">Ellie Beck</a> first caught our eye online with her dreamy photos and eye for natural beauty. Looking at her photographs takes you to another place of calm and tranquility, a little moment in time, capturing the sun, her children and sweet creations in the soft dappled light. Ellie & her family live a creative and inspiring life in the rainforest of NSW where they enjoy the simple moments, the abundance of nature and the surroundings; the slow life they have built. We are all so lucky to be able to share the most beautiful way Ellie cherishes her work & family via her <a href="http://www.instagram.com/petalplum" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br />
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You can also hang out with Ellie (yes you can!) at one of her creative workshops, teaching natural dye, slow stitching and more- she has some coming up in June at <a href="http://www.thecraftparlour.com.au/" target="_blank">The Craft Parlour</a> in Palm Beach, Queensland.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petalplum/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">@petalplum</span></a></td></tr>
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Also, check out the stunning handcrafted jewellery & homewares made from recycled skateboards by Ellie's husband Sam at <a href="http://www.deadwoodcreative.com.au/" target="_blank">Deadwood Creative</a> - a fascinating re-use of materials.<br />
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We are delighted to have Ellie of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petalplum/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Petalplum</b></span></a> help choose this years winning 2016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge Quilt, thank you for joining in with our vibrant and creative community xxCarly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-51493770188859637972016-06-01T18:21:00.000-07:002016-06-01T18:29:01.322-07:002016 Trimmings Challenge JUDGE: Soule Mama<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Umbrella Prints are huge fans of Soule Mama and have been for over a decade so it is our absolute pleasure to have Amanda Blake Soule lending us her keen eye to help choose a winner for the 2016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge Quilt entries.<br />
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Amanda (as you probably already know) is the editor in chief of the comforting and inspiring magazine, <a href="http://www.taprootmag.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Taproot</b></span></a>. Taproot is amongst many things <i>"</i>... a collection of curated stories written by and for people <i>living fully and digging deeper</i>;
people who are interested in deepening their connections to their
families, communities, and themselves as they strive to live locally and
closer to the ground."<br />
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Taproot magazine makes us want to run away to the country, grow vegetables, live simply and cherish the time we have with our families. Whilst a tree change may have to wait, every issue of Taproot magazine is filled with really practical beautiful things you can do right now ... slow down and be present with your family. An antidote to modern life.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">We asked Amanda what her favourite thing to do with fabric trimmings is?</span></b><br />
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save all my fabric scraps. Maybe it's the influence of my depression
era grandmother who made something out of nothing all the time - in her
cooking and in her sewing too. Or maybe it's the influence of my
children, who pick up what I think to be true 'scraps' on the floor of
my studio and then turn them into something magical with tape, glue,
stitches or even nails! There's so much potential in a little piece of
fabric, isn't there? I do love quilting with the scraps I keep (my most
recent favorite being the cut up scraps of baby clothes from my
children), and I love finding any and all ways to incorporate what I
keep into a new creation. Lately, I've been making a lot of rope baskets
and folding fabric scraps into and around the rope here and there.
That's just what I did with my own Umbrella Prints scrap pack, and now
the giant basket holds my latest round of wool roving, at the ready for
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Thank you for being a part of our lively and creative community
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Trimmings Challenge Amanda xxCarly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-6860900307561932982016-05-31T17:28:00.000-07:002016-05-31T17:33:57.361-07:002016 Trimmings Challenge closed<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Entry from 2015 by <a href="http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/2015/05/27/umbrella-prints-trimmings-quilt/" target="_blank">Tumbling Blocks</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The adorable <a href="http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Dorie of Tumbling Blocks</span></b></a> with her beautiful quilt </td></tr>
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Thank you so much for your entries this year. Entries are now closed and you can view, comment and repin all your favourite Trimmings creations on <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2016-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Pinterest</b></span></a> until June 7 when we announce the winners, here and on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/umbrellaprints/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b> Instagram</b></span></a><br />
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And to celebrate the skills of the quilting community once again, the most outstanding quilt will be chosen by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulemama/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Soulemama</b></span></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petalplum/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Petalplum</b></span></a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of Tumbling Blocks' Quilt from 2015 by <a href="http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/2015/05/27/umbrella-prints-trimmings-quilt/" target="_blank">Tumbling Blocks</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Entry from 2015 by <a href="http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/2015/05/27/umbrella-prints-trimmings-quilt/" target="_blank">Tumbling Blocks</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<br />Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-13523166618692301272016-02-29T19:22:00.002-08:002016-06-01T22:13:06.488-07:002016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge #umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b><span style="color: black;">WELCOME TO THE 2016</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-competition" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</span>.</a></span> </span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b><span style="color: black;">We are so excited to be here again this 7th year running & super encouraged by your enthusiasm!</span></b></span><br />
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This is a unique challenge
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the little pieces of our printed fabric we call Trimmings. We are
looking for work by designers, artists, quilters, makers, tinkers, film makers,
animators, children, professionals, thinkers and you!<br />
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This year we again have the absolute pleasure of having the input of two judges who will lend their insight & creative eye to help choose our winners;<br />
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thank you to Amanda Blake Soule of <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">SouleMama</span></a> & Ellie Beck of<a href="http://petalplum.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://petalplum.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Petalplum</span></a> :)<br />
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<b>It's really simple</b><br />
<b>1.</b> Buy your Umbrella Prints Trimmings from<span style="color: black;"> our <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>online shop </b></span></a></span></span><br />
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<b>2. Make anything you like, surprise us! AND we have a quilters/patchwork category</b><br />
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<b>3.</b> Take a clear, simple & beautiful photo of what you make/do with your Umbrella Prints Trimmings. One packet per entry.<br />
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<b>4. </b> Post your photo to the internet somewhere- Instagram (<b>#umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge)</b>, Pinterest, Blog, Flickr or your own website and share your story <b>linking</b> to <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Umbrella Prints.</b></span></a><br />
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<b>5.</b> Most importantly, email <a href="mailto:umbrellaprints@yahoo.com.au">umbrellaprints@yahoo.com.au</a> by May 31 with a link to where you have shared your photo online so that we can find you!<br />
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<b>We will pin your photo to the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2016-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">2016 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</span></a> board on Pinterest on June 2.</b> Come check out what everyone has made. <br />
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We have<b> </b>two major prizes<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b></b></span> this year, both will be chosen based on skill & creativity. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Makers' Prize</span></b><br />
For the most innovative, beautiful, creative and well presented entry, <b>$300 worth </b>of Umbrella Prints your choice, includes fabrics, jewellery, new artworks & more.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Patchwork/Quilters' Prize</span></b><br />
To celebrate the skills of the quilting community we have<b> $300 worth </b>of <b><a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints organic fabric</span></a> or product</b> to give for the most outstanding quilt, chosen by Soulemama and Petalplum.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">and we have ... </span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">5 Golden Tickets</span></b><br />
How fun will it be to find a <b>Golden ticket</b> in your
<a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-challenge" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Trimmings packet</b></span></a>! We will be slipping shining golden tickets into 5
lucky packets. <b>Ticket holders receive an Umbrella Prints prize valued at
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">+ </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Audience Prize</span></b>In order to encourage the love and sharing of all your hard work we will
randomly gift a lucky person who comments & repins* with <b>$100 worth of <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-challenge" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints</span></a> fabric</b>.<br />
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Rose, the tiniest of Amy's three children, chose this bright acidic yellow print as her favourite "lellow" and love's her gorgeous fabric hat (custom made for her by <a href="https://instagram.com/littlepapayastudio" target="_blank">Little Papaya Studio</a> with Umbrella Prints' <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/bird-in-paradise-on-sumi-black" target="_blank">Bird in Paradise in Sumi Black</a> organic fabric).<br />
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We loved how she played in the bright yellow Banksia flowers and other native trees on this trip down the South Australian coast.Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-29127684909598511252015-09-28T22:37:00.001-07:002015-09-28T22:37:26.205-07:00Eve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Photos from a recent trip to Encounter Bay. Eve chose her favourite <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank">Umbrella Prints</a> fabrics so we could make some clothes and <a href="https://instagram.com/littlepapayastudio" target="_blank">Little Papaya Studio</a> made this fantastic hat for her which she hasn't taken it off since. Such a happy day and seeing Eve in our fabrics is a joy!Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-42068241004509267142015-09-24T23:08:00.000-07:002015-09-24T23:08:08.315-07:00Grace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Grace wearing a tiered top made out of one of our favourite <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/bird-in-paradise-on-sumi-black" target="_blank">Umbrella Prints fabric designs </a><a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/bird-in-paradise-on-sumi-black" target="_blank">Bird in Paradise </a>. The stunning background is of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula just before the sun set.Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-64297265369884558942015-09-17T19:16:00.003-07:002015-09-17T19:16:31.235-07:00Adelaide sundress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The lovely ladies at <span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="http://draperyfinefabrics.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/townmouse-adelaide-sundress-in-umbrella.html" target="_blank">The Drapery</a></span> made this sweet Townmouse <i>Adelaide</i> dress by
Melbourne designer Kristine Lempriere using <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/brushstrokes-on-olive-gold-from-the-flowers-collection" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints' Brushstrokes in Gold Olive.</span></a> Check out more sweet photos of this beautiful spring day<span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="http://draperyfinefabrics.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/townmouse-adelaide-sundress-in-umbrella.html" target="_blank"> here</a></span> along with pattern.Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-55006897066060523022015-06-04T23:31:00.002-07:002015-06-04T23:31:28.684-07:00And the winners are ......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A big congratulations to our two winners of the 2015 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Taking equal first place in the new Quilt category and our Open category are .....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Amy Gunson of Bad Skirt</b> with her beautiful Handcrafted quilt and <b>Hillary Goodwin & Robin Gails of Entropy Always Wins</b> with their Friendship & Motherhood Picnic Blanket.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is what this years gorgeously talented industry judge <span id="goog_1185061095"></span><a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Maura of Folk Fibers<span id="goog_1185061096"></span> </span></a>had to say about Amy's quilt, her first place choice for the Quilt Category: <i>"<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2007" style="color: #333333;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2006" style="line-height: 20px;">I
really love the simple design, it feels classic and original, two
qualities that goes so well together in quilt making. The quality
and presentation are both so beautiful, I especially enjoy the angled
yet soft lines from the actual quilting. I'm yearning to see it
in-person I can tell the depth and beauty is beyond the photograph. The
presentation is clean and simple yet a touch of personality with the
chair. I also think it's clever how the small prints challenge
was executed with small piecing, overall fantastic quilt!"</span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2007" style="color: #333333;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2006" style="line-height: 20px;">Maura also loved Umbrella Prints' first choice for the Open category, the Friendship & Motherhood Picnic Blanket by Hillary & Robin, saying <i>"</i></span></span><i><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2049" style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">The meaning and creativity of this quilt is enough to melt my heart. Life is magical let's all make quilts!"</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2049" style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Isn't <a href="https://instagram.com/folkfibers/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Maura</span></a> just the sweetest, thank you for helping us choose the winners - it was no easy task !</span><i><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2049" style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2049" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', Meiryo, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <b>Audience (Pinners) Prize*</b> was won by the delightful <a href="http://www.katherineferrier.net/#!Umbrella-Prints-Trimmings-Challenge-2015/cmbz/556a85460cf2adc1ad6b44fd" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Katherine Ferrier </span></a>for all of her thoughtful comments and support. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maura also picked two more honorable mentions, this is what she had to say about <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/77640199@N04/18274807082/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Elli Beaven's Marina Triangle Quilt</span></a>: <i>"</i></span></span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2015" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3, Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro, メイリオ, Meiryo, MS Pゴシック, arial, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433478362162_2014" style="line-height: 17px;"><i>This
quilt jumped out at me from the beginning due to the traditional use of
the triangle or pyramid pattern with the use of a contemporary print. I
will always love a monochromatic blue quilts, it feels very cohesive
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quilt is incredibly clever in the way it highlights the umbrella
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It's finally time to check out what all of the amazingly creative people have been making with <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-competition" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints Trimmings</span></a>* over the past couple of months. That time when you turn these scraggly (yummy scraggly) bits of Trimmings - otherwise destined for the recycle bin, into stunning creations of warmth and cleverness, weaving, stitching even gluing your own stories into the fabric. We here at Umbrella Prints HQ have been truly moved by the amount of effort and gorgeousness this year.<br />
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We are currently madly organising your entries so that they are pinnable and ready to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>view here</b></span></a> later this afternoon on our pinterest board <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">2015 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</span></a></b>.<br />
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*All of these entries are made with one packet of Umbrella Prints fabric
Trimmings. There are three major prizes this year including a <b>NEW quilt
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encouraging comment to be in the running to win the <b>NEW Pinners Prize from now until June 4</b>. Remember to click through to see the story behind each entry & check
out <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">this previous post</span></a> for more challenge details.<br />
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Thank you to all of those playing along on <a href="https://instagram.com/umbrellaprints/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Instagram</span></a> it has been so much fun checking out the hashtag <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>#umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge</b></span></a> every week to see the behind the scenes photos of your Trimmings creations. <br />
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The 2015 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge is fast coming to a close ... May 30 is the last day to <b><a href="mailto:umbrellaprints@yahoo.com.au" target="_blank">email us</a></b> with your links to images of your brilliantly gorgeous entries.<br />
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To celebrate the skills of the quilting community we have<b> $300 worth of <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints organic fabric</span></a> or product</b> to give for the most outstanding quilt, chosen by the gorgeously talented <b>Maura Grace Ambrose of <a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Folk Fibers</span></a>! </b><br />
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<b>$300 cash</b> for the most innovative, beautiful, creative and well presented entry as judged by <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints.</span></a><br />
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<b>SEE YOU ALL ON MONDAY LOVELIES!! </b>Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-20982989773774902562015-03-15T21:25:00.005-07:002015-05-03T20:35:29.752-07:00Revealing our Trimmings Quilt judge for 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The gorgeously adorable Maura Grace Ambrose of <a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Folk Fibers</span></a>! </b><br />
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Maura has a wonderfully eclectic background from which she has created the world that is Folk Fibers, working in preschools,
organic farms, traveling America as well as study in Textile Design + Fiber Arts at Savannah College of
Art & Design. She recently lectured at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quiltcon" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Quiltcon 2015</span></a> and was the worthy recipient of the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/past/awardwinner/83419/crafts/folk-fibers" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">2013 Martha Stewart Award</span></a>.<br />
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We love Maura's passion and dedication to her craft, you can see <a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/blogs/news/7363630-natural-dyes-pomegranates" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a>,
<a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/blogs/news/6047768-my-indigo-journey-begins" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a> & <a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/blogs/news/6652230-natural-dyes-yellow-onion-skins" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a> on her blog, sharing the fascinating dye process with
her meticulous record keeping. Maura organically grows, harvests, and
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solid colours (she loves them for their timeless appeal & so do we).
How rewarding it must feel to create an artwork from literally the
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A few years ago and again recently we have been trying our hands at using natural dye stuffs, like Australian Indigo, to create new backing cloths for our prints and can appreciate the time and commitment it takes to gather, simmer and steep. We are looking forward to learning everything we can about these processes and are grateful that <a href="https://instagram.com/folkfibers/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Maura</span></a> is so generous with her experience.<br />
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We saw this photo doing the rounds on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/folkfibers/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Pinterest </span></a>some time ago and love Maura's hand stitching with sashiko thread.<br />
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We love staring into this stunning quilt, imagine, all of those colours have been created naturally!<br />
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We also love Maura's hand made cedar boxes that carry her quilts. Cute logo.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo credit <a href="http://www.buffstrickland.com/" target="_blank">Buff Strickland</a>)</span><br />
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Take a wander through <a href="http://www.folkfibers.com/blogs/news" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Maura's blog</b></span></a> and<a href="https://instagram.com/folkfibers/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b> instagram pics </b></span></a>and we'll see you on the other side of the <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Trimmings Challenge</span></a> with Maura's favourite quilt! Thank you Maura.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><br />Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-37157934816247906832015-03-01T23:07:00.000-08:002015-05-31T18:25:09.864-07:002015 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge #umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b><span style="color: black;">WELCOME TO THE 2015</span> <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-competition" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</span>.</a> <span style="color: black;">It's our sixth year running!</span></b></span><br />
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You will notice a few changes this year, we have been listening to your feedback and think we have a fair and awesome challenge.<br />
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This is a unique challenge
where you have the opportunity to create & share something different and wonderful from
the little pieces of our printed fabric we call Trimmings. We are
looking for work by designers, artists, quilters, makers, tinkers, film makers,
animators, children, professionals, thinkers and YOU.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">PRIZES</span></b><br />
We have <span style="font-size: small;"><b>two major prizes</b></span> this year, both will be chosen based on skill & creativity. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makers' Prize</span><br />
<b>$300 cash</b> for the most innovative, beautiful, creative and well presented entry as judged by <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints.</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quilters' Prize</span><br />
To celebrate the skills of the quilting community we have<b> $300 worth of <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints organic fabric</span></a> or product</b> to give for the most outstanding quilt, chosen by an industry judge.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and we have ... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5 Golden Tickets</span><br />
How fun will it be to find a <b>Golden ticket</b> in your
<a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-competition" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Trimmings packet</b></span></a>! We will be slipping shining golden tickets into 5
lucky packets. <b>Ticket holders receive an Umbrella Prints prize valued at
$50.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">NEW Audience Prize</span><br />
In order to encourage the love and sharing of all your hard work we will randomly gift a lucky person who comments & repins* with <b>$100 worth of <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/category/trimmings-competition" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints</span></a> fabric</b>.<br />
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*Entries are posted to this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Pinterest board</b></span></a> on June 1 - repin & comment on all your favourite Trimmings creations to be in the running to win this prize.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE?</b></span><br />
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<b>It's really simple</b><br />
<b>1.</b> Buy your Umbrella Prints Trimmings from<span style="color: black;"> our <a href="http://umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>online shop </b></span></a></span><br />
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<b>2.</b> Take a clear, simple & beautiful photo of what you make/do with your Umbrella Prints Trimmings. One packet per entry.<br />
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<b>3. </b> Post your photo to the internet - Instagram (<b>#umbrellaprintstrimmingschallenge)</b>, Pinterest, Blog, Flickr or website and share your story <b>linking</b> to <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Umbrella Prints.</b></span></a><br />
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4. Most importantly, email <a href="mailto:umbrellaprints@yahoo.com.au">umbrellaprints@yahoo.com.au</a> with a link to where you have shared your photo online so that we can find you!<br />
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<b>We will pin your photo to the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">2015 Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge</span></a> board on Pinterest on June 1.</b> Come check out what everyone has made. <b><br /></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>DATES </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Challenge Starts<b> March 2 <a href="http://umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Buy your Trimmings packet here</span></a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Create your entry<b> March 2 - May 30</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Entries Close<b> May 30</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Viewing<b> June 1 - 4 <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2015-umbrella-prints-trimmings-challenge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Comment and repin!</span></a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Winners Announced<b> June 5 </b></span><br />
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FLOWERS ... We were thinking about the quiet moment when the sun sets, the light is soft and golden, the reds and pinks are saturating the sky and the flowers absorb the last rays of warmth.<br />
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We are super excited to share with you our <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">fifth collection of sewing cottons, FLOWERS</span></a> - all 10 designs are 100% organic and gorgeous to sew with. <br />
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Those of you who we think of as part of the <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Umbrella Prints </span></a>family, following with us over the years on this amazing journey of designing and producing textiles which tell a story, will recognise a few <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Umbrella Prints </span></a>classics in fresh new colours as well as some exciting new designs.<br />
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We have Brushstokes in three colours, Gold Olive, Eau de nil and Turtledove, Rosehip in Coral, Hearts in Baby Momo, Ume in Momo, Daisy Dots in HB and Baby Momo, Vintage Rose in Smokey Black and Stoneflowers in HB and Turtledove.<br />
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We can not wait to see what you sew and make with <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">FLOWERS.</span></a><br />
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<br />Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-75837682123774797152014-09-19T01:05:00.001-07:002014-09-19T01:05:41.907-07:00Fresh NEW colours - a Mini Flower Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have 6 new really beautiful fabrics for you - available in fat quarter packs. Its like the entree to our main course, FLOWERS which will be coming out in early Summer (or Winter for our Northern folk).<br />
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Take a look at all of our cute bundles of fat quarters over in <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>our shop</b></span></a>.Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-69229337172331618902014-06-05T23:17:00.001-07:002014-06-05T23:28:26.932-07:00Big winner! Umbrella Prints Trimmings Competition 2014This year was the 5th Umbrella Prints Trimmings Competition we can't believe how fast that has gone! Each year our little challenge/comp grows and every year it gets harder and harder to choose a winner.<br />
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What we are looking for in a winner is a unique mix of creativity, quality, story and presentation all whilst of course showing off our fabric designs and colours. Too easy! Not really! <br />
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Which leads us to this year's winner, by majority vote, which is this AMAZING weaving by <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/ShellMcClure/pins/" target="_blank">Shell McClure</a> and chosen for all of the above reasons. Whilst you have to look really closely to see our pattern designs we were all in love with the way the tiny strips of woven fabric <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank">Trimmings</a> celebrated our colours.<br />
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Such a beautiful way to use up the finest of 'scrap's; here made with an <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/trimmings-earth" target="_blank">Earth packet</a> of <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Umbrella Prints Trimmings</a>. <br />
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To see more of Shell's woven creation and how it was made visit <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125090785@N06/" target="_blank">here</a>. Congratulations <a href="http://www.fineandsunny.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Shell</a> you win $500 and an Umbrella Prints product of your choice and lots of admiration for your beautiful creation!<br />
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We would love to say a big big thank you to everyone who bought Umbrella Prints Trimmings this year, to our amazing entrants who make this comp all the fun and inspiration that it is, to everyone who visited our boards and pinned and commented or just stopped by to see what's happening and to our lovely judges Luisa Brimble (<a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/" target="_blank">Alphabet Journal</a>) , Elise Cripe (<a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Enjoy It</a>), Jenni Draper (<a href="http://greenmagazine.com.au/" target="_blank">Green Magazine</a>) and Anna Graham (<a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/" target="_blank">Noodlehead</a>) for your valued opinion and support.<br />
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Thanks everyone; see you soon we have lots to show you and a new fabric collection on it's way! <br />
<br />Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-72713320287785009602014-06-05T23:14:00.001-07:002014-06-05T23:14:54.971-07:00next up; Quilter's prize winner Umbrella Prints Trimmings Competition 2014Umbrella Prints is so happy to open up a Quilter's prize for the first time this year. We have had some stunning quilts entered in the <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings.html" target="_blank">Trimmings Competition</a> in the past and felt it warranted a special focus all to its own. <br />
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We were also happy to hand over the 'judging' of all of the quilts entered this year as we thought they were all beautiful in their own way and therefore terribly hard to judge! Thank you to <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/luisa-brimble-industry-judge.html" target="_blank">Luisa Brimble</a>, <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/anna-graham-aka-noodle-head-industry.html" target="_blank">Anna Graham</a>, <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/elise-blaha-cripe-industry-judge.html" target="_blank">Elise Blaha</a> and <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/jenni-draper-industry-judge.html" target="_blank">Jenni Draper</a>, our industry judges, for the honours!<br />
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You quilter's are amazing, so much thought and care has produced gorgeous quilts any of which we would be proud to call our own.<br />
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The Quilter's prize this year was voted as <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/60939401182879025/" target="_blank">Ashley Newcomb's Fruit Salad quilt</a>!!! Made from an <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/trimmings-earth" target="_blank">Earth packet</a> of Umbrella Prints Trimmings and built to 55" square with coordinating solids all quilted in super duper huge concentric circles this is one happy fun and fruity quilt. It was very popular with commenters over on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank">this year's competition pin board</a> too.<br />
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Congratulations <a href="http://filminthefridge.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> we cannot wait to send you your prize for a stunning entry. <br />
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Do come over and visit the quilts in the mix this year on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank">our board</a> we love them all and many of them have lovely stories so click through to read and see more pics.<br />
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Thank you to all of the quilter's who entered this year you are all wonderful.Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-85725534419838935952014-06-05T23:05:00.000-07:002014-06-05T23:05:27.542-07:00first up! People's Choice winner Umbrella Prints Trimmings Competition 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night we were up late waiting for midnight so we could count, check and take screen shots in preparation for today's announcements.<br />
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So we would first like to announce our People's Choice winner as Diana Ramirez maker of <a href="http://mamma190.blogspot.it/" target="_blank">mamma190</a> 'linen dress for Emma'!!! Decided this year by most number of individual comments on our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank">Pinterest competition board</a>; we found the community instantly jumping on board to love this sweet dress with Umbrella Prints Trimmings front panel.<br />
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Mamma190 captured the light feeling of our <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/floating-world-fat-quarter-set" target="_blank">Floating World Collection</a> fabrics in both what she made and how it was photographed. Keeping the design simple and combining natural linen worked beautifully as well!<br />
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Thank you <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bymamma190" target="_blank">mamma190</a> we will be posting your presents to Milan, Italy next week!<br />
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<br />Amy Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06803092469489169481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-88930512397420901832014-05-30T01:27:00.004-07:002014-05-30T01:28:25.465-07:00Go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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per entrant and of course pin and like to share the love! Welcome to the
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Major prize and quilt prize this year will be chosen by our
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo of Luisa courtesy of: <i><a href="http://blog.annettewilson.com/" target="_blank">Annette Wilson</a></i></span> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">// Read this recent interview of Luisa here at the beautiful <a href="http://www.wholeheartedjournal.com/2014/03/heart-to-heart-with-luisa-brimble.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>wholehearted journal</b></span></a></span></i><br />
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Umbrella Prints is very proud to introduce our fourth and final Industry Judge - <a href="http://www.luisabrimble.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Luisa Brimble.</span></b></a><br />
Luisa would have to be the sweetest girl in the land of stylists and photographers, no really. Luisa is as beautiful as her stunning photographs - always supportive and lending a kind word.<br />
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<a href="http://cargocollective.com/luisabrimble" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Luisa</span></b></a> is one of the most prolific artists we know, taking a stroll through <a href="http://www.luisabrimble.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Luisa's blog</span></b></a> you get a sense that you are truly in the presence of an amazing artist - prolific, magical, capturing those hidden moments of warmth, humanity and beauty.<br />
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Not only is <a href="http://instagram.com/luisabrimble#" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Luisa</span></b></a> the most talented Sydney-based food & lifestyle photographer but she is also the founder of <a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Alphabet Family Journal</span></b></a> - I know ridiculous right!<span style="color: #ea9999;"><br /></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/issue-a-pre-order/alphabet-family-journal-issue-a" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Alphabet</span></b></a> is a brand new magazine for the people who make a home
together and believe that families are the sum of their everyday
triumphs and trials, that the home is a lived space and not a
showroom. Something we here at Umbrella Prints strive for everyday so of course we fell in love with her project the minute she shared it with us and have <a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/issue-a-pre-order/alphabet-family-journal-issue-a" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">pre-ordered our copy already</span></b></a>.<br />
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We first met <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lbrimble/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Luisa</span></b></a> recently when both of these gorgeous floral photographs caught our eye<b>.</b> We felt an instant connection with Luisa and thought this amazing person understands pattern and emotion, we need to find out more! Fast forward six months and Umbrella Prints were very fortunate to be asked to contribute the the
flagship issue A of <a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/issue-a-pre-order/alphabet-family-journal-issue-a" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Alphabet Family Journal</span></b></a>. When Luisa asked us to
design postcard gifts for all of her supporters we were absolutely
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Make sure you <a href="http://www.alphabetfamilyjournal.com/issue-a-pre-order/alphabet-family-journal-issue-a" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">grab a copy</span></b></a> before they are all snapped up. Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089740890287270319.post-53675433136597856542014-05-29T19:42:00.003-07:002014-05-29T19:42:45.011-07:00Anna Graham aka Noodle Head - Industry Judge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Umbrella Prints are very proud to introduce our next Industry Judge - The Sweetheart of Craft and all things Sewing, Anna Graham aka <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Noodlehead</b></span></a>!<br />
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We first met <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Anna</span></a> a couple of years ago when she bought some <a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/i-heart-projects" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints Hearts fabric</span></a> to reupholster two chairs - we were hooked and have been following her <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>blog</b></span></a> with delight ever since. We love <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Anna's</span></a> attention to detail, easy to <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/p/patterns.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">follow patterns</span></a> (with billions of light filled happyness photos to help) & of course she is always coming up with something new.<br />
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Here is what Anna made with a packet of<a href="http://www.umbrellaprints.bigcartel.com/product/umbrella-prints-trimmings-mixed" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"> Umbrella Prints Trimmings.</span></a><br />
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Anna's quilted and patched bags make us want to get out our sewing machines, we love how this technique adds structure to cotton - inspiring right! Lucky for us we can all buy <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/p/patterns.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Anna's patterns in her online shop.</b></span></a> See more of Anna's work here on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/noodleheadsews/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">flickr</span></b></a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/noodlehead531#" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">intagram</span></b></a>.<br />
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<b>Umbrella Prints is proud to introduce our second Industry Judge, Art Director/Designer, Jenni Draper.</b><br />
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Jenni has worked in the design industry for over15 years. She began in textiles, working for many years for Australia’s leading fashion and home-wares companies. Using her vast knowledge of design and colour she then embarked on a freelancing career in publishing design. Her illustration and design work has been seen in Australia and internationally across a broad range of design disciplines from textiles and interiors to children’s books and magazines.</div>
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We first noticed Jenni's work whilst reading one of our favourite magazines here in Australia, <a href="http://greenmagazine.com.au/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Green</span></b></a>. After some further investigation it came as no surprise to us that the art direction of the magazine is indeed informed by the eye and talent of a fellow textile designer. We love the magazines warmth and truth and the impeccable style Jenni adds to every page. We think Green magazines philosophy on sustainability & good design is speaking our language and the Trimmings Competition (using the last little pieces to inspire design) is a worthy match.</div>
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<span data-reactid=".r[0].[0].[1].[2].{userprofile4123239}[0].[2].[1]">We first met Elise when she bought a parcel of Umbrella Prints fabric from all the way over in San Diego. We popped on over to <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">her blog</span></a>
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We probably don't need to remind you that there is only about 48 hours left to finish up, find some sunshine for a nice bright close up photo and upload it to the interwebs (don't forget to tell us though!! email link >>>> over there to the right) AND if you have linked to Flickr at all please remember to unlock the photos so that poor Amy here can pin it to the <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank">competition board.</a> </b></span><br />
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Ok enough of the heavy. We are super lucky here at <a href="http://umbrellaprints.com.au/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Umbrella Prints headquarters</span></b></a> because we get to have a sneaky peak at all the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">entrants </span></b></a>as they are flooding the inbox. <br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/umbrellaprints/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings-competition/" target="_blank">Voting starts this Friday afternoon</a> eeeep! exciting times folks ... the People's Choice winner will be receiving $200 worth of our fabric so make sure you comment and pin their work if you love what they have made (one comment per person please). We will also be announcing the Industry Judges Prize next week - $500 cash folks, yep you heard me right 500 big ones.... not sure what I am talking about ... <a href="http://umbrellaprints.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/2014-umbrella-prints-trimmings.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">find out more here</span></b></a>.Carly Schwerdthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657195238599312655noreply@blogger.com0