1x2 smalls

still working on "smalls." this time it is 1" x 2" rectangles. decided to go back to my roots and go with collage for these guys. my 3x3 square i had done last week was a disaster.....

i used ephemera paper scraps on my desk area.

and some paper that had been scraped off of other projects- like this absolutely wonderful purple piece.

love.

week of smalls {twinchies}

this is my week of smalls....monday it was inchies and today it is twinchies....twinchies are a two inch square and for me, this size is a bit easier.

i like the square and this size is big enough to do a little more- actually look at your composition and layout.

i used a variety of collage papers with splashes of color and to finish my squares off, i ran them through my sewing machine (which always makes me happy!).

i used a different stencil for each pop of color. and the orange piece above and the green below are pieces of peeled paper-paint from other projects that were still on my counter.

the circle pop of watercolor below is one of Roben-Marie's Laguna Dreaming mini stickers. i also bought the mini tabs for making mixed media rolodex cards and other projects. her products are always printed on very nice quality non-glossy paper- so they are easy to mix into your own work. you can see what else Roben-Marie has in her shop here.

happy wednesday!

fabric stacking....

this is a stack of my new fabric.....so excited! i am making "smalls" blankets for our local hospital craft fair. what are smalls you ask? instead of making a full size blanket with the silk edging, i am making a small blanket the size of a quilting fat quarter- which is like 18" x 22" and much more manageable if you have a young one that becomes attached. 

the smalls are a colorful cotton front and a flannel back with a silk edging. i am making smalls for boys and girls. i am thinking of holding back a few to post in my etsy store.....i may keep one for each and send the rest to the fair. we will have to see....much sewing ahead.

i actually had gotten one smalls done and noticed that my sewing machine was starting to act up with the thread tension. by the time i had gotten to the second blanket i knew for sure as it was pulling the fabric and would not lay down flat. so a quick tour to the local machine shop and back to tip top shape and ready to sew again. 

but.....(isn't there always something)....i have 2 kids going off to college this year and move in is on friday for our freshman; so the sewing may have to wait until this weekend. this week has been filled with packing and checking if we bought everything she will need and washing. (where does all this come from?!....goodness.) anyway....not wishing anything away- life goes too fast without that. trying to enjoy the craziness of this college transition. our house will definitely have a change with two kids out to college.

are you sending kids to off to college? or back to school?....happy tuesday!