New Keytamers

A couple of years ago, I solved the never being able to find my keys problem (at least partially) by sewing a little fabric collage piece to attach to my keys.  It was also a nice way to have color and design with me all the time!  Clearly, I have worn it out:

This was a single little fabric collage, with backing in a pillowcase.  Worn to bits --loved the colors and the composition. 

This time, I took a larger piece of fabric collage which has both machine and hand stiching, and covered it with tulle to keep all the bits together.  I cut three rectangles (finished size ~7.5"x ~2.5"), again attached via bright pink pillowcase backing and voila!

Now I am ready for Spring!  Hope that you are having at least some signs of spring!

A Nice Surprise this AM

I check Jane Davies blog Collage Journeys every day and when there is new content it is always a great start to the day!  Today was especially fun as she linked one of my pieces that I did in her 100 Drawings class.  This is definitely another step out of the basement!

100 Drawings Student Work

My piece is the third down from the top.  I posted the first four previously, here is the second set of four for the same lesson: