The Fab…Life!

originally uploaded by Rains Studio.

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love my zipper bags. I use these bags for organizing everything from make up to sewing threads and tools. The are great for travel too because all your small bottles of shampoo etc. fit easily which is all you are allowed  with airport restrictions. I used a design I like to call square on square collage technique. Simply cut different size squares and sew them down to a fabric base. Continue the theme by stitching each one with the square design working from inside each indiviual square and stitching outward. Look for this and other zipper bags in both of my Etsy shops.. Fill these bags with some sample products such as handmade soaps, lotions and sugar scrubs. I gave these bags filled with these goodies as graduation gifts this year and everyone loved them. Just another gift idea from me to you.

originally uploaded by Rains Studio.

This little collage quilt was fun to make. I friend gave me this piece of fabric and I was unsure what to do with it for a long time.  Then I decide to cut it up and use the fruit for small quilts.  So this is one in a series that I did.  I wanted an embroidery look so I did free motion stitching with thread to match. Then I used the stipple stitch to quilt around the fruit. This technique makes the subject really pop. Perfect piece to hang in a small nook area. This one will be listed in my Etsy shop, www.rainstudio.com

Exhale…Its been a long time since I last blogged.  I thought I would get back by labor day, but that didn’t happen.  Summer flew by me so fast my head is still spinning.  My summer was filled to the brim with graduations, a wedding and our family reunion. Now I need to start  preparing my Etsy Shop, since this will be my first holiday season as an Etsy seller.  I have been invited to do a few local shows, but I may not have the time to do them! I am already debating about doing a local art show which I participate in every year. Most of my time will be spent preparing for the opening of a new shop on Etsy which will be showcasing my love for vintage and vintage inspired accessories with a urban vibe. There will be some unique clutches, totes, scarves and lots of things for a bride-to-be.  All this and more to debut after the holidays  and well into spring 2009.  And if all goes smoothly I hope to debut a lovely bridal gown designed by me…  All this and more at www.MagnolianLace.  My plans are to debut a few special things  . I will also be accepting custom orders on certain items.  My other shop www.rainstudio  will remain open for business.  So,  I will most definitely  be up to my neck in fabrics.