I've just made my first Inchies and wondered whether anyone would like to swap some.Inchies are 1" x 1" fiber squares.I would love to start with a spring themed swap.Would anyone like to swap 12 of these fabric fancies per round ?
These are the first batch.

I would propose a sign up of 10th of the month and send out 17th

Sorry to get your hopes up but not I didn't want to swap. I am a newbie to crafting and the site. Your inches are really pretty. What are they for?

I'd love to! They're so beautiful!

Hi Erin
INchies can be used for a number of things , mini cards ,accents for projects or like ATC to inspire and share crafty friendship.I also alter books and they are great focal points for these. You can also make inch by inch friendship house .
They make fun small spaces to experiment.They are small and lightweight so should make easy posting.
Will keep you posted Ale :0)

I definitely want to participate in this. Will you post these on your profile as creations so I can get a better look? I'm not understanding exactly how to make them.

I like the sound of this but I'm not sure how you make them. A how to would be handy. :)

I like the sound of this but I'm not sure how you make them. A how to would be handy. :)

Heehee, they look like Barbie pillows!

I've actually put a "how to" linked to the first image on this feed.If you double rt click on the image you be sent to Photobucket for the how to.Will also try to upload to site

Hello! i am ashley b. i was gone for a long while taking care of my three kiddos. I had my daughter on September 1st. And have been very busy adjusting to the three kid thing!!! I also just finished some Nursing assistant training. Well, I am back now and would love to be able to participate in this swap! I have made atcs in the past and i think these are even cooler since theyre fabric^.^

Hi Debs,

I'll give it a go. I think I get the idea.

K/x

I saw the how to so thanks. Can you do them by hand too? I do have a machine but its not working that well at the moment. The thread keeps snapping or getting knotted up :/

You can definitely make these by hand or even use fusible web (no sew).Whatever resources are available :0)

So with 24hrs to close of swap I have
Ale-Mexico
Ashley B-US
Kimmi-UK
Arty Kitkat-UK
Fenna Blue
Are there any other takers at this point ?

OK this makes the most sense to me
Kimmi to Arty Kitkat
Ashley B to Fenna Blue
Essex Debs to Ale C.

Please get in touch with your partner for addy's and keep a convo going of your progress.Let me know if you run into any difficulties.Happy Crafting !

Ashley and I both live in the same state! It'll be super cheap to swap inchies within the same state!

Clarification: Are we making only 12 small inchies or are we putting them all together on a piece of fabric like your project shows?

I'll let you guys decide :0) ( after all we're all grown up's )

fenna, if you would like them put together on fabric, that is a-ok with me. just let me know k?

I've been playing around and have a couple worked out and I'm really enjoying this. Where does the idea come from?

A book !!!! Called Collaborative Art Journal and Shared Visions in Mixed Media by LK Ludwig.Publisher is Quarry books. One of the great things about moving to the US is that there are so many more amazing books than I ever saw in the UK.This is actually a library book which i may well purchase for myself one day.These also a Yahoo website if you need more inspiration.I have to say I'm really enjoying making them too.Have made three sets and will post them once swap is complete.Off to play some more !

Fenna, i went to the post office today! So ur inchies will be to you in 2-3 days they said! hope you like them: )

Ale yours are in the post but will take slightly longer !This is my local bus stop couldn't think of a more colourful spot :0)

Aw, I love it already! Thank you, Debs.
Yours is on its way too. (They said it will take 8 working days.)
I'll post the teaser as soon as I download the photos. :D

Thanks for that Ale they said 5-10 for yours LOL.
Just to let you all know I've found a couple of books with ideas in.
Teach yourself Visually -Collage and Altered Art by Roni Johnson ( gift from a friend woohoo !)
Artist Trading Card -Bernie Berlin ( bought for my B'day by me on behalf of my sis and currently in confiscated by my hubby!)
Looking forward to pics :0)

:D

Ooh am excited ! I love the blanket stitch-so like my own !!! Your much better at close up photography than me too :0)

Just letting you know that I'm making mine today and mailing it tomorrow! Sorry for the delay, but I just started a new job and was kinda busy this week. So I'll definitely have it in the mail tomorrow!

The great thing about Inchies is that you can make them in what ever time frame you have available.Hope your having a fun day !
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Ale I love these so beautiful and creative.Just had to add sparkle :0)

Wow, they did really arrive soon!
Aw, I'm so glad that you like it (sorry about that horrible envelope, turned out to be ungummed).
I love the sparkles! :D