The Hand Series has New Canvas

What was I saying about now doing 8 - 8x10 inch pieces, 5 - 5x7 inch pieces, etc. for my "Hands" project?

Jeff and I were up in Madison yesterday and I wanted to go into the Jo-Ann superstore there, just because our store here in Rockford doesn't have everything, including not having a fine art supplies section...

With my employee key card in hand, I checked out their stretched canvases, and saw these very interesting sizes that came 3 to a package.  I've never seen 4x12 inch ones before, and for some reason, I knew they would be perfect for a few of the pieces in my collection.  When we got home, I checked online to see if their prices were comparable - Jo-Ann's had the best price - $16.00something for the three, and my discount on top of that...

Maybe I should stick with unusual sizes for the rest of the pieces.

 Something else different here: had just seen on Lily's site about scented yarn, so I decided to pick up a skein of "Sugar 'n Cream Scents"...not sure what the scent is, but it is pleasing.  Just think, aromaknittingtherapy.

I had thought last weekend that I had 5 days off from work, so I could delve into some major playful time in the studio, but I was wrong...I only have the next couple of days off, and wouldn't you know, this is the week for deadlines!  Rockford's Greenwich Art Fair app, a one day show app that will be held at an upscale shopping complex this summer, and my art class proposals for Rock Valley College/Rockford Art Museum are due tomorrow.  I wish I could pull those all-nighters like I used to, but now it just ruins the next day for me.  Well, maybe I could do 1:00 am...