February post card swap your birthstone shape or colour
 

Sorry I'm late putting this up we only had 3 last month so we'll see how we fare this time.

We will be making One fabric postcard.
This swap is open to all levels of sewing.
*Please post pictures of postcards you receive.
* Cards must measure approx 4" × 6"
* Must be predominantly sewed and/or quilted. Embroidery by hand or machine is also welcome.
* Must have some type of finished edge.
* There are tutorials on YouTube if you need some references.
* Pinterest has many good ideas if you need some inspiration to kick off your creative juices. *If you can take a picture of you postcard before you send it, it would be appreciated. That way if your partner cannot post a picture for some reason, then you can post it. We all love looking at each other's work.
* Note: We will only be sending postcards due to the price of postage. Please let me know if you can send internationally. It costs around $1.15.

*Sign ups start ***Now***. and end when we have at least 5 participants
*Names assigned Feb 10 Hopefully
*International Postcards should be sent out ASAP
Themes for 2021 So you can get ahead if you wish but sign up each month.
Mar...your zodiac sign
April...a post card of your town or country
May...Colour of the month Blue
June..Fruit
July...Lighthouse
Aug...Teddy bear
Sept ...Spring or Autumn
Oct,,,Pumpkins or halloween
Nov...A Christmas Carol
Dec..makers choice

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Hi! I’m interested in giving this a try. I’ve never made a quilted postcard. Any tips and suggestions are welcome!

M-fay I'm in. I'll pm you with my info.

Blueridge try this web site.
https://www.patchworkposse.com/lets-...card-tutorial/

I'm in Marion

Please include me again.

Hi. I am wondering what you all use/prefer for forming the postcards. I've used a stiff center, which I dislike sewing on, but like the finished product and it held up well mailing. I've received several with alternatives that are lovely... and that seem much more fun to make. Since the challenge of postal services here in FL, USA, I have had to mail in regular envelop, as opposed to sending as a traditional post card. I guess I'm really asking: 1) does it matter for our purposes? 2) do you have preferences?
You can tell I have too much sitting-around-home time, hahah. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png
Regards.

I don't think it matters. As long as there's 3 layers and quilted and edged. Only another few days and I'll put up who you will be posting to

I would like to join for February
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OK its 11th Feb here so its gotta be 10th Feb in the USA so here's who you will be posting to, and welcome marietta

R-sea to Queenbarbie
Queenbarbie to Blueridgebeverly
Blueridgebeverly to Mpepperm37
Mpepperm37 to M-fay
M-fay to Marietta
Marrietta to R-sea

If you don't know your partners address please PM her or me for it Thanks ....Posting mine off today

Mpepperm37. I use buckrum for my cards I use visaflex to attach the back fabric and front to the buckrum , then with the wadding it makes a firm card

Sorry to interrupt, I wondered what visaflex was. After some research, I found that it is an Australian paper-backed interfacing. It is also known as visoflex and Vliesofix. Probably comparable to Wonder Under.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled swap https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/wink.png.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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Thanks R-sea and OurWorkbench. I love learning about others' technique and new-to-me products.
I joined this group hesitantly a while back, not too sure about making quilted postcards. I have thoroughly enjoyed making them and the great collection of those received. Thanks everyone!

Blueridgebeverly, I meant to tell you that I mailed your card on Friday the 12th. Hopefully you should receive it on Wednesday 17th.

Things have settled a bit in my life, well for now at least, so hopefully I can join you again for next months challenges. For those that were interested in my shaker card and the edge finish I used, I'd be happy to explain them if this would be helpful to anyone. Post cards are like small art projects for me. A place to try new techniques or products without wasting too much fabric or time. Although some of my post cards do end up taking alot of time to work out the details:-) I just consider it exercising my brain and a good way to relieve stress or blow out some cobwebs.

Lena1952, you have said the exact reason why I like the post card swap. They say if you don't use the brain you will loose it . I haven't got enough to loose any

Blueridgebeverly - Thanks for the cool postcard! Glad you decided to join.

Queenbarbie, your postcard arrived today. Thank you! February baby, right? Thank you also for the pretty cut of fabric you included. That was so nice!

I’m glad it arrived quickly. I enjoyed making it. A little boat on a stormy day.

I also forgot to say I mailed out my card on Friday Feb 12, to R~Sea. Things around here have been crazy as I know for most others with the weather. We finally got our power back late last night after 3 or 4 days without, still no water but hoping soon !!

I’m so glad you have power back, Marietta! I’ve been following the news. Very scary situation for everyone.

Has anyone received their post cards yet?

I think just you and Bev as you were receiving local. The rest are international and taking the scenic route haha

I just realized ...I put the March post up but left out the...post card swap...just put March theme and I don't know how to fix it. Please find it and join up thanks.

R-sea I received your post card. I haven't taken a picture of it yet but I will. Beverly I'm glad you like the fabric and the post card. Yes I am a February baby. Plus purple is my favorite color.

I received Marrietta post card today . She has gone for colour

I finally have a picture of the lovely card Rsea sent me. Thanks Rsea.

Nice postcard, r-sea. A perfect oval.

I like your postcard, Marrietta. Do you have an embroidery machine? Nice design.

My Feb post card arrived this week from Mel. I'm travelling so can't post a pic so I'm hoping you can Mel. Now there's only Marrietta to receive hers from me.

Posting the photo for m-fay. My take on the pinks, greens and purples in tourmaline.

That’s great, Mel. I love the design.

I finally received my Feb postcard from m-fay yesterday, Thank you so much!! Will post a pic soon.

Looks like weve all received Feb PC now and I'm putting up the April one. Thanks Mel for posting a pic...It looks beautiful and I love the design too

Finally received my Feb postcard swap Thank you so much Marion

Glad you got it ok Marietta. Amethyst and lace for February