Fabric Postcards
 

Someone from the group posted a link to make fabric/quilted postcards. I started right away making some fabric/quilted postcards. I had fun doing it. I only have three done and 9 more to go. I still have to stitch a round a couple of them and around the silhouettes. Attached are the ones that I have finished.....or almost finished.

They are so pretty, and I want to make a few too to send. I have never made any. What do you have on the back side of yours?

Those are beautiful postcards!!! I wouldn't want to send them anywhere!!!!

They are so sweet!

i'd love to get one of them in the mail!!!! so pretty and nicely made

On the backs side is a 4x6 piece of card stock, (or you can use a 4 x 6 index card), and batting. I watched this youtube video for instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC6-GyD0f6s . If you make some, do you know where to send them? If not, I can email you privately the link. I don't think I can post it on here.

I would love to have those postcard blocks made into a quilt to keep for myself. Where did you get the pattern? Please post all the finished cards. thanks
margee

So cute. I think I'll try making some cute ones with my embroidery machine for my DGD.

nice job!!!!!

Great cards, and one thing I've learned....use your serger, if you have one, to go around the 4 outside edges. It gives the card a nice finish!

Those are so cute!! I wonder if they will get to their destination?

Looking good.

Darn.....wish I had a serger : (

I didn't actually use a pattern. I watched this video for the background, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC6-GyD0f6s, and then I made a raw edge applique for the silhouette. I used some of my rescue dog's photos for the silhouettes. I traced around the photo using freezer paper, holding it up to the window and then used the freezer paper technique for the raw applique.

Those are absolutely beautiful, Paula! I'm sure they'll sell quickly and will be very much appreciated. Kinda makes the one (yes only one!) I'm working on look pretty lame by comparison, but I'm going to finish and send it anyway. Yours give me something to aspire to with their creativity and workmanship. Thanks for sharing!

Oh my gosh , those are so fun. Love your backgrounds.

I have enjoyed making several postcards and sending them (none so beautiful as yours though!). The only information I have to offer is that the postage required on these is not the same from postal clerk to postal clerk. It may be more economical, depending on how thick, lumpy, rigid, etc. to send them in envelopes, which would also give protection. But then you have a greeting card instead of a postcard.

Have fun making them.

P.S. I make mine using that very heavy fusible Pellon interfacing and using a zigzag rotary cutter for the outer edge combined with a row of stitching an eighth or quarter inch inside the edge. Fabric is on both sides.

Really cute!!!

Yes #1piecemaker, they will get to their destination. I am making about a dozen, for a fundraiser for animals, so I will be putting them in the mail in one big envelope:). But from what I understand, they can be sent through the mail. They will be "hand-stamped" rather than put through the postal machines. And as another person mentioned, they will most likely cost a little more to send. Once I get the other ones done, I'll post them. I plan to make several different breeds.....although I am partial to Minpins! :thumbup: