I love the cards, but where do you find envelopes to fit them? Or are they cards to just put on a gift without mailing?

I'm going to give this a try. My mom has cancer and loves to get cards. I have some envelopes left over from a wedding--I'll cut the cards to fit the envelopes. She'll love getting these! Thanks again!

Super cool!

Neat idea! Thanks for sharing the idea and the tutorial!

Thank you for taking the time to do this! I noticed in steps #13 & 14 you need some help! HA!

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And here I was about to buy a book on quilting postcards, thanks for sharing!

Great idea! I am thinking that it would also make nice Christmas cards.

Oh...this would make nice christmas cards...and a great way to use small pieces...
I was wondering where my cat goes when he disappears.....He is at your house....Really, my husband and I have been feeding a neighborhood stray...He looks just like yours...His name,[ we named him] Smokey...He will disappear for a few days, then come back...He is always so happy to see us again...as we are happy to see him also...We keep fresh water and food out for him....We have checked with some of the neighbors, but no one claims him....We would let him inside, but we have 2 dogs that are insiders...I am afraid Smokey would rip their faces off...He appears to be very street smart....

love the tutorial and will make some cool cards

Great tutorial, I especially like steps 13 & 14 lol.

What a wonderful idea! For several years when I was into making cards I made my own Christmas cards. Hmmm what a fab idea!

I have been thinking about making my own Christmas cards this year. I think this is a great idea. I know I have plenty of Christmas fabric downstairs that is just sitting there. I think I have to get started.

Thanks for the great tutorial.

Super idea! Thanks for the tute. I'm bookmarking this one.

This is a great tutorial. Just one tip! I've been making these for quite some time and instead of using Modge Podge which can get messy and the cardstock and curl, I just iron Heat N Bond to the back of the fabric and then iron it onto the cardstock. It won't burn the cardstock as long you take care to not let the iron stay in one place too long. It's really quick and easy! Enjoy!

Cute idea I saw this same idea used on PBS one Saturday she cut 9- 9"sq blocks then cut them into thirds horizontal and vertical , not exactly straight a little angled. Nest she stacked them with the same method and then sewed them together. She had nine blocks that looked very much like a crazy quilt.

"Are there quilters without 'furry inspectors?' Mine got soooo bbbaaaddd I had to shut the door because I ended up washing everything to get her long calico hair off that she left to show me she'd been 'guarding' it!

thanks for more idels .my grandson & i make them from cooker cutters.

Those are cute! Thanks for the tutorial. :) Love the thread btw.

Great tutorial & thanks for doing this for us.

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Thanks! I tried this today and it worked much better. For some reason, I just hadn't thought of fusing it. I should have removed the paper before cutting the fabrics though, because it made it very hard to cut through all the layers. Then I had to remove the paper from each piece. It would have been much easer to remove from the larger piece and then cut.

Your cards are beautiful and I love the close up of the cat in your tute! haha...so cute! They do need to be the center of attention, don't they!

Gorgeous tute! Thank you.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean about removing the paper. I'm pretty new to all this but I'd love to try the cards. I need to make a card for my granddaughter's b'day next week and she'd just love this. Thanks! Pat

Thanks for the great tutorial!!! Just gave me some more ideas for mine.

I use the Heat & Bond Lite method as well and it works so greatl!!! I prefer Heat & Bond Lite because the Lite will not gum up your needle!!! I also use very a stiff TimeTex instead of card stock and stitching goes much more smoothly. If you don't have TimeTex, use a firm interfacing to replace the card stock.

FOR FABRIC POST CARDS:
Apply Heat & Bond Lite to the face of the card, remove paper and decorate as desired, press well. Then cut a second layer of interfacing the same size to make the back side. For the back side, I cut a piece of solid ivory fabric 1/2 inch larger than the card. Apply Heat & Bond to your card to both sides, remove the paper on ONLY ONE SIDE, and center on the piece of ivory fabric. Iron as directed. Now wrap around your card layer, folding corners until very smooth. Iron according to directions.

NOW, remove the paper on the reverse side of the back. Carefully, stack the two cards together, making sure to have the CORRECT SIDE facing out!!!. Press the two layers together until well bonded. Let cool!

I like to use a blanket stitch to finish the card on all four sides for a very completed look. By stitching in this method, your layers are secured for use! Enjoy!

Pat, I don't know if any one has contacted you or noT with regards to 'removing the paper' Here is my reply for what I hope will answer your uncertainty:

Heat and Bond is a'double' adhesive attached to a paper cover. This paper should NEVER BE REMOVED' until after you've ironed it to the surface you wish to use. Then you remove the paper and, in single layer, apply your fabrics, paper, trims or whatever you intend to use for the decor. Once you've decorated the surface to your satisfaction, cover the trims with a Teflon sheet and press with a hot iron, according to the directions on the Heat & Bond pkg. Let the item cool and it will be ready for you to enjoy or give for someone else to enjoy. HOPE THIS HELPS!

BTW...the Teflon Sheet is really a good notion to use when working with and using Heat & Bond or any other adhesive application, excluding regular glue. THIS KEEPS YOUR IRON CLEAN TOO!!! Any adhesive attached to the Teflon Sheet should just peel away when cool.

those are pretty. thanks for the tut

That is awesome

Thank you for this tutorial. This is something I just got into and you've made some things much clearer for me.

what a great idea!!

This is a great idea too!

i really!!! like this tutorial... seems like something even I could do! i also like how straight-forward your instructions are... i might have to try this out!

ok. I have a question, these are so pretty, so where would you write your letter on the postcard?

very cool.. thanks a million

Thank You for that..nice job!!

Thanks for the tut. It is so much fun to get cards like that. Good job.

Jackie, this is only how I do it. I use a Pigma Pen to mark off the blank, back side of the postcard like any other postcard is marked off. I only write a minimal message then address with the persons name and city, state. THEN PLACE THE FABRIC POSTCARD IN AN ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. Apply correct postage to the mailer and drop in the mailbox. I like to use an envelope to keep the fabric postcard clean and avoid damage to the fabrics.

Hope this will help!!!

Thank you for that advice, I know the fabric postcards are so pretty, that I didnt want to write on them. I can be really dumb fondness at times. Thank you so much

Jackie

That cat looks like he was taking it all in!! I have a doxy that thinks he is helping! Great tutorial, Thanks