I 've been hunkered down with one eye on the weather, finishing the fabric postcards. Lots of searching for additional elements and debating arrangements. After machine stitching, adding details, and some hand stitching, I gave them a couple of turns with a zigzag stitch to add them to the postcard backings which were cut to size from cardstock.
Each one was an experiment,
but I wanted them to tie together.
Fabric scraps, saved pieces of selvedge, bits of lace,
cardboard scrap, grosgrain ribbon, paper, a piece from an old pattern,
tulle, sari ribbon, a button, a watch face turned backward--
(on the last one; the back has a dark patina and what looks like a star).
Machine stitched, hand stitched.
Sewing thread, embroidery floss, pearl cotton...
whatever was to hand that I might try for a different effect.
I enjoyed making these.
Now I wonder if they will go through the mail.
Maybe these should be hand cancelled.
They look lovely! Even if you have to put them in envelopes, I'm sure they will be received with delight!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel! I will check with the post office eventually to see if they will survive with hand cancelling and maybe some extra postage. :)
DeleteGosh these are nice. I ordered some plastic covers for this kind of post card and am still waiting for them. Silly me didn't pay attention to where they are coming from. Well this is a silly question, but could you say how you get that zig zag so close to the edge of the fabric? Do you stitch then trim, or is your stitch width set to stitch just over the edge? Do you use a certain tool to keep it on track? Lots of questions. I guess I'll google a tutorial on this, but would value your advice.
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Ha! After I trimmed them to fit the backs, I used a glue stick in the middle, then just adjusted the zigzag stitch and ran them through the machine making adjustments as needed. I'm not a perfectionist, obviously. I could have made the zigzag stitch tighter--to more of a satin stitch, but didn't. I want to make some with borders like Annie does. I love her borders!
DeleteOh! these are just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra! I loved making these and may start on some more later today. Perfect for using scraps!
DeleteThese are just great so pretty, brilliant idea, I might try some myself. I have some blank postcards somewhere, often wondered why I bought them.
ReplyDeleteThey really are a pleasure to make, Debbie. It is always fun to find a use for all of the pretty scraps that most of us hate to throw away! :)
DeleteJen! These are fabulous! Love that house one most, but they are all so delightful and vintage looking. I love all the great details you added to each. Love that you mixed the gruff old cardboard with lovely lace and delicate calligraphy. I could go on until I've named every fab detail. LoL. If everything is sewn down they won't need extra postage. But if you have something that sticks up like a button or beads and such, then they need extra postage and hand cancelling. Just look at them and ask yourself, is there any element on here that would get caught in a postage machine. That's when you need extra postage and hand cancelling. You already know that I think sending them just as they are (no envelope) is the beauty of a postcard...even if they get travel scars.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I don't know why your comments (and Carol's) don't show up in my mailbox. I find them on my blog--nice surprises! Thank you for the kind words--I've enjoyed making fabric postcards again. I also prefer to send them as they are, so will take them to the P.O. when the time comes to mail them. Some would go through, I think, but not all of them! :)
DeleteThese are just delightful! Hope you have a great weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Connie! Hope your weekend is full of pleasurable activities, too!
DeleteBeautiful experiments!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penny--they were just what I needed to keep my mind off the flooding!
DeleteThey are all so lovely!!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so lovely!!
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