 I love making my fabric postcards every year simply because I know how much fun they are to receive. Here are 4 handmade cards that I've received this year. This first one of from Carol, a member of Country School Quilters. She fussy cut the cardinal and stitched it to a snowy background.  This one is from Estelle. She printed the tree using a thermofax screen from Stegart on Etsy. The raw edge of the fabric is perfect for garland!  This beauty is from Mary Anne. That's all hand stitching. She's one of those "crazy" quilters. Well, at least, she claims to be crazy.  This one isn't stitched, instead it's beautifully painted with watercolors by Linda. I just remembered that I have 2 other handmade stamped cards that I forgot to photograph. Thanks to Deb and Gabriella for those!  Meanwhile, while I was quilting the purple quilt I had an idea for a postcard for next Christmas! I just freemotion stitched this on the longarm to the side of the purple quilt on the excess batting and backing. I really like how this turned out and it has the added benefit of using LOTS of this variegated thread. I will try to make lots of these throughout the year this year.
Gabriela
12/21/2017 04:09:52 pm
I'm positively swooning over Carol, Linda, Mary Anne, and Estelle's artwork. What talent and a keen eye for beauty. Thank you for sharing these Vicki. Also love, love, love your free form stitched Christmas tree. Wow!
Jeannie
12/21/2017 11:31:01 pm
What beautiful cards! All are so creative yet say the same thing. Wishing you the Merriest Christmas and much joy and creativity in the New Year. Thank you for always inspiring me.
Linda S
12/22/2017 07:26:07 am
Love these postcards and am inspired to make some for next year now! I've been making crazy patch post cards for years and will enjoy this change. So much potential for creativity on that Christmas Tree. Thanks for this post!
Gene Black
12/22/2017 08:20:32 am
It is becoming clear to me that I will need to make at least a few cards next year to send out.
patty
12/22/2017 08:42:45 am
What fun mail to get! Have a great holiday season!
shirley bruner
12/22/2017 10:05:05 am
you have such cool friends. and i absolutely LOVE that little tree. you HAVE to make lots of those for next year. shoot, i might have to steal that idea, and send some postcards myself next year. i kind of miss making them. Merry Christmas....hope your holidays are fabulous.
Karen Brennan
12/22/2017 03:20:23 pm
I am constantly amazed at your work. I wish my brain was wired as yours. You have quite a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing it with us. Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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