The one thing that's consistent from year to year is that there is always a tree design. Recently, there's also always been a design using Paula Nadelstern fabrics. This year I combined the two. The dot fabrics are from her 2023 line that was released earlier this year. The others are from the 2024 line that will be available in February. I made this set last because I knew that they would be the easiest to cut out and stitch.The tree fabrics are from the same print that will be available in 3 colorways. I decided to go bright with these are use all 3 colors that aren't really Christmassy. When I planned these cards I was certain that I wanted to outline the trees with black thread. Boy was that a bad idea! I quickly changed my plans to outline the trees in colors to match each tree. I added crystals to the top of each tree for just a touch of bling. I made 25 of these cards! Here are 81 cards ready to address this weekend! I also have to quilt a quilt for my friend, Kim and dyed some gifts for friends. Today is a sewing day with my quilt club so I'm going to try to get 2 veterans quilts bound. I have 2 more veterans quilts to quilt but I don't know if I can get those done by Tuesday for the club meeting. It's going to be a busy weekend!
Becky
12/8/2023 12:17:51 pm
I love that use of color in the tree cards...
KristinF
12/8/2023 02:11:58 pm
I love the tree postcards and that fabric is perfect for them. I agree, I like the colored threads better than the black to outline them. Also, I love the images of your cards in a jumble - that's almost like a mini work of art in itself!
Mary Anne
12/8/2023 05:47:33 pm
You must have such a feeling of accomplishment when you see that pile of postcards!
Rose Groth
12/9/2023 12:27:10 am
The second photo, the last set you made, for some I immediately thought of the 3 Wisemen, not trees. All of your cards are beautiful.
Gene
12/9/2023 07:51:43 am
WOW! I love the tree cards best of all. The tree fabric reminds me of Ukrainian folk art Easter Egg designs. They are just lovely.
patty
12/11/2023 07:42:52 am
Matching the thread to the trees probably took more time, but the results were perfect! Love the way these turned out! 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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