Textile Postcard Project Week # 108

October 27th - November 2nd 2019

Procian dyed background

The third example of my 'swap cards'.
The fabric on this one has been hand dyed and printed. It has been decorated with machine stitching and embroidery with a little hand embroidery in the corner. 

Embroidered flowers to finish

Textile Postcard Project Week # 107

October 20th - 26th 2019

Yellow blanket stitch has given the card an attractive finishing touch.

Clear view of at least 4 types of hand stitches.

The swap card  I have used on this postcard is one of the prettiest I have received. It has been all hand stitched with a painted background. Several types of stitches have been embroidered with finishing focus of 3 tiny yellow daisies appliqued in place.

Textile Postcard Project Week #106

October 13th - 19th 2019

Machine embroidery & applique

Some Years ago I joined a 'Swap Card' Project which was to make some small cards approx 2-3 inches  X 3-4 inches (6-7cm x 9-9.5cm). I then exchanged these cards with others who had joined. Often I received a card by return mail from another participants. It was good fun and gave us a reason the practice some different techniques.

Detail of one of the first cards which came through the post

Textile Postcard Blog Week # 105

October 6th -12th 2019


Cleverly placed scraps make an attractive card

The design of this card was taken from the front of a greeting card made by a friend and sent to me. I think it is delightfully casual and very artistic. It is made from torn scraps of hand made paper.

Close-up view of paper scraps

This is the beginning of Year 3 of posting post cards on this blog