Fabric Postcards by Fabric Mom and Friends

No New postcards...

2011-12-28T22:32:00.000-08:00

I have been so busy that I haven't made a fabric postcard in a long long while. If you have any pictures you would like for me to share email them to me holly@fabricmom.com. Give me a little info about it and you and I will post it on this site.
Happy Sewing.

4 Elements Thread Sketching Fabric Postcard

2011-07-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

This isn't the greatest picture. I used my cell phone to take the picture. I couldn't find the batteries for the digital camera. I wanted to host another thread sketching fabric postcard swap but I wanted to have a specific theme. I googled fabric postcards and looked at the images of other peoples fabric postcards for inspiration. I don't remember what the fabric postcard looked like that inspired the 4 elements idea. It took some thinking on my part to try to create something that looked like a picture and just wasn't a bunch of symbols. I sketched the idea out on paper before tackling the actual thread sketching.

Fusible Stabilizer for Fabric Postcards

2011-05-17T13:41:00.000-07:00

I broke down and bought a bolt of the fusible stabilizer I use to make fabric postcards. I get a lot of emails asking what I use and where to buy it. I decided to start selling precut 4 x 6 inch pieces specifically for making fabric postcards in my Etsy shop. I think a lot of people overseas have a hard time finding it or so it seems. If you click the link it will take you to my store and the listing I have up for 5 of the rectangles.

As Always Happy Sewing.

Broadway Fabric Postcard

2011-05-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

I saw the idea for a Broadway fabric postcard one day while searching for new ideas for swaps. Some one had made a Phantom of the Opera fabric postcard. I found quite a few that I want to make. I decided to make one based on the musical, "Hair". The thought of somehow making hair seemed liked it would be fun. This is what I came up with.

I used fusible webbing to get the peace symbol to stay on and then sewed the yarn on with my machine.

Favorite Color Fabric Postcard

2011-05-14T06:42:00.000-07:00

I received this crayon fabric postcard from Rachel in Kansas. The theme was favorite color.

Re-Purposed Quilt Block Fabric Postcards #2

2011-05-14T06:38:00.000-07:00

Here are the other two re-purposed quilt block fabric postcards that I made.

These are pictures of two that I received.

This one came from Judee in California.

This one was sent to me by Beth in Texas.

I also made this one. There was two swaps. I had the same person for both swaps so I made a different fabric postcard. I didn't want to send her one similar to the one I had already sent.

I really enjoy embellishing fabric postcards with silk flowers. The quilt block was left over from a baby quilt that I made for a lady at church a few years ago.

Re-Purposed Quilt Block Fabric Postcard

2011-05-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

I started with a quilt block that I received in a swap. It had pieces sewn on the wrong way. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. It ended up producing four 4 x 6 inch fabric postcards. I added some ribbons so that it didn't look so bland. There are two pictured here. I haven't finished the other two yet.

Super Hero Fabric Postcard

2011-05-03T11:57:00.000-07:00

For this swap I chose Batman. I thought Superman was too obvious. I grew up watching the Batman movies. I like that Batman is mysterious. I searched Google for a template because my drawing skills are like that of a 1st grader. I adjusted the size with Gimp and printed it out. I traced it onto the postcard and used a sharpie and a yellow fabric paint marker. Finished off the edge and popped it into the mail.

Scrappy Ribbons and Lace Fabric Postcards

2011-04-29T00:34:00.000-07:00

I started with a 9 x 12 piece of interfacing. I layered pieces of scrap fabric with flowers on top of a 9 x 12 piece of double sided Steam Light 2 fusible webbing. Once I found the right lay out I ironed them on. I then ironed this to the interfacing. I dug through my ribbons looking for pieces that would pop against the back ground. I sewed the ribbon in place in no particular order. The lace was last to be sewn on. (I think next time I will start with the lace first.) I used my sewing machine to stitch all of the ribbon and lace in place. I cut 2 4 x 6 postcards out of it and 2 fabric ATC's. I have a piece left that I am going to finish the edges of and hang in my sewing area.

Scrappy Fabric Postcard

2011-04-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Shaker Window Fabric Postcard

2011-04-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

I received this lovely fabric postcard in a swap on Swap-Bot. The window is clear vinyl. The sea horses are paper cut outs and the shells are real.

Your Royal Highness Fabric Postcard

2011-03-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

I received this cutie in the mail last week. It kind of smashed in the scanner.

Luck of the Irish Fabric Postcards

2011-03-29T07:46:00.000-07:00

This is my version of an Irish sea scape view. I goggled Ireland and there were a lot of pictures of cliffs and water with green grass. I used fabric crayons and regular crayons on muslin fabric. My skills at drawing free hand aren't that great.

I received this from one of my partners. The Celtic knot is a darker green and just beautiful in person. I love it.

Thread Sketching Fabric Postcards

2011-03-05T13:18:00.000-08:00

We had a swap on Swap-Bot this month called Thread Sketching. You used your machine to draw a picture on the fabric. Very similar to free motion quilting. The picture you have drawn is the main attraction. You can do in free hand, trace something onto your fabric and then go over the lines, or pin your fabric to the back of a picture that you want to replicate and trace the picture. I haven't tried the last two methods. I didn't have time to take pictures of the ones I made. It was my first time actually trying to create a recognizable picture using free motion. It takes a lot of practice. For my first time they turned out ok. Here are pictures of the three I received. Enjoy!

This one is an original doodle by Tricia. Love this little guy.

Pat in FL made this delightful sunflower for me. I love sunflowers.

Margaret in Maine made this lovely spring scene. The daffodils are blooming in our neighborhood. This one fits right in. We get a large variety of birds in our back yard. I love to try and sneak pictures of them.

Yo-Yo Flower Fabric Postcard

2011-01-07T11:13:00.000-08:00

I created this yo-yo fabric postcard for a swap. The actual theme was buttons and not yo-yo's. Enjoy!

Black and White Fabric Postcard

2010-11-25T23:57:00.000-08:00

Orange Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcard

2010-11-25T23:53:00.000-08:00

You can see in the first picture some yucky marks right in the middle from this postcard getting put through the postal machine. It is sad to see someones hard work get ruined. Both of these fabric postcards are from a swap on Swap-Bot. I received them from my partners.

Labels Fabric Postcards

2010-11-18T08:02:00.000-08:00

I received these two label fabric postcards in the mail. They were for a swap.

Fall Leaves Fabric Postcards

2010-11-16T00:05:00.000-08:00

I used felt for the leaves and quilted them with yellow and orange variegated thread.

Winner Number 2

2010-11-12T14:43:00.000-08:00

To no avail I have to pick another winner for my birthday give away. The random generator picked Mainer as the winner. An email has been sent. Congrats and thank you for following my fabric postcard blog.

Fall Pumpkin Fabric Postcard

2010-11-01T21:22:00.001-07:00

I used sparkled felt for the pumpkin and then quilted it with variegated thread. The pumpkin is resting on fallen leaves.

We Have a Winner!

2010-10-25T05:07:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Free Indeed. Your number was picked by the random number generator. I have sent you an email. Thanks to everyone who participated and followed my blog. I hope you all have a great day. I had a wonderful birthday.

Fabric Postcard Give Away

2010-10-08T08:16:00.001-07:00

October is my birthday month. I am on the cusp of being a Libra and Scorpio. However I find my temperament leans more towards Scorpio. I will be 35. I find that this year so far has been the hardest for me. My 1st baby turned 15. He will be 16 in January and it scares me to think that he will be driving alone and is almost grown. Where has the time gone?

But let's get to the point!(I know that's what your thinking). :)

I have decided to host a give away in honor of my birthday. One lucky winner will receive 2 crazy quilt fabric postcards in the color of their choosing. I will leave them blank encase the winner wants to mail them to someone. I will also send 2 fat quarters in the winners color preference.

To get in on this drawing you have to follow this blog. That will get you one entry. To get another chance you will have to blog about this give away. Leave a comment for both occasions. I will pick a winner on October 23rd (my birthday). Make sure that I have a way of getting in touch with you. Good Luck and happy sewing.

Hand Embroidered Yo Yo Fabric Postcard

2010-10-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

This fabric postcard has a vintage yo yo hand embroidered on to it to look like a flower. I received this in a swap.

Summer Love Fabric Postcards

2010-10-08T08:10:00.001-07:00

I was in a swap called Summer Love. You had to send out 2 postcards that represented something you love about summer.These are what I received from my partners.

Cat Fabric Postcard

2010-10-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Received this in a swap. Love the embellishments.

Crazy Orange Fabric Postcards

2010-10-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

I was in a fabric postcard swap on swap-bot where you had to send two partners a crazy quilt fabric postcard made mostly of orange fabric. Believe it or not I don't have a lot of orange fabric. I was lucky to find enough in my scraps for these.

Couching Fabric Postcards

2010-10-06T21:36:00.001-07:00

Both of these are fantastic. I love how the yarn was used for the ladies hair. Reminds me of going to a work out.

One Word Fabric Postcard

2010-10-06T21:32:00.000-07:00

Got this from Jeanette in Washington state.

Sunflower Hand Embroidered Postcard

2010-09-14T15:16:00.001-07:00

I made this fabric postcard for a swap on swap-bot. It turned out better than I expected.

Tiger Fabric Postcard

2010-07-31T08:13:00.000-07:00

I am mailing this tiger fabric postcard out today to my partner who lives in Kansas. I hope she likes it.

Red, White, and Blue Fabric Postcard

2010-07-31T08:10:00.001-07:00

I received this fabric postcard in the mail this month from Norfolk, VA. The theme was red, white, and blue.

Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcards

2010-07-21T05:48:00.001-07:00

I made these two crazy quilt fabric postcards for a swap on Swap-Bot. I don't have any fancy stitches on my sewing machine. It is just a basic model. So I tried to make them look better by adding some buttons, ribbon, and hand stitching.

Flower Fabric Postcards

2010-07-10T03:13:00.001-07:00

I forgot to post this picture yesterday. I made these two cards for a swap on swap-bot. The theme was floral. I had to add some silk flowers and a little bling. LOL.

July Fabric Postcard

2010-07-09T06:43:00.001-07:00

Denim Fabric Postcard

2010-07-09T06:38:00.001-07:00

Can you tell the lense was dirty when I took this picture. Silly me I thought why is it hazy when I look through the camera. There were little finger prints all over it. Andrew just too curious sometimes.

I made this for a swap on swap-bot. We had to make a denim fabric postcard. I decided to make a pocket and stick a note in it. I used some fabric paints to decorate the pocket.

June Bug Fabric Postcard

2010-07-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

I received this dragonfly fabric postcard from my partner. Can you believe this is the first fabric postcard that she has ever made? Bravo....It is wonderful.

I received this fabric in a bag of scraps from a dear friend and fellow swapper on swap-bot. She sent me fabrics for an I spy quilt. I couldn't resist using this for the June Bug fabric postcard swap I hosted last month on swap-bot.

April's Fabric Postcard

2010-04-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

I received this in the mail form my swap partner. She is from Canada. I asked her how she created it. She said she watered down some paints. Then painted the fabric. Very cute. I love it.

Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcard

2010-03-20T16:38:00.000-07:00

I got this today from Doreen. Love the colors.

Postcards from Abroad...

2010-03-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

I received these beauties in the mail last week from Beatrice. She lives in Canada. Her mother, Doreen, and I are both swappers on Swap-Bot. Doreen asked if I would like to trade fabric postcards with Beatrice. Well, Yes mame. I am always up for encouraging young minds to try new things. She did a fabulous job. I love the appliqued leaf on the monkey fabric postcard. Great Job Beatrice. Keep up the good work.

February's Fabric Postcards

2010-02-15T14:25:00.001-08:00

2010-01-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

I received these two fabric postcards in the mail this past month. Just thought I would share them with you. The 1st one came from Australia and the second from the USA.

Fabric Postcard and Free Motion Quilting Practice

2009-11-20T09:09:00.001-08:00

I found an awesome site that has tutorials for free motion quilting. Fabric postcards are the perfect size to practice this on because they are small. I practiced pebbling on this fabric postcard. I used purple variegated thread. It is hard to tell in the picture. It was a lot of fun and not overwhelming because of the size. I will definitely be doing this more often with different patterns. To watch free motion tutorials go visit Leah Day @ 365 Days of Free Motion Quilting

Scrap Fabric Postcards

2009-11-19T20:35:00.000-08:00

These postcards were made completely from my tiniest of scraps. I had a lot of fun making them. I hope my partners enjoy them too.

Pieced Fabric Postcard

2009-11-16T20:25:00.001-08:00

I received this beautiful fabric postcard from Brenda in Canada.

Christmas Fabric Postcards

2009-10-20T09:35:00.001-07:00

I made these fabric postcards over the last week. I put them on my Etsy for sale.

Squishes in the Mailbox

2009-10-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

I received three fabric postcards in the mail yesterday. What a lovely surprise. Thank you, I love them.

Fabric Postcards from France

2009-10-12T19:47:00.001-07:00

I got these fabric postcards from Kristina in France from swaps on swap bot. She doesn't have a sewing machine and does it all by hand. She does a great job.

Fabric Postcard Tutorial

2009-09-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

I came across this fabric postcard tutorial this morning and thought I would share it with you.
Happy sewing.

Fiber Art Fabric Postcards

2009-09-15T10:55:00.001-07:00

I came across a bag of yarn from a swap. I decided I wanted to try to incorporate some of it in my new fabric postcards. The cat fabric postcard will be going to Sweden. The other is heading to Mass.

Cat Fabric Postcard

2009-09-15T10:53:00.000-07:00

I received this beauty in the mail this week from Sweden.

Penguin Fabric Postcard

2009-09-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

I got this in the mail yesterday from a swap I am in. It is so cute. My favorite color and animal.

Fireworks Fabric Postcard

2009-07-02T08:54:00.001-07:00

This fabric postcard was also sent to me from Rhonda. It is just beautiful. She does awesome stuff with her embroidering machine.

Ant's Fabric Postcard

2009-07-02T08:52:00.000-07:00

Isn't this fabric postcard just adorable. Rhonda sent it to me in June. My boys just loved it.

Lighthouse Postcard

2009-07-02T07:27:00.001-07:00

I got this beauty from Nancy in CT. The quilting is gold. Very pretty.

Sad News

2009-05-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

A member of Posty Pals has passed away. Carol recently found out that she had cancer. Carol is now resting comfortably in the arms of God. You will be sorely missed. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Fabric Postcard Swap for June

2009-05-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

I put up the post today for June's Fabric postcard swap on swapbot. Sign up go through June 1st.
Fabric Postcard Swap for June

May's Fabric Postcard

2009-05-08T11:03:00.001-07:00

I got this lovely postcard in the mail today from Marlene. I host a fabric postcard swap on Swap-bot every month. I love the free motion quilting. it reminds me of irises.

Fabric Postcard for March

2009-03-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

I made these fabric postcards this week for swaps.

Making fabric Postcards Using Handkerchiefs

2009-03-16T06:51:00.000-07:00

This is a pretty neat idea. Follow this link to the directions.

Pincushion Give Away

2009-03-12T12:15:00.000-07:00

I am giving away a pincushion on FabricMom. Head on over and leave me a comment to be entered.

Posty Pal Fabric Postcard

2009-03-12T12:03:00.001-07:00

I got this fabric postcard in the mail yesterday from Rhonda. Isn't it cute. I haven't been able to make mine yet for this month. I haven't fogotten. I just don't have time. Andrew is sick and doesn't want to be put down for a second. How are you ladies doing with yours?

Heart Fabric Postcard

2009-03-04T06:54:00.000-08:00

I received this beauty from Vicki yesterday. I love it. Thanks so much.

Goodies in the Mail

2009-02-25T07:58:00.000-08:00

I got this fabulous postcard in the mail from Carol in Sweden yesterday. Isn't it darling? I love all of the different ribbons and lace. It has a wonderful textural feel to it. Give your self a pat on the back.

How To Make A Fabric Postcard

2009-02-22T12:52:00.000-08:00

Simple Fabric Postcard Instructions

Material List

1 - 4 inch by 6 inch piece of Pellon Peltex 70 stabilizer( This makes the postcard stiff.)

1 - 4 inch by 6 inch piece of muslin or white cotton fabric (For the back)

1 - 4 inch by 6 inch piece of cotton fabric (For the front )

2 – 4 inch by 6 inch pieces of fusible webbing. I use Wonder Under or Steam Lite.

Hot Iron (No water or steam)

Scissors

I buy the Pellon Peltex 70 and the Wonder Under fusible webbing at Wal-Mart. You can also purchase them at Hancock Fabric, JoAnn’s, or Hobby Lobby. Your local quilt shop might carry them also. You can purchase Pellon Peltex 71. It has the webbing already on one side. The Pellon Peltex 72 has it on both sides. The 72 is good if you aren’t going to do any fancy stitching because you can adhere both the front and back material at the same time.

If you use the Pellon Peltex 70 you will need to iron a piece of the Wonder Under fusible webbing to the back side of both of your fabrics. There will be a paper layer that will need to be peeled off before you can iron it on to the stabilizer. Make sure not to use steam it will make it hard to peel the paper backing off of the fusible webbing. Lay the fabric on the stabilizer with the webbing facing the stabiliaer. Iron the fabric for about 10 seconds. If you want to embroider or hand stitch on the front do so before you add the back material or your stitches will show. Once you have the front like you want iron the back on like you did the front. To finish off the postcard I use a satin or zig zag stitch around he outer edge of the postcard to give it a finished look. You could also do a blanket stitch by hand.

Fabric Postcard Swap

2009-02-22T12:36:00.000-08:00

My friends and I like to trade fabric postcards once a month. So far there are about 7 of us. If anyone else is interested in joining just let me know. You can send one to everyone or just one to one person. It is totally up to you how many you send. This is an international swap. There is no commitment. No bad ratings if you don't send one month. Just lovely people sending lovely postcards.
Here is a picture of one that I received yesterday. It is from a swap on Swap-Bot that I host.

Pot Holder Give away

2009-02-20T13:41:00.000-08:00

http://ansewon.blogspot.com/2009/02/giveaway.html

Folow this link for a chance to enter and win some awesome pot holders.

Another great give away.

2009-02-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

http://averettladynana.blogspot.com/2009/02/giveaway-this-time-mine.html
Do you love give aways? I do. Head one over here to be entered in this give away.

Posty Pals

2009-02-14T20:55:00.000-08:00

A few months back my dear friend Brenda and I started sending each other fabric postcards. Then we thought it would be great to invite other people to join us. We have quite a great group of gals now. Each month we make as many fabric postcards as we want and send them out. It is so much fun. I am always so excited to see what I will get next.

Fabric Postcards by Fabric Mom and Friends

No New postcards...

4 Elements Thread Sketching Fabric Postcard

Fusible Stabilizer for Fabric Postcards

Broadway Fabric Postcard

Favorite Color Fabric Postcard

Re-Purposed Quilt Block Fabric Postcards #2

Re-Purposed Quilt Block Fabric Postcard

Super Hero Fabric Postcard

Scrappy Ribbons and Lace Fabric Postcards

Scrappy Fabric Postcard

Shaker Window Fabric Postcard

Your Royal Highness Fabric Postcard

Luck of the Irish Fabric Postcards

Thread Sketching Fabric Postcards

Yo-Yo Flower Fabric Postcard

Black and White Fabric Postcard

Orange Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcard

Labels Fabric Postcards

Fall Leaves Fabric Postcards

Winner Number 2

Fall Pumpkin Fabric Postcard

We Have a Winner!

Fabric Postcard Give Away

Hand Embroidered Yo Yo Fabric Postcard

Summer Love Fabric Postcards

Cat Fabric Postcard

Crazy Orange Fabric Postcards

Couching Fabric Postcards

One Word Fabric Postcard

Sunflower Hand Embroidered Postcard

Tiger Fabric Postcard

Red, White, and Blue Fabric Postcard

Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcards

Flower Fabric Postcards

July Fabric Postcard

Denim Fabric Postcard

June Bug Fabric Postcard

April's Fabric Postcard

Crazy Quilt Fabric Postcard

Postcards from Abroad...

More Heart Fabric Postcards

February's Fabric Postcards

Fabric Postcard and Free Motion Quilting Practice

Scrap Fabric Postcards

Pieced Fabric Postcard

Christmas Fabric Postcards

Squishes in the Mailbox

Fabric Postcards from France

Fabric Postcard Tutorial

Fiber Art Fabric Postcards

Cat Fabric Postcard

Penguin Fabric Postcard

Fireworks Fabric Postcard

Ant's Fabric Postcard

Lighthouse Postcard

Sad News

Fabric Postcard Swap for June

May's Fabric Postcard

Fabric Postcard for March

Making fabric Postcards Using Handkerchiefs

Pincushion Give Away

Posty Pal Fabric Postcard

Heart Fabric Postcard

Goodies in the Mail

How To Make A Fabric Postcard

Fabric Postcard Swap

Pot Holder Give away

Another great give away.

Posty Pals