4 Elements Thread Sketching Fabric Postcard

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.

Re-Purposed Quilt Block Fabric Postcard

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

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

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

Shaker Window Fabric Postcard

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.

Fall Pumpkin Fabric Postcard

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

Summer Love Fabric Postcards

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

Received this in a swap. Love the embellishments.

Crazy Orange Fabric Postcards

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

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

Got this from Jeanette in Washington state.

July Fabric Postcard

Denim Fabric Postcard

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.