Workshop for South Bay Quilters Guild 11-19-10

The workshop is "Fiber Postcards and Quiltcards", one that I have taught periodically for about ten years, but not recently. Fiber Postcards are limited by the Post Office size definitions to 4" x 6", quiltcards can be any size and shape because they are mailed in an envelope or given to the recipient. Clicking on Quilt Card and/or Fiber Postcards on the list of labels on the right will show some samples.
I haven't receive permission from the students, but here are a few cards that Liz and I started during the day.

This is Liz' new nametag - she is a cat lover and feeds homeless cats in her backyard.

Liz made a great choice of fabric for the ground under this printed palm tree. I love the whimsical green wave splashing up beyond. She couldn't find a monkey to fit in the window, so we improvised.

I think these odd trees are inspired by a strange structure in the salt flats east of Salt Lake City on I-70. I haven't yet pulled the threads to the back to knot them.

This proud dog is more purple than the picture shows. I'll use the fabric on the left for a border.

There are hundreds of versions of fiber postcards - Google "fiber postcards" to find websites that show different kinds. One site is http://www.postmarkdart.com/index.php where you will find cards for sale, instructions for various techniques, and a gallery of cards by different artists. If you mail the cards without an envelope you need to affix a 64cent US stamp and have the Post Office hand cancel each card. If you wish you can then encase it in a plastic postcard sleeve and drop it in the mail.