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I needed a couple of postcards for men and I need them fast. Fast is good and men usually will not be able to tell the difference between a 1 hour postcard and a 10 hour postcard. This is the 3-cards-in-1-hour postcard. I got the idea from a sample that I saw in my favorite quilt shop, Quilting Adventures.
Get a layer of Timtexand a layer of a fun printed fabric. I liked this fishy batik from my scrap bin. There was just enough for 3 postcards. The Timtex and fabric are about 20" long and 5" wide.
I stacked the fabric on top of the Timtex and added a layer of Angelina Film. I used metallic thread and free-motion outlined all of the fish.
I took it outside with the heat gun and melted the film. Next time I think I would use 2 layers of film.
Next I added a few hot fix crystal fish eyes, fused on a back and finished of the edge with a zig-zag stitch.
Three post cards done! Easy!!
Very pretty and it doesn't look like a quick project to me.
Posted by: Carol | March 20, 2009 at 06:13 PM
They sure are pretty....and the fish make them perfect for a guy. They look shiny like some of the fish I've seen my DH catch.
Posted by: belvie | March 20, 2009 at 07:21 PM
great and fast! good job!
Posted by: Deb Levy | March 20, 2009 at 08:08 PM
that is pretty neat for a fast project. I have never heard of Angelina film.
Posted by: Wanda | March 20, 2009 at 08:37 PM
I'll bet you didn't know that what enticed me to your blog were your fabric and quilted postcards, did you? That's right, the first time I saw one of your postcards, I was head over heels in love with them and immediately became a fan and a subscriber. This set is particularly intricate with all the metallics, but if truth be told I love them all.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 20, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Another great idea Vicki! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: imquilternity | March 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
These are very cute! I haven't used any of this film before. I've found that selvage postcards are fun and quick too -- I've made several as thank you cards.
Posted by: Mary | March 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Cute and quick! Awesome!
Posted by: Cindy | March 21, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Cool postcards!
Posted by: Kristin Farwig | March 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM
What great sparkle the Angelina adds. It's a perfect embellishment for the fish.
Posted by: Barbara | March 21, 2009 at 10:23 PM
brilliant! fast and easy and it looks great!
Posted by: sue b | March 22, 2009 at 07:56 AM
I have yet to try and make a fabric postcard. I sure do like this one - as well as all of the ones you've shared in the past.
Posted by: sharon | March 22, 2009 at 10:39 PM