Stitched Postcards: Beautiful Textile Designs in Miniature Using Quilting and Mixed Media Techniques [Paperback]

Christa Rolf (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

With an exclusive selection of more than 30 of the best designs, this instructional guide shows just how easy it is to create postcard-sized pieces of art. Stitched postcards, also known as artist mailing cards, are a new and growing trend in the world of mixed-media art. The lovingly created miniatures are richly decorated with special yarns, fabrics, and embellishments in a range of styles including landscape, floral, vintage, and architecture. With a detailed section on materials, clear explanations of basic techniques, and the individual designer's tips, these postcards are quick, easy to make, and ideal for using up scrap materials and items found in nature or around the home.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Make your own postcards, collect them in an album, swap them with other people and have fun using up your stash of fabrics, beads, yarns and anything else that can be stitched onto a 4"x6" rectangle of stiffened fabric."  —MyShelf.com

"These cards are a wonderful way of experimenting with new techniques and learning about different materials and their applications."  —Fabrications Magazine

"Just in case you're stuck for ideas, there are over 30 different postcard designs and the techniques used to make them are all clearly explained."  —Stitch Magazine

"Stitch something different and try out new techniques whilst making artistic postcards that are fun to make and lovely to keep."  —Sewing World

"With contributions from other designers Christa has put together a comprehensive book of ideas and techniques using a wide variety of materials."  —West Country Embroiderers Guild Newsletter

About the Author

Christa Rolf is an author, a patch worker, and a quilter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184448470X
• ISBN-13: 978-1844484706
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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