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Comment by Maureen Curlewis on July 6, 2012 at 17:58

Michelle

Even if you just trim  then add a straight stitching to keep all layers together!Just a hint though: when stitching do not start at a corner ! Starting away from the corner seems to give a more even stitching,also if you have a rotary cutter with a wavy (deckle(?) edge you get an interesting edge.  Happy stitching

Comment by MichelleMermaid on July 6, 2012 at 16:12

Hi Maureen. I think that might be what I need to do, trim the edges to size and add a border instead of trying to turn under the edges. No matter how hard I try I never can get the edges even. Well, not all of them have turned out uneven. But these four sure did even though I was really careful. I do use a heavy stabilizer on the back, yes. I thought that would do the trick, but no. Next time I will just trim and add a border. Thanks :)

Comment by Maureen Curlewis on July 6, 2012 at 6:01

Michelle

Before I could offer advice, I would need to know WHAT you use as STABILISER for your postcard?

I have been making and swapping fabric postcards for over six years and some 500 cards (withouut bragging

I usually "build" my postcards on a 6.5 by 4.5 inch Fast2fuse stabiliser, and when satisfied I trim down to a 6inch by 4 inch size. Having  sized it down to a 6by4 inch rectangle, I normally use a blanket stitch edging and "seal the edges".

Then it's time to add message and address on the reverse side;add a stamp and POST!

Best wishes, Maureen in Queensland, Oz

Comment by MichelleMermaid on July 5, 2012 at 14:53

Thanks everyone! The green leaves are fishbone stitch, I think. I like how they turned out, too. The green tatting with lots of picots (loops) is one of my favorite designs to do. 

Comment by Shirley on July 3, 2012 at 18:27

I think this is my favourite, love the way you have continued the design of the fabric over to the blue section.   Tatting is one of my favourite embellishments I think it adds an elegant touch.

Comment by Elaine Wilding on July 2, 2012 at 13:57

Beautiful piece i love the little green leaves. Hugs Elaine

Comment by medha devdas on July 2, 2012 at 4:08

excellent work

Comment by Margaret on July 2, 2012 at 0:51

love this too

Comment by Salmah Salim on July 2, 2012 at 0:29

Your work is so beautiful. This is my favourite piece.

Comment by MariaInez L.ribeiro dos Santos on July 1, 2012 at 20:38

Wonderful crazy !!!

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