Postcards From My Stash

Here's how I make fabric postcards. A fun way to use scraps of fabric, batting, interfacing. I like having a card stock back. The postcard finishes flatter and it's easy to write on. Have fun if you try these. Not the greatest picture below (hot spots). Oh well. But the postcards are fun :)

Here's what you need:
4" x 6" scraps of:
Fabric - I've used quilting cotton, cotton canvas, bark cloth. 
Batting - low loft, lightweight (poly is easy to hand stitch).
Fusible interfacing - you can use smaller scraps to get to 4 x 6
Suggest Pellon SF101 or slightly heavier. 
Post Card Back - 100# card stock - available at craft stores
I created a post card back on computer so I could print them.  
However, You can easily hand draw or stamp address lines, etc. 

Glue stick
Heavy book 
Sewing machine with zig zag stitch

Pin fabric to batting.
Quilt postcard front using running stitch in and around motifs. Use scrap thread in different weights. Whatever you like. If you want to get fancier, embroider or applique. You can also machine quilt. 
Press flat.

Place fusible interfacing piece or pieces on to batting and fuse following manufacturers directions.

Smear glue on back of card stock using a light hand.
Line up and glue card back to interfacing (heavy glue equals a warped card).
Use a pressing cloth, lightly press and set glue with iron on wool/silk setting.
Place your card under a heavy book for 10 min. or longer.

Trim excess fabric and or card stock to 4" x 6".
Use your sewing machine and zig zag stitch around entire edge of card. You don't have to go all the way to satin stitch as card stock won't hold up.

Address, write a greeting, stamp and mail. These go through the regular mail easily they just take a few more days to arrive.