FabriCards

I've been making fabric postcards this week.

This one has layers of antique linen salvaged from less-than-perfect linens from my collection. These have one or more flaws so that they cannot be used "as-is". Imperfect 20th century linens have no intrinsic value but are great for any number of fabric projects from pillows to wearable art and children's clothing.

Antique silk is set against the linens and lace; they add a nice counterpoint to the texture and monochromatic linen and lace. The silk bits are old, fragile and their colors, muted which works well on this little piece.

The final embellishment will be completed with a few antique beads.

The ephemera is a reproduction image on cotton that was stitched to the background.