Happy Birthday to my sister!

Today is my sister’s birthday and here’s a fabric postcard I made for her a few years ago.  I went through a phase where I couldn’t stop making (and mailing) these cards (here’s another one).  They are the perfect little canvas for creativity.  I bought both volumes of Caroline Reardon’s Postcard Quilts.  These are lovely books with really excellent instructions, full color illustrations and templates plus lots of inspiration to help you create your own unique postcards.  Caroline also explains in detail the steps you need to take to ensure your postcard can be sent through the mail (as is, no envelope).  I’ve had a really great time making these postcards over the years and hope you will try one for yourself.  They make lovely little mini-quilt gifts.   A current Google search did not turn up a reliable source for these books at present though you might find them on Ebay (if any of my readers finds a source please leave a comment with details).  Quilter’s Newsletter has an article referencing Caroline’s work with a template for two Christmas designs.

Happy Birthday, Jane!