Finally, today is the day I'm going to show case my tattered textile journal. This journey started a couple of years ago when I became interested in and making textile postcards. I had a group of postcards that I wanted to show case in a fabric journal. I came across a wonderful textile artist, Suzy Quaife from Australia, who offered an online course showing how to create a journal using fabrics and lace. I knew right away this was the direction I wanted to go with this. I hope you enjoy viewing what I really enjoyed creating.
My most favorite postcard made the cover. Bits of lace, buttons, beads and a vintage quill tip found in a bottle of buttons at the thrift store. Many of the fabrics and doilies I purchased from the thrift store, too.
My most favorite postcard made the cover. Bits of lace, buttons, beads and a vintage quill tip found in a bottle of buttons at the thrift store. Many of the fabrics and doilies I purchased from the thrift store, too.
This beautiful card was a gift from a very creative lady, also from Australia. Lorraine Williams was happy to oblige me with a card exchange when I approached her on FB after spying some of her beautiful cards. She creates the most beautiful pieces of work up cycling discarded vintage linens and doilies.
A postcard made with dried wheat growing wild along my daughters lane.
And a pocket made from an embroidered line napkin, filled with tags.
Sorry about the image of this postcard, it has a very fluffy feather stitched to it with a brass fairy charm at the base. All stitched on a pretty batik fabric.
Opposite is a lovely stamped card which I layered with some silk. The two stamped cards were made by Suzy Quaife.
Here amazing work can be found on her blog:
Well, blogger's new format is giving me grief so I gave up commenting with each image. I mostly wanted to acknowledge the added pieces from Suzy Quaife and Lorraine Williams. Their art inspired me to create this keepsake journal.
Thank you ladies.
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Thank you friends for stopping by and having a look at my Tattered Lace/Postcard Journal.
Have a lovely day,
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