Because I’m known locally as “an embroiderer”, I’m often asked to exhibit at one of the many craft shows we have here. But I always say no, because I’m a terrible seamstress. I’ve tried making embroidered bags and purses and shirts, but they’re always awful. And they take so much time to make, and if I don’t sell them they hang around in my studio for years. But the other day, I was about to say no to another invitation when I had a brainwave. Not bags or purses, but embroidered greetings cards! They don’t take any sewing – just trimming and gluing, and they’re quick and easy to make. And people like sending cards to friends and family, so they often buy a lot. And even if some cards don’t sell they’re small enough to fit into a folder until the next craft fair
So recently I’ve been spending every last minute making, cutting and gluing greetings cards, and I now have about 100, which I hope will be enough for the craft fair. I’ll let you know how it goes. But here are a few of them
A collection of cards
They’re usually very simple designs compared to many of my more elaborate creations, but none the worse for that. They’re just small stitchouts trimmed and glued inside what the craft shops call “triple-fold aperture cards”, and I can strongly recommend them as an attractive way of using simple embroideries
But I’ll be back next time with more freebies – perhaps including some from this card collection!
These are cards are beautiful what a fantastic idea for your embroidery work.
Excellent idea. Your work is amazing, you will sell lots of cards for sure.
The cards are amazing! But all of your work is amazing so no surprise there LOL!
Great Idea, I have seen those in the US and some are sewn on the card with designs specially for that which are a much more loosely woven design.
I like the idea on fabric, the recipient could use the design to sew on something themselves. I have seen some from Sweden that are hand sewn with a blanket stitch around the edge.
Let us know how well they sell.
Excellent idea!
The card recipients can even frame them or use them as bookmarks.
You will sell heaps!
Your cards are fabulous and I bet you sell them all! Your embroidery is always special and unique and they can easily be framed for decor too!I think there will be a number of people asking you to make more cards for them too.
Wow! Good thinking and Great job!
that mackintosh rose style motif is awesome!
Thank you for sharing!
What a great collection you have for the display.
Fascinating to see all the things you have created.
Thanks for sharing with us.
As usual, every design is beautiful, and I’m sure these will be framed instead of shared! I especially love the 2nd one on the first row, the 4th on the second row, and the 2nd on the third row…all Mackintosh roses? What is it about them? The beauty of a rose, but in such a “tailored” or elegant rendition? Softness in a sharply drawn design? Whatever it is, wow!