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September 27, 2007

Postcards!

Woohoo!  I got my postcards done for the first postcard swap we are doing at MQResource!

As I mentioned the other day, the theme is New Beginnings.  It took me forever to come up with an idea.   If you are a member of the swap and want to be surprised, you will want to stop here.  For the rest of you, you can click to read the rest of the story (and see the pictures).

I was trying to think of something really profound.

Then I got over myself and decided to do baby chicks.

Awhile back, my friend Carla posted a tutorial for making a bird that she had created.  I made one (her is fiber, mine is paper), and when I was thinking about how to make my chicks, I decided to do something based on the Carla Bird’s shape (which is half of a circle…).

A little bit of strip sewing (for backgrounds), a lot of satin stitching, a little bit of embroidery, and voila:

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The wings were all cut freehand, as were the beaks.  I decided they all needed to be going different directions because anything else would have been boring.

These turned out to be a lot of fun to make today, and I can’t wait for the next swap!

Now to get caught up on my ABC Round Robin books and then continue tackling UFOs and….a trillion other ideas floating around in my head!

TTFN-

Suzanne

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When I'm not editing, I'm spending time with my family, cuddling with my pets, knitting, quilting, or reading. I'm also a part-time secretary for my local school district.

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  1. carlafibers says

    September 27, 2007 at 11:03 PM

    I love them, Suzanne! Pefect for your project! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Carla

  2. Lynn Douglass says

    September 28, 2007 at 12:03 AM

    These are cuter than cute! I wish I had one (hint hint) 😉 I’m proud of you, my friend! You’ve gotten a lot of creating done this week!

  3. Vicki W says

    September 28, 2007 at 4:50 AM

    I love them!!! That was a lot of work in a short time.

  4. Lisa Thiessen says

    September 28, 2007 at 8:07 AM

    I LOVE them…perfect for a hen party. Charming!

  5. wildonionstudio says

    September 28, 2007 at 12:55 PM

    How adorable! One is cute, the whole gaggle is envy-inspiring!
    Lucky recipients.
    (I know you know where I live!!!) hee hee!

  6. Miki Miller says

    October 2, 2007 at 7:52 AM

    Hi Suzanne! I was one of the lucky recipients and just love my little chick. How cool to see them all together. I love that you made them different!

    Keep creating, dear friend!

  7. AnnMarie Cowley says

    October 2, 2007 at 11:29 AM

    I also have a “chick” postcard and love it! Suzanne, you put a lot of work into each of them and they are fabulous!
    Thank you.

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