Can anyone have too much? I think not! Mendelssohn has once again inspired a design in fabric — this time for the postcard trade I’m doing with the Typography theme group of Postmark’d Art. (I shared two of the postcards I’ve already received from this trade here.)
Here is Mendelssohn digitized — that’s software speak for turning a graphic line — in this case, using a photograph image — into a line of stitching.
Using my digitizer software, I designed the lettering then combined the 2 designs into one on my embroidery machine. Pretty nifty stuff really. August 20, 2000 is the date that he came to live with us.
I looked through my stash of fabric to find something appropriate for the address side of the postcard. I don’t think it gets any better than this! Click on image for a larger view.
Here is the postcard finished:
A simple line of stitching at the very edge of the postcard is the perfect thing to hold the edge and not distract from the design. The edges were then painted to hide the white fast2fuse filling and create a smooth edge in case the postcard is subjected to machine franking at the post office. (The post office charges 20 cents extra to mail them due to ‘special handling.’ Most often, though, they are put through the same machine as any paper postcard.)
And the address side — here I have blocked out the recipient’s information:
The same photograph inspired the creation of a quilt. You can read about that here.
Franki this is perfection-I love everything about it! Of course how can you lose when you start with Mendelssohn?
I couldn’t agree more. Start with something wonderful and you’re bound to be successful. Thanks for the kudos!
How lovely!
Thank you Meta. I loved having the opportunity to share Mendelssohn’ image.
Awesome!
In the mail soon!!
Seems like yesterday that I took that photo. Gosh, the time has flown. So many good memories.
Thanks for sharing. Hugs Christy
It’s still my favorite photo of him too. Pure inspiration.
Beautiful job
looks fantastic! Merry Christmas,, hugs, vivian
Thank you Vivian! and happy new year too.