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Reader Challenge – Fabric Postcard "1967".

I used a piece of vintage fabric and appliqued the flower petals. I hand embroidered around the flowers and to make the swirls. I programmed my sewing machine to stitch the year of my birth and the title of the Beatles record that was number 1 in the UK charts the day I was born.…

Reader Challenge – Fabric Postcard "Beach Life".

I began by scanning pieces of wood that I had collected from the beach. I printed this picture onto fabric and then machine embroidered the background. I applied layers of sheer fabric, pieces of lace, printed fabric, wool tops and a piece of netting with both machine and hand stitching. I programmed my new sewing…