Embroidered Post Cards

Elayne attended an Embroidered Post Card class at the Woburn Public Library on November 27, 2021 taught by Samantha who found the idea on the web. She first tackled a difficult project that involved embroidering the tops of small circular chair tops but gave it up. She then worked on a straight line triangular arrangement that was more simple and much easier but had impact. (Note: Elayne is not enthusiastic about this particular artwork.

THE PROCESS

1. Select a post card that looks interesting. Samantha bought a group of old post cards on the web for $6.00.

2. Select a design and draw it on velum.

3. Place the velum design on the post card and poke holes with a needle in key places to form the outline. There is no need to make many holes, only the beginning and ending of the straight lines as it will be easier to see and work with on the post card.

4. Select the color embroidery you want.

5. Begin in the back of the card then work to form the lines on the front. You can criss cross on the back since no one will see that side.

6. Tie the two ends together on the back when finished.

Samantha holding up a post card she was embroidering with an octagonal design. The room where we were working at the Woburn Public Library is Maker Space on the main floor.

Elayne's second project that was so much easier showing her tools and the trianglular design she drew. She positioned it on the the face of the post card then poked holes with the needle in the top and bottom of each line. Afterwards she inserted the needle with the pink embroidery thread.

Completed sample design #1 by Samantha that was from a graphic on vellum.

Completed sample design #2 by Samantha that was from a graphic on vellum.

Completed sample #3 that Samantha brought that is more complicated and hand drawn.