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Printed Fusible Muslin Postcard Backs

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Make quilted fabric postcards easy to finish with printed fusible muslin backs. Each back is ready to fuse, write, stamp and mail, giving your handmade postcard a polished finish without creating the back from scratch.

Our printed muslin postcard backs finish your quilted fabric postcards with style! 

  • Skip the tedious measuring and marking. The postcard back is already printed and ready to use.
  • Fuse instead of piecing a separate backing. The fusible muslin makes attaching the postcard back quick and simple.
  • Get a polished, finished look. The printed postcard design gives your handmade creation the look of a real postcard.
  • Make standard-size postcards with confidence. Designed for 4" x 6" fabric postcards.
  • Spend your creative time on the fun part. Put your energy into the fabric, quilting, embroidery or appliqué on the front.
  • Make one-of-a-kind handmade mail. Turn your fabric art into something you can actually send to someone you love.

What Is Postcard Back Fusible Muslin?

This is printed fusible 100% cotton muslin designed specifically for the backs of quilted fabric postcards.

The postcard back includes a nostalgic printed postcard design with space for your message and address. Simply fuse it to the back of your finished quilted postcard, finish the edges, write your message, add a stamp and mail your handmade creation.

This product is the postcard back, not a complete postcard pattern. You'll create the front of your postcard using your own fabric, quilting, embroidery, appliqué or other creative techniques.

Each finished postcard is designed for the standard 4" x 6" postcard size. Pair it with the Quiltsmart Acrylic Postcard Template for easy, accurate cutting and fussy-cutting.

  • 8 Postcard backs per panel 
  • 2 panels per pack (16 Postcards) and instructions.
  • Nostalgic Design Printed on Fusible 100% Cotton Muslin
  • Stitch your design on heavy stabilizer, add back, write, stamp, & mail
  • Perfect for Holiday Cards, Birthdays, a quick "thinking of you"!
  • What JOY these will bring to the receiver!
  • FIRST TIME USERS - Purchase the PACK which includes instructions and 2 panels of fusible muslin!
  • Check out our Acrylic Postcard Template to make fussy-cutting easy!

YOU'RE BUYING: Printed fusible muslin postcard backs
YOU'RE MAKING: A finished 4" x 6" quilted fabric postcard
YOU'LL ADD: Your own fabric, quilting, appliqué, or embroidery

 

Ideas for Making Quilted Fabric Postcards

Use the ZigZapps Bird Appliqué to make your postcard front

Clockwise from the top: Postcard using Heart ZigZapps, Moose ZigZapps, Bear ZigZapps, Bird ZigZapps, Great Scott and Pups ZigZaps, Star Struck ZigZapps, and center is Heart ZigZapps.

What You Need to Make a Fabric Postcard

-Quiltsmart Postcard Back Fusible Muslin
- Fabric for the postcard front
- Heavyweight double-sided fusible stabilizer
- Thread
- Sewing machine or hand-sewing supplies
- Iron and pressing sheet
- Optional: Quiltsmart Acrylic Postcard Template
- Optional: embroidery or appliqué supplies

How to Make a Quilted Fabric Postcard

Start by gathering your supplies - fabrics for the front of your postcard, heavyweight double-sided fusible interfacing, like Timtex or Peltex.

 

For this quilted fabric postcard, I used a vintage embroidered handkerchief to fussy-cut a ZigZapps Heart for the front of the postcard.

 

TIP: Use our Acrylic Postcard Template to cut the heavy weight fusible interfacing and to trim the fabric for the front of the postcard.

I centered the ZigZapps heart on the wrong side of the embroidery. Sew all around the heart on the solid line. Trim along the dotted line.

Turn the heart right side out and fuse to the postcard background fabric fused to the heavyweight interfacing.

 

Appliqué the heart to the postcard with a narrow zigzag stitch.

Using your Teflon sheet, press the printed fusible muslin back to the postcard back.

Finish the edge of your quilted fabric postcard. I used a blanket stitch.

The finished quilted fabric postcard with the printed fusible muslin back.

Quick Start: Make a Quilted Fabric Postcard

1. Create your postcard front using fabric, quilting, appliqué, embroidery, or another technique.
2. Stabilize the postcard with a heavyweight double-sided fusible interfacing such as Timtex or Peltex.
3. Trim your postcard front to the standard 4" x 6" size.
4. Fuse the printed muslin postcard back to the back of your postcard using a pressing sheet or Teflon sheet.
5. Finish the edges with your favorite technique, such as a blanket stitch or satin stitch.
6. Write, stamp, and mail!


The result is a handmade fabric postcard that's ready to travel through the mail.

What You'll Learn

With this product, you'll learn how to:

- Finish a quilted fabric postcard with a professional-looking back
- Fuse printed cotton muslin to your postcard
- Prepare a postcard for writing and mailing
- Combine quilting, appliqué, embroidery or fabric art with postcard making
- Finish the edges of a fabric postcard
- Turn your small fabric creations into handmade gifts that can be mailed

Who This Is For

Postcard Back Fusible Muslin is a great choice for:

- Quilters who want to try making fabric postcards
- Embroiderers looking for a small project for finished stitching
- Appliqué lovers who want to turn small designs into something useful
- Fabric artists who enjoy working in a small format
- Scrap quilters with beautiful little pieces of fabric that deserve to be seen
- Gift makers looking for a handmade project that is easy to personalize
- First-time fabric postcard makers who want an easy way to finish the back
- Experienced postcard makers who want a ready-to-use, professional-looking backing

What's Included

Choose the option that fits your project:

 

- Individual panel: 8 printed postcard backs
- First-Time User Pack: 2 printed fusible muslin panels, for a total of 16 postcard backs, plus instructions
- Material: Printed, fusible 100% cotton muslin
- Finished postcard size: Standard 4" x 6"


Please note: This product is for the backing of a quilted fabric postcard. Fabric and materials for creating the postcard front are not included.

Fabric postcards are small enough to make when you want a quick creative project, but special enough to become a keepsake.

 

Use your finished postcards to:

- Send a handmade birthday greeting
- Mail a holiday or seasonal card
- Say “thinking of you” to a friend
- Send a thank-you note
- Celebrate a special occasion
- Share a small piece of your quilting or embroidery with someone far away
- Turn favorite scraps, embroidery or appliqué into tiny works of art
- Make a collection of postcards to display in a sewing room or studio


Tip: Create several postcard fronts at once, then finish them with the printed fusible muslin backs when you're ready to send them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Postcard Back Fusible Muslin?
It is printed, fusible 100% cotton muslin designed to finish the back of a quilted fabric postcard. The printed design includes the elements you need to turn your handmade postcard into something you can write on and mail.

 

Is this a complete fabric postcard pattern?
No. This product is the printed fusible muslin postcard back. You create the front of your postcard using your own fabric, quilting, appliqué, embroidery, or other techniques.

 

What size is a finished fabric postcard?
The standard finished size is 4" x 6", the size of a standard postcard.

 

How many postcard backs are included?
Each panel contains 8 printed postcard backs. The first-time-user pack includes 2 panels, or 16 postcard backs, plus instructions.

 

What fabric is the postcard back made from?
The postcard back is printed on fusible 100% cotton muslin.

 

What do I use to stabilize the postcard?
Quiltsmart recommends a heavyweight double-sided fusible interfacing, such as Timtex or Peltex, for the postcard front.

 

How do I attach the postcard back?
Press the printed fusible muslin to the back of your finished postcard using a pressing sheet or Teflon sheet, following the product instructions.

 

How do I finish the edges?
You can finish the edges with a blanket stitch, satin stitch or another edge-finishing technique you prefer.

 

Can I mail a fabric postcard?
Yes. The postcard back is designed so you can write your message, add postage and mail your finished fabric postcard. Just make sure not to add embellishments like beads or buttons. If you do, place the postcard into an envelope for mailing. 

 

What can I use for the front of a fabric postcard?
Almost anything that works well in a small quilted format! Try quilting cotton, embroidery, appliqué, vintage textiles, scraps, fussy-cut fabric or other small pieces of fabric art.

 

Do I need the Quiltsmart Acrylic Postcard Template?
No, but it can make cutting and fussy-cutting much easier. The template is designed for a standard 4" x 6" postcard and includes 1/4" markings to help center your design.

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