Maryse Piron of South Australia is a convert to the idea of exchanging Artist Trading
Cards. So that she can keep them at hand and easily displayed for friends or other
interested people, she has made a bag with little plastic pockets specifically for the
purpose...
Artist Trading Cards are a fantastic way of sharing embroidery with fellow stitchers in the spirit of friendship. They can be used as a special gift to express condolences, mark celebrations, or simply be a morale booster for someone in need. Their small size makes them quick and easy to stitch in a short time frame...
This can be a specially stitched piece, or it can be something from your UFO (unfinished object) collection that you doubt will ever be completed. Another possibility is a doodle cloth with some good practice pieces on it. Doodle cloth motifs often work well, particularly if you add a few beads or some extra stitching...
An ATC is a miniature piece of original art, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (6.5cm x 9cm), that is given by the artist as a gift to an artistic friend, or exchanged with another artist...
