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Skeleton Grim Reaper-La Muerte/The Death-Quilted Postcard/Mini-Art Quilt-OOAK

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This skeleton grim reaper is a 4 inch by 6 inch mini-quilt in my Loteria series. Loteria is a Mexican game of chance similar to Bingo using images on a deck of cards. I came across this fabric with the card images and just had to turn them into little mini quilts. I really enjoy Mexican folk-type art and Mexican culture.

The card image measures about 2 inches by 3 inches and is machine appliquéd in place with black thread and a satin stitch. I highlighted areas of the card with gold Lumiere textile paints. I painted the background fabric with a wash of silver and pewter Lumiere textile paint to give it a star dust effect. The fabric print is one of small scale sliver stars that I machine quilted diagonally using silver metallic thread and a straight stitch. I hand beaded over 20 silver glass seed beads onto the stars of the background fabric.

Between the layers is stiff interfacing. You could easily attach a loop to the back and hang it directly on the wall. It is also suitable for framing. Since it is rigid, you could even display it on an easel type stand. It could really hang up all year round in an eclectic decor.

The edges are bound in a satin stitch using black thread.
The back of the piece is muslin. There is plenty of room on the back for you to add a personal message with fine tipped fabric pens or markers. The piece is titled and initialed on the back.

It would be best to use an envelope when mailing this piece because of the glass beads. If you wanted to take a chance, you could use it as a postcard and address the back adding a message and a stamp.

This would make a great surprise gift for someone on Halloween or, like my husband who like skulls and goth stuff, for all year long. It would work well for Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos or All Saints’ Day celebrations as well.

I prefer to give mine wrapped as gift itself...a mini work of art, suitable for framing or hanging as is.

I will make no more just like this one!

Enjoy!!!

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*I have a smoke-free home and three adorable kitty cats.

*Items are wrapped in white tissue and tied with natural raffia. A business card is also tucked under the raffia tie.

*I ship USPS with delivery confirmation. I ship items out the next day unless the post office is closed or a special circumstance occurs. If you would like insurance please contact me to get a new shipping total.

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I appreciate your interest and support!

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Added on Oct 23, 2009