I would like to start a cross stitch Mail art exchange. To see examples of mail art, just google "cross stitch mail art" on google images and you will get the idea. The fabric envelopes may be any size. They may be closed with light stitching, buttons, or even safety pins. And yes, it all goes through the mail, they just hand stamp them and send them on their way.
Here is where you can find a tutorial to create yours!
I did this before but ran into problems with the post office since they don't like to accept these due to the machine to sort mails, etc. They prefer to be put into bubbled envelope due to international mailing policy. For the States and in Europe, there is better luck with mail art exchanges than here in Canada. I had to drop out after my second attempt to mail as it is.
I think I would have the same problem here... maybe we can stitch a stamp instead and mail it in an envelop?
Like that we are also sure our stitching won't get too smudged?
I never saw these before, how wonderful. I'm afraid here in the states, even if they did accept the item, the postal service would destroy the art with their machinery. However, what would happen if we could mail the project in a "clear" envelope? Just wondering. Good luck.
he already thinks I'm a bit odd
