Instructions
Start by making heart shaped templates out of cardboard (cereal boxes work great).Trace two matching heart shapes on the wrong side of a piece of fabric. Cut out the hearts leaving at least 1/4 inch seam allowance beyond the drawn lines. Embelish with flat decorations (scrapes of other fabric or written labels) so they are inside the drawn lines. Place hearts right sides together & stitch leaving ...Read full instructions »
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Category: Sewing
Type of item: Home Decor
For: Other
Style: Whimsical, Cute
Materials
100 % Cotton fabric & thread, polyester fiberfil, glass sead beads, ribbon, plastic flower bead, pigma pens
What was your inspiration?
Hand-make Hearts can provide a huge emotional boost to someone who is sick. Each heart represents the caring thoughts and prayers of the person who made it. It is even more meaningful if family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers all contribute by making hearts. If you don't sew, you can still contribute by helping embellish the hearts.
What are you most proud of?
Making the hearts is an easy, simple way to show you care.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Let your imagination guide your hands and heart.
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