Here's what you need -
15 centemetre paper shapes.
Scrap pieces of material
Contrasting cotton
Ribbon
Print off or hand draw a few different shapes that are approximately 15 cm high. Cut the desired shape out and pin it to a double layer of printed material ( right sides facing out ). Cut the material shape out with normal material scissors or pinking shears ( zig zag ).
Starting on a straight edge, sew simple straight stitches about 1/2 centimetre from the edge. The stitches should look like tacking stitches.
Continue stitching until you are about 3 centimetres from the start.
Stuff the shape with a little wadding. Just use a very small amount at a time. The shape needs to be slightly padded but not like a cushion.
Stitch up the remaining fabric and tie off and cut the cotton.
Attach a small ribbon to form a loop with a few stitches.
Add a little ribbon bow with a few stitches tying a knot at the back.
Some shapes can be joined together with a few stitches to form a wall hanging or to hang on the back of a dining chair.
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and so easy. This would be great for Christmas hanging on the tree in shapes like Christmas trees or wreaths. I going to make some of these up for my boys teachers and maybe add a little lavender.
Thanks, xxx
Maureen
Darling ornament idea, too, indeed! Precious!
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Kelley~
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Wendy what a sweet little gift. I love it to bits! Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteSimple but beautiful! My kind of craft!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet Wendy, and simple, just how I like it.
ReplyDeletexTania
Wendy these are just lovely. I have made swags of hearts. I join a few together at the sides and then have ribbon at each end. My girls, my sister and myself have them hanging on a window from the curtain rod holders. I make them in the girls favourite colours. They loved them. The hearts used up plenty of scraps, were quick and easy to make and being in a heart/love shape, they are a beautiful gift to make and to give.
ReplyDeleteJane, I do the swags too. I just ran out of time to get them out and take photos.
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