Make little felt love hearts with me. Taking time to do a mindful activity like sewing is good for our wellbeing, and sharing your efforts can spread a sense of love and connection.
Making little hearts is an act of kindness, to yourself and to the recipient. Who would you send love to?
This simple sewing activity can be done on your own or why not sew in a group and combine your efforts for a good cause. Read on for the instructions and more about how to use your little hearts.
MATERIALS FOR THIS PROJECT
- Craft Felt squares
- Toy stuffing
- Heart templates
- Needle + thread (embroidery floss)
- Optional embellishments
If you want to EMBELLISH with embroidery and beads, I recommend doing this first to one layer to avoid sewing right through the heart.
1. START with 2 heart shapes cut in craft felt
3. Starting with a knot, SEW around the edges of your shape.
TOP TIP - Split floss in half and use into 3 strands at a time
Use a running stitch, over stitch or if you are an experienced stitcher, blanket stitch looks great along the edge
4. Once you are 3/4 around the heart start STUFFING and continue as you sew.
TOP TIP - using a pencil to poke the stuffing in can work well for such small items.
5. Keep sewing until the heart is fully stuffed and sealed and then finish with a secure KNOT.
I like to pass the thread through the shape before cutting, to ensure the knot doesn't unravel.
Once you are finished, SQUISH your little heart and make a dozen more!
Think about who might give one to OR look for a participating charity who can distribute them for you.
This post was inspired by 1000 Hearts, a global kindness enterprise originally started in Australia. To find out more visit www.1000hearts.com.au/
If you make any of these projects drop a comment below or share with me @frecklesandcocraft I would love to hear about it!
What will you do with your love hearts? Answer in the comments...
