How to: Felt Hearts

At Christmas, I love the small decoration touches that help to bring the house to life. I often try and make a few to decorate my own house and some to give away as gifts, and Felt Hearts are no exception.

I came across this idea in Kirstie’s Christmas Craft book - read more about that book here - as a lovely festive decoration and keepsake. The idea could also use use leftover fabric or Christmas fabric if you don’t have any felt.

What you'll need

What you will need:

  • Paper & pencil

  • Scissors

  • Pins

  • Red felt fabric (or other fabric if you want)

  • 50cm of ribbon (c.4mm width)

  • Needle & thread

  • Stuffing

  • Small beads and buttons to decorate

Instructions:

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1) Draw a heart shape on your paper (I have a heart shaped cookie cutter that I use) and cut it out. Pin it to the felt and cut out two hearts.

2) Fold the ribbon in half. Fold it down the centre of one of hearts with a loop at the top and the remainder of the ribbon sticking out of the bottom. Place the other heart on top and pin them together.

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3) Sew around the edge of the heart about 5mm from the edge using running stitch. Leave 2.5cm unsewn so that the stuffing can be added.

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4) Stuff the heart and sew closed.

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5) Thread a bead or two through the ribbon and fasten in place with a knot.

6) Sew a contrasting button - or one either side - to finish your felt heart.

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