Last week I used up some fabric scraps along with some buttons and such to make this handful of hearts…
…which I then made into necklaces.
Here are some close-ups.
I like how this one looks like a strawberry.
And doesn’t the one below make you think of a cozy-cuddly blanky?
This other one has hints of the number two with the pairs of buttons and beaded dangles.
Each of the four necklaces makes good use of a single safety pin.
It was fun making these plump pillows of love. Plus, it was quick…and cheap since I didn’t have to buy any materials (I used what was in my scrap piles).
I made similar heart necklaces awhile back (published in Somerset Life, Jul/Aug/Sep 2012) which were more simplified. The ones shown above are still simple in nature, but I changed things up a little by adding some more details…not too much though since I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to design.
With Valentine’s Day coming up I imagine that you all must be making some hearts too. And I have a feeling that you’ve been putting a lot of love into it…I know how big and plump your hearts are!
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ooooh, I love hearts. the shape, meaning behind them, the colours you can make them. so fun. and yes I’ve been making little bags decorated with a single heart sewn onto them. so fun. love your heart necklaces, and I remember your other heart necklaces. thanks as always for sharing your treasures.
January 16th, 2014
hearts……sigh…….one of my favorite things to make. I’ll be making some heart pincushions!
January 17th, 2014
I love these! I have been ready to move on to Valentine’s Day since the day after Christmas — lol! They look so cozy.
January 17th, 2014
pleasingly plump…like how you fastened them with a pin….they look great!
Just wanted you to know I made Grandma’s cookies and substituted almond flour and erythritol for the flour and sugar and I think Grandma would approve:) yummmmm
January 17th, 2014
Ooh yum…thanks for sharing Cynthia!
January 17th, 2014
Becky, I LOVE hearts and love the simple details you added to your little softies.
They are a perfect example that you can create beautiful and meaningful lovelies from scraps. Little snippets of fabric are my favorite starting place when I head for my sewing room.
Happy Creating,
JoJo
January 17th, 2014
These are simply darling little treasure Becky! I was just perusing thru the Somerset Life issue (again) in which you have pages of beautiful projects including the seashell necklaces I love so much.
PS I actually am working on some ideas for Valentine’s Day 🙂
January 17th, 2014
Hearts are a favorite of mine every day of the year and yours are lovely little pillows of love. Valentine is a special time. Love your creative style dear…
January 21st, 2014
Wonderful hearts Becky, and I think the way you turned them into necklaces is just too clever!
January 26th, 2014
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