Conversation Starter Hearts
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Conversation hearts are like a sweet beacon to signal memories of Valentine’s Day past. These sweet candied hearts symbolize the ultimate playful and favorite treat that makes its annual appearance in the candy aisle during the Valentine’s Day season. We love everything about conversation hearts except that when they’re gone, that’s it for the year. We decided to make some conversation hearts with staying power in the form of these cute little mini pillows for your favorite loved ones.
Here’s how we make our Conversation Starter Hearts:
Fabric:
Felt Fabric 9”x 12”
Pattern:
Free pattern and embroidery files
Supplies:
Craft Poly Fill
Thread
Step 1 - Cut Fabric
Cut (2) hearts and (2) 2” strips out of felt fabric
Step 2 – Machine Embroidery
Position and machine embroider the selected words file to the top of the heart
Step 3 – Assembly, use a ¼ seam allowance
Select an overcasting or blanket stitch to sew seams (an overcasting stitch can be used to finish the edge of your fabric and simply give more detail).
Sew the two fabric strips, short ends right-sides together
Sew the side strips to heart front
Pin and sew by starting at the top center of the heart with the center seam of the strips
Sew down on right side to the bottom tip
Repeat sewing on left top side to bottom tip
Sew the strips, right sides together, that meet at the tip of the heart
Trim the extra strip fabric not needed
Repeat for the heart back
Step 4 – Stuff
Re-open the top strip seam to stuff your heart
Add a small loop in the seam as you re-close your seam
