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(Craft) Tiny Valentine Treat in One Hour
by Mary Wilkins
Description: Easy heart craft to sew for Valentine's Day.
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 This little treat is just the right size to hang by your door.
It is a cheery greeting for everyone!
Supplies:
* pinking shears
* red and white fabric scraps about 8" x 10" square
* plaid scraps
* fusible backing (found in most fabric stores)
* thread, batting
Instructions:
* Cut red square 8" wide x 10" long
* Cut (with pinking shears) white heart approximately 7" long and
5" wide at widest part
* Cut (with pinking shears) red plaid heart approximately 6" long
and 4" wide at widest part
* Following the instructions on the package, fuse red heart to
white heart, pressing and centering carefully.
* Let fabric cool.
* Next, fuse white heart to red square, centering carefully.
* Cut border pieces 1 1/2" wide and 10" long for sides.
* Sew to left and right sides of red square.
* Cut top and bottom pieces 1 1/2" wide by width of square
including side borders.
* Sew to top and bottom of red square.
* Cut backing and batting same size as your front.
* Layer, front right side up.
* Backing right side facing hearts and batting.
* Sew around entire outer edge using 1/4" seam allowances.
* Leave 4" opening to turn and press.
* Sew opening closed.
* Stitch along inner edges of borders to define your hearts and
there you go.
* Embellish with ribbon roses, buttons, trim, whatever you may have
in your stash.
This content was offered by Mary Wilkins, owner/editor of
http://www.sew-whats-new.com.
That along with her three grown children and perfect grandchildren keep
her very busy.
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