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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.