Year-Round Felt True Love Ornaments
These bright heart-shaped ornaments are not just to bring out at Christmas, but to be admired all year long. I made them because they reminded me of the of the retro embroidered hearts from the seventies or sixties. They aren’t difficult to make, some simple embroidery and felt cutting is pretty much it. I did the blanket stitch around the edges and then just other fun stuff on the hearts themselves.
To make these you will need: wool felt, embroidery thread and poly-fill stuffing to pooch them out, and a button for each. They could be made in natural colours too if that is more pleasing to you.
The thing that I really enjoy about felt is that it is a lazy woman’s fabric since there is no fraying, washing, ironing or hemming needed. I am guessing that that is why it has become extremely popular as of late. It is beautiful and takes less work- what could be the catch!?
I can’t seem to stop cutting these little delights out and sewing them for family! It is like doodling to me to mess with them and do the stitches.
Valentine’s Day is coming up, these would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or Christmas for that special someone. Personally, I think that these are pretty enough to stay out year round! Enjoy.
Themocracy
very cute!!! I think, too, that they could be used year round!
Also, these work great as cat toys if you happen to accidentally leave them on the table.
HA! I knew this already, as before you got them my cats tried to snag ‘em from ya!
Love them! I have some felt that I need to use…that didn’t get used for making ornaments. I hope to slowly make ornaments throughout the year. Then it won’t come to crunch time in December when I’m too busy.
You are right, december does get too busy- it is better to work ahead for a calmer Christmas season. I am actually starting NOW. That is so early even for me.
These are really beautiful! I think I may make some and fill them with lavender and/or other herbs. You’re right about them being nice enough to stay up all year!
Oh, that would smell SO good. I think I’ll try that too with some I am making today. Thanks for the idea!
I love, love, love these. Wow!
Given your kids’ ages I will give you another fun idea you might like: I made tooth pillows for my kids out of felt, in a similar manner to this. I freehand drew a big tooth (about 4″ tall), cut the shape out of felt, and then cut a small square piece of felt to sew on as a tooth pocket. I’m not very good at sewing so I didn’t embellish much beyond that as I’m sure you could! On my oldest child’s I did embroider his name. The kids all love their tooth pillows and if I could make one, anybody could!