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.

A Handmade Christmas: I will keep posting ideas for a non-tacky handmade christmas. This is the first so far, I am a little slower this year as my babybelly is making me tired. I will still try and get quite a few ideas up before Christmas that you can make for family and friends I will re-post from the years gone by as well.

Previous Ideas from my Handmade Christmas Craft Series:  Pretty Dress Book Page Origami Ornament * Jesse Tree Advent Ornaments *Kid Friendly Stained Glass Craft * Homemade Heat Pack or Cold Compress (Rice Socks)* Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern * Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life * True Love Heart Ornaments * Bath Salts Soak Recipe* Coffee or Tea Sleeve Patterns * Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe * 

 Above all, enjoy this season- and remember what it really is all about: the Birth of Christ. 

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