I didn’t intend to do this one, this week. But, as always, the incredible Rebecca inspired me with her heart sessions so I thought this would be as good a week as any to do some stitching. So I did:
I thought this would be as good an opportunity as any to learn to do some hand-stitching. I’ve never done that before so I used these amazing tutorials.
On Saturday, I did this to practice my French Knots:
On Sunday, I did this to practice the chain-stitch (hard to see in the photo, sorry!) and putting beads.
On Monday, I learned how to do a blanket stitch.
Tuesday was too stressful so I did something simple and you can’t see it but there are two beads on the button holes.
Wednesday, I wanted to learn how to do the buttonhole wheels so I made one with the hear and then added some beads to the other one.
Thursday, I just had fun. Yes they are all over the place and crooked but I still love them.
And Friday, I grabbed some of my favorite fabric and just had fun. I didn’t stress about how the fabrics don’t line up on top of each other. I was wiped from a long long week.
And here they all are:
During this super-stressful week, these little hearts were the only few minutes I took for myself everyday. They are simple but I still love them.
Thank you, again, Rebecca, for the inspiration.
I, too, tried to learn the blanket stitch, but just decided on the running stitch. But, I have it on my to do list to learn. I will share with you the shirts I altered for my girls, soon. They’re cute.
They are all heart filled and so beautiful altogether like that. So glad you took those minutes for yourself to sew…sew meditative. Happy Valentine’s Day.
I have been stitching (and love it!)for two years now–I have learned alot and find very helpful the same website you linked.
I throughly enjoyed all your lovely hearts! Your a far better beginner that I ever was!
Happy Valentines Day!
Blessings from the Cabin,
Claudia O.
These are gorgeous!
Lovely, lovely, it is so great to be inspired…love your blog and your hearts.