Making Conversation

Two weeks of flu, snowmageddon (back-to-back record snowfalls of 2 plus feet), jury duty and little-if-any creative inspiration finally led to me face my (amazing) new giant screen laptop, which we fondly refer to as the "Admiral Twin" (after the historic Tulsa drive-in theater, think "The Outsiders" movie.....sadly, this landmark recently burned..), and my v6 software to make some last minute valentines!

sweet Bella girl

 

Embroidering the lettering, using London font, 

I stitch in the hoop, on layers of tear-away stabilizer and silk, 

 

 

 Then add layer of silk on top of hoop, which I tack down with large 4mm running stitch.  I then stitch outlines of the hearts, leaving openings to turn the hearts inside out after stitching, trimming and removing stabilizer.

 

After stuffing, closing and embellishing all of my little sweeties, 

I embroider a little red doily on which to place a couple of my favs.

Here is template for your own conversation hearts!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

-EE

Love is Free-February Giveaways

FOLLOW ME on ilovefibeart blog & you may win one of several silk heart sachet kits which I will be giving away beginning next Monday! Once a week during February, I will draw a winner from followers names & send one of these heart sachet pillow kits to each lucky winner! Colors may vary and you may choose: Mom, Sister, daughter, friend, Mimi, Grandma, thank you or, of course, LOVE!

Hearts are already embroidered in kits...all you have to do is sew them up and fill them with your favorite herb (lavender!) or soft stuffing. Add a beaded or ribbon hanger and they make treasured ornaments or fragrant additions to bathroom, guest room, etc. I love to give finished sachets to teachers, friends, hostesses, and other favorite people. They also make special party favors for bridal luncheons & showers.

See all the different heart kits in ilovefiberart store or in my etsy store!

Happy week & Good luck!
-EE
ps-I will e-mail winners for address to send prize! Odds (today) are 1 in 4!

Welcome

happy 2009...
Welcome to ilovefiberart blog! We are excited to start communicating & sharing ideas in sewing & fiber art! For those individuals we met @ International Quilt Festival: Thank you for your patience! We have new patterns & kits, plus your favorites (cupcakes & fruits). First will be Valentine's Day heart pattern & applications......stay tuned for free patterns & new ones to buy, too!