Saturday, January 16, 2010

Crazy Hearts

Today I was doing a lot of cleaning and lugging boxes of junk to the cellar and wore myself out.
I couldn't get motivated to finish any of my projects and I don't want to start new ones until I do finish them, so I made up some hearts. I used a white cotton and laid pieces of scrap fabrics I keep in a basket. Then I sewed stitches on with floss. I have no idea what I was doing, just keeping my hands busy. Some of the fabrics lifted off the stitch area, but I left them like that and then sewed a wool backing and stuffed them. I wanted them to look old anyways, so with the stain and rips, I got the right effect;)

I might try it again by sewing pieces in a block, then cutting out the heart shape. That way the edges will stay put and I can do crazy quilting over the seams. Or I might try it on my machine or both. I like to experiment with simple things to get practice on my stitching and machine skills, so this is a good project for that.

13 comments:

Jacque. said...

Very cute! Your hands are always busy, aren't they! Keep up the good work!

Brenda said...

Well I for one think they are the bomb! They look like little treasures. I love them! =)

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

uuumm I really like them as they are..:) for not knowing what you were doing..they look pretty awesome.:)

antique quilter said...

love those hearts!
oh and that rag ball...what size strips did you use to make it?
did you start with a styrofoam ball or is it all cloth?
Kathie

antique quilter said...

love those hearts!
oh and that rag ball...what size strips did you use to make it?
did you start with a styrofoam ball or is it all cloth?
Kathie

moosecraft said...

These are gorgeous Debbie! I think they are perfect!

HomeSpunPrims said...

Debbie,
You get so much done! You are too hard on yourself at times. I think your hearts turned out great!

WoolenSails said...

The rag balls came in the bowl as a gift. But, when I make mine, I cut them about an inch and start with a styrofoam ball.

Debbie

Kathy (woolfind) said...

Love them Debbie! You are just so creative! Can't say that enough about you... What a gift!

paulette said...

I love your hearts...they really do look old and well loved!! good for you!
Paulette

Anonymous said...

Love the hearts!! The look wonderful!!

Karen~The Barely There Primitive Bear said...

These are so cute! I just found
your blog, so I am going to
check out some older posts.

Bear Hugs~Karen

Dixie Howard said...

Your prim hearts are wonderful for Valentine's Day - prim style! Just love them and the little embroidery motifs you used are the perfect touch! -Dixie