Embroidered Heart Card

Instructions

STEP 1:

Overall card size: 5 x 7 inches.

STEP 2:

Trim red cardstock and fold to create a card.

STEP 3:

Trim patterned paper and adhere to front of card.

STEP 4:

Cut canvas to desired size, making sure to unravel a little so there is a little fringe around each size.

STEP 5:

Create heart template from scrap paper and use a pencil to trace hearts on the center of the canvas. Use centering ruler to line them up so they are evenly spaced on the canvas.

STEP 6:

For the first heart on the left, stitch the border of the heart using the lavender thread; use a straight stitch to create a solid border. Create random dots in the center of the heart with a red thread and the French Knot.

STEP 7:

Use red thread for the center heart; use a running stitch to stitch the border and create a wavy pattern in the center using the same stitch. Use a satin stitch on a couple of the waves to create some interest.

STEP 8:

For the last heart on the right, use red thread and the straight stitch to stitch the border. Fill the center of the heart with purple x’s.

STEP 9:

Stitch canvas to front of card using sewing machine with red thread.

STEP 10:

Add a ribbon, as shown in the example.

STEP 11:

Stamp a sentiment on the inside of card.

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