A couple of weeks ago, blog reader extraordinaire Linda sent me some pictures of her new way to do hearts. Unfortunately I think I messed up her pictures when I downloaded them. Luckily, Mimi’s Bloomers Block 6 has hearts in it so I thought I would give it a try and WOW was that fun and EASY. Here’s how she did it:
First, cut you template out.
Then cut out a heart in your fabric of choice, making sure to leave a scant 1/4” seam allowance.
Clip into the point at the top.
Starting at the top of the heart, make a small running stitch in the seam allowance all the way to the bottom.
Leave a longish tail of thread at the bottom.
Do the other side in the same way.
Pull one thread tight, starch and press. Repeat on the other side.
Fold lower point under and press.
And here you have a perfect little heart!!!!
and a sneak peak…Block 6 coming Friday!
Perfect pictures Erin and I tried pulling the thread in the opposite direction to tuck in the lower point and it worked great. Thank you for posting it on your blog. You're the best.
Posted by: Linda | 07/11/2012 at 06:10 AM
Yeah! Erins back with more great ideas, thanks for sharing your new to you techique!
Posted by: Lea Brummett | 07/11/2012 at 06:56 AM
Thanks so much for sharing your tips. They help alot!
Posted by: Rhonda | 07/11/2012 at 08:28 AM
Welcome back! Great method for hearts, thanks! B
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 07/11/2012 at 11:42 AM
The result looks splendid, but has some of the text gone missing? The text says "press", but the picture shows a paintbrush with something (fray check? glue?). I'd like to try your method, but now I'm not sure what to do exactly.
Thanks!
Jolanda
Posted by: Jolanda | 07/11/2012 at 12:15 PM
I use liquid starch
There are complete directions for my process under the
Applique Lessons
under Categories if you are interested
Posted by: erinrussek | 07/11/2012 at 01:32 PM
Perfect!! Thanks!
Posted by: kaholly | 07/11/2012 at 02:02 PM
Thanks for the great tip for hearts. I have had trouble with them before and I think this will help turn out a perfect heart! Welcome back to your blog! We missed you!
Posted by: Linda | 07/11/2012 at 05:28 PM
I love it! I've always had a very difficult time with that inner point at the top. This will make life so much easier. Thank you and please thank Linda for me.
Posted by: Eileen Keane | 07/11/2012 at 05:37 PM
Thank-you for sharing.....you are so talented.
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Nice topics.
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Posted by: Deer Valley Homes For Sale | 07/14/2012 at 12:41 AM
What a great idea, do you think this would work for a classic leaf shape too? I have 180 leaves to make for a border and this would save a TON of time!!!
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wow! this is really cute! thank you for sharing this erin!
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