I have been hankering for a long time to make a soft ornament in a heart shape. Finally I could hold back no longer and this little dude burst forth from my fingers.
I made it at my studio where I didn't have crochet supplies, so I sewed the edging with embroidery floss. When I got home I made more hearts but this time with a crocheted edge like the one I developed when I made the cashmere scarf.
This one is ready for its vintage buttons:
I'm using some of the many sweaters I've collected and felted since I got my studio back in 2007. I've been thinking all these years of lots of ways to use my felted sweaters but I haven't moved forward on any of those other ideas yet. So it feels good to be using the sweaters for these friendly hearts which I think would work as lovely gifts year 'round.
I hope to get them listed in my Etsy shop, but probably the best way to get one is to attend Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios on November 5th.
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Very cool idea to use the sweaters! :-]
ReplyDeleteThese new ornaments are soft and lovely to look at!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts!!
ReplyDeleteReally a wonderful blog!! I'm happy to follow you!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! Are items for sale every First Saturday when the studios are open?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comments!!
ReplyDeleteYes, when we have open studios the first Saturday of every month I open my studio gallery for shoppers!
So lovely hearts! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable! They remind me of something I made with my mom as a kid. Still have them <3
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get my hands on that many vintage buttons! Love them!