I have been floored at how many of you have made your own amazing versions of the heart felt wreaths! It has been fun to visit all of the links you have shared with me! Thank You!
I had some felt that I needed to find a purpose for from my Studio 5 appearance. So I decided to make a pillow using the same technique with the folded circles. (Sorry about the bad picture, it is the best I could do…we need some sunshine around these parts).
It took about the same amount of time as the wreath. I did not need as many circles and instead of using a 3 inch circle, I used one that was 2.25 inches.
My pillow insert measured 12 x 16 inches. So I cut 2 peices of fabric for the pillow cover measuring 14 x 18 inches.
I then took one peice of fabric and drew a heart that would be the outline for shaping my heart. Then I simply sewed each circle onto the pillow. One. At. A. Time! I know what you are all thinking! That I am crazy. But it was really relaxing and it was a good excuse for me to sit down and watch movies. I don’t sit down and veg much so it was kind of nice. Plus…the weather here has been cold and dreary.
Then, when you finish, place the right sides of your fabric together and sew a 5/8 inch seam around the edge and leave an opening on one whole side. Turn inside out, insert pillow and then hand sew along the edge. (Or you can make the back into 2 overlapping peices so that the cover can be removed).
I really like how it has turned out. My kids, however, thought it was a waste of a pillow. Apparently the felt ruffles are not comfortable to lay on! Sweet music to my ears. The pillow might actually stay on the couch!!
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Eden House Updates says
What a lovely idea I could use the idea to make initials on cusions as well trying to get some ideas inhead for birthdays and Christmas gifts as on a mega tight budget this year.
Love your blog so much
I laughed out loud when I read it was uncomfortable to lay on…..and thought the same as you!! Goody, then it will be okay and not get crushed or dirty! :D
It's really adorable!
Suzanne
Very cute…love this sweet idea! Come say hi :D
GORGEOUS Amy!! love the idea of making the heart on the pillow!
~TidyMom
very cute!
ANOTHER great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I like this – a very versatile project depending on the shape and colour of the pillow and ruffle! Thanks for sharing! :)
Very pretty!
I love it! you are so talented Amy!
I'm working on my heart felt wreath now while watching a movie! :)
Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Claudia
claudia-cakes.blogspot.com
You are so inspiring! Love your ideas and your blog!
Really cute! And I love how soft it looks too!
XOOX
Jen
Cute! I had a few friends over yesterday and made the topiary..check it out at http://www.acrazydayinthelifeofaray.blogspot.com
love your ideas! i'm feeling inspired!
I love the heart wreath-the idea of using it on a pillow is awesome! Thanks for your wonderful site-I love it!
Très joli!
you are just darling! i owe all of my valentine decorating to you this year! thank you so much for sharing your fun ideas!
OMG Ames…LOVES IT. How do you continue to outdo yourself? Unbelievable. I am actually posting my wreaths inspired by you today. You really have to stop. I don't have time to create and do all of the projects you do too. Stop inspiring me already! ;-)
So so cute! I love it!
This is such a great idea. I am so glad I found your site. I love your craftiness. Thank you so much for sharing.
Really pretty! I love it!
GREAT use of the extra felt! I love this craft :)
Hee hee–glad your children won't be "messing it up"! Now I KNOW I want to do the same thing. It is gorgeous!
I love it, Amy! I already did the wreath and have extra felt. I am doing this for sure. Keep the great ideas coming! And by the way, I am so excited for our St. Patty's parade so I can wear the cute hat I won! :) -Marisa
That is darling. I just saw a rendition of this at Pier 1. They did the felt over the entire pillow. It looked very time consuming. Yours took plenty of hours, I'm sure. Looks great!
Love this one, too! Happy to have you pop by, and I am more than happy to link ya any time. Very inspiring! Glad I found you!
How adorable!