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Felt Heart Ornament with Blanket Stitch

Age: 13+ years · Time: 60 min · Level: Medium–hard

Blanket stitch is a simple, neat stitch that joins two layers of fabric along the edge.

Materials

• 2 pieces of red felt, about 12 × 12 cm (5 × 5 inches)
• white embroidery floss
• embroidery needle with a large eye
• paper and pencil for the pattern
• fabric scissors
• pins and a pincushion
• a little polyester stuffing
• a ribbon, about 15 cm (6 inches), for hanging

Steps

1. Fold the paper in half, draw half a heart against the fold and cut it out. Now you have a symmetrical pattern, about 9 cm (3 1/2 inches) wide.
2. Pin the pattern onto both pieces of felt and cut out two hearts.
3. Thread the needle with about 60 cm (24 inches) of floss and tie a knot at one end.
4. Fold the ribbon into a loop and place the ends between the felt hearts, at the top center.
5. Bring the needle up between the layers so the knot is hidden. Sew blanket stitch about 4 mm (1/8 inch) from the edge, about 5 mm (1/4 inch) apart: go through both layers and pass the needle through the loop of floss before you pull tight. Sew through the ribbon when you get to it.
6. Sew around the heart until about 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) are left. Add a little stuffing and finish sewing.
7. Tie a knot to secure the floss and hide the end between the layers.