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January 28, 2013

Shabby Fabric Heart...Fourteen days of Crafting!

Some day's crafting is fun and some day's crafting is really fun.....This was a really fun day making these 

Shabby Valentine Hearts!



I'm joining the fun at the 14 Days of Crafting Party at JoJo & Eloise (Formerly known as Prince "Ruby Jean")


I love vintage linen but, often end up with pieces that are stained or have holes.   I never throw the linen out when there is still some good parts left.


Now, Here's the cliff notes on making these Shabby Hearts 

Use vintage fabric
Cut two heart shaped pieces of fabric
Sew together right sides out
Clip the edges
Throw in the washer and dryer
Stuff and Embellish


For those of you that would like a little more detail.....

Cut a heart out of card stock for a pattern, cut a 4 inch loop of fabric for hanging, and 2 pieces of heart shaped fabric


Sew together right side out leaving an area open for stuffing.  I used a 1/2 seam on the puppy, but found that was to wide, I got more shabbiness with a regular 5/8 inch seam.


Now cut little slits in the side, if you cut the slits to far apart your pillow will look like a 70's vest...Said "A girl from the 70's!"

To wide a slits and it will end up looking like this...Not bad


But, if you cut the slits close together, it will look nice and shabby like this


The magic shabbiness really happens when you throw the heart in the Washer and Dryer...It won't work if you just wet it and throw it in the dryer...Ask me how I know!

Then stuff it with fiberfill, sew the opening closed, and embellish


Hurry over to visit Angelina at JoJo & Eloise where you will see adorable Valentine craft's for Fourteen days!

Angelina's son is in the hospital, so I know she would appreciate your prayers and support.  I think we should send her 14 days of LOVE


And please visit these wonderful blogs that have joined in the 14 days of crafting fun!

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia  
 A Spoonful Of Sugar Designs 
Live Laugh Rowe 
Craft Berry Bush    
Yesterday On Tuesday   
Mom 4 Real
504 Main 
Rook no17


Happy Creating!
Carol
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54 comments:

  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    So SO sweet and creative, love the little heart with the bear and the one with the rhinestone pin, pretty

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  2. MariellaJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Geeee !! I would love to have some old fashioned linen ... !!! I will see if I see any at the second hand shop or at my mother in law's!
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  3. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    I love these! I am so going to make some. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Carol, these are so sweet. You always amaze me with your talent and creativity. I am so copying these!
    Whenever I put heart pillows in our booth they sell right away. Guess our customers can't resist pretty hearts. I love it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. FabShabbyRosesJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    AHHHH these are so pretty! I love them!

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  6. DinaJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Carol, Thank you for the wash and dry hint! I wasn't really happy with mine and I guess wash and dry was all that was needed.
    I really like the one with the small slits!! It's so gorgeous!
    Much love, Dina

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  7. Karen B.January 28, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Thank you for sharing these very neat little hearts! They are so lovely!
    hugs
    Karen B. Todolwen

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  8. DebbiedoosJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Those are darling. I am finding crafting to be so much fun. Who would think, if you recall I really stunk, now I am mediocre, and by next year I will be advanced:)

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    These are so pretty, Carol! Love the clipping idea. I have a quilt I want to try and you do the same type of thing to it to get that look.

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  10. Old Time CindyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  11. DonnaJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Your hearts are just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing a great tutorial, too! Love that sweet little puppy, and all of the beautiful embellishments you used! I'd love to try this myself!!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Super Darling! I have always loved anything hearts!
    Be blessed,
    Lorena

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  13. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    This just might be the boost I need to get out my sewing machine. Love them!!! Thank you for sharing.

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  14. DownTheLaneWithDaisyJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Sweet, sweet, sweet! I love them.

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  15. cheri hageJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Love this look :)
    FYI: In your "Cliff notes" you specified "right sides together" but it requires wrong sides together for this edging.

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  16. Dreaming of VintageJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Gorgeous hearts!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Can I please be an intern in your craft shop? I am so in awe over how you rescue all sweet things.

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  18. Angelina- JoJo & EloiseJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Oh Auntie Carol, these are BEYOND beautiful!!! I love how you displayed them as well. These certainly have a heirloom quality about them. I am thinking the one with the flowers on it is my favorite.. : ) So be sure to put that one in the cabinet I will be getting at the reading of your will LOL!!!
    xo
    Angelina

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  19. CreateologyJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful and elegant and shabby all at the same lacilicious lovely moment. I adore these and how you describe making them. Thank you dear. I shall be visiting 14 days of love. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  20. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I love these Carol. I can really see the difference between the wide cuts and the small cuts. As always, I really appreciate your tutorials.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    So cute. Older linens are so hard to find now!

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  22. NanaDianaJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Carol-Those are absolutely beautiful and I just may have to copy some of those ideas. GREAT job!!!! xo Diana

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  23. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️January 28, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Your fabric lace hearts are so pretty Carol.

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  24. The Speckled Hen CottageJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Carol, these little hearts are just way cute!!! I think I'll try making these~~~because like you, I have old tattered linens and embroidered pieces that I've been saving. Thanks for the idea.

    happiness, Mickie

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    LOVE these-especially the puppy!

    Do you know, I don't even own any fiberfill- that's how bad I am at sewing but maybe i could make these! It's cutting or sewing a strait line that is hard for me.

    "Said a girl from the 70's." HEE-HEE!

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  26. farmhouse-storyJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    just plain darling, carol! i have some fabric and will try a heart--tfs:)

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  27. GinaJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh Carol, these are beautiful! I love them!

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  28. Betty@SouthernGraceJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Looks like we were both thinking hearts. I have some vintage pieces I need to use up. You should have posted this before I made my hearts!
    I don't want to make more now!!

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  29. hopeandjoyhomeJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Gorgeous Carol! Fab job. I love heart shapes and old linens so this is a win -win!

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  30. GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Look at the lovely hearts!! You are always making pretty treasures! Love them!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  31. 20 North OraJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I love anything made out of vintage linens. Thanks for sharing your precious hearts.

    Judy

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  32. BluebirdbasketryJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Love these! My favorite things - vintage linens, rhinestones and hearts! And fourteen days of crafting...for Valentine's Day, my favorite holiday. Thanks for doing this all for me - lol.

    Just beautiful as usual, Carol,

    Sue

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  33. Bellenza Wedding BistroJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I so envy you your vintage fabric 'scraps'! They're actually like little treasures. And such a gorgeous project you created with them!

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  34. sammysgrammyJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Makes my ♥ flutter........

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  35. ConnieJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    This post just takes my breath-away . . . BEAUTIFUL :)
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  36. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    So pretty, Carol. Really really sweet.

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  37. LisaJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    These are so gorgeous!I love visiting your blog! There's always some fantastic eye candy! I especially love how you are so willing to share what you've done. :) Will visit again soon! Have a great week!

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  38. Jenn EricksonJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Carol,

    Wow! Your hearts are so, so beautiful! Every detail is perfect. So delighted to be a part of this creative party with you!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  39. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    These are just beautiful!

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  40. Heart Vintage Design January 29, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Another great idea!

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  41. decorayadoraJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    So SO sweet and creative, love the little heart with the bear and the one with the rhinestone pin, pretty
    Angelica

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  42. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁January 29, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Oh those are too cute! I've got some vintage linens that have "bad" spots on them and this just may be the craft project I need.

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  43. Holly LefevreJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    I am a sucker for vintage linens. I just scooped a bunch up...think I need to make hearts. My daughter has vintage quilted hearts in her room (she stole them for me)...these are gorgeous!

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  44. DebbieJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    The stuff you can come up with in that head of yours! I love them and kept changing my mind as to a favorite one. I grinned at your comparison to the 70s vest with the edging. I get it.

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  45. Mrs. Kelley DibbleJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Oh, how precious! So fun, so quick, so adorable!

    Thanks,
    Kelley~

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  46. BonnieJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Love them, Carol!!! I'm digging around my sewing rooms today so I might uncover some of those linens!!! Yay!

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  47. Laurel StephensJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Oh my GOSH! I don't think anyone adds to my thrift shopping list more than you with your fantastic ideas. At the top of my list now: adorable vintage fabrics. That little doggie just tugs at my heartstrings!

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  48. Perfectly PrintedJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    These are really cute! Love the shabby look!

    chris

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  49. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Oh Carol, you did it again!!! :D Absolutely stunning work! I love every little detail to pieces!!!

    Hugs,

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  50. A Spoonful Of SugarFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    What a pretty collection of hearts. Such a great use for vintage lines.

    We are so excited to be part of the Valentines Craft party.

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  51. maliaFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Carol, Just popping over for 14 Days... what absolutely fetching hearts! Gorgeous! xoxo

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  52. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Carol, These sweet hearts are just so darn cute!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    hugs,
    Debbie

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  53. AnnesphamilyFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I am loving all these different hearts here! You are a creative talent and I so enjoy stopping by! Hugs Anne

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  54. RhissannaFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Thank you so much for this. Very inspiring! I'm going to see if I can make some shabby rabbits!

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