MATERIALS
• Various scraps of fabric (I prefer bright, bold prints.)• Tulle, black or color of choice• Novelty yarns, metallic threads, and silk ribbons• Beads, sequins, buttons, lace, and trim• Polyester stuffing• Acrylic paint in metallic gold, silver, or bronze (I used Golden Artist Colors® acrylic paint.)
Sometimes when I am between those big, labor-intensive fiber art projects, I take a break with something quick, colorful, and fun—a little instant gratification that can be finished in an afternoon. This is a perfect project for using up charm packs, samples of hand-dyed or batik fabrics, cut up sections from abandoned quilt blocks, or even fussy cut images from a favorite designer. The simple and universal heart is adaptable for all seasons, not just Valentine’s Day, and these stuffed embellished hearts are…