Patchwork Hearts with Gwen Studios Ribbon

 Hi Everyone!

Patchwork hearts are fun to create and they are perfect for Valentine's Day. You can use up some scraps from your stash and add some Sweet Shop Ribbon from Gwen Studios! 

Here is the first heart I created:

I liked it so much; I made another one!

Patchwork Heart with Gwen Studios Ribbon

Sweet Shop Ribbon

The Sweet Shop Ribbons are great additions to a patchwork heart.  There are sweets - cupcakes, donuts, macarons - and lots of bright colors with some word ribbons also. The above link is a set from Walmart, but you can also find these ribbons at Joann's, Michaels and on Amazon.

For this project you will need:

Heart pattern of your choice (mine is about 6" by 6")

Fabric scraps

Gwen Studios Sweet Shop Ribbon (see links above)

Sewing thread and machine or needle (or, fabric glue)

Fabric backing for the heart pattern 

Felt backing for the heart

Instructions:

1. Cut out a fabric heart for backing.

2. Collect fabric scraps to fit across the width of the heart.  Cut or tear into strips or piece the strips if you have smaller pieces.

3. Place a strip right side up across the heart (straight across or angled) so that the strip of fabric overlaps the heart.  Place the second strip right sides together over the first strip aligning the edges. Sew a 1/4" seam. Iron or press the piece to the right side. Repeat until the heart is covered.

4. Press and pin the edges.  Trim from the back to the edge of the heart.

5.  Place ribbons over the patchwork heart and sew along the edges. Cut a piece of felt for backing that is the approximate shape of the heart and pin.  The excess will be trimmed away.

6. Sew 1/4" from the edge of the heart.  Leave an opening at the top to insert a ribbon loop. Pink the edges, insert the loop and sew the opening.

Other ideas to try:

Use fabric glue instead of machine stitching.

Use hand-stitching.

Make a bunch and hang them as a garland.

Add an embroidered name or word and give it to a friend.

Add some batting and make it a potholder.  

Add button or small flowers or a bow.

Have fun creating your own version of a patchwork heart!

And, for more "lovely" Valentine's Day ribbon ideas, see the Designer Crafts Connection blog.

This post features Gwen Studios ribbon.  Since I am a member of the Design Team, I receive samples of their beautiful ribbon.  Look for them in your favorite fabric or craft store!

Sharing the Love!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's a little canvas that I did for JOY Iron-on letters.  You can find the all the details on the Creating with Joy blog.

You can hang it up:

Or, place it in a stand:

Or, arrange it among the pillows:

It's so quick and easy to make and you can choose among many fonts and sizes to personalize your own canvas.  Joy letters can be found at most large craft stores.

(I am a member of the JOY design team and receive compensation and materials from them as a member of the team.)

Valentine's Day Project with Offray Ribbon

Hi Crafters!

Today some of us on the Designer Crafts Connection are participating in a Manufacturer's Challenge.  On this project, we are working with Offray® ribbon and creating a design for Valentine's Day.  If you've done any sewing or crafting in your life, undoubtedly you have worked with Offray's fine selection of ribbons and trims!  I was delighted to participate in this challenge and received a generous supply of ribbon with which to create.
Here's the ribbon I received in colors of Apple Green, Shocking Pink and White.

Offray®

I love these colors!  They remind me of high school and the bright colors I wore then.  We were to create a Valentine's Day project, and with these bold colors, I decided on some wall art.

Love Wall Art by Terry Ricioli

Here's how I created this:

To start, I painted a 12x12" scrapbook mount from Smoothfoam™ with Sour Apple acrylic paint from DecoArt®.  Smoothfoam™ has a smooth, easily paintable surface so it makes a great surface for any wall art you want to create.

Shocking pink chevron ribbon (1 1/2"):  Five 5 1/2" pieces

Shocking pink grosgrain ribbon (5/8"):  Five 6" pieces plus shorter pieces for each letter

Apple green grosgrain ribbon:  60"

Pink Baker's twine

Buttons

Double-sided tape or tape runner

Mark off a 1" border around the edge of the scrapbook mount.  I used pins to mark off the border along the outside edge of the foam.

To create the L, turn under the ends of the chevron ribbon.  Add a grosgrain piece over the chevron ribbon.  Tape this to the board and add another grosgrain piece for the other part of the L.  Turn up the end to miter it and trim.  Use tape to adhere the ribbon to the board.

For the O, use two chevron pieces, two grosgrain pieces and cut small pieces of grosgrain to fit between the chevron pieces.  For the V, use one chevron piece and two grosgrain pieces.  For the E, use one chevron piece of ribbon, one 6" piece of grosgrain and smaller pieces of grosgrain.

Use the photo as a guide to create the letters, turning under the ends at an angle or straight across according to the photo.

You can find all these ribbons on the Offray® website or in your favorite craft store.  You can sign up for the Offray® newsletter for more great projects with ribbon.

For more Valentine's Day projects with Offray® ribbon, click on the Designer Crafts Connection logo on the side of my blog.

And, here are more Valentine's projects from the Offray® site.

Burlap Valentine Wreath, Burlap Love Banner, Burlap Table Runner, Love Birds Centerpiece and Silverware Sleeves.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love Birds Centerpiece

Burlap Love Banner

Happy Crafting and Happy Valentine's Day!
Terry