Monday 16 February 2015

Block 47 - Trim That Heart

Block 47 - Trim That Heart
As much as I like playing with fabric I also like to play with trim and notions (ribbon, rick-rack, buttons, etc).   And so it is with Block 47.

I created a very simple paper-pieced block which features a band across the heart.  (You can download the free 3" and 4" Band of Hearts template here.)  The band can be embroidered as shown here .....
I used Segoe Script font from Microsoft Work
sized at 32 for the words on this 3" heart.
or it can provide the perfect backdrop for a little bit of trim ....... 
Block 47 - I paper pieced a cream band to lie behind the trim.
So what are you waiting for?   Go play ....... 

p.s. If you are looking for a good use for the 3” heart blocks then check out Simple Striped Accent Pillow pattern by Susie's Sunroom – the accent strip is the perfect size for the 3” block.  I shall be joining in a blog hop at the beginning of March for this versatile pattern so 'watch this space' as they say.

6 comments:

  1. Your hearts are beautiful! Thank you for the links.

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    1. You're welcome Kate. I hope you get some use out of them.

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  2. These are really sweet! I also like your little addition to your photo shoot. Pretty.

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  3. Thank you Vera. I am having great fun trying to improve my camera skills whilst making these little blocks.

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    1. I think you've succeeded - all of the photos are just charming, every day! Your little blocks make wonderful models, and I love seeing your choices of accents to include. It's a new artform!!!

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  4. I adore these paper pieced hearts by you! That is so sweet where you can embroider on the band, as well as add lace or trim! I can't wait to see your Patchsmith Pillow in the Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop in March!

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