The Promise

"Across the years I will walk with you-

in deep green forests; on shores of sand:

and when our time on earth is through,

in heaven, too, you will have my hand."

  ~ Robert Sexton

 

Hearts ~ Layered, Tattered & Stitched

 

Made these hearts using a variety of supplies I had and included one as part of the wrapping for the book; Layered, Tattered & Stitched which I gifted to a friend.

Sashiko Patchwork Heart

 Afternoon Projects. Stitched a patchwork heart, stuffed with a bit of fiberfill and added some sashiko stitching. (finished size 6" x 6")

The butterfly was a quick and easy little project! Sewn using 4 pieces of 6 inch sq. fabric. Two square pieces for top wings and two round pieces for bottom wings. Used Jute cord to create antenna. (finished size: 6" W x 4" H.)

 "Hobby Crafting" on YouTube has an easy to follow tutorial for the butterfly.

Shibori Origami Hearts

I used 8.25 inch square Japanese Shibori Origami Paper to make these hearts. The paper is high quality origami paper and double sided with a variety of solid colors on the back.

Very simple to follow folding tutorial over at "Easy Origami" if you're interested in crafting some Origami Hearts for yourself!
 

Love and Kindness

 

Knit A Heart

There are lots of free tutorials online demonstrating how to knit a heart.

I followed 'Nimble Needles' on YouTube. His video is easy to follow and he also provides a free printable pattern.

Knit to your hearts content! 

Mini Komebukuro Bags

I loved sewing these mini Komebukuro Bags! So easy using ten 5 inch Charm Pack Squares by Moda ('Basic Grey' & 'LaVie Boheme') for each bag plus fabric to sew the tabs and additional cording and beads for the ties.

Christine's Home Affairs (YT) has an easy to follow tutorial which includes how to make "Y" seams.

Especially liked sewing these because I didn't have to measure and cut my fabric. Just use the pre-cut 5 inch squares from any Charm Pack which are already color coordinated!

An earlier, larger and slightly different technique of Komebukuro bag that I made using kzstevens pattern (modern Japanese Rice Bag) I posted here