We do not usually post the product challenge photos from our gypsy design team until mid month, but Rachel Carlson has thrown down the gauntlet on this challenge. Talk about a creative use of the Venice stamp! …and just in time for a day of love!
LINEN HEART PILLOW
by rachel carlson
supplies used
Venice Stamp Set
Palette Hybrid Ink Pad
Acrylic block
Linen fabric
Fiber fill
Sewing machine
(can easily be hand sewn too)
Fabric Tac fabric glue
Palette Hybrid Ink Pad
Acrylic block
Linen fabric
Fiber fill
Sewing machine
(can easily be hand sewn too)
Fabric Tac fabric glue
Cut 2 hearts out of linen.
Any size is fine.
You can also make different sizes for a set.
Don’t forget there are different shapes of hearts you can try!
Don’t forget there are different shapes of hearts you can try!
Use Palette Ink Pad, Venice Stamp Set and acrylic block
to stamp a scene on both sides of linen.
NOTE: I made sure that I went over the edge of the linen so that
it appeared to be going around the pillow.
it appeared to be going around the pillow.
Heat set ink on linen with iron.
Put right sides together and stitch or hand sew
all around the heart (I used 1/4″ seam allowance).
Make sure to leave an opening on one side of heart
so you can flip the heart inside out.
Make sure to leave an opening on one side of heart
so you can flip the heart inside out.
I like to call these ‘tee pees’. Cut tee pees all around the edge of the heart playing close attention not to cut the stitch. It is very important to cut away at the top of the heart where the dip is, so that it shows the shape best when fabric is pulled through. Flip the heart inside out.
Fill the heart with stuffing, fiber fill or other. Making sure that you use special fill for those people with allergies if you are giving as a gift. They will be thankful for that.
Optional stuffing: Flax seed for a hot heart. The kind you place in the microwave that is. Makes for a warm heart for sleeping at night or for back pain or for keeping your toes warm. You can use dried lavender for a sachet and even put cording at the tip of the heart center to hang.
The possibilities are endless.
Blind stitch or whipstitch to close the pillow or you can add use Fabric-Tac to seal the opening. I used the Fabri-Tac because it bonds instantly and has a clean edge.
Back of pillow
Happy heart making.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day
Creative cheers, Rachel
Just in time for Valentine’s Day
Creative cheers, Rachel
Remember, you have till tonight at midnight to make a comment to win one of 5 sets of Venice stamps we are giving away. We will be posting photos of projects from the 5 winners of the stamps on the 7gypsies blog at the end of the month. Is this your chance to show off what you can do?
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'Linen Heart Pillow' have 36 comments
February 3, 2010 @ 5:56 pm EileenMV
This pillow is adorable! I love the Venice Stamps!
February 3, 2010 @ 6:03 pm Michelle*G
Lovely use of the stamps!
February 3, 2010 @ 6:43 pm Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
That’s great! Thanks for the step-by-step, too!
February 3, 2010 @ 7:46 pm fong33
What great inspiration for ways to use the stamps! The pillow is absolutely fabulous!
February 3, 2010 @ 8:19 pm Ranjini
Rachel, that is absolutely gorgeous! I am completely inspired. TFS!
Ranjini
February 3, 2010 @ 9:23 pm Beth
I don’t know if anyone else is having this problem, but I can see the text (instructiosn)at the bottom of the screen….but, as I scroll down, it disappears. Hmm…
the pillow is wicked cool, though!
B
February 3, 2010 @ 9:43 pm Christina
This is really cute! I’m thinking I may have to make one for my sweetie! Thanks for the inspiration!
February 3, 2010 @ 10:11 pm gail
What a great idea! I’m totally inspired!
February 3, 2010 @ 10:18 pm connie
Got me inspired to stamp on fabric – thanks.
February 3, 2010 @ 10:47 pm jmquilts
Darling & fun!!
February 4, 2010 @ 12:17 am Jenny D
What an original use of these great {and versatile!} stamps!!!
February 4, 2010 @ 1:00 am Elaine
An amazing idea/project/gift!! I can’t wait to make some of these for my daughter, nieces, sister, mom, grandma … what have you done to me!! Oh, I could do pillows for every 7gypsies stamp set & then I can enjoy them all the time w/o being in my craft room/looking at my scrapbooks!
February 4, 2010 @ 1:07 am sandy
I love this set of stamps!
It was offered in the Cocoa Daisy’s Kit extras and sold out immediately, so I was very disappointed. I love love love the whole new line.
This pillow is such a great valentine idea.
February 4, 2010 @ 2:59 am Bonnie
This pillow is uber cool!! What a great stamp set!
February 4, 2010 @ 3:12 am becky
I’ve used your products for several years and have just found your blog-where have I been! I love what I’ve read so far and I’ve barely started reading, maybe to early January. Got to get back to it just needed to let you know I’m hooked!
February 4, 2010 @ 3:29 am piradee talvanna
thanks for sharing this… love the idea and perfect for valentines!!
February 4, 2010 @ 4:10 am Sesil
Too cute. You are such a great teacher. amazing ideas. BTW those stamps rock!
February 4, 2010 @ 4:29 am Becky
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!
Thanks so much for the fabulous inspiration!
B-
February 4, 2010 @ 5:24 am Pam
The pillow is adorable, never thought about stamping on fabric before. Beautiful
February 4, 2010 @ 5:50 am The Papery Willow
You are so talented. I love seeing what you do next, you keep me inspired.
xoxo
Babs
February 4, 2010 @ 6:35 am wig4usc
I love the pillow…looks like I have a great excuse now for dusting off my sewing machine and busting it out!
February 4, 2010 @ 8:12 am Turid
A truely inspiring project. A musthave for the gypsy girl on the go. Oh, how I wish for those stamps. Hint hint.
February 4, 2010 @ 8:14 am tea, norway
I need to go to Paris. I need the new stamps. I need to dream.
February 4, 2010 @ 8:16 am maren
My Mom would be so happy if she got the stamps for this project for Valentines. Or Mothers Day.
February 4, 2010 @ 11:47 am Karin BG
Great project idea for the stamps! Would like a set to make it!
February 4, 2010 @ 2:04 pm Elisa
great project, so original and so cool!!!
February 4, 2010 @ 3:54 pm Anisa @ the Schell Urban Homestead
Great Job Rach!! Adorable!
February 4, 2010 @ 4:05 pm Kelly Todd
Beautiful!! Those stamps are great!
February 4, 2010 @ 7:03 pm Ann Cicilie
I love this project!
February 4, 2010 @ 9:05 pm pink
I love this!!!
February 4, 2010 @ 10:48 pm Sandy Heiman
What a great idea, Rachel is so talented.
Sandy
February 5, 2010 @ 12:05 am lawrenbc
Hey! Look at you using my FabriTac:) Awesome job Rach! I heart this heart!
February 5, 2010 @ 12:30 am emily
Really lovely, Rachel. You are so inspiring : )
February 5, 2010 @ 4:24 am mylaughingmagpie
Rachel Rocks! just love all of her creations! Thanks for the chance to win these fab stamps!
February 5, 2010 @ 5:42 pm Rachel Carlson
thank you everyone. let’s see those venice stamp projects!
February 6, 2010 @ 6:25 pm scrapfancy
The project is wonderful and soooo pretty. I love the stamp set.