This is a good little project for kids and adults alike. They take minimal sewing and embroidery skills. They are so fun to make and would be nice gifts. :) Did I mention they are nearly free?
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes
Source: Pinterest inspired
Supplies:
- small amounts felt
- embroidery floss
- scissors
- needle
- template
![Felt Heart Bookmark - supplies](https://img.thrfun.com/img/111/190/felt_heart_bookmark_2_m7.jpg)
Steps:
- Here is an outline of a heart; perhaps you can print this.
![Felt Heart Bookmark - template](https://img.thrfun.com/img/111/191/felt_heart_bookmark_3_m7.jpg)
- Cut 2 hearts from the corner of the felt.
![Felt Heart Bookmark - placing the template against the felt](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- See?
![Felt Heart Bookmark - two felt hearts](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Thread a length of floss, knotting the end to secure it inside your work.
![Felt Heart Bookmark - two felt hearts and thread](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Put your hearts together. Begin making simple running stitches very close to the edge of your hearts. Be sure you are going through both layers.
![Felt Heart Bookmark - sewing the hearts together](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- See?
![Felt Heart Bookmark - the hearts sewn together](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Now using the same thread, make a French knot and daisy stitches for a flower.
![Felt Heart Bookmark - completed heart](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- You could also embroider "I love you" or "#1 Teacher", the possibilities are endless.
- Make a simple overhand knot close to your work a few times and hide your trimmed end on the inside of your bookmark. Enjoy!
![Felt Heart Bookmark - the completed heart on a book page](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)