Valentine’s Crafts for Kids & Adults
3 Valentine’s Day Embroidery Projects!
Heart Embroidery Design
I first stitched this heart when I was 24 months pregnant with my second kiddo (ok 8 months but to be fair IT FELT LIKE 24!!). I slowly picked away at it between working part time as a physical therapist and caring for my crazy toddler. I thought for sure I would never finish it before his expected arrival on Valentine’s Day but, much to my absolute dismay, my beautiful 10lb baby boy came several days late allowing me to finish this lovely little heart. How thoughtful of him ;)
An Embroidery Kit for Beginners
The heart got such rave reviews that I turned it into a full kit with video tutorial! I named this kit Whitney’s Heart of Roses after my best friend (whose heart may actually be filled with roses!). This gorgeous beginner friendly embroidery kit comes with everything you need to complete the project (except scissors - but I have those available too!). Along with all the supplies, you’ll have unlimited access to the video tutorial taking you through this project step by step! I’ll teach you the bare bones embroidery basics first to get you started and then you’ll stitch this heart design right along with me.
Online Embroidery Course
Spice up the traditional heart shape by using an array of colors with the same stitch! This creates a fun rainbow effect. This stitch is called Turkey Work and is one of 11 stitches you can learn step by step in my Online Embroidery Course! This heart is also one of two exclusive patterns included in the Course! The Course contains over 2 hours of embroidery tutorials including info on proper materials and how they work, all the stitching basics, transferring embroidery patterns onto your fabric, 11 different stitches, backing and framing, design tips, and an entire section on stitching on clothing, tote bags, etc. Click HERE to learn more about this amazing Course!
A Kid Friendly Embroidery Project!
If you’re looking for a big-kid friendly project, try a simplified version! Draw or trace a heart onto fabric with a heat erasable or water soluble pen and have your kiddo just use a simple back stitch along the shape. Then erase any remaining visible design marks with heat or water and you’ll have a cutie little heart to hang on the wall! When my oldest was 5, she stitched this simple heart pattern and loved it! Embroidery still requires a sharp needle so parental supervision is always advised. You know your kid best so use your own discretion as to whether or not they can handle a project like this.
Head to the Embroidery Shop to see our full line of beginner friendly embroidery kits and accessories! Happy Valentine’s Day!
-Hannah
