{"id":12340,"date":"2023-02-06T08:33:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T15:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gemtactics.net\/wordpress\/?p=12340"},"modified":"2023-02-06T08:52:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T15:52:36","slug":"heart-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gemtactics.net\/wordpress\/2023\/02\/heart-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"heart opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I saw this demonstrated on Instagram using paper (account @the_jpp) and immediately wanted to try it with cloth. It was quite fiddly to weave, but doable. I’m enjoying the result. Something comes over me in February and I want to make hearts. This seems like a project kindergarteners make with construction paper, but it taught me some things about the heart shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut two identical rectangles three times as long as wide. These are about 3″ x 9″. Fold them in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the open end, cut an arch shape. Nest the rectangles together to facilitate cutting the same shape on each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fold down the arched top to make a cutting line. The silk resisted folding, but I could still see the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the folded edge to the line, cut three times to make four cloth fingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Criss cross the folded cloths to make the heart shape. Starting at the top of one side, interweave the fingers. Use pins as necessary to secure the ends. I had to coax the fabric quite a bit to get it to assume this shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To finish, stitch around the bottom edges of the weaving area through all layers. If desired, add decorative stitching to the upper petals and woven strips separately, so the heart can open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finished product. I love the pleats and the secret opening. The ceramic item below was made by my son in middle school. I’ve always liked it, although it’s chipped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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