Jute Web Heart Pocket
Don’t ya just love this stuff? I don’t think I have ever used it for its intended use, but when I find it during my junking journeys I just can’t pass it up.
For each heart side I cut two 7-inch long strips of the webbing. Why 7 inches? Glad you asked. I’m not sure if all webbing is created equal, so I doubled the width. This measurement will provide hearts as wide as they are tall. One end of each strip was rounded to shape the heart bumps.
Two strips were stitched together in an “L” shape for each heart side. My sewing machine makes loud squawking noses and beeps obnoxiously when I try to sew through thick or hard things. To eliminate the drama this causes, setting my machine to sew long straight stitches seemed to do the trick.
The two sides of the heart were layered together. A piece of old trim was inserted between the edges to create the handle, then I stitched around the sides. I left the top open.
I dug through my button collection and found two buttons to stitch to the pocket where the ends of the handles were stitched.
Fill it with a small bouquet of flowers, yummy chocolates, or something small and shiny for Valentine’s Day, or use it anytime of the year as an accent decoration. I’m considering making some with a heart or words stamped to the front, but for now I like the simple look.
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What a cute idea! I love that you used the burlap. Megan
These are cute! I like the idea. visit me too at greatastestuesdays.blogspot.com
Kimberli!
Very cute
I love these and already have the burlap…thanks for the inspiration. (I follow via email)
SO cute! I LOVE jute webbing too!
What a fun idea! I like how the two shapes go togetehr well. And the stic hing on the front is a great touch.
hugs x
Crystelle
Love your sweet little heart. I have some of that jute webbing in my stash I may have to try this idea for myself. Thanks for sharing.
Totally too cute! I am pinning this to my Valentine board! Such a great idea! Life to the full, Melissa
Cute heart pocket! I like the buttons!
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Very cute…great idea
This is so cute! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I’ve never seen this stuff (not being a very crafty type), but I love that you made a heart from it! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, especially stuffed with chocolates.
Very cute!
Very cute! Love this idea! Thank you for linking it up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
lovely!! ~ Rose
Very cute idea!!
So cute, you could put so many cute little things in that pocket! Thanks for linking up to Talki’ about Thursday, I hope to see you this week!
Thanks for sharing your heart pockets with us on A Crafty Soiree! I’ve featured your project in this week’s newest and hope you’ll find time to swing by, see it, and share more of your crafty skills with us!
I love these heart pockets. Thanks so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. So cute! Happy Valentine’s.
Jody