February is my birth month and also home to one of my favorite motifs: the heart.
This month's Reshaped project is full of hearts. I just never tire of them. I don't know the history of the shape we use to illustrate a heart, but I do know that I was very disappointed as a child when I saw for the first time a picture of a real heart.
It looked nothing like what I was led to believe a heart was shaped like.
This simple project was so easy to stitch. There is still plenty of time to complete it as a special gift or display for Valentine's Day. The base is a hand towel that I purchased at Homegoods ( Yes, it is sooo good!) and since it was already hemmed, I simply appliqued motifs and called it a day.
Just keep your stitching neat & tidy if you are not going to put some kind of backing on it.
Seeing that the towels were a pair, I have decided to offer a Give Away of the other unfinished towel and a kit of the wool to make this table mat. (or hang it as a decorative towel) Also, I am including a copy of my book as you will need the pattern pieces from it. If you already have a copy, feel free to share this one with a friend.Just keep your stitching neat & tidy if you are not going to put some kind of backing on it.
To enter the Give Away just comment on this blog post. I will draw the winner on Friday at noon.
February Reshaped Hearts Wool Applique
2 Larger Hearts- "For Needles and Thread" p.48
Smaller Hearts & Leaves- Creatures of Habit/ Cat Pillow
Enjoy!
Love your things
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do for us
What a great giveaway. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteSo Cute, would love to stitch this for Valentines Day.....
ReplyDeleteOh it is my birth month also. Love the hearts. This would make a great birthday surprise..
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Hello, I just love your hearts tea towel kit! A lovely idea.....I would love to win it. Thanks for being an inspiration to me. Thank you, Maria mrendeiro7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello, I just love your hearts tea towel. You are in inspiration to me with all your beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this kit. Thank you, Maria mrendeiro7@gmail.com
Love the lovely designs in your book!,
ReplyDeleteLove your work!!
ReplyDeleteI share a February Birthday & love all your designs! I would love to win this gift. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Rebekah! Hope your month is filled with love! <3
ReplyDeleteI love all of your designs and wools colors. Hope one day I can stitch as great as you, very much a inspiration .
ReplyDeleteFebruary is not only hearts for valentine's day, but our anniversary too. Love this....thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteJust tried posting a comment and my tablet went crazy. Hopefully it won't post twice. Your project is simple, yet has such charm. I was taking a break from stitching on my "mystery stitch along," and having fun thinking about what next month's addition will be. While researching fraktur, I came across many pins of your daughter's wonderful work. Thanks for your creativeness. (PPUslove Home Goods,too!)
ReplyDeleteYour work is so beautiful! I would love to win your book too!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Thanks, Rebekah, for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too prim! I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration Rebekah! Love the winding hearts and the different shape of the base. (I named my daughter Rebekah, she is 41 now). Thank you for an opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteRebekah you keep on amazing me. What a clever idea to use a store bought towel. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteHome Goods is a favorite store of mine too. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Rebekah, You continue to amaze me with your creativity.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win the kit! However, I am headed to Home Goods for some of those towels...thank you for the tip, they will make great gifts.
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway. Thanks! Would love to be the lucky winner.
ReplyDeleteOhhh! I haven't had a chance to pick up your book yet, it looks wonderful! I've been doing wool appliqué for less than to years and find it a wonderful way to relax after work. To February love! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your tea towel with the beautiful hearts!! Your stitches are lovely. Love to win. thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet hearts and colors. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this and make as a gift for my daughters wedding!!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet hearts and colors. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering the birthday treat and for sharing your talents! ❣
ReplyDeleteOh Rebekah, what a wonderful project to stitch for Valentines Day!!!! Also Happy Birthday!!!!! Tina
ReplyDeleteThe heart is also my favorite motif - whether cross stitched, stitched in wool, or on a quilt. I have been sewing and creating for almost forty years now...the heart still remains one of my favorites. Thanks for the chance to follow your "heartfelt" lead!
ReplyDeleteLove your designs!!!
ReplyDeleteRebekah, your work is always so striking- no matter how simple. the towel motif with the hearts is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love your designs!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that! What a great idea. Thank you for sharing, you are so talented and congrats to the lucky person to win your sweet giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Rebekah and so generous.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all happiness on your birthday and throughout the year - Laurie
I would love to be added to your give away list. I just started wool applique (learning from your book) and seriously love it ... and I thought punch needle was additive. This takes the cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creation - I would love to win a chance to make it :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a great opportunity to win your book and the supplies for this adorable project! So, so, cute!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that "stars" have always been a favorite to me, but there is something or someway that you stitch your hearts that really appeal to me....Thanks for sharing this post about a new fav of mine - hearts!
ReplyDeleteTammy
Yes, please enter me in your wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
That is really cute Rebekah. I'd love to win! Yours is really adorable!!
ReplyDeleteRebekah, thank you for the chance to win. I love your latest book and I'm also in your new BOM. Happy Birthday! Katherine Hunt
ReplyDeleteRebekah, I would love to win this! Love hearts and the striped towel sets them off wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteBobbi
Love it!! I love everything you do!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. Love the heart project and so clever on the towel.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your "hearts"!
ReplyDeleteFebruary is my Birthday month also and Friday is the day. Hope it will be a lucky one for me. Love the heart project especially on the towel.
ReplyDeleteVery Cute! I love hearts and February. ❤ Valentine's Day is our 29th Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThis would look so good in my kitchen. I too love hearts and red is my favorite color...Brenda
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday this month! I love February & all things hearts too. I'm just finishing a self-designed "hearts around" primitive rug inspired by your work.
ReplyDeleteI love your book & am ready to start a new project. Thank you!
I love hearts too! They are so simple and sweet. Wool fabric and embroidery make them even better! Please include me in your drawing.
ReplyDeleteHearts are absolutely my favorite shape. I have at least one in every room of my house. Love your work
ReplyDeleteLove this project! I so appreciate your work. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletePaula Shultz
This made my heart happy. This morning a family friend gave birth to her first child 12 weeks early. Lucy is cared for by a wonderful medical team and even cried a little. As soon as I saw this project I thought of her. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThis would look so good in my kitchen. I too love hearts and red is my favorite color...Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove the scalloped hearts. So beautiful. Makes me want to break out the wool and start the stitching!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of a toweling fabric. I have a table scarf that I purchased in Norway that is striped and this pattern would make that scarf unique and special. Thanks for sharing. Love the hearts too. Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your designs - thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. I love hearts!
ReplyDeleteOh I love hearts. I love what you are doing with your towel. I wish I had a little bit of your talent, I'm in awe of your beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteWell bless your heart!! What a beauty., and what a thrill it would be to win this. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win this wonderful gift!!! February is also my birth month!!!
ReplyDeleteLove love love all heart motifs!!!!!
Beauty does not have to be complicated.
ReplyDeleteOh my, how lovely. I would love to stitch this project. Thanks Rebekah.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of using a hand towel for the base and hearts are always wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Rebekah! Love the thought of using a store bought towel, never thought of that. Thanks
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ReplyDeleteI love your designs and would love to the grateful recipient of these lovely gifts. Brenda M Gillette
ReplyDeleteLove all your things! You are such a talented lady!
ReplyDeleteLove hearts! Thanks for the give away! Happy birthday🎂
ReplyDeleteCherie
I also am a heart lover Valentines Day is my very favorite holiday Thank you for the giveaway Please enter me
ReplyDeletelinda m 5054oldcars@att.net
Rebekah you have a heart of gold!happy birthday this month!
ReplyDeleteRebekah, I go to Home Goods and I see towel. You on the other hand see a surface for your art. I'm so thankful you love to share your talent with us all! Happy Heart Day to you! Krissy B.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your giveaway. Everything you touch is just wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteMelinda Cole
Rebekah,
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to win. Since I already have the book, I would pass it on.
Hugs :)
Lauren
I love hearts. My husband has a Valentine's birthday so we celebrate both on Feb 14. He has given me many hearts through the years. It is amazing how you can change the look of a heart.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this. I love hearts too. Would look great with my Valentine decorations.
ReplyDeleteSandy Ziebarth
What a great idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWanda Burleson
wkbur@me.com
I love all of your projects Rebekah! This one is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Thanks for the Valentine treat! Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteGreat project....I also find great towels at Homegoods to embellish. Your design is lovely!
ReplyDeleteCute hearts! Simple is sometimes better. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour "hearts" are amazing -- Have a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove your hearts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I love what you did with the towel! The stitching on the heart is beautiful. Love, love, love the book - since I already own it, I will pay it forward if I were to win this wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow this is so pretty and what a great idea! I have your book but would love to win. I have a dear friend that would love your book and I really want to make this now!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift!! Thank you for the giveaway. Many blessings on your birthday!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love this Rebekah! I would be thrilled to win, have been meaning to get your book ~ just haven't had a chance yet! I'm a heart lover too! You are so talented~ your designs are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy Valentines Day! Debbie :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such an adorable towel!! Thanks for sharing your talent!!
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome design !!!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your book, the Mystery SAL and now looking at this lovely piece. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome design !!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this. I am really enjoying the book and the Mystery SAL.
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome design !!
ReplyDeleteLove your work!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful project. We all need a one-day project from time to time :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly wonderful piece. The hearts are such a warm accent to add to any room. Seems a shame that they are the symbol of the shortest month of the year. These hearts have such an appeal that I would want them to be on display year-long. Thank you for this opportunity to win the pattern and the kit. It would be so fun to win.
ReplyDeleteDiane
What a lovely project! Thank you for your generous opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the appliqued towel! Hearts are a fave of mine. I'm partial to Valentine's Day. It was the day I married my sweetheart.......29 years ago!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and simplicity of this design! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts on the tea towel!! Would be perfect for my birthday which is also in February. Love all your designs - I am in your FB Mystery SAL!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the towel and heart kit. I am about to start the stitch along. Love what you do.
ReplyDeleteI love it, hearts are fun and definetly something you can keep out all year.....I would love to be put in for giveaway....
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Beautiful, can't wait to meet you in March at our Guild, North Coast Needlers!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a very blessed birthday this month!!! I love all of your patterns!!! This one gave me a simple idea that looks beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your creative talent!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Can't wait to meet you at our guild meeting here in Ohio in March!
ReplyDeleteLove the towel idea cause my least favorite part of some crafts is getting the sewing machine out. This one would be nice and easy!
ReplyDeleteDoreen
PriviesAndPrims at yahoo dot com
I would love to win! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery clever idea! Thanks for the chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty towels!
ReplyDeleteI am partial to hearts too! What a generous giveaway, Rebekah! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday-Hearts are a celebration!!
ReplyDeleteLove your hearts on the beautiful towel. I totally agree with you on the heart shape puzzlement... thanks SO much for sharing your wonderful wool work!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I am the first to comment. I love hearts and the color red. As a child I loved decorating boxes to take to school to put our valentines in. This is such a generous gift. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your work, would like to be included in your drawing. Happy Birthday to you this month!
ReplyDeleteThis towel is so pretty. I love the simplicity of the design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this heart runner. So nice of you to share a quick, easy pattern right before Valentine's Day. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteLinda B.
Oh, this is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this.
Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks!
Marilyn
Happy Birthday Rebekah! Had to chuckle about your recount of see the first real heart!
ReplyDeletePlease count me in for your drawing. Thank you!
The heart towel is cute. Would love to have your book. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. Love the rich red hand towel.
ReplyDeleteHappy Burthday to you !
Rose
Wow! What a makeover of a common household item! Love the organic look of the vines... I'd love a chance to win the kit for this heart towel... and share the book with a friend too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just recently got "turned on" to your book and work. Love the designs and colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the towel! Hearts & February, a special month!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I would have never thought to take a hand towel and dress it up that way! Great giveaway and I'd like to join in. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your pieces they feel like antiques and yet have a pleasant blend of the present day which ends up as timeless piece. True perfection when one can blend the two so seamlessly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful give-away! Love coming to your blog for inspiration, your work is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love all that you do. The give-away? Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday
ReplyDeleteAlways love to see your color choices....they are beautiful!!!....thanks for the give away....keeps me inspired......
ReplyDeleteI'm headed to Home Goods today! What a great idea to used already hemmed towels for your base.
ReplyDeleteCelia
I headed to Home Goods today! What a great idea to use a towel for the base. Celia
ReplyDeleteIt makes my heart sing !
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely give-away, Rebekah. How sweet of you to share hearts for the holiday. Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteIt makes my heart sing !
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and happy valentine's day. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love it and I'd love to win it. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI just found you and am enthralled by your work. The colors and the creativity make me smile. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDear Rebekah, Having a February birthday must mean that you're just full of Valentine love! Your designs are a favorite of mine and I'm grateful to have a chance to win. Happy birthday and thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern. I too was disappointed when I saw a real heart for the first time YUK!
ReplyDeleteLove the towel, my favorite colors. Hope your birthday was a good one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to enter the contest...a sweet gesture on your part! Love those hearts as well! Donna
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Would love the opportunity to win this valentine towel kit. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful give away! I love the heart shape so much that you can do! Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteRebekah, I just love this idea! Now, I just need to find the time to try it :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Patti
Oh I love this idea! Would love to win this kit!
ReplyDeleteJ. Elliott
I really do like hearts too! Being new to this beautiful art, I would love to create the towel with hearts on it too! Your work is an inspiration to me and I would love to learn from you! Have a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteHave a special birthday! Always amazed at your work.
ReplyDeleteHearts are my favorite! Love all your work. Such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your "heartfelt " creativity with everyone. Would be over the top excited to win.
ReplyDeletehearts are one of my favorite things also....Love all the ways you use them. Thanks for the give-away...Hope I win......
ReplyDeleteLove wool. Very beautiful!!!!! February is my birth month too!
ReplyDeleteHowdy! I too share a February birthday. The 13th to be exact. I was the first girl after 5 boys. My Dad says I was the best Valentine's Day gift ever. My Mom "tried" to hold me in but I was born at 5:45 pm on the 13th... it was a Saturday, not a Friday.... ha ha ha - I have been doing wool applique for about 10 years now. Still not an expert. I love your designs and look forward to following you for years to come. I would love to be entered into your give-away. Thanks! Have an awesome day! From Jenny in Colorado
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. I have a wedding in March and this would be a great gift. It is a brother in law and his new bride to be. Don't need any house hold items so something like this would be great. Your work is so beautiful. I am enjoying the Mystery stitch along.
ReplyDeleteI love everything you do. I treasure my sweet squirrel bag that you made. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project, Rebekah! My birthday is later this month, too!
ReplyDeleteI like hearts too! I would absolutely love to make this heart towel too with the beautiful red towel and wool! I am brand new at this new art form and you are an inspiration to me. I just admire your work!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty love the idea of a regular towel. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Love this give-away!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday this month! What a very nice giveaway and your work is truly wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI "heart" your repurposed kitchen towels!!! Very sweet...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use a towel for the backing. Just love your designs. Hearts are a wonderful item to use all the time. Thanks for this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe artist in you speaks to my soul. So glad I found you on the web last year - I have your book, been to your house for a workshop, took your workshop at From Our Hands and now in the monthly sewing group. You have so much on your plate! Thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteI love your designs. It is so generous of you to give additional ideas for using the patterns in your book. Thank you. Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteYou and your work are such an inspiration. And, Happy Birthday, all best to you...!
ReplyDeleteMy Birthday was the first of this month! I would love to win the giveaway, please enter me. Thank you!!! Laura T.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a unique style Rebekah. Thanks for the chance to win your book and Valentine kit.
ReplyDeleteI also love hearts; I just never tire of them.
ReplyDeletelove this towel - to take something so simple and make it so lovely! Thank you so much for sharing and for the opportunity to win some of your handwork.
ReplyDeleteLove this towel. Would love to win!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! Beautiful piece!!
ReplyDeleteI am new to wool applique. I am having fun learning this technique. Great idea for a towel, to add a personal accent. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! Thank you for entering me in the giveaway! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love the towel and wool hearts you chose for this project. Thank you for a chance to win a kit. Happy Birthday! ~Christine
ReplyDeleteWow - your designs are always so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win -
ReplyDeleteBarbara in TN
What a lovely idea to decorate up a towel. I love your designs and appreciate the opportunity to win such great stuff. Thank you for sharing your birthday with us "Happy Birthday"!!
ReplyDeleteI love hearts, too. And I'd love a chance to win your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet..love hearts and such a wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteYour hand towel is lovely! Happy birthday....
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your giveaway. What a great idea to applique on a hand towel. Thank you. Happy Birthday from one February b-day girl to another.
ReplyDeleteJoyce Mayer
Hearts are not just for Valentines Day -- I love them (and your work!) all year round!
ReplyDeleteJackie B
Awesome idea to use towel for background. Happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteWendy
Happy Birthday month to you! The hearts are adorable. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you! I love the project it is so beautiful!Your book is awesome and I can't thank you enough for all your hard work. Hugs,Jen
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful project! Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance at this giveaway! When do you find the time, for all you do? You are very special and I love your designs!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I would love to win! The mat is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another wool project with us. I have been following your work for several years now and am inspired by your ideas. I did just finish Where the Heart Is tablemat last night. I am going to make the cat pillow next. The heart towel is a fun idea for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteLove the towel!!! I have been wanting to make a trip to Home Goods!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this awesome give away!!!Kim~
This is just lovely! It would be a joy to win this kit!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthdsy
I hope your birthday brings all your "heart" desires. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteHave all your books, but would really like to gift my bff one. The towel and wools are great. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove this tea towel project and love Home Goods as well ! Thank you for
ReplyDeletesharing this with us.
Nancy
What a great idea. I'll think about how I can decorate a pretty towel next time I see one in the store.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love the hearts on the pretty towel.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs. This is a great way to change store bought piece into a beautiful table mat.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday. LindaB.
How wonderful! I love the towel and would love to win!! Thanks for a chance! Have a super day!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday
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