CAUTION: You might find that you are no longer satisfied if you don’t have time to make lavender hearts, so think twice before watching this video.
Haha, just kidding, but seriously. This is one of my go- to stress busters.
What is your de-stress strategy after your busy day?
At the end of the day, I get out my little basket of hearts and start sewing. It’s the way I tell my body that we are done for the day. Moving the needle back and forth through the fabric, my mind starts to let go.
The oils from handling the lavender enter my blood stream through the skin and I start to relax and soon the to-do list that seems to occupy my brain just drains away. (Just a note, if you don’t like sewing, this won’t have the same effect on you). But even if you don’t love sewing, this is still a great family project.
The thing I love about herbalism is that there are so many directions you can take to bring it to life in your home.
Herbal sewing projects aren’t just a major de-stressor for me, they are one of my favorite ways to work with kids using plants.
Kids, teenagers and young adults, they are all at risk for reaching for that over the counter medication to take care of fill in the blank.
The sooner and more creative we get with teaching them how to work with the plants, the better off they are going to be.
Sewing is one of my first loves, I grew up hand stitching, crocheting and embroidering with my grandmother. I spent a lot of time sewing with her and to this day it is a very soothing and healing part of my life.
Herbs are also one of my first loves, so guess what? It is amazing how many ways I’ve figured out how to combine herbs and sewing!
I especially love my lavender hearts…
In the lavender heart tutorial, you’ll learn a simple herb filled project that kids really enjoy. Well, not only kids but I have also converted lots of moms into lavender heart lovers.
They are so soothing to make and for me can be very therapeutic.
When my dad died, I just couldn’t stop myself form sewing. A few days after his death, I was sewing hearts and an entire song came to me that I sang when we scattered his ashes.
During the weeks after his death, I made made more than 100 lavender hearts, all colors and sizes. I kept them in my purse and just gave them to people everywhere I went. You know how every neighborhood has a cat lady… I guess that would make me the crazy heart lady…
With the holidays right around the corner, try making up a bunch of lavender hearts and giving them to everyone you gather with during the coming months. It probably won’t surprise you how much people enjoy them.
Have fun!
Such a great idea & love the many colors!
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I loved them !!!
I love this video, thank you. I’m off to find some old jumpers. 😊.will put them in some of the bags I make.
Love this! Some years I’ve made these with the children in my pre school class. . Now I’m inspired to make them on my own, too.
Awww…I love that!
Love the idea of repurposing the wool sweaters from the thrift stores ❤️. I have leftover lavender from last summer and now I have a project! Thanks for sharing this wonder idea 💕
I LOVE this! I am thinking of using old sweaters; that could add to the “cozy” factor! Thank you so much!
What a wonderful idea! I wonder if we can add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the dried flowers before we put them inside the heart. Thank you for sharing your ideas Kami.
Have you ever tried other scented dried herbs? Like could you use pine or cedar?
For sure, you can use any that you like, pine and cedar are wonderful, i also like hops
I love this! I am allergic to wool. I think in my case I will substitute with felt and add a ribbon message.
What a wonderful idea!
Simple but lovely idea. You could always use excess thread to make a hanging loop if you begin at the middle centre of the heart!
Yes, great idea
What a great idea, Kami. I have lots of scraps that I will put to good use making these. Thank you.
These are great for keeping moths away for us that have a lot of natural fabrics in our wardrobe! Love it!
can you use fresh lavender flowers should you use dried?
I’d dry them first
What type of thread are you using to sew these heart? It seems a little thicker then most.
If I use felts squares pre cut from a frabric store, what thickness should be used, 1mm or 2 mm. They sell both, or does thickness even matter?
I grow lots of lavenders and now I have a way to use more of it. Great idea for gifts.
Thanks
Embroidery thread
These are so cool – thank you so much for sharing! After the washing do you let it air dry or in the dryer?
When preparing the wool, you wash it in hot water and then dry it in the dryer. It will shrink up in the dryer and prevent the wool from fraying when you cut it.
My MIL recently passed away and she always creating lovely treasures with her hands. These remind me of her. I can’t believe I never asked her to show me how to make these, but now I know. I can’t wait to wash some wool. Thanks for showing us. ~ Many Crafty Blessings.
enjoyed making some for xmas. thank you so much. totally enjoyed. x
These rock! Thank you so much. I don’t grow my own lavender. Is there an inexpensive source for it that you would recommend? Tx, Kami!
Hey Debbie, Yep you can easily get dried herbs online, here is my list of where i get my resources, click here and look under Bulk Herbs and Ingredients: https://kamimcbride.com/medicine-making-resources/
Why not just use felt?
Absolutely, and a lot less time consuming!
You can go to the fabric star and get pieces of wool felt. Some fabric stores have lots of different colors.
Take some time, read what the felt is made of and see which felt you like best. Most of the time you will find different felt blends: 100% wool, 100% polyester and also a wool/polyester blend.
I love wool, so when I use felt for making hearts, I try to find 100% wool felt.
Have fun!
What is the best size pre-cut felt to get?
It depends on what size of hearts you want……
I love this idea. Such a great activity for a rainy afternoon with the grandkids. Thanks for sharing. (I too like to include a little surprise in packages I mail. This will be my new addition with gifts)
Thank you so much for this lovely ‘feel good’ craft Tami! Absolutely delightful for everyone.
You are so welcome, I love my lavender hearts!