i was already making these hearts for cats and dogs when the LA fires began.
the sadness i feel for the pets and the people who love their animals is profound. i know this is a small aspect of a truly widespread and devastating disaster, but it is where i am pouring my love and energy today. my pets mean so much to me, they are often the only ones i want to talk to and hug. they are members of my family, and for some people their pets ARE their family.

50% from the sale of the dog & cat hearts will be donated to pasadena humane.
they are working tirelessly to provide shelter and vet care to displaced and lost animals. i am working on another batch, so if these sell out there will be more available soon. 

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i am so excited about this new four heart DIY kit.
this project has been percolating in my mind for a long time. drawings of these little hearts have graced the pages of my extra large journal so many times. i finally got them just right and made a kit in time for valentine’s day. create the roots, bloom, flame, and wings with plant-dyed silk ribbon and decorate each heart with the little metal beads in the kit. the wool felt for this project was dyed in my home dye studio with plants and flowers from my dye garden. the kit is a great jumping off point to incorporate some of your own favorite beads and threads in the decoration.

find the DIY kit here and stitch up some little hearts for someone you love, or gift a kit to your favorite stitcher for valentine’s day.


you can find lots of heart & love themed gifts on my website.


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i have always loved making handmade valentines. find some inspiration for your own handstitched love in my collection of over 50 free sewing tutorials. happy stitching!



PS: myra oversaw the production of the heavily stitched cat & dog hearts.