Display your finished hearts as wall art, decorate old tote bags, or gift them to loved ones for a thoughtful keepsake. With its charming texture and endless color possibilities, this craft is a heartfelt way to celebrate the season of love! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website.
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What type of fabric should I use for my embroidery hearts?
Many different fabrics will work for hot glue embroidery. Ultimately, it comes down to your own preference. We suggest sturdy fabrics without much stretch, like monk’s cloth, aida, or linen if you’re new to embroidery. Upcycling old pillowcases is another good place to start! Once you’ve tried a few embroidery projects, test different fabrics to find the ones you like working with the best. Remember you’re adding hot glue, so the fabric needs to withstand heat. You can also use the low temperature setting on your glue gun if need be.
Do I have to use embroidery floss to make my hot glue embroidery?
No, you don’t have to use embroidery floss for this easy heart embroidery. This 3D embroidery hack makes embroidering super easy, so it’s a great project to experiment with different fabrics and threads. Embroidery floss is still our first choice for this craft (it’s easy to work with and is fairly inexpensive), but you can also try embroidering with whatever type of thread you have available. You can even use yarn, macrame cord, ribbon, or whatever will fit through the eye of your needle.
Where can I find templates to make a hot glue embroidery heart?
There are 8 different heart outline types for you to choose from, with 34 different printable pages available. We used a 2-3/4 inch version of heart outline #1, found in the “Many Sizes” link.
What other designs can I make with this 3D embroidery hack?
This glue gun embroidery will work for any simple design! Try this easy embroidery trick to embroider rainbows, stars, or outlines from coloring pages! We have lots of shape outlines for you to choose from, whether you’re looking to make a fun holiday design or a cute cat shape. You don’t need to stick to shapes, though. You can also print out a word or saying and embroider over the letters! This hot glue heart embroidery craft is truly sew special! Each piece will have its own unique charm, making it a heartfelt gift item or a delightful addition to your Valentine’s Day decor. You’ll definitely fall head over heels for these charming embroidered hearts!
Here’s even more heart craft ideas:
Macrame Heart Glass Bead Heart Suncatcher Valentine’s Day Bean Art Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy, and importantly low mess, so the clean up is simple!
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