Mother’s Day is just around the corner so before you forget and then scramble for a last minute bunch of flowers, here’s a simple DIY gift that mom is sure to love! Add some basic embroidery stitches to create a handmade, heartfelt gift for mom. This design looks cute displayed in a wood embroidery hoop but can also be framed or even made into a tiny pillow.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time required: 1-2 hours
Age range: Adult

Things you’ll need:
7 inch square of burlap
Embroidery thread
6-inch embroidery hoop
Heart-shaped buttons
2-6″ lengths of lace
Template
Fabri-solvy *optional

Things to do:
1. Transfer the pattern to the burlap

2. Embroider the design

3. Sew heart buttons above the top of the “i’s”

4. Position the strips of lace diagonally across the corners of the burlap and
baste in place using 2-3 short stitches along the edges of the burlap.

5. Place the burlap in the embroidery hoop and tighten the hoop to pull the
fabric taught

6. Trim the excess fabric from the back of the hoop.