ITH stands for "In the Hoop" and refers to embroidery machine files that stitch a 3D project like this one.

.ZIP file Includes these machine embroidery file formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, XXX

Number of Hoopings: ONE for tiny size, OR Three for small size. (see sizes below)

Download includes 2 sizes:

• 4×4 hoops can make the tiny heart with stitched face, and use chenille stems for arms and legs
• 5×7 hoops can make the small heart with applique face, fabric limbs, and gloves.  Instructions are included for wiring the limbs if you want to.

*Finished size may vary depending on how you assemble your project
** Please refer to the image with design thumbnails for exact design measurements to verify your hoops are large enough.

NOTE: sneakers shown in photo are a purchased embellishment and not part of the design.  A link to where you can order them is included in the instructions document!

Suitable for beginners

Approximate time to complete: 1-3 hours

Tools

• Embroidery machine with 4×4 or 5×7 hoop (TIP – a size 14 needle may stitch better through multiple layers of fabric)
• Sharp fabric scissors
• (optional) applique scissors
• Hemostats, EZ Turner, or pencil/chopstick for turning limbs and mittens right-side-out (none needed for 4×4 size)
• Fabric Glue or Hot Glue
• (optional) Pliers and wire cutters (for wire armatures)

Materials

• Embroidery thread to match your fabric, plus black and white for faces
• Fiberfill Stuffing
• Embroidery Stabilizer of your choice
• A scrap of water or heat soluble stabilizer to use under the face detail stitches
• (Optional) Armature Wire or similar, and electrical tape for poseable limbs on 5×7, or chenille stems for 4×4 size limbs
• Fabrics – The following fabrics are recommended for this project:

1. Heart head/body – short pile faux fur, fleece, felt, (heavier weight fabrics) 2 pieces to fit your hoop size
2. Eye applique on 5×7 version – scuba knit, fleece, felt, woven cotton, stretch knits
3. Limbs on 5×7 version – lightweight stretch knits, cotton quilt fabric is OK but a bit more challenging to turn, you need to pieces to fit your 5x7 hoop
4. Mittens on 5×7 version – scuba knit, fleece, felt, old sweaters

 Embroidery Machine files are delivered in a .ZIP file with all files and instructions.  

Your download will be available on a "Thank You" page immediately after purchase and you will also be emailed a link for that same download.  

Please download files within 30 days of purchase.

•  You CAN sell limited quantities of the items you make with these digital files.
• You CANNOT share or sell these digital files, photos, or other copyright-protected materials. 
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