
2 1/2in x 9in strip each of red print and pink print fabric and red and pink felt
Two 21/2in x 9in strips of iron-on bonding material (HeatnBond)
12in of 1/4in-wide pink grosgrain ribbon
Fabric glue or tacky glue
Ruler; sharp scissors
1. Bond fabrics to matching felt strips.
2. Fold strips in half with short ends together; cut matching curves at ends.
3.
Cut three 3in-long slits 5/8in apart from fold toward curved end of heart (see diagram). Leave strips folded.
4.
Follow diagram to weave folded strips together: Insert first red loop (R1) between layers of first pink loop (P1); insert P1 between layers of R2, insert R3 between layers of P1, insert P1 between layers of R4. On next row, insert P2 between R1, R2 between P2, P2 between R3 and R4 between P2. Slide woven strips close together. Weave remaining strips in same manner. Separate layers to open basket.
5. Cut ribbon length in two. Glue 1 inch ends of one strip inside to top of curves of heart front and ends of the other strip inside to curves of back.