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Dubai's Stitch A Heart Circle :)

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[Originally shared on Feb 12, 2018]

A couple of days ago, I made two hearts out of the male Emirati national dress. Without all the heart whizards of Sughad, the first one looked like a sad kidney. :) But the second one was better, and then I improved the prototype with better safety pins. See photo. :)

This week, we are now starting a "Stitch a Heart" circle, where we'll all get together, share stories, stitch, make mistakes, laugh, and plot more (like an upcoming Karma Kitchen -- more on that soon!).

I'm really looking forward to spreading the heart-making fever amongst family, friends and community ... for example, we can teach it to the ladies in the labor camp (who are the janitors in Dubai) and they can randomly gift it to strangers at the mall? Maybe the mall CSR could purchase those hearts and give the ladies a little extra pocket money. I don't know but for now, will finish protyping and plotting with others and see where universe takes organically ...

P.S. News about Karma Kitchen Dubai is coming soon too! :) One of the most famous social-media celebrities in Dubai wants to join us to volunteer. :)
Posted by Sehr Karim on March 9, 2018
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Nisha Srinivasan Feb 12, 2018
That heart is a show stopper! Great finishing at the rims.
Vinit Gujarathi Feb 12, 2018
This is so awesome, brought a big smile on my face...
Audrey Lin Feb 12, 2018
Awww, this is SO sweet to hear, Sehr!!!! And the heart pin looks so nice! :) :) :)
Bhumika Patel Feb 13, 2018
Sehr!! You have a beautiful heart! (pun intended)
Love you! :)
Myron Eshowsky Feb 13, 2018
In the U.S. there is this phrase, wearing your heart on your sleeve. This picture takes on new meaning and great to read how things are evolving in Dubai, way cool and inspiring.
Kavita Nanavati Feb 13, 2018
Wow Sehr!!! This is so cool!
Vasco Gaspar Feb 13, 2018
inspiring!
Bonnie Rose Feb 13, 2018
"Like a sad kidney." LOL. My solo attempts are kind of sad too, but we're working on it. Your post gave me the courage to include others in my heart-making. Yay! Good Friday service at my interfaith church - sew, sing, share, surrender. Xox
Meghna Banker Feb 15, 2018
Love it!!!!! Cannot wait to see what unfolds further! Go Sehr!!! :)
khushmita Sanghvi Feb 16, 2018
Such wonderful news Sehr!! Painting dubai with hearts is such an amazing way to Go :)
Kishan Laddha Mar 12, 2018
you are non stop Sehr :) Gratitude for connecting hearts !
Dylan Jun 19, 2018
Looks amazing, great idea!

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