Each individual strips of coloured paper is manipulated, shaped and combined together to create beautiful 3D pieces. Paper Quilling is a 15 century old technique where artists manipulated strips of coloured paper to design works of art. These techniques have evolved and expanded over the last century in many different directions. Sandy fell in love with quilling after being introduced to the art f
orm by a good friend. Combining her enthusiasm for quilling along with her design background she established Heart & Soul Quilling. Sandy has created many different quilling pieces, but focused this past year on designing detailed Heart shapes. Having had such a positive feedback she has decided to share these designs locally. Family and friends who have been separated during COVID have been finding different ways to reach out and connect ...showing their support, appreciation and love for each other. The Heart is a significant symbol and shape. The Heart shape is recognized the world over as a symbol of love and affection, but it's symbolic meaning also includes compassion, unity, joy, gratitude, appreciation, truth and hope. All of these things we need now more than ever in our world. Quilled Hearts make an ideal gift allowing you to express and acknowlege the importance of someone in your life or in memory of someone special that has been lost. Quilled Hearts also celebrate a significant event, achievement or special occasion. Sandy puts her heart and soul into each piece. A great amount of patience, precision and hours are required to complete these pieces. Quilling hearts have been designed to allow for some customization.