i'll use a satin stitch to finish the heart around the edges. notice:
1. I started at the inner point of the heart
2. I started with my needle down in the rightmost position. I do this so I know right from the beginning where everything is supposed to line up.
3. I pulled the thread toward me. I will satin stitch over that thread to give the front a finished look from the start.
4. When I got to the tip, i ended with the needle down in the rightmost position