With 16 different hearts in quilts, projects and patterns, you’re sure to find just the right heart for your sweetheart!
Share Your Heart Applique by Betsey Langford
Hugs & Kisses Mini Quilt from BERNINA
Capture My Heart by Betsey Langford
Wings of Love by RaNae Merrill
Heart-Baker Oven Mitt from Janome
Bloomin’ Valentine by Emily Cross
Redwork Hearts & Flowers by Joan Shay
You’ve Got My Heart on a String by Betsey Langford
Tessellating Hearts by Jeri Auty
You Are Loved by Julia LaBauve & Tammy Silvers
Love is in the Air from Janome
The Way to My Heart by Emily Cross
Bonus! Big Heart Block
Big Heart Block by Emily Cross
12″ x 12″ finished
Cutting Instructions
From the heart fabric, cut:
(2) 6 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ rectangles
From the background fabric, cut:
(2) 6 1/2″ squares
(2) 3″ squares
(2) 2 1/2″ squares
Left Side
Mark a 2 1/2″ background square in half diagonally once. Repeat for the background 3″ and 6 1/2″ squares.
With the heart 6 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ rectangle oriented standing tall, lay the marked background 2 1/2″ square in the top left corner oriented as shown below. Sew on the marked line, trim a 1/4″ seam allowance and press towards the background.
Repeat with the background 3″ and 6 1/2″ squares. Make 1.
Right Side
Mark a 2 1/2″ background square in half diagonally once. Repeat for the background 3″ and 6 1/2″ squares.
With the heart 6 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ rectangle oriented standing tall, lay the marked background 2 1/2″ square in the top right corner oriented as shown below. Sew on the marked line, trim a 1/4″ seam allowance and press towards the heart.
Repeat with the background 3″ and 6 1/2″ squares. Make 1.
Block Assembly
Sew the Left Side and Right Side units together.
Block measures 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ unfinished.
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