I am not sure what it is about hearts, but I really love them—like, as a shape. Perhaps they put me in touch with my inner 10-year-old, who remembers doodling hearts and using heart stickers and adoring Valentine’s Day. What can I say? Hearts are big when you’re a 10-year-old girl!
I am still a fan of hearts, however, as past projects have illustrated ...
Back in 2016, I sewed my Cross My Hearts quilt. This project was based on a super-sneaky interfacing technique for sewing basic patchwork. In retrospect, I wouldn’t use it again for a quilt, but if you’re looking for a quick Valentine project, it would be perfect for a pillow. Check out my tutorial, called Less-Work Patchwork Hearts, here.
Then in 2018, I made a cat face quilt, based on Elizabeth Hartman’s free block series. Although I didn’t sew any heart shapes for the quilt, an awesome eighties-looking heart print was the inspiration for the palette and appeared on the binding. (This was the only time I have started with the binding fabric and built a project up from there!)
And most recently—just last year, in fact—I released my Love Boldly quilt pattern. I adore this block and am most proud of this pattern. I am itching to make another Love Boldly, but I already have three living in my house right now. I do have a few orphan blocks that I’d like to sew into some minis, with the thought that I’d give them away, only because I like the idea of sending some fabric-y love out into the world. If you’re interested, stay tuned to my Instagram account to see whether this idea comes to fruition in the 10 days before Valentine’s Day!
I almost forgot ... There is also my Random Hearts quilt, which is not so much of a past project as it is a current WIP. I hope to have more progress on that beauty to share in the next few months ...
Are you a sucker for sewing hearts? I’d love to see your heart projects, past and present, in this week’s linky!
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And you should be proud of your heart block - it's a good one!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually sew heart blocks but I do like the ones you have made.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for heart quilts. Your Love Boldly design is fantastic and very much worth being proud of!
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ReplyDeleteI really like all your hearts...I love the last
picture, it's so colorful...have a great day!
Hearts are fun.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for hearts too. Seeing them in a variety of styles and different colors is such a treat. Thank you for hosting the link party. Happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually sew too many hearts for love your Love boldly pattern!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your patchwork hearts WIP finished. I think it will look very sweet! xo
ReplyDeleteYour present hearts project looks like a beauty.
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