Tiny Valentine Treat

 

Materials Needed

pinking shears
red and white fabric scraps about 8" x 10" square
plaid scraps
fusible backing (found in most fabric stores)
batting 
thread

 

Instructions

Cut red square 8" wide x 10" long
Cut (with pinking shears) white heart approximately 7" long and 5" wide at widest part
Cut (with pinking shears) red plaid heart approximately 6" long and 4" wide at widest part
Following the instructions on the package, fuse red heart to white heart, pressing and centering carefully.
Let fabric cool.
Next, fuse white heart to red square, centering carefully.
Cut border pieces 1 1/2" wide and 10" long for sides.
Sew to left and right sides of red square.
Cut top and bottom pieces 1 1/2" wide by width of square including side borders.
Sew to top and bottom of red square.
Cut backing and batting same size as your front.
Layer, front right side up.
Backing right side facing hearts and batting.
Sew around entire outer edge using 1/4" seam allowances.
Leave 4" opening to turn and press.
Sew opening closed.
Stitch along inner edges of borders to define your hearts and there you go.
Embellish with ribbon roses, buttons, trim, whatever you may have in your stash.