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    Easy to Make Fabric Hearts

    By: Jane · Updated: 1 Jan, '21 · This post may contain affiliate links · 83 Comments

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    Fabric hearts

    I was thinking that the house looked a little bare after taking down the Christmas decorations, so I decided to make some easy fabric hearts to add some color and to get ready for Valentine's Day.

    Easy fabric hearts

    I tried to go with a winter theme by leaving out some of my decorated and painted pine cones, but it's awfully hard to get that winter feel when the temperatures have been almost 80 degrees for the past few days!

    And since I was craving some color, I made a bunch of these easy to make fabric hearts!

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    These hearts are easy to make because you don't need a sewing machine! Don't they put you in the mood for Valentine's Day?

    Fabric hearts

    How to make easy fabric hearts

    To make these hearts, you will need an assortment of fabrics. I used some red and white burlap that I had left over from some other projects, a tea towel, and a few new fabrics that I bought at Hobby Lobby.

    Step 1

    I cut out a heart from paper to use as a tracer. Then I marked and cut out some squares of fabric. I made my squares 5 ½ inches by 5 ½ inches. Don't forget to double your fabric because you need a front and back for your hearts!

    Fabric hearts

    Step 2

    Trace around the paper heart onto your fabric. I used a pen to lightly trace mine onto the fabric. Then I hand-stitched around the heart, leaving a hole so that I could stuff some polyfill into the heart.

    Fabric hearts

    Step 3

    After I stuffed it, I finished sewing up the heart.

    Fabric hearts

    Step 4

    You can see that process a little better in this photo! When I made some hearts from burlap, I used embroidery thread since it is much thicker, and I stuffed the red one with an old, fuzzy red sock!

    Fabric hearts

    Step 5

    To finish the heart, I cut around the edges with pinking shears.

    Fabric hearts

    Step 6

    Arrange the hearts as you wish. They look great in my dough bowl!

    Fabric hearts

    Optional

    I embellished one of the hearts with a little lace, and I even started making some different sizes.

    Fabric hearts

    There was something very comforting about hand stitching these hearts, and I was thinking that this would be a great project to teach young ones how to sew.

    Fabric hearts

    Of course, I had to see how they would look in my little red tool box hanging out on my red table on the front porch. So cute, so I'm off to the store tomorrow to buy a few buttons and other things to do some further embellishing. And I'm thinking that I'm going to make some more of these easy to make fabric hearts!

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    1. Debbie

      January 07, 2023 at 6:12 pm

      Sooo cute

      Reply
    2. Teresa

      November 30, 2022 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this! My father-in-law passed a year ago, and I saved some of his shirts to do some projects with. We've decided that my 11 year old is going to make little heart ornaments out of them for herself and her two sisters, my husband and me, and my FIL's girlfriend. I think your tutorial will be perfect for her to follow!

      Reply
    3. Mary Guizar

      October 25, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      Look these fabric hearts ,thanks so much.

      Reply
    4. Jenny

      August 29, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      Love your recipes and ideas but the ads are a terrible nuisance.

      Reply
    5. Terry

      August 23, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      Love your hearts and yes Inhand sew everything just about. Pumpkins are right up my ally, please share..

      Reply
    6. Karen Koehler

      February 02, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      These are great. I’m in the process of making some now. I’m not a good sewer, so they probably won’t be finished for Valentine’s Day. I have seen some embellished with buttons and bows as well.

      Reply
      • Terese

        February 08, 2022 at 11:25 pm

        I put together crafts for a young Mom's group and these will be fun. Easy directions and they turn out so pretty. Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    7. Debbie

      February 01, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Love it, cannot wait to try making them. Your directions were very clear. Thank you for sharing💗

      Reply
    8. Julie

      January 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      They are beautiful. Thankyou for this great tutorial. I’m going to give it a go.
      Julie

      Reply
    9. Carol Currence

      January 26, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      I love this idea and the directions were very clear ! I’m off to the fabric store!!

      Reply
    10. Pat

      January 26, 2022 at 11:27 am

      I love these! So cute! What stitch did you use to sew around the heart! ♥️

      Reply
    11. Sheila

      February 02, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      If I mail you the material and money would you make some for me? I have some sentimental material. Plus I cannot sew at all. Tried the iron on stuff...doesn't look good at all. Thank you, Sheila

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        February 05, 2021 at 3:06 pm

        Sheila, as much as I'd like to, I cannot complete your request. If you show this post to anyone who can sew with a needle and thread, they can make the hearts for you.

        Reply
      • Brenda

        April 19, 2021 at 1:39 pm

        Sheila- I make fabric hearts. You can view these on my website: herrbirdfrenzy.com

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        • Gwen

          January 25, 2022 at 10:47 am

          You could try Liquid Stitch which is a permanent fabric adhesive. You use it where your stitching would go. They have it in most stores in the fabric section. It comes under several different names. Hope it works for you.

          Reply
      • Donna Williams

        June 17, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Sheila just checking to see if you have found someone to make you, your hearts. If not, my email is below and you can send me an email and I'll respond to you. Just put in subject: Material hearts.

        Reply
        • Jane Windham

          June 21, 2021 at 3:10 pm

          Donna, that is so sweet of you to offer to make the hearts. I have sent your email address along to her. Our readers are the BEST!

          Reply
    12. Chris Wyrick

      January 02, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Just found this sweet little project. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with all of us out here! Happy New Year 2021!

      Reply
    13. Idie

      February 03, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Jane, your little hearts was such a great idea for my heart weathe that I am making, I was debating what to use to decorate my weathe and your hearts is the best! I have a lot of scrap material and lace ! So excited to get started! Sincerely thank you ! Idie

      Reply
    14. Stefanie

      July 18, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I’d love to make some heart ornaments for my family in memory of a loved one. I am new to sewing though. What type of stitch do you do for this?

      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        July 18, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        Stefanie, I use a basic running stitch when making the hearts. If you are unsure how to do that, look for a video on YouTube.

        Reply
        • Christine Duval

          December 25, 2018 at 11:10 am

          I just looked up, there is a water soluble marker. Before I fill, I can wash it.

          Reply
    15. Babychaser

      January 22, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      I love these! I think I will use them for my daughters to learn/ practice their sewing. They are almost 6 and 10. What a fun and festive project! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        January 23, 2018 at 12:44 pm

        You're right! This is a perfect project for teaching someone how to sew!

        Reply
        • Laura P.

          August 11, 2018 at 4:14 pm

          I can’t see where to leave an original comment just a reply...sorry! Anyway I see you trace the heart shape onto the fabric using a blue pen. But wouldn’t you be able to still see that tracing even after it is sewn? Am I missing something? Thanks for your tutorial!

          Reply
          • Jane Windham

            August 12, 2018 at 11:38 am

            Your stitches will cover most of the tracing.

            Reply
            • Sara

              March 06, 2019 at 8:20 am

              Or use a pen with disappearing ink when it’s ironed, or chalk.

        • Christine

          December 25, 2018 at 11:05 am

          How do you get the ink mark out?

          Reply
    16. Kathy A

      January 14, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      These are adorable and are a great "stash buster" for scraps that I think are too big to throw away!

      Reply
      • mary ward

        February 20, 2020 at 10:52 am

        This is a great idea! I have some shirts of family members that have passed away that I want to. Make pillows from. Thank You!! ♥️

        Reply
    17. Sunny Shuping

      July 31, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      I made these fabric hearts for our daughter's wedding last September (2016) and everyone loved them! I made little tags on them that said "Thanks for joining us for the best day of our lives! Rebecca and Philip, September 17, 2016." Everyone loved them. They were such a hit, I made more for my close friends with Christmas fabric as gifts; and then, while I was on a roll, I made some for Valentine's Day with cute "hearty" fabric. I have to say I absolutely love these. Thank you for sharing your talent with us Sunny Shuping.

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    18. Carole

      October 30, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Que c'est joli et simple à la fois ! Merci pour cette chouette idée !

      It is so nice and easy ! Thanks a lot for such a beautiful idea !

      Carole, FRANCE 😉

      Reply
    19. Marlene Stephenson

      January 28, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      These are really cute and easy,what a brilliant idea. Thank you.

      Reply
    20. Maureen the Budget Queen

      January 16, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Love the way you displayed your little hearts in the dough bowl on the table. I have been making felt hearts, I made some for Christmas. I made mine with holly leaves and buttons for berries. I put a white stitche4d snowflake on my girlfriends, stitched with wool, to give it that Scandi look. I make mine while watching tv at night, to keep my hands busy, so they are not into chips or popcorn! I like that you cut the heart after sewing which will work well for the fabric ones. I am inspired to make the cloth ones now after seeing yours! I use a rotary cutter with a pinking blade on it to cut mine as I have a difficult time with pinking shears, tendonitis in my hand and wrist. While you have 80 degrees we are hovering around zero and it is snowing like crazy. We have more snow than in 37 years!

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        January 16, 2015 at 11:51 am

        Maureen, I would have to find something to occupy myself if we had all that snow, too! And thanks for sharing that great idea of using a rotary cutter to cut out the hearts!

        Reply
    21. brandy

      January 06, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    22. Gretchen

      January 06, 2015 at 11:53 am

      This is such a fun project and I think I'll begin with the hearts and maybe add them to a wreath!

      Reply
    23. Jill

      January 31, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you for your excellent directions and photos. I hope to make some this weekend. All I have to do is borrow a pair of pinking scissors.

      Reply
    24. Jane P

      January 29, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Your hearts are adorable, I'm inspired and think even I can make these. Thanks so much! Love these!

      Reply
    25. Betty Brooke

      January 03, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Thank you ! I needed something creative to do for Valentine's Day and your post fit the bill. Love this! Have a beautiful weekend!

      Reply
    26. Pat C.

      January 29, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      Oh, these are adorable... the pinked edge is so sweet! And I love the No Sewing Machine Required part! Thank you so much.: ) xoxo

      Reply
    27. rita

      January 27, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      I love how you made your hearts. so easy and something you can do anywhere. thanks for the tutorial.

      Reply
    28. Mrs. Sarah Coller

      January 25, 2013 at 10:59 am

      These are adorable! I've been trying to come up with a special party favor idea for my daughter's 13th birthday tomorrow afternoon...I wonder if I could get 12 of these made today? Ha! Beautiful! I've got a link up going, if you're interested in showing off your project to my readers!

      Have a great weekend!
      Mrs. Sarah Coller

      Reply
    29. Stephany Hyder

      January 24, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      These are so stink'n adorable! I was just trying last night to sew some on my sewing machine and I was not having much luck. I am new to the whole sewing machine deal. But, these are definitely worth trying tomorrow or this weekend. I really thank you for sharing a great tutorial. I love all the fabric choices you chose too. ♥
      Wonderful Job!

      Happy early Friday!
      Stephany @ Stephany Quinn [stephanyhyder.blogspot.com]

      Reply
    30. Angela

      January 24, 2013 at 7:59 am

      Thank you for posting this. I have 3 girls (9,9, &7) and I think this is the perfect project for them to work on their beginner sewing skills! Can't wait to enjoy this with them.

      Reply
    31. Betty

      January 23, 2013 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Jane,
      I love you adorable hearts. And I just found your blog. I'm a new follower and looking forward to visiting again.
      xo
      Betty

      Reply
    32. betty

      January 23, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Jane...just what I was looking for. I'm your new follower! Hope you'll visit me too.
      I'm going to get started on these this week...

      Reply
    33. Miss Kitty

      January 23, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Hi Jane! Your little hearts are so very cute! I want to make some. Are you and Leo coming back to Haven in August? I hope so. I saw your post over at Savvy Southern Style.

      Reply
    34. Carol

      January 20, 2013 at 9:20 am

      These are just adorable, Jane! I just adore that little touch of "homespun."

      Reply
    35. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      January 18, 2013 at 11:05 am

      I Heart these! Wish I could sew! The striped one reminds me of grain sack and they look great all piled up in that dough bowl.
      Kelly

      Reply
    36. Suzy @ Worthing Court

      January 18, 2013 at 8:11 am

      These are so stinkin' cute, Jane! I especially love them in the dough bowl.

      Reply
    37. Kathleen

      January 17, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Very pretty, Jane! The house does look so bare after all the Cmas things come down.

      Reply
    38. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      January 17, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Jane, these are cute little hearts!

      Reply
    39. Keeping It Cozy

      January 17, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Those are so cute! What a fun project. I love the combination of fabrics.

      Reply
    40. Mary

      January 17, 2013 at 6:53 am

      These are adorable Jane! I love your combination of fabrics and cheery colors! I'm in desperate need of color and sunshine with all our rain!

      Reply
    41. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      January 17, 2013 at 6:29 am

      Perfect little hearts for bowl filling. Cute.

      Reply
    42. Happier Than A Pig in Mud

      January 17, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Your hearts really turned out cute! So colorful and cheerful-enjoy:@)

      Reply
    43. Jamie

      January 17, 2013 at 12:38 am

      These are adorable! Thanks for the tutorial. I'm a new follower 😉

      Reply
    44. Linda

      January 16, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Hi Jane, I LOVE your hearts!! I am considering making some too for a Valentine's Day luncheon with the girlfriends--and have been worrying about the edges fraying. I think I'll go ahead now that I've seen yours! Linda

      Reply
    45. sandy

      January 16, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Such sweet little hearts and so easy to make.
      Thanks for sharing.
      Sandy

      Reply
    46. Michele

      January 16, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      I'm making pillow hearts tomorrow. So glad I saw yours, sew sweet! I will remember my pinking shears)

      Reply
    47. Jana

      January 16, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      Jane,
      Love the little hearts! So sew cute!!

      Reply
    48. [email protected] Designs

      January 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Oh Jane...how pretty are those!!...I love them...I love how you have the rougher edges around the hearts....They look great in your dough bowl!!...

      Reply
    49. Glenda Childers

      January 16, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      These are so colorful and fun. What a great project, Jane.

      Fondly,
      Glenda

      Reply
    50. Jen

      January 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      SO cute!! Thank for sharing!!

      Reply
    51. Kris

      January 16, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      What a brilliant idea! The fabric is very cheerful and brightens up your spirits time of year plus Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It's a nice and easy and you don't have to have a sewing machine.

      Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    52. Pam

      January 16, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      Those are adorable. I love that you don't have to sew them inside out and figure out how to flip them around and then baste them. So much easier!

      Reply
    53. Jean Windham

      January 16, 2013 at 11:25 am

      So cute, I absolutely love them. You are so right about everything looking drab after all the decorations came down but the red really brightens things up. Thanks for sharing how to make the valentines and I love them placed in the dough bowl. Jean

      Reply
    54. Ann

      January 16, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Oh my gosh...I love them all laid out in that dough bowl! Brilliant too that you trim after you have finished the heart. Thanks for your comment on my weight loss post. At our age trying to stay fit is almost like the impossible dream. It's just so hard. Go0d luck with whatever you have planned! I almost forgot...I agree about stitching something by hand. It is very comforting!

      Reply
    55. [email protected]

      January 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      Oh my goodness! I love these! I want to make a whole basket full of them! Thank you for the great tutorial.....I'm inspired!

      Reply
    56. Vickie

      January 16, 2013 at 12:32 am

      These are so cute! Now I have got to go get my fabric stash out and try this.

      Reply
    57. [email protected] Charm

      January 15, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      Jane,
      These are just darling! Hope your week is going go for ya:)

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    58. Kathy

      January 15, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      I made a couple of burlap hearts using the sewing machine. I think I'll try your way! That's a wonderful idea! I love the edges cut with pinking shears!

      Reply
    59. Grace @ sense and simplicity

      January 15, 2013 at 10:49 pm

      They're adorable. I have a thing for hearts.

      Reply
    60. michelle

      January 15, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      I love these. I really like them in the red box with the dollies. So cute.

      Reply
    61. Dolly Sarrio

      January 15, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      So cute Jane!

      Reply
    62. Gina

      January 15, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Those are so darn cute! Cheerful too!

      Reply
    63. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

      January 15, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      They are perfect, Jane! I need a dough bowl...I think I am going to make some of these cute little fabric hearts. Kate will probably steal them for her American Girl dolls 😉

      Reply
    64. Maria

      January 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      How pretty! I love all the hearts and all the different fabrics and patterns! So cute!

      Reply
    65. Moni ~ Zu Haus at Home

      January 15, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Jane, I love how your cheerful hearts fill up the dough bowl. Fun fabric choices...beautiful!

      Reply
    66. Dawn

      January 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      Jane, those are adorable. I want them all. The fabric choices are perfect and the dough bowl fits right in. Thanks for linking up at the Cabin.:)

      Reply
    67. Pam

      January 15, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Very cute Jane! I love how colorful they are. And thansk for the tutorial. I'll definitely have to go through my fabric and try these.

      Have a great day.
      Pam

      Reply

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