40 Valentine’s Day Projects to Sew
Are you in the mood for Love? If so, you may like this specially curated collection of 40 things to sew for Valentine’s Day! I’ve included all kinds of fun projects, from Valentine’s Heart Quilts to Valentine’s Day pillows! Enjoy!
The weather here has been so horribly gray and cloudy this week that I’ve begun to get a bad case of the winter blahs….. That must be why they put Valentine’s Day smack dab in the middle of Winter, to give us a little respite from all the gray dreariness.
As much as I dislike winter, I look forward to Valentine’s Day every year. It’s the combination of a fresh start, a romantic holiday, and my love of the color pink!
Valentine’s Day Fabric
If you’re looking for cute Valentine’s Day fabric to create your projects with, may I recommend my Mint for You collection with Riley Blake Designs? It features 21 fun and “punny” Valentine’s Day prints, including a panel just the right size to create a quilt or a set of pillows.
You can buy the fabric collection at many online stores (Fat Quarter Shop & Etsy) and in brick-and-mortar fabric stores.
40+ Valentine Projects to Sew, Craft & Quilt
Things to Sew for Valentine's Day
If you want to sew the winter blues away, I've rounded up 40 sewing projects perfect for Valentine's Day. I have to admit that searching the web for them this week made my days a little bit brighter--- there's just something so cheerful about a little red heart 🙂
Cross My Heart Valentine's Day Pillow Tutorial
This pillow is so simple to make, just applique three hearts on to a rectangle and sew!
How to Make a Pillow Sham with a Ruffle Edge
This sweet ruffle pillow sham would be the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day decor when stitched up in reds and pinks.
Heart of Hearts Quilt
This fun Valentine's Day quilt features my Mint for You fabric and is made using a pre-cut pack of fabric.
Mini Fabric Envelope Sewing Pattern
These mini-fabric envelopes are so cute and fast to make that you’ll want to make them by the dozen! They are created using pieces from a ten-inch pre-cut fabric pack, but you can also use any fabric scraps you have!
Tic Tac Cat Quilt
The Tic Tac Cat quilt includes instructions to make three different quilts! This is the Valentine's Day version. There's also Halloween!
All the Hearts Quilt
I love how this bright and colorful quilt turned out. It features twelve different heart quilt blocks in an interesting setting.
Mint for You Stars | Digital PDF Quilt Pattern
A fun Sawtooth star quilt designed to be used with a fabric panel.
Patchwork Heart Quilted Pillow Tutorial
Amy designed twelve fabulous pillows for us last year. Her Patchwork Heart pillow is perfect for Valentine's Day.
Fabric Envelope Sewing Pattern
A Valentine that you can use year after year!
How to Make Valentine's Canvas Zip Bags
These sweet little bags make great gifts!
DIY Valentine's Day Sweatshirts
I designed these sweatshirts after wishing I had something fun and simple to wear on Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Stash Zip Pouch Pattern
A sweet and unique take on a simple zip pouch. The kiss applique adds a special touch.
How to Make a Mug Rug using Quilt as you Go Method
These mug rugs feature a quilt as you go method. Making them simple and oh so fun to make.
Hand Embroidered Felt Gift Tag Tutorial
A little gift tag that you can use year after year.
Quilted Potholder Parade Sewing Pattern
Stitch up a cute set of round pot holders with your favorite Valentine's Day fabric!
Tutorial: Charming Gathered Table Runner
This tutorial is an oldie but a goodie! It's made using a 5" pre cut of fabric.
Vintage Postcard Pillow
I love this little pillow and look forward to pulling it out every February. It's made by printing a vintage image directly on fabric.
Sweet Heart Zip Pouch
Twelve little felt hearts decorate this zip bag.
Heart Banner Tutorial; a Valentine's Day Craft Idea
Super simple but striking and fun to use to decorate a mantel for Valentine's day.
Felt Heart DIY Earbud Pouch
Perfect for earbuds or to use as a coin pouch.
Valentine Felt Envelope Pattern
Amy Chappel designed these sweet felt heart envelopes. You can attach them to an embroidery hoop like she did here, or use them on a pillow or other item.
Heart Fabric Rag Wreath Tutorial
This one is "no-sew" but still uses fabric so I figured it deserved a place on this list.
Quilted Heart Valentine Coaster Tutorial
These hearts are pieced using Foundation Paper Piecing.
How to Make Pot Holders: Easy Oven Mitt Pattern
A fun change from a simple square potholder.
Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial
More coaster! These ones are made using reverse applique.
Heart Hoops
These are so sweet, and would be lovely hanging on a fireplace mantle during the month of Februrary.
Valentine Pot Holder
Another great take on a heart pot holder.
Easy Knit Heart Dress
This little dress is simple, but the effect is so cute! I love the giant hearts!
A Valentine Skirt.
Add a fun heart to an existing skirt or sew your own.
Sweetheart Apron
I designed this apron for the Moda Bake Shop book, and it made the cover. You can only get the pattern in the book, it's full of great projects.
Knock-off Anthropologie Heart Pillow
I love the texture of the shaggy hearts on this pillow.
DIY Valentine's Day Pillows
So many cute pillows! You'll want to make a stack for your own home.
Burlap Valentine Heart Pillow
Another great Valentine's Day pillow DIY!
Valentine Throw Pillow Tutorial
Can you have too many Valentine's Day pillows? I think not!
Heart Strings Valentines Day Pillow Tutorial
Tiny hearts add a bit of texture to this simple pillow.
"Bursting" Heart Pillow
I love the effect the piecing has on this pillow. It's all raw edge appliqued.
La La Love You Valentine Pillow
Another fabulous pillow tutorial!
DIY Valentine Fabric Envelopes- and use them for a Valentine Advent
These are adorable and are giving me "Alice in Wonderland" vibes!
DIY Fabric Hearts for Valentine's Day
Sweet little sachets made from vintage fabric.
Love Notes for Valentine's Day Bunting
How cute is this? All of these heart envelopes are made from vintage fabrics.
Sweetheart Charms
I love everything the Purl Bee does. They always make simple look stunning!
crazy heart pants
Dana walks you through how to make these fun pants!
"Be good to your Heart" quilt block tutorial
This is a pattern for a single quilt block, just make multiples and sew them together to create an entire quilt.
Elbow Heart Patches at Superficial Girls – (at the time of the original posting, this tutorial was available; it has since been removed. You can find similar directions on this post)
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Post originally published January 2015; Updated January 2023