Cross My Heart Valentine’s Day Pillow Tutorial
This cute heart pillow will add a handmade touch to your Valentine’s Day decor. Stitch one up for yourself or, even better, invite some friends over for a fun crafternoon. I walk you through the process step by step in this Cross My Heart Valentine’s Day Pillow Tutorial.
I love Valentine’s Day! When my kids were younger, we always had fun family dinners. The kids helped decorate, and I cooked our “special” meal. We even ate in the Dining room on fancy china! Our fancy dinners always consisted of homemade Fettucine Alfredo and Chicken Parmesan.
Over the years, I’ve sewn quite a few Valentine’s Day decorations. Things ranging from chair backers to quilts and pillows. This pillow is one of my favorites, and I look forward to bringing it out every year.
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Cross My Heart Valentine’s Day Pillow Tutorial
Equipment
- A heart to trace Fill out the form on this page and we will email you a PDF with a heart templage.
- Heat n Bond Lite
supplies
- 1 12×16" Pillow form
- 1/2 yard decor weight fabric for the front and back of the pillow; canvas would work well.
- 3 pieces Scraps from 3 different red fabrics
- 1 skein Embroidery floss
- 1 3/4 yards pom pom trim
Instructions
Step One: Create the Hearts
- Trace three hearts onto heat and bond light. Cut them out loosely and iron them onto the wrong side of three different fabric scraps.
- Cut out again, this time precisely.
Step Two: Cut out the Pillow
- Cut two pieces of your solid fabric to 12×16.
Step Three: Applique Hearts onto Pillow Front Piece
- Place the hearts on the pillow in a spot that you like. Remove the paper backing from the hearts, and following the directions on the package, iron them onto the pillow front.
- Stitch around each heart—about 1/4″ in from the edge. Go slowly…
Step Four: Add Embroidery Detail
- Use a ruler and mark the center of the middle heart. Mark the center top to bottom and side to side. Using a water-soluble fabric pen. Mark and “x” through the heart.
- Stitch with white embroidery floss through the heart.
Step Five: Add the Pom Pom Trim & Assemble the Pillow
- Pin and sew pom pom trim to the edge of the pillow front around all four edges. Make sure you pivot as you go around the corners.
- Take the second piece of 12×16 fabric. Lay it on top of the pillow’s front right sides. Stitch together along the same line you used to stitch the trim. Leave a 6″ opening on one side to turn the pillow right.
- Turn right side out.
- Place into pillow form.
- Pin opening and slip stitch closed.
- Voila! You’re done! It’s quick and easy and can be done in no time!
More Fun Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas:
40+ Cute Things to Sew for Valentine’s Day
How to Make a Heart Rag Wreath
Felt Love Note Envelope Pattern
Valentine’s Day Table Setting Ideas
This post has been updated and improved from a version previously published in 2010.
