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    Home » Quilt Alongs

    The Heart of Hearts Quilt Along

    Updated: Jan 28, 2023 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

    Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day by stitching up a colorful and modern heart block quilt!

    quilt and quilt supplies on white cutting mat

    Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the day with a “heart-inspired” sewing project! I know many of you like to work a few months ahead when it comes to holiday sewing, but I tend to enjoy sewing for a holiday in the days and weeks leading up to it.

    Table of Contents
    • Quilt Along Details
    • Quilt Supplies
    • How to Join the Quilt Along
    • All Current Quilt Alongs

    This year I decided that every December I’m going to make a Christmas quilt, and every October, I’m going to make a Halloween quilt. I don’t think it matters that the project won’t be done in time to enjoy it for a holiday; I can hopefully enjoy it next year.

    I enjoy sewing with Christmas fabrics during Christmas if that makes sense.

    This year I thought it would be fun to sneak in a quilt along during the first two weeks of February to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

    quilt hanging on gray wall with heart quilt blocks

    The Heart of Heart quilt is a great one to make if you’re short on time for several reasons.

    1. It is made with a 5″ pre-cut stack of fabric, saving you time cutting.
    2. It features all the same quilt block, so the learning curve is quicker. Once you learn how to make one block, you can make them all.
    3. At 53″ x 53″, it’s just the right size for an oversized baby quilt or a lap quilt. The smaller size makes it a bit faster to make. If you want yours longer, you could always add a 10″ border to the top and bottom when you’re done.

    Quilt Along Details

    The quilt along begins February 1st and ends February 10th.

    The pattern featured is my Heart of Hearts Quilt. You do need the pattern to participate in the quilt along.

    It will be hosted on my YouTube channel.

    There will be three videos shared as part of the quilt along; these videos will help you plan your quilt and cutting steps and give you a lot of tips and tricks for piecing the heart quilt blocks.

    Since I already have a finished quilt, I’ll be creating 16 heart blocks and turning them into a quilted holiday pillow; I’ll share my process as a part of the quilt along.

    Quilt Supplies

    In addition to basic quilting supplies, you’ll need:

    3 yards of background fabric (mine is Sparkler)

    One 5″ pre-cut Charm pack (mine is Mint for You).

    You can find both fabrics on Etsy & Fat Quarter Shop

    How to Join the Quilt Along

    1- Purchase the Pattern

    • Purchase PDF Pattern in our Shop
    • Purchase Printed Pattern in our Shop
    • If you are out of the USA, purchase on Etsy
    • You can also purchase it wholesale.

    (if you are outside of the USA, you’ll need to purchase via Etsy for tax purposes).

    2- Get the Schedule and Planner

    If you prefer, you can fill out this form, and we will email you a planner for the Quilt Along that contains the schedule. We will also email you when the videos are posted to our YouTube channel.

    The planner contains five pages, the schedule, a notes page, a planning worksheet, and a supply worksheet. It’s free; fill out the form on this page to get it sent to you. As I mentioned, you don’t need to “sign up”; only do it if you think it’s a good fit.

    All Current Quilt Alongs

    I plan to regularly host quilt and sew along this year and have created a page on our site to help you keep track of the various quilt along, with links to each one.

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Kerri Tillquist says

      January 28, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      Hello!
      I am curious if it is too late to sign up for the 2023 Sparkler quilt along ? I am a beginner quilter, so… advise? Would this heart quilt be better?
      I sent an email, probably not the correct address.
      Would appreciate your feedback.
      Kerri

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        January 30, 2023 at 10:14 am

        They are pretty different, the Sparkler Quilt along goes all year and is at a slower pace which might be a better fit for a beginner; you can still sign up! https://shop.polkadotchair.com/products/2023-block-of-month-starlight-sparkler

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    2. Paula Lukas says

      January 30, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      I just bought this fabric for my niece. I am so happy I can follow along with you! Thanks for the sew along!

      Reply

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