This little treat is just the right size to hang by your door. 

It is a cheery greeting for everyone!

Supplies:

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

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.

About the author

Created and written by Mary Wilkins. Mother of 3, grandmother of 6 and owner of www.sew-whats-new.com. Visit Mary for more sewing and quilting projects!