Long time readers may remember our Advent Houses that we made a few years ago. We have used the same concept to make some Valentine Heart Houses. They feature a little pocket in the back to hide a note or treat. It would be fun to make a batch of them to string up as a garland. We made them from white linen and small pieces of pink quilting cotton.
Materials:
- white linen
- quilting cotton in pinks and reds
- red, white and pink bakers twine
- appliqué film, such as steam a seam
- template – can be found here
4. On the back pocket, fold down 1/2 inch on one of the 3 1/2 inch sides, and press. Then fold over another 1/2 inch and stitch the fold in place with a scant seam allowance. Press.
5. Line up the bottom of the pocket with the bottom of the linen house back and pin it in place. Using a basting stitch and a scant seam allowance, stitch the pocket to the house back.
6.With right sides together, line up the bottom of one roof piece with the top of the linen house back and stitch together. Press the seam allowance towards the roof fabric.
7. With right sides together, line up the bottom of a roof triangle with the top of a linen front and stitch together. Press the seam allowance toward the roof fabric.
8. Stitch a 6 inch length of ribbon in half lengthwise and pin it to the top of the roof (as shown in photo above) and baste in place.
9. Pin the house front to the house back with the right sides facing. Stitch around the outside of the house using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, leaving a 1 1/2 inch gap in one long side for turning.
10. Clip the corners and turn the house right side out through the gap. Use a point turner to push out the corners. Press.
11. Using a hand stitching needle and a ladder stitch, stitch the opening closed and press the completed house.
We will have another Valentines Tutorial for you on February 8 so remember to stop back!
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… Lindo! Abraço, Lúcia.
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Beijos Marie.
how totally sweet. Thanks for the inspiration.
sweet 🙂
Adorable!! Excited to working with you lovely ladies!! xo
Those are adorable Lisa!
This is wonderful! And can be used for so many things. I can see them as party favors sitting on lovely place settings for any occasion. Thanks so much for sharing
Hugs
Caroline
These heart houses are so lovely! I made several of your advent houses for an ornament exchange, and really loved the pattern. I might have to try this version too for Valentine’s Day decorations. I really love that polka dot rooftop.
Such a sweet tutorial! I think, I can probably handle this one without ruing the fabric! I’m loving the garland idea!..love it! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh these are ADORABLE!!! It’s like a little village of Candy Houses. 🙂 I can’t wait to try to make some of these. Thank you so much for joining in on this Party. 🙂
xo
Angelina
What a cute fun idea! Thanks for sharing the how to.
Your little houses of love are very sweet. Thank you for sharing 14 days of love. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts…
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Ha en nydelig quilteuke.
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Hi, I am one of Angelinas 14 day bloggers, stopped over to see your project!! Adorable, so cute to add a special treat! Love it
Carol
Hi Girls, I am participating in 14 Days… what a fabulous project! I am pinning asap! Newest FB follower too… don’t want to miss this loveliness! xo
They are so sweet, Lisa! A lovely ideas for Valentines’s, thanks!
I am so impressed by all of the projects in the 14 Days of Crafting Love! Your valentine heart houses are wonderful! So happy to be a part of this event with you! Looking forward to your next post on the 8th!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Absolutely wonderful! I love the colors and sweet design of your valentine heart houses! So happy to be a party of the 14 Day event with you. Sharing your post on FB today.
Jenn/Rook No. 17
These are adorable!!!!
They look so cute!!!
What a lovely idea 😉
from far away, xo Rania
This is adorable! My daughter would flip over this! and me too!
Thank you for this tutorial, it is adorable 🙂
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Love them
Hi girls!! It’s very nice to know that you are mother and daughter. This is cool. These heart house are so cute, I loved they! Thanks for the tutorial! Hugs!
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Wonderful tutorial! I loved the outcome!
Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #21 🙂
Have a great week!!
Usually I hate valentine’s day ,because I am single and I don’t celebrate it. But I don’t mind making cute stuff like this^^ thank you for all your tutorials,they’re amazing ! so cute. You guys are really crafty. Keep writing !! thank you so much
I found you via SewCanShe….OMG!! These are so darn cute!! I have pinned them on my Sew Sweet board on Pinterest. I am also needing more sweetness in my life and have started following you via Bloglovin’.
Hi Michele – Welcome! So glad you found us 🙂