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Valentine Heart House

January 27, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

In celebration of Valentines Day, we are joining in with a group of fabulous bloggers for Fourteen Days of Crafting Love. The series is being co-ordinated by the talented Angelina from JoJo & Eloise and is running from Jan 28 – Feb 10. So if you are needing some Valentines craft inspiration, check out the links and schedule at the bottom of this post.
valentine-heart-collage-1

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
For each house-
1. From the white linen cut 2 rectangles measuring 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches for the house front and back. Cut one rectangle measuring 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches for the back pocket.
2. Using the roof template provided, cut out a matching pair of triangles from pink print fabric for the roof.
3. Using the heart template provided, trace the heart onto the back of the appliqué film. Cut around the heart leaving a 1/4 inch clearance. Peel off the paper backing and press the film onto the back of a piece of pink fabric. Cut around the heart shape. Centre the heart on one of the rectangles and press in place.(following manufacturer’s directions). Using raw edge appliqué, stitch around the heart to secure it to the front of the house.

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.

Fill the back of the house with a special note and/or small treats such as candy or coins.

For more Valentines Craft Ideas, check out the inspiring projects on the following blogs. Everyone will be posting a craft on Jan 28, and then again on the date/s listed.
 JoJo  & Eloise
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
  A Spoonful of Sugar
Live Laugh Rowe
The Polka Dot Closet
Craftberry Bush
Yesterday On Tuesday
Mom 4 Real
504 Main
Rook No 17

We will have another Valentines Tutorial for you on February 8 so remember to stop back!

 

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Valentines Day

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Comments

  1. Lúcia Aguiar says

    January 27, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    … Lindo! Abraço, Lúcia.

    Reply
  2. Algodão Tão Doce says

    January 27, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Acabei de conhecer o seu blog e achei maravilhoso. Me visite:http://algodaotaodoce.blogspot.com.br/

    Beijos Marie.

    Reply
  3. Svetlana says

    January 27, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    how totally sweet. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  4. Zosia Samosia says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:31 am

    sweet 🙂

    Reply
  5. Live Laugh Rowe says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Adorable!! Excited to working with you lovely ladies!! xo

    Reply
  6. Thimbleanna says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:48 am

    Those are adorable Lisa!

    Reply
  7. cmoh says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:49 am

    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

    Reply
  8. Terriaw says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:34 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Marissa says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:39 am

    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!!

    Reply
  10. JoJoand Eloise says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:43 am

    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

    Reply
  11. em's scrapbag says

    January 28, 2013 at 9:14 am

    What a cute fun idea! Thanks for sharing the how to.

    Reply
  12. Createology says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Your little houses of love are very sweet. Thank you for sharing 14 days of love. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts…

    Reply
  13. Kjerstis Sysysler says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:51 am

    SÅÅÅÅÅÅ nydeligt.
    Ha en nydelig quilteuke.

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    B_E_A_U_T_I_F_U_L

    Reply
  15. The Polka Dot Closet says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. malia says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:04 am

    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

    Reply
  17. Little Busy Bee says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:31 am

    They are so sweet, Lisa! A lovely ideas for Valentines’s, thanks!

    Reply
  18. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    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

    Reply
  19. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    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

    Reply
  20. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    These are adorable!!!!

    Reply
  21. ranias-traumwerk says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:35 am

    They look so cute!!!
    What a lovely idea 😉

    from far away, xo Rania

    Reply
  22. Holly Lefevre says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    This is adorable! My daughter would flip over this! and me too!

    Reply
  23. Angela Gibson says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Thank you for this tutorial, it is adorable 🙂

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    February 1, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  25. Mary says

    February 1, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Love them

    Reply
  26. Gabi Alberti says

    February 6, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    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!

    http://www.scrapbi.com.br

    Reply
  27. Tina Pippo says

    February 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Wonderful tutorial! I loved the outcome!
    Great post!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #21 🙂
    Have a great week!!

    Reply
  28. Usakou うさこう says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:55 am

    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

    Reply
  29. Michele T says

    February 9, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    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’.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 9, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Michele – Welcome! So glad you found us 🙂

      Reply

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