This free heart quilt block tutorial is perfect for Valentines Day or any other sampler quilt calling for a finished 12″ x 12″ quilt block.
A quick, simple tutorial for a 12″ (12.5″ unfinished) heart quilt block.
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I used four different 1/4 yard cuts to create my three 12″ x 12″ (finished) quilt blocks.
Fabric Cutting instructions per 12″ finished block
Fabric A – small heart
- (2) 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangles
Fabric B – Large heart
- (3) 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangles
- (4) 3.5″ squares
- (4) 1.5″ squares
- (1) 4″ square
Fabric C – background
1 – From Fabric B take (4) 1.5″ squares and (2) 3.5″ squares and draw a single diagonal line on the back of each. Place them on top of the (2) fabric A 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangles as pictured above and sew them in place directly ON the drawn line. Carefully trim excess fabric 1/4″ away from the seams as pictured above.2 – Press seams open to create blocks as shown. Carefully sew 2 rectangles together. Press this seam open.
3. Take (2) Fabric C 3.5″ squares and draw a single diagonal line on the back. Place them on top of the bottom half of (2) Fabric B 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangles. Sew seam directly ON the drawn line and rotary cut off excess fabric.
Press Blocks open to look like this.
4 – Create (2) Flying Geese blocks using opposite prints from Fabrics B and C. Draw diagonal lines on the back of (2) Fabric B 3.5″ squares and (2) Fabric C 3.5″ squares.
Line up a 3.5″ Fabric B 3.5″ square on the right side of a Fabric C 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangle and sew seam directly ON the drawn line. Repeat with a Fabric C 3.5″ square placed on a Fabric B 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangle. Carefully trim off excess fabric and press sides open.
5- Repeat using 3.5″ squares placed on 3.5″ x 6.5″ rectangles on opposite sides. Sew seam along line, trim excess fabric and press open sides to create two flying geese units.
6. Match up Fabric B and C 4″ squares right sides together. Draw a diagonal line on the back of the lighter fabric. **This step is different than previous seams!** Sew a seam 1/4″ away along BOTH SIDES of the diagonal line then rotary cut right on the line.
7 – Press both units open and square-off the excess fabric to be exactly 3.5″ squares.
8 – Using all of your assembled units and the remaining Fabric C 3.5″ squares layout the block to look like this. Assemble the units in three rows and then carefully sew the rows together.
And voila- a big heart-shaped quilt block.
42 Comments
Jennifer Rodriguez
October 3, 2012 at 8:06 amWhat a grèat cause! Love the block..so fun for Valentine's day.. may have to make a whole quilt of these! XO
robin chapa
October 3, 2012 at 8:19 amI'm not a "heartsy" person…. but these blocks are amazing! There is a Valentine's Day quilt in my future featuring this tutorial– THANK YOU! And thanks for helping to raise awareness 🙂
Mary on Lake Pulaski
October 3, 2012 at 8:40 amGreat block Amy! Thanks for the tutorial.
Tracy
October 3, 2012 at 8:56 amLove them and a great cause! Thank you for the tutorial!
Lori Holt
October 3, 2012 at 9:43 amWhat a great cause to participate in…I love your heart block Amy.<br />I'm sure I will be seeing lots of quilts made using your fun tutorial:)
Chris
October 3, 2012 at 9:43 amVERY CUTE BLOCK!! I am doing the Sew Red For Women blocks and this is really PERFECT! You did a nice job bringing out the theme. 🙂 Looking forward to making it!
Maria
October 3, 2012 at 9:43 amThanks for the tutorial they are adorable.
Märchen und Meer
October 3, 2012 at 10:45 amwonderfull .love red .. I m a newscomer in this area .. but I love it
Anita
October 3, 2012 at 11:42 amLovely block and excellent tutorial. Thank you.
Amber
October 3, 2012 at 11:51 amCute blocks! Great tutorial!<br /><br />Amber
Kim Walus
October 3, 2012 at 2:42 pmI LOVE your block Amy and hearts are my favorite so, WELL DONE!!!
Tracee
October 3, 2012 at 3:48 pmThanks for sharing those blocks look amazing.
Katy Cameron
October 3, 2012 at 4:55 pmLove how you used the striped fabric in these :o)
Gina
October 3, 2012 at 10:44 pmYour post led me to look at all the other blocks on the tour! They are all fantastic including yours!!
Shontelle
October 4, 2012 at 4:23 amLovely block – thanks for the tutorial!
Heather
October 4, 2012 at 8:13 amThat is a really nice block, thanks so much for a tutorial 🙂
CathyK
October 4, 2012 at 2:32 pmWhat a great block! Thank you for the tutorial! P.S. I like your new blog look! (Unless I am crazy, it looks different?)
Leah
October 4, 2012 at 3:10 pmLove the block! Super pretty!
Shop Girl
October 4, 2012 at 11:54 pmMy, My, haven't we been a busy girl! Great tutorial, great cause & love the new look of your blog. Your quite something (special) Thanks for the inspriation!
Shabby Marilyn
January 27, 2013 at 9:07 pmNewest follower! Thank you for the heart block, love your choice of fabric and colors!
Nanny
February 8, 2013 at 11:32 amGreat tutorial!.. Thanks!.
Casey Kiley
January 30, 2014 at 12:30 pmThank you for this great tutorial. I used it to make wall hangings for the Grandmas this past Christmas, paired with blocks with the kiddos' hand prints.
Val Spiers
February 9, 2014 at 4:23 pmLove this block. Just discovered it on pinterest. Thanks for the tutorial.<br />valspierssews
Mandy
October 17, 2014 at 9:05 pmLooking for a block for a heart exchange and came across your blog tonight. Awesome tutorial!
Merry
October 17, 2015 at 8:48 pmThanks so much for your wonderful tutorial for this block. I really enjoyed making it for my swap partner. Off to check other blocks on this wonderful site.
Lynn H.
November 28, 2015 at 6:56 pmVery nice!
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February 10, 2018 at 7:38 pmThank you for the heart tutorial. What a cute pattern! Can’t wait to try this.
Susan Brehm
February 10, 2018 at 8:16 pmCute cute block! And thank you so much for the PDF!
Susan Bajdek
February 10, 2018 at 11:48 pmThank you so much for the free Valentine pattern. You are so generous with your quilting skills. I also took your Craftsy class and loved it. Guess who is my visiting Teaching companion? Your sister Laura Miller. What a sweetie. Thanks, Susan
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February 12, 2018 at 8:58 amLaura mentioned that her companion was a quilter!! Such a small world. Thanks for your kind words and support and for looking out for my little sister!
Bobbi Lu Bennett
February 11, 2018 at 7:19 pmThank you for sharing this. I live the pattern and the fabric you used. Saving this one for later!
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February 11, 2018 at 7:20 pm*love
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January 14, 2019 at 3:26 amHi Amy, this is such a lovely design. Thank you for sharing. Our readers will love it. I have included your post in our latest Top 10 in Craft inspiration for Valentine’s Day. https://craftylikegranny.com/valentine-crafts-adults/ Cheers Jodie