Tiny Valentine Treat in One Hour

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.

This project submitted by Mary Wilkins. She is the mother of 3 grown children and 6 perfect grandchildren. Being the owner/editor of http://sew-whats-new.com keeps her very busy and happy.