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| Candy Hearts Quilt |
While Valentine's Day may only happen once a year, our love for heart quilts is a year round thing! Amber Johnson, from Gigi's Thimble, created this adorable, happy, quick-to-make quilt pattern that's just a sewing must-have if you're looking for a lovely project that makes you giggle.
This sweet pattern is designed as a beloved feature in the Moda Bakeshop line, but it can also be used as a guest candy pattern.It's a pattern that would make a delightful addition to the Moda Bakeshop line, but is also perfect for a guest candy pattern. This is sweet, gorgeous and very beginner friendly.
Why We Love This Pattern
What makes the Candy Hearts pattern stand out is its clever use of pre-cuts and straightforward raw-edge appliqué technique. Amber knows how to avoid the difficult curve piecing to make those nice heart shapes with this project, so she uses a custom template. You just trace, cut and stick the motifs on your background strips.
The edges fray a little after the quilt is finished, giving it a nice vintage look and feel that is very broken in the first wash. If you've always wanted to start machine appliqué without a lot of learning, then it will be a terrific confidence builder.
Pattern Overview & Materials
While you're preparing to remove everything from your cutting table, let's take a look at what you'll need to get started on this sweet layout. This design completes the project into a highly functional throw size of 45" x 54" that is ideal for a festive wall hanging, for a cheerful lap quilt or for a beautiful baby gift.
I consolidated the basic fabric needs from the design into the following list:
- The Hearts: 1, or exactly (35) 5" square “scrap” from your stash.
- Background Fabric: Use a light, contrasting fabric that will make your colored squares really stand out—1 1/2 yards of fabric.
- Sashing Strips: (6) 2 1/2" x 45" strips of a coordinating accent fabric to frame your rows.
- Fun Accents: 7 yards of ric-rac trim to help give your sashing the perfect whimsy in the middle.
- Finishing Touches: 1/2 yard of fabric for binding and 3 yards of fabric for backing.
Final Thoughts
The Candy Hearts quilt is a lesson in design fundamentals that can produce amazing, warm results. Amber Johnson's pattern offers plenty of room for personal expression, whether you want to raid your scrap bins for a multi-colored scrappy look, or keep your palette of romantic pinks and reds more in check. Quick, storage friendly and addictively easy to assemble.
Do you want to make your own version of this pretty throw? Pick up some of your favorite charm squares, put on a great podcast and get ready to stitch!
Full Pattern: Candy Hearts Quilt Free PDF Pattern
