There are so many ways to make heart quilt blocks. This heart block features horizontal stripes.

It's the perfect block to add to your Valentine's quilting projects.

HEART QUILT BLOCK WITH STRIPES

Over the next couple weeks, we will be making a fun Valentine's table runner.

This week we'll learn how to make this quilt block and two striped heart quilt blocks (Thursday).

Next week, we'll make the quilt sandwich, quilt and bind the table runner.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING

My favorite quilting supplies are listed below. You do not need any specialty rulers for this project.

fabric
thread
rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
sewing machine
sewing scissors
pencil
iron and wool ironing mat

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PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN

I've got two printable pattern options for you. (These are paid patterns, but it makes it so much easier than scrolling past the ads.) Keep scrolling for the free tutorial.

Option 1:

If you love this block and want to make it in multiple sizes. Then you should grab the block pattern. It has three different size options.

Option 2:

If you want to make the table runner and have all the instructions together in one pattern, then be sure to grab the heart to heart table runner pattern.

You'll get the directions for both quilt blocks, plus the assembly and binding instructions. It includes links to all the video tutorials to make the runner.

The best part? The price for the table runner is the same as the block pattern. But you get the instructions for both blocks. It's like a BOGO.

But don't wait, I can't keep it this price forever.

heart to heart table runner pattern mockup

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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A 12" HEART BLOCK WITH STRIPES

1) 6 1/2" X 12 1/2" red rectangle
2) 3 1/2" X 6 1/2" red rectangles
1) 2" X 12 1/2" blue rectangle
1) 2" X 12 1/2" pink rectangle
4) 3 1/2" cream squares
2) 6 1/2" cream squares

HOW TO MAKE A HEART QUILT BLOCK WITH HORIZONTAL STRIPES

This quilt block is pretty easy. Make a few flying geese and then assemble the block.

MAKING THE FLYING GEESE

Let's begin by making the points of the heart.

The two small points at the top of the heart and the large point at the bottom of the heart are made using flying geese units.

Below, I've shown the process with the large rectangle and large squares. You'll repeat this same process with the smaller pieces.

Step 1: Draw a line diagonally across the two squares.

Step 2: Place one square on the left side of the rectangle. The diagonal line should begin in the bottom left and angle toward the top right of the square. Stitch along the drawn line.

Step 3: Trim on the triangle side of the seam. Trim 1/4 inch from the stitching line.

Step 4: Press open the unit.

Step 5: Place the other square on the right of the rectangle. The diagonal line should begin in the top middle and angle towards the bottom right. Stitch along the drawn line.

Step 6: Trim 1/4 inch away from the stitching on the triangle side.

Step 7: Press open the unit.

Repeat steps 1-7 for the two smaller flying geese to make the heart points.

ASSEMBLING THE HEART QUILT BLOCK

Now it's time to assemble the heart block.

Lay out the pieces of the block.

Place the two small heart points at the top with the points upward.

Next, place the two long rectangle pieces.

Then place the large heart point at the bottom with the point downward.

With right sides together, sew together the two heart points. Press seam to one side.

Then sew together each row, pressing seams to one side as you go.