Last minute projects are nothing new in my world. However, I’m pleased as punch to have made this with enough time to spare that I can give you a tutorial- and if you’re a last-minute doer like myself, you’ll find you can make this up in no time at all. This little Pocket Full of Love Pillow project will sure to please, especially if filled with your loved one’s favorite goodies.
Download the heart template HERE. Please note, this is to printed on tabloid 11×17 paper.
1. Cut pieces as shown below. I used the same fabric (Moss | Crimson) of the front accent, pocket and back. You can use any combination of fabrics and hopefully you can find a little treasure of a print to put in the center square. I used Leaves | Crimson as horizontal accent and a tree from Grove | Straw for the highlight.
2. Assemble the horizontal strip. Press seams away from the center square.
3. Assemble the other strips of fabric as shown.
4. Fold the pocket fabric in half and press. The folded edge should be on top.
5. With the front panel face up, lay pocket so it sits at the bottom edge of the vertical stripe. Last, lay the backing fabric face down.
6. Position the heart template – be sure to keep the horizontal stripe perpendicular and within the widest part of the heart. Pin well- especially around the pocket- and cut through all thicknesses.
7. Remove pattern piece and re-pin. Sew all around heart leaving about 2″ opening in the straight area at the bottom edge for stuffing. Pivot cleanly at the “v” at the top of the heart. Snip the tip of the bottom of the heart. Also snip the “v” but be very careful not to snip too close to the stitching as it may pull apart. Reinforcing this area with another pass of the sewing machine would be helpful.
8. Turn inside out, press open seams, making a nice smooth curve along the top and top sides of the heart. Stuff with your fiber fill of choice and hand sew close. *Don’t over-stuff as is may contort your pillow- also making it hard to slip things in the pocket.
9. Add your love notes, some sweets, a card and rest on the bed waiting for your true love to happen upon it.Happy Valentines Day!
I love it, this is definitely todays project thanks!!!
Very pretty/cute!
this is great! i was looking for a last-minute present for my hubby and i’ll be making this 🙂
Thanks a lot for sharing!
What a great project! I love the pocket for little notes + surprises!
I just made this for a little girl’s birthday present, with a song for her in the pocket.
Beautiful!!! I made one today and it came out fantastic! Can I repost on our blog at Rock Paper Scissors?
RPS- Yes! We would love to see how yours came out- AkuTyger’s, too!
What a super fun pillow! I’m tempted to make one for my teenager.
(Hmmm, will she appreciate the gesture? One never knows at that age.)
Hope you have a Valentine’s Day that is as sweet as you!
OMG! I’m so gonna try this one! Thank you for this post! 🙂
Oh! This work is very beautiful. A great idea! Thanks for showing.
Marion, from Brazil
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I AM GOING TO MAKE THIS AS A BOOK HOLDER FOR MY DAUGHTER FROM LEFT OVER FABRICS OF HER QUILT IN PROGRESS
Amazing, Thank you a lot for this great idea.
Olga from Belarus
I love this and have got it slotted for tonight’s project. Thank you for sharing. Stash here I come.
Charlis from Brisbane
I have printed out the heart from the template and it seems awfully small to me. Can someone tell me the finished dimensions of the pillow (inches at the widest part of the heart)? I could then gauge as to whether I have the correct printed piece or not. Thanks so much
thanks, this is an awesome idea!
Christina