How to Make a County Heart Quilted Candle Mat

Sewing for Valentine's Day

This adorable mini quilt is quick and easy to make. 

If you would prefer, you can buy this in a kit including fabric for quilt top, quilt back, and hearts, and quilt batting. Our kit is only $8.00 and comes in 5 different colors. View Kits here.   

For this project you will need: fabric, quilt batting, and basic sewing needs.

Cut four squares of fabric measuring 5 1/2 ".

Pin and cut out the four hearts

Place one heart on one quilt top square with the point of the heart facing the bottom right corner of the square as shown in the photo. Center the heart and pin in place.

To appliqué the hearts on, zigzag around the heart staying as close to the edge of the outside of the heart as possible.

First take the two squares on the right and pin them pretty sides together.  Stitch using a 1/4" seam.

Pin and sew all the way around your quilt top, once again using a 1/4" seam allowance.

Turn quilt pretty side out. Poke out corners.

Now let's quilt the three layers together.  We are going to outline each heart with stitches. Straight stitch around each heart.  Try and stay as close to the outer edge of the heart as possible with out sewing into the white fabric area.

Your country hearts quilt is done!

Great job!