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    Home » Mom Life » Craft / DIY » DIY Valentine Fabric Hearts [No-Sew Pillows]

    Published: Feb 1, 2022 · Updated: Feb 1, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    DIY Valentine Fabric Hearts [No-Sew Pillows]

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    mini heart pillows to make for valentines

    Looking for a cute, non-candy craft idea for Valentine’s Day? Make these easy mini DIY Valentine Fabric Hearts. Your kids will love these No-Sew Heart Pillows! Have your kids help make them or surprise them with one!

    Small homemade heart shaped pillows on a table next to candy and a kid's hands unwrapping a piece of candy.

    I wanted to make a cute little token of love for my kids and didn’t want to give them any more candy. With Fun Dip Whipped Cream and Cherry jello Popcorn, they have enough sugar.

    I love to use fabric in my crafts and had these cute fabric patterns from when I made fabric bugs and headache relief bags.

    These are great for beginners since they are no-sew!

    Jump to:
    • Why Make a Heart Pillow
    • Supplies
    • How to Make a Heart Pillow
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Valentine’s Day Ideas
    • DIY No-Sew Mini Heart Pillows

    Why Make a Heart Pillow

    Valentine’s Day IS hearts. Plain and simple.

    These mini heart-shaped pillows are cute and quick to make. But I don’t know how to sew so…these are extra simple to make with just a little glue and other adhesives! 

    Fabric adhesive means that you don’t even have to pull out a sewing machine. It’s the lazy crafter’s (like me!) best friend!

    One thing to keep in mind, though, is that these no-sew heart pillows won’t be heirloom quality. The hold will be pretty permanent but if your kids are rough with these, or try to pull them apart, they will totally be able to. 

    I’m pretty sure that if your kids are like mine, they’d rather open these up and play with the stuffing like snowballs. What are you going to do?

    While I made these in the shape of hearts for Valentine’s Day, you could make these in just about any shape! Something with lots of zigs and zags would be much harder, so keep that in mind.

    Printable pages on top of an image of kitchen gadgets with text next to it.

    Supplies

    Supplies to make mini heart pillows made from fabric.

    To make these cute DIY Valentine Fabric Hearts you need fabric, stuffing, permanent adhesive fabric sheets, permanent fabric tape, and scissors.

    How to Make a Heart Pillow

    A piece of fabric with a heart shape drawn on it on a table next to some scissors.

    Select your fabric and lay them out on your workspace.

    Use my heart printable (printed out on cardstock) as a template. I also made a smaller heart to add as a decoration on the front of the pillow.

    Printable Heart Template for PillowsDownload

    Trace the hearts on the fabric making sure to leave at least ½″ overhang, all the way around, on the larger hearts only.

    You will need two pieces of fabric to complete the heart-shaped pillow (again, the small heart is just decorative).

    Two pieces of fabric cut into the shape of hearts with one an inch smaller than the other and laying on top of it.

    The smaller, decorative heart doesn’t need an overhang. They will just adhere to the front of the larger heart.

    Just be sure to cut off the marks from the pen or pencil you used to trace the shape.

    Lay the backside of the small heart on the permanent fabric sheet and follow the directions on the package as to which side should be on the fabric and which will stick to the larger heart.

    Make sure to smooth out any air bubbles.

    Then remove the backing of the fabric sheet and place the smaller heart on the front side of what will be the front of the larger heart.

    No-Sew tape on the back of a piece of fabric cut in the shape of a heart.

    Turn over one piece of fabric for the larger heart and use small sections of the permanent tape, leaving a small overhang following the heart shape leaving a small opening in one area where you will stuff the pillow.

    I wanted to make sure that the fabric would hold together but leave an overhang around the edge. I just liked that it looked a little floppy.

    Once the shape is finished, peel off the back to expose the adhesive.

    Match up the edges of the two larger hearts (make sure the undersides of the fabric are facing the middle), as best as you can.

    Rub to get the tape to adhere really well.

    Showing a no-sew heart being stuffed with batting on a table.

    Stuff the pillow. You only need a little bit of stuffing and you’ll add a little bit at a time until it’s as full as you would like it to be.

    Then use another small piece of permanent tape to close off the opening.

    A DIY heart pillow made of fabric and shaped like a heart with some candy next to it.

    Pretty cute, right?

    How cute would these be as a little bedtime surprise on Valentine’s Day for the kids along with a Ninjago Valentine? Or even on your hubby’s pillow. You could gift this to him with a printable Valentine’s Day card with song lyrics.

    2 mini no-sew heart pillow made out of a variety of fabrics.

    Super easy mini heart pillows are quick and easy and super cute.

    Variations

    You could also use hot glue if you prefer. Just glue all the edges leaving 1″ open to stuff the pillows. Once stuffed, glue the rest shut.

    You can also leave more of an overhang and use pinking sheers around the edges to keep them from fraying.

    Not a fan of patterned fabric? You can also use felt!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much fabric do I need?

    The exact amount of fabric will depend on what size pillows you want to make and if you want to do a separate fabric heart on the front. This is a great craft to use up fabric scraps.

    How much batting do I need?

    The amount of stuffing you need will depend on how big your hearts are and how many you plan on making. Most likely, you will have more batting than you need as it’s sold in large-ish bags.

    Can I add a scent?

    You can add some dried lavender (like in my Valentine Balloon Bouquet with Lavender Sachet) along with the stuffing to make them smell amazing!

    A kid holding a small heart pillow Valentine.

    This little guy liked them too. If you like things all nice and neat use some pinking sheers or some of that fabric edger stuff that stops the fraying.

    You know I like my stuff a little messy so these wayward strings do not bother me.

    Just imagine all the adorable fabric combinations you can make! 

    More Valentine’s Day Ideas

    • Fun Dip Flavored Whipped Cream is a fun dessert idea to top your kid’s drinks for Valentine’s Day. Flavored with Cherry Fun Dip, this is a treat they won’t soon forget.
    • Are your kids into Lego Ninjago? Use these Printable Ninjago Valentine’s Day cards to share with their classmates this year.
    • Drop off a cute Balloon Bouquet with Lavender Sachet Balloon Weights for your local friends! They’d love to find this Galentine on their porch.

    Pin to save these No-Sew Heart Pillows for Valentine’s Day.

    Make sure you don’t lose this recipe by saving it for later! Also, for more recipes make sure you’re following me on Pinterest, Instagram and like my page on Facebook. If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a star rating and tag me in your pictures!

    A close up of a DIY Valentine Fabric Heart Pillow.

    DIY No-Sew Mini Heart Pillows

    These cute fabric heart pillows are quick and easy to make! This fun Valentine's Day craft is no-sew and makes a cute non-edible gift idea.
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    Course: Craft / DIY
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 1 pillow
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Equipment

    • Pair of Scissors

    Ingredients

    • Fabric
    • Stuffing
    • Permanent Adhesive Fabric Sheets
    • Permanent Adhesive Fabric Tape

    Instructions

    • Select your fabric and lay two of the same size pieces out on your workspace for the both sizes of the pillow plus one piece of smaller fabric for the decorative heart.
    • Print out my heart template on cardstock.
    • Trace 2 of the larger hearts on the back of the large fabric making sure to leave a little bit of overhang around the edges.
    • Use an adhesive sheet and put it on the back of the smaller piece of fabric for the smaller heart. Trace the smaller heart on the back and cut out. Remove the backing and stick the smaller heart on to the front of one of the larger heart pieces.
    • Lay the two larger heart pieces, face down, on the table. Use the Adhesive Tape and, in small pieces, go around the edge of one side of the heart (leaving a small overhang) leaving a 1" opening.
    • Remove the backing of the tape and place the backside of the other side of the heart on top. Press along the tape to ensure it sticks.
    • Add a little stuffing at a time, adding more until the mini pillow is as full as you want it.
    • Use another small piece of tape to close the opening.

    Notes

    Read through the directions in the post as there might be a little extra detail. 
    Add a little dried lavender, along with the stuffing, to add a relaxing scent. 
    You can use hot glue if you prefer, although you may be able to see it through the fabric.
     
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. flatware sets says

      January 22, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      Great idea! Thanks…I will definitely try it!

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