Are you looking for a heartwarming DIY project? Explore our range of fabric heart crafts, a mixture of no-sew and sewn hearts, perfect for gifting or adding a loving touch to your decor.
As Valentine’s Day is hot on our heels, I reckoned it’s time to pool together a collection of the most creative and delightful fabric heart crafts and tutorials on which I could lay my hands.
Mind you, when I say Valentine’s Day, I’m not suggesting that these heartfelt creations should be confined to February. Far from it! These heart-themed crafts, steeped in warmth and love, can add a splash of cheer at any time of year. Be it a birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, fabric hearts are the perfect expression of affection.
A Whole-Hearted Collection
I’ve cherry-picked projects catering to various crafting preferences for this compilation, spanning both sew and no-sew crafts. Many of these are a breeze to put together, with some offering an excellent avenue to use fabric scraps lying idle from previous projects or upcycled materials begging for a new lease on life. You’d be surprised to see how repurposed fabrics – like the denim from worn-out jeans or felted old sweaters – can metamorphose into delightful heart-shaped crafts.
Beyond being a delightful pastime, these fabric heart crafts also hold promise as charming home decorations or as thoughtful handmade gifts. So, let’s not limit our crafting prowess to traditional seasons and occasions. After all, hearts can and should be shared all year round!
DIY Fabric Sewn Hearts and No-Sew Heart Crafts
Discover the joy of crafting with our selection of fabric heart DIYs. These charming projects are the perfect way to spread love and creativity.
How To Make Scandinavian Embroidered Hearts Decorations
This is a simple and affordable craft to make cute embroidered hearts for Valentine's Day—a tutorial on displaying them coolly on your mantle using sticks and branches.
Upcycled Scandi Woven Hearts Garland
An upcycled fabric version of the woven Scandi hearts that you often see at Christmas. These use scraps of denim and old sweaters. And they make a fun Valentine's Day garland.
How to sew a Scrap Felt Heart
Learn to craft a felt heart using scraps of fabric and lace, a project that's easily transformed into charming little brooches or key rings.
Super easy homemade hand warmers
Keep your loved ones hands warm with these repurposed sweater fabric heart hand warmers.
A Handmade Felt Brooch from Old Sweaters
Valentine's Day crafts are all about hearts and flowers. And these cool broaches combine the two. You only need the smallest felt scraps to make the tiny fabric roses.
How To Make Denim Applique Heart Pockets
These cute repurposed denim pockets from old jeans are decorated with a reverse applique heart. They can be used as gift bags for Valentine's or Mother's Day and birthdays. Very easy and affordable to make.
Easy Stuffed Felt Heart Bag Tag Craft
Easy to make cute little felt hearts to be used as bag tags.
Recycle Sweaters into a Heart Decoration
Upcycle an old sweater into a hanging fabric heart decoration for your door. It's like string art but with fabric strips instead of yarn.
Pot Holder Pattern
These cool pot holders will be perfect when baking some Valentine treats. The pattern features a little felt appliquéd fabric heart.
How to Embroider a Modern Heart Sachet
A scented heart sachet with a modern geometric embroidered pattern. Put them in your drawers and make your clothes smell fresh.
How to Make a Heart Pillow
Why not give your couch Valentine's makeover by adding cool heart-shaped pillow covers?
Delightful Denim Hearts
Cookie cutters are used to get the perfect heart shape for these upcycled denim hearts. They can be hung in a garland or used as a cool fabric key chain.
Heart Bow Tutorial and Free Pattern
Wear them in your hair or use them as gift toppers. These cool heart-shaped bows are a cute way to use up small fabric scraps.
Shibori Trend – DIY Denim Heart Pencil Case
Keep your pens and pencils safe with these cool Shibori denim pencil cases.
How to Make a Rice Heating Pad with Lavender
Larger Valentine's heating pads. These are designed as footwarmers, but could also be used to soothe your back or stomach.
Conversation Heart Valentine's Day Keychain Sewing Tutorial
Embroidery your fun Valentine's message with these cool fabric conversation hearts.
Fabric Heart Wreath for Valentine's Day
A fun way to display all those Valentine's fabric hearts with a decorative wreath.
Heart Sunglasses Case
A charming way to carry your sunglasses. I'm going to make one of these sunglasses cases.
Easy No-Sew Valentines Heart Ornaments
An easy step by step tutorial to make these fun fabric hearts. The ornaments have been embellished with buttons and bows.
Mini DIY No-Sew Heart Pillows for Valentine's Day
Looking for a cute, non-candy craft idea for Valentine’s Day? Make these easy mini DIY No-Sew Heart Pillows!
Wool Heart Fingerless Gloves
Why not make something for your someone special! These Wool Heart Fingerless Gloves are perfect and so cute you will want to make a pair for yourself!
Easy Felt Applique Mondrian Heart Stool Cover
A cool fabric heart craft for art lovers. Turn a boring footstool into a fun talking piece.
Heart Eyes Emoji Sleeping Mask
Give a sleep mask a Valentine's makeover with some fun fabric hearts.
Upcycle Cotton Sheets into Shabby Fabric Hearts
Lightly stuffed no-sew fabric hearts made from an old cotton sheet. The vintage-inspired trims add colour to these easily crafted hearts that ooze shabby chic charm!
An Embroidered Heart Denim Decoration
These are made from upcycled denim and yarn scraps. They make a great Valentine's gift and are easy to make.
Cross Stitch Heart Pillow for Valentine’s Day
If you like Valentine's decorations with a Scandinavian feel, then this pillow is for you.
How to make a pocket hug
Pocket hugs are just a little token to give or send to a friend or loved one to let them know you are thinking of them.
Valentine’s Day Wreath DIY with Felt Rosettes
A cool red rose wreath made with felt fabric scraps.
DIY Fabric Heart Pin
Adorn your coat or scarves with this fabric heart pin. Make it with a small swatch of your favourite fabric and decorate it with seed beads.
Free Pattern! Valentine’s Day bag tutorial
Tweens will love these heart-shaped bags. And it has a cool reversible feature.
Woven Felt Valentine Heart Charm
Another woven Scandinavian heart decoration, but this one is all felt.
Tutorial: Quilted Heart Coaster
Add a touch of Valentine's decoration to your table with these fabric heart-quilted coasters.
How to Make a Valentine Garland with Velvet Covered Hearts -
Valentine garland with velvet-covered hearts and painted wood beads. This velvet-crafted Valentine garland is the perfect bit of cosy to add to your winter home.
Recycled Fabric Valentine's Day Hearts
These rustic hearts are made from old tea towels.
Paper is another good material for heart-making; check out all these wonderful paper heart crafts.
If you liked these ideas, don’t forget to check out my other fabulous upcycled and repurposed Valentine’s Day crafts, including these upcycled denim Valentine’s ideas.
There is also an extensive collection of popular, cool adult craft ideas here.
Michelle Leslie
Friday 21st of January 2022
So many lovely ideas and who wouldn't love a small fabric heart as a keepsake
Claire Armstrong
Saturday 22nd of January 2022
Thank you, hearts are a great crafting theme.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Friday 14th of January 2022
So many hearts and all so wonderful. This is a great roundup and I will be returning to this post to look at more of the projects. Thanks for sharing this week. #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Friday 14th of January 2022
Thank you, fabric hearts are a fun craft theme for Valenine’s day.
Denise/My Home of All Seasons
Monday 10th of January 2022
Thanks so much for putting this all together Claire! So many wonderful ideas all in one place!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 11th of January 2022
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed them.
Julie Briones
Tuesday 4th of January 2022
Wonderful heart craft ideas, Claire! Thanks for featuring my velvet heart garland!
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 5th of January 2022
Thank you, you are welcome, thanks for letting me share it.