- Use the instructions on page 2 to make twenty-five patchwork heart quilt blocks.
- If your quilt is scrappy, arrange the blocks on a design wall, placing them in five rows, each containing five blocks. Move blocks around until you are pleased with the look.
- Sew the rows together, separating the blocks in each row with 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" vertical sashing strips. Press seam allowances towards the strips. Make all five rows.
- Sew the horizontal sashing strips and cornerstones together into four rows. Begin each row with a 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" strip and sew a 1-1/2" square to its right end. Repeat, alternating four more long strips and three more squares, ending with a long strip (refer to the drawing). Press seam allowances towards the strips.
Alternate Method from Sophie
You'll love this. Sophie used the heart block at the corners of a larger quilt block made in the Disappearing Nine Patch style. When cut apart, the smaller units create a stunning design. Heart Blocks as a Disappearing Nine Patch - Make a total of four horizontal sashing rows.
- Sew a horizontal sashing row under your first row of blocks, matching seam intersections carefully. Add a second row of blocks next, followed by another row of sashing. Continue until horizontal sashing has been added to all but the bottom row of hearts. Press seam allowances towards the horizontal sashing (or in another direction if that works best).
Add Borders to the Heart Quilt
Refer to my butted border instructions to add a narrow border using 1-1/2" wide strips. Repeat to add 4-1/2" wide strips to add a second border around the first.
