I had seen a few patchwork hearts over on Instagram from @modernhandcraft and couldn't get them out of my mind. So last weekend I decided to make some.
I knew they were made with squares and half square triangles so I just started playing around. It was only later that I discovered the great step-by-step tutorial over on Modern Handcraft's blog. Her blocks finish at 7" square. Each of my patchwork heart blocks finish at anywhere from 16.5" to 4.5".
Here is some quick math so that you can make the same different sized blocks I made . . . if ya wanna. . .
For a 16.5" block you will need six 4 1/2" colored squares; four 4 7/8" colored squares, two 4 1/2" background squares; and four 4 7/8" background squares. Make half square triangles ONLY by pairing up the larger of the colored and background squares.
For a 12.5" block you will need six 3 1/2" colored squares; four 3 7/8" colored squares; two 3 1/2" background squares; and four 3 7/8" background squares. Make half square triangles ONLY by pairing up the larger of the colored and background squares.
For a 8.5" block you will need six 2 1/2" colored squares; four 2 7/8" colored squares; two 2 1/2" background squares; and four 2 7/8" background squares. Make half square triangles ONLY by paring up the larger of the colored and background squares.
For a 4.5" block you will need six 1 1/2" colored squares; four 1 7/8" colored squares; two 1 1/2" background squares; and four 1 7/8" background squares. Make half square triangles ONLY by pairing up the larger of the colored and background squares.
I'm calling this quilt Love Notes and it measures about 40"x40". It will be in my online quilt shop by early next week. So will a few other new quilts. . . once I get them photographed.
Perfect for Valentine's Day I think.
And also because Valentine's Day is just around the corner, today I'm giving away three of my handmade goat milk soap sets (you'll get to pick 3 bars) to three lucky winners. I'm giving one away HERE on this blog -- leave a comment for your chance. I'm giving one away over on INSTAGRAM -- you have to be a follower and you're automatically entered. You can find me over there by searching oldredbarnco. And I'm giving away one over on TWITTER -- you have to be a follower of me over there and you're automatically entered too.
All winners will be selected by random draw on Sunday, January 26, 2013 at 6pm EST US and announced soon there after.
So leave a comment here, go follow me on Instagram and go make sure you're a follower on Twitter.
Good luck!
-dana
71 comments:
I love goat milk soap! What a fun giveaway!
I love this sweet quilt! So perfect for a Valentine baby :)
Thanks for the chance to win some of your fabulous soaps. I have always wanted to try them and am sure I'd get quite spoiled.
It turned out beautiful. And thanks for giving us some cutting instructions. The background fabrics really make this piece unique
Cute quilt. I like it.
It's beautiful! I love scarppy goodness. homemade soaps sound delightful.
How fun! And I LOVE that quilt!
I really like this quilt. I'm not a heartsy type person, but you have made me think I want one of these....
Oh, and I love your soaps, so thanks for the chance at winning some!
I <3 those hearts. Thanks for the chance to win your soaps!
What a lovely quilt!
Perfect!
love the hearts, and i have been eyeing your soap for a while now.
The heart quilt is wonderful! Would love to win:)
Your quilt is gorgeous!
Beautiful Dana! I love it against the woodgrain too! And I can say from personal experience how yummy your soaps are... I bought some a few years back for Christmas gifties. Thanks for the chance at another!
I've never tried goat's milk soap, but it sounds like something I want. Thanks for a random and fun giveaway. ;)
LOVE your quilt! I, too have never tried goats milk soap!
Homemade soap is seriously the best, I would love to win one! Thanks Dana
That is just a darling quilt!!!
Dana, I adore this quilt. Really and truly. XOXO
I've been bitten by the patchwork heart bug too, and I desperately want to make some. Yours turned out absolutely amazing - LOVE the text prints, the different sizes of hearts, and the name - super cute!
Goat milk soap is good stuff!
That quilt is perfect for Valentines day! I love goats milk soap and would LOVE to try yours!
That quilt is perfect for Valentines day! I love goats milk soap and would LOVE to try yours!
I'd love to try some soap! Very cute quilt!
That quilt is perfect for Valentines day! I love goats milk soap and would LOVE to try yours!
I've never tried goat milk soap, and I'd love to!
I love this quilt - it's wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win and try some new soaps!
Lovely quilt! ...and the soap sounds great!
Lovely quilt!! One of these days I'll get around to makings something valentinesy!
I adore this quilt! If I didn't have so many projects to get done right now I would be making one right this minute.
that is a beauful quilt, I just love the mix of colors and prints!
Stacey
priceclan4@yahoo.com
Super quilt. Gives me a good idea as I have some fabric to make my daughter a quilt and I think I can use this with larger fussy cut centers and make it work! Thanks.
Mr. R just said, I really like your friend's soap and we're getting low. If I don't win I'll be placing an order soon.
forgot to say I love this quilt. Thanks for the mini tutorial for making the hearts.
thanks for doing the math! i always stuggle with math! really great quilt...and done so quickly!!
great quilt!
What a beautiful project! I adore it. I would love to try a couple of these blocks and turn them into mug rugs or hot pads for our kitchen. I have always wanted to try your soap, so I'm excited about your giveaway!
Beautiful quilt! I love all the non-Valentine's prints and the great typography prints. Good one! Thanks for the chance to win some of your soaps!
I love this quilt; fabulous! Thanx for the chances Dana :)
mmmmmmmmmmmmm....soap!!
The quilt is just lovely!
I'd love to enter your wonderful giveaway. Nothing says pampering like some lovely, handmade soap!
:o)
Rose
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
Love your hearts and the math calculations.
I have never used goat soap.
That is so very charming! I love how it nods to Valentine's but isn't too Valentine-y, you know?
I love the quilt, so cute!
I love it! Pun intended! Yay Friday! Glad to see various sizes of the hearts, so fun :)
How adorable; love the different sizes and unexpected fabrics!
Helllooooo! I love this quilt. I want to make a heart quilt too, glad for the link and for your notes. Of course I would love some soap. I should just remember to order some.
LOVE that quilt! :)
Thanks for the chance to win. Cute quilt!
I am heading to my scrap basket to sew myself some hearts! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks also for the soap kindness!
I love handmade soaps. Thanks for the giveaway and the info about the quilt
Your heart quilt is is just sheer joy! And thanks for the generous soap giveaway. What luxury!
Oh, I would love to try your soap! THANKS for the chance!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Quilts, soap? Dana, you're the best. And I love the printed text fabric!
Yay, how to do it. Saved, sighed over, happy to see what you did with it and omg it's beautiful thoughts.
Talented you are, lady. Love it.
Love the quilt! Perfect name for it, too. Thanks for the chance to win some of your soaps. I have been wanting to try something different!
Sandy A
Super cute quilt and love the picture of it hanging on the barn (but isn't that barn supposed to be red?). Love your soaps!
Some day, I must learn to quilt. Yours are gorgeous!
Eeep! I love this! Just pinned the photo so I can remember from where it came!
Beautiful, beautiful heart quilt. I'd love some of your soaps!
pick me valentine.
Teresa
teequilts@bellsouth.net
Love the non-traditional Valentine colors. Thanks for block piece sizes, I think I need to go scrap diving.
Love,love those text prints in the background!
I've never tried goat milk soap but I've heard good things about it. Thanks Dana
Thank you for the hearts cutting sizes. I love that you used "word " backgrounds.
June - NJ
I think this is such a fun quilt! Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Such a cute quilt. I love your blog!
Thanks for the idea - I have been thinking about making a Valentine quilt - and this is just the ticket! Love your background text fabric (hence the name(?))! I better get started on this - only three short weeks until "heart" day! Thanks for the chance to win the goat soap. HUGS... and stitches
I love your quilts!! I wish I had the motivation to quilt. I have tons of ideas but they fall by the wayside :(
Thanks for the chance to win! I love your HST Hearts! They are adorable, especially on the text fabric!
ooh that heart quilt is soo lovely-I luv those text prints! thanks or the tutorial and the chance!
Love your quilt!! I have never tried goat milk soap. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to try your soap!!
Love, love, love! I have been seeing your peeks on IG and love it finished, and so fast! I think I need a heart quilt now. But it probably won't happen before valentines day since I have three other quilt already to be quilted. :) Soon though. Oh and you have convinced me I need some text prints. ;)
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