Sewing pattern: Striped heart mini quilt or table topper

Sewing tutorial: Striped heart mini quilt or table topper

This little quilt is a great size to use as a wall hanging, table topper, or placemat. The heart makes it nice for Valentine’s Day, but could really be used any time of the year! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make one. Her easy-to-follow tutorial shows step-by-step how to sew all the strips of fabric together to make the pretty striped heart.

Click below for her tutorial:

Striped Heart Mini Quilt, by Crafty Staci

[photo from Crafty Staci]

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