Danish Heart Mats – Patchwork Project

Clover Needlecraft

5 years ago

Designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we have a few Valentine’s Day projects planned for you! First we have these Danish Heart Mats for our sewists. They use a simple patchwork technique and are a great addition to your existing decor.

Gather these supplies…

Tools

Rotary Cutter (Art No. 7500)
Cutting Mat (Art No. 7520)
Patchwork Scissors (Art No. 493)
Water Erasable Marker (Art No. 515)
5-in-1 Sliding Gauge (Art No. 9506)
Hold-It Precision Stiletto (Art No. 7807)
Your usual sewing needs (ruler, sewing machine, etc.)

Materials

Fabric:
Fat 8th red fabric
Fat 8th red and white fabric FQ pretty fabric for backing

Interfacing:
FQ H630 fusible wadding (Vlieseline)

Here’s How:

Note: Please read all instructions through and assemble the equipment before beginning.

Seam allowances are all ½ cm (1/4″ ) unless otherwise stated.

Begin by marking and cutting two strips from each of your F8ths
– 6cm wide x LOF8th (length of F 8th).

Tip: Measure with your graph ruler for absolute accuracy.

Subcut the strips into 2.25″ (6cm) squares.

You will need nine squares of alternating fabric.

Sew the squares together to make a nine patch.

Tip: Sew the other squares together in the same pattern but alternate the colors so that the two mats match but are not too much the same.

Trim the nine patch blocks to exactly 6″ (16cm) sq.

Make a circle top next. Set your 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge on 3″ (7.5cm) and using the Water Erasable Marker, make a circle.

Tip: This measurement already includes the seam allowance. Cut the circle in half and attach to the square block.

Tip: On the outer edge, the circle meets the edge of the block and on the inner edge (where the two circles meet) they overlap.

This part in particular is important because it forms the seam allowance.

Press and attach H630 interfacing to the wrong side. Trim the interfacing.

Lay the mat right sides together onto the untrimmed backing fabric and pin.

Sew around the perimeter leaving a turning gap. You can trim the backing a bit to make it easier to use but don’ t do it perfectly (this allows for some ‘ease’ when you are sewing and it makes the backing easier to fit).

Tip: Leave the turning gap on a straight part of the mat. It is easier to close afterwards. Trim the backing fabric back, clip and notch the curves.

Turn the right way out through the gap and close it.

Tip: The Hold -It Precision Stiletto is second to none for persuading the curves on the heart top and the point to behave nicely.

Quilt by sewing two rows of concentric lines following the heart shape.

Repeat for the other mat.

These make perfect pot holders for a special meal too.