Love is in the air, and we’re here to help you stitch a little extra sweetness into your Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, adding a handmade touch to your decor, or simply looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate, we’ve got you covered.
In this special Aurifil Valentine’s Edit, we’re sharing three FREE patterns that are perfect for quick and meaningful makes: a quilted heart block, a Cross Stitch Heart Card, and a Thread Heart Card. Plus, we’ve gathered a selection of stunning Aurifil Artisan projects and Aurifil Thread Collections to spark your creativity and inspire your Valentine’s sewing.
From hand embroidery and cross stitch to quilting, these projects showcase the beauty of thread and the power of handmade gifts. So grab your favorite Aurifil thread, choose your colors, and let’s get stitching!
Heart Block using Aurifil 50wt
Create a beautifully pieced heart quilt block with the precision and strength of Aurifil 50wt thread. This versatile, lightweight cotton ensures crisp seams and a flawless finish, making it perfect for intricate piecing. Follow along with our step-by-step images to sew your own heart block—ideal for a quilt, pillow, or a thoughtful handmade gift. 💕
Fabric Requirements:
Printed fabric (2) 3″ x 5.5″,
Background fabric (2) 3″x3″, (2) 1.5″x 1.5″
Step 1: Cut your fabric.
Step 2: Place a 3″ square on the bottom of each printed fabric. Draw one diagonal line from top left to bottom right on one square and bottom left to top right on the other.
Step 3: Sew along the diagonal lines.
Step 4: Cut 1/4″ from the sewn line as shown.
Step 5: Press open the background fabric.
Step 6: Place a 1.5″ square on the top of each printed fabric as shown. Draw one diagonal line from top left to bottom right on one square and bottom left to top right on the other, as shown.
Step 7: Sew along the diagonal lines and cut 1/4″ from the sewn line as shown.
Step 8: Press open the background fabric.
Step 9: **Tip** Press one side to the fabric side and one side to the background side as shown
Step 10: Lay the 2 sides out.
Step 11: Place right-sides together and sew a 1/4″ from the right edge
Step 12: Press open the heart block.
Step 13: **Tip** Use a tailor’s clapper for extra crispy seams – we love this one from Modern American Vintage!
Step 14: Step back and admire your pretty heart block!
Repeat each step and make the perfect Valentine mini-quilt top and turn this into a wall hanging or pillow!
Cross Stitch Heart
Add a handmade touch to your Valentine’s cards with a simple yet stunning Cross-Stitch Heart design. Our FREE printable template makes it easy to mark a precise grid onto any card, so you can stitch with confidence. Follow along and create a heartfelt keepsake your loved ones will cherish! ❤️
Step 1: Print and cut out the Cross Stitch Heart template along the dotted line.
Step 2: Fold the square in half to help position the heart on the card.
Step 3: Align the template on the front of the card, using the fold as a guide.
Step 4: Place the card on a soft backing—a wool pressing mat works perfectly! Using a needle, pierce through both the template and card to mark a hole at each point of every ‘X’ on the template.
Step 5: Remove the template to expose the heart grid!
Step 6: Choose your favourite Aurifil Floss, 8wt or 12wt thread.
Step 7: Following the grid marked on the card, cross stitch the heart!
Thread Heart Card
Create a unique and heartfelt Valentine’s card using thread as your design element! Our FREE printable template makes it easy to mark stitch points, guiding you in crafting a beautiful threaded heart on any card. Follow along to make a one-of-a-kind keepsake, perfect for sharing a little handmade love. ❤️
Step 1: Cut out the heart template.
Step 2: Place the template on the front of the card.
Step 3: Place the card on a soft backing—a wool pressing mat works perfectly! Using a needle, pierce a hole through the card around the edge of the template and one in the midddle, as shown.
Step 4: Use 3 strands of Aurifloss, 12wt or 8wt thread and thread through the middle hole to each hole along the edge as shown.
Mix thread colors to add another dimension to the finished look.
Aurifil Artisans sharing the thread love…
Vivian Doan
What better gift to give a little girl who loves Capybaras than a little heart bag with pink Capybaras on it? This cute fabric is from a new line of fabric called Animal Animal from Ruby Star Society, and I paired it with a lining called roof tiles in colours that matched perfectly with the variegated thread Berrylicious 4647 I received in my Aurifil collection box Rustic Chic.
Aurifil Threads Used: 50wt Berrylicious 4647, fuchsia 4020 top stitching, 6723 Fairy Floss for assembly.
Alexis Ellis
Conversation Hearts featuring vibrant Tula sunrise threads! A small little Valentines make to showcase the sweetness of the season. “Sweet notes” pattern by the weekend quilter, a fun and fast foundation paper piecing project with 50wt threads!
Mariana Diaz
3, 2, 1… SEW! Three colors, two weights, one project. I have to give props to the creative minds at Aurifil that come up with these challenges, because every time I think I know the drill, they toss me another curve ball! Ah, but I love it. I enjoy brainstorming something new and exciting. But I do know to expect one thing: Be ready to spend time on the minutiae! I always end up taking it slow with these which is such a nice change of pace. So without further ado, let me take this in the reverse order; one, two, three: One Project, 2 Weights, 3 Colors.
Aurifil Threads used: 50wt 2423 ,1104; 12wt 4020
Annie Tremblay
The beautiful Rustic Chic collection was perfect for my Gathering bag. Using a few different colors to quilt a project gives an interesting and fun addition. I could have used many combinations as this thread collection is also very versatile with all the variegated threads included.
Aurifil Threads used: Rustic Chic Thread Collection
Vickeidy Plybon
Send some love to your quilty friends with the Love Mail FPP Block. This block is a quick finish and is the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day makes.
Aurifil Threads used: 50wt 2250, 2420, 6722, 2435
Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoyed our special Valentine’s Edit and feel inspired to share a little love—one stitch at a time—with your Aurifil threads. ❤️ Happy stitching!