Designing a Valentine treat bag that doesn’t have lace and flowers can be a challenge. I have
six Monkey Boys and a few grand nieces who’ve let me know they don’t
like lace or flowers
on anything of theirs. These little paper pieced Valentine hearts were perfect for them!
A back pocket to hold gift cards, money, or candy will give them a smile for sure.
I made them into bean bags which will definitely thrill the boys because they
love to throw things. Giving them a container to toss them in will help to avoid having
them thrown at each other. Should they end up hitting one of their brothers with the
bean bag, making a bag with rice instead of beans for the freezer will soothe any
Monkey Boy who ends up crying over a bean bag hit. Of course, don't overfill them
with beans and they won't hurt anyone.
Making the paper pieced heart was easy using Stitch n Sew EZ Quilt
Block Sheets. All you have
to do is print the pattern onto Stitch
n Sew EZ Print Quilt Block Sheets using an inkjet
printer.
The sheets are 100% polyester, transparent, easy to print and tear,
and they are washable.
My favorite paper piecing tools:
Stitch n Sew EZ Quilt
Block Sheets, 1/4" ruler, Aurifil thread, rotary cutter,
small iron or roller, and my bookmark from Britt-Inger. You can use a piece of
cardboard, but using that bookmark reminds me of my blog friend when I use it.
I used Heat
n Bond Ultrahold Adhesive, No-Sew so I didn't have to sew the applique in place.
I'm on the Therm O Web blog today showing this project...check it out!
You can find the instructions in PDF format at my Craftsy store HERE.
Thanks for stopping by!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggid_ffouFueRHJQr-Nnub56PahNd0suL9n3b2rPTob2quD1PtXGjQ0EVwFD7IekgK8qqKn7xpFHV9tNh_oSKJsLm2QS0Ptu0VWWMoQ5oAbVT_QDcDp6UXe6O_QFLLe-sH66MI88AKjE/s320/abstract-vector-illustration-with-elephant-and-hearts_mkLbfI_L.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0wSKunxIN-T1ukXpwSK7gdg-t7NG4KRK4aYzFh__jqtiQ5dxvvLOM2Q5bYT7dzasbQbK53bZFhRn1KBvC6eyPHLMjjKkVPzUurn58L6Cx05rxWaJAIS8TFnarhzC9XjMswA28c4T1Ig/s1600/Carol+jpg+signature.jpg)
Having six Monkey Boys definitely would negate the need for lace and frou-frou. Great idea to make rice bags for tossing around. The candy/money pocket is a bonus. Happy Valentine’s Dear...xo
ReplyDeletelol....written as only a grandma of six boys could do!!!! That's a great idea and very cute too.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Perfect for the boys.
ReplyDeleteIt is harder to do valentines for boys, isn't it? Looks like you pegged it :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable project, Carol ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteI love these. Great valentine's idea! Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea for boys especially!
ReplyDeleteGreat project. Thank you for the pattern and tutorial.
ReplyDelete