Thursday, February 1, 2018

Paper Pieced Valentine Heart Treat Bag And Bean Bag


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!

7 comments:

  1. 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

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  2. lol....written as only a grandma of six boys could do!!!! That's a great idea and very cute too.

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  3. These are so cute! Perfect for the boys.

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  4. It is harder to do valentines for boys, isn't it? Looks like you pegged it :)

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  5. I love these. Great valentine's idea! Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea for boys especially!

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  6. Great project. Thank you for the pattern and tutorial.

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