I just love Valentine’s Day! Even though my children are grown, I still decorate for Valentine’s Day. My sewing machine is my friend when I’m making new Valentine's sewing projects to decorate with or give as gifts.
One year when my kids were young, I sewed up twenty-five treat bags for one of them to pass out at the school’s Valentine’s Day party. With pretty ric rack and buttons, pink, red and white fabrics, and drawstrings, they were a real hit with the third graders.
I'm sure it helped that they were filled with candy treats! There are several links below to similar treat bags that will make this Valentine’s Day super special. Make them for your kids, for friends, or get ambitious like I did and make them for a whole Valentine’s Day classroom party!
Along with cute treat bags, there are a slew of Valentine's sewing projects to brighten this holiday.
Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?
There are several legends about how Valentine’s Day came about. Valentine was a very popular name back in the third century AD. Most believe there were one or two Valentines who preached the word of the Bible and were executed on February 14th, although in different years.
The Catholic Church may have made Valentine a Saint, which is why St.Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th.
A second story, which takes into account the loving portion of Valentine’s Day is that Valentine was a Roman priest who defied Emperor Claudius II. The Emperor had banned marriage so men would be more willing to go to war, and Valentine continued to marry people in secret which resulted in his execution.
Whatever the dark beginnings of St. Valentine’s Day, it is a day of celebrating love.
So to show the love let’s get to decorating the home and making St. Valentine's Day gifts with some classy sewing! Look no further than this page to get started. 
What are some Valentine's sewing projects?
Below, there are ideas for the kitchen, like the gorgeous table runner and sweetheart kitchen towels. The heart garland would look nice in any room!
Stitch up cute heart pillows or a beautiful Valentine's Day quilt. Take a look at the pretty Valentine's Day wreaths as well. The ideas on this page go on and on.
The best Valentine's Day gifts are made with love, so get started stitching up some Valentine's Day sewing projects!
(If you love sewing for the holidays, take a look at our free Christmas Sewing Projects, Easter and Spring Sewing Crafts, and Halloween and Fall Sewing Patterns.)
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Pattern available at Fat Quarter Shop.Finished Size: 16.5" x 44.5"
Fat Quarter Shop
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This cute set of kitchen towels is filled with appliquéd hearts stitched in a modern style. Easy to sew, fun to use!
We All Sew
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Hearts make up this fun quilt made with just five fat quarters (and a little bit of yardage).
Jedi Craft Girl
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Learn how to make your own handmade crazy patchwork heart with this free tutorial. Use the stuffed hearts in bowls, tiered trays, as centerpieces, or on the mantel.
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Learn how to make a cute heart pillow for valentine's day with pom pom trim. A free sewing pattern and tutorial.
Polkadot Chair
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Declutter and upcycle old jeans into heart garland as Valentine's Day decor.
Creative Green Living
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With this post make DIY drop cloth goody bags for a school party or your Valentine's Day party.
Jaime Costiglio
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Create a fabric book cover with a heart applique by following the instructions in this tutorial.
So Sew Easy
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This tutorial will guide you through the steps to make a Fabric Flower Valentine Wreath. A beginner sewist can make this.
sew Much Ado
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Valentine's Day is a whole lot cuter with this super easy heart-shaped valentine rag wreath. Anyone can make a rag wreath with this free tutorial.
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Great gift idea! Simple, easy and any crafter would like it.
Pattern Bee
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This backpack is fully lined and has adjustable straps, making it the perfect gift for Valentine's Day.
sew Much Ado
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Free Heart Quilt Block Pattern!
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Use this free tutorial to sew a heart envelope bag to use to give away some Valentine treats or something else special.
So Very Crafty
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English paper-pieced heart mat project.
Wild Olive
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Level up your romantic home décor with this super cute DIY heart pillow using this free tutorial.
Hello Sewing
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Learn how to make a heart pillow with a free sewing pattern. Great beginner sewing project!
Heather Handmade
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This mini quilt is the perfect way to express love to someone.
Sew Can She
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This tutorial has everything you need to make your own special lavender bag hearts including a free downloadable template.
Christine's Crafts
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This applique can be used on many different projects - towel, pillow, shirt and more.
Seasoned Homemaker
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Mug rugs are so handy. Here is a tutorial you can make in an afternoon to use to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The Art of Home Jacquelynn Steves
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This soft and cozy no-sew fleece heart pillow is easy to make and best of all, there’s no sewing involved.
It's not the typical knotted fringe pillow. It's a weaved fringe that looks braided.
Needlepointers.com Staff
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This free pixelated heart pattern is a great way to use that scrap fabric lying around your sewing room.
Robert Kaufman
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This Valentine hearts pillow is a great scrap buster project. Learn how to make it!
Crafts Sew Create
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We love scrap projects! Here is the perfect one for Valentine's Day.
Deb's Days
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This DIY heart pillow will dress up any living area for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
The Kim Six Fix
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The layout for making this heart block is very simple. Make a block or many blocks and make a quilt.
Cluck Cluck Sew
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Using some scrap fabrics, sew some sweet fabric Valentines that any recipient will adore.
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Show someone you care! With large quilt blocks, the Sweetheart Quilt will piece together quickly. The 48" square size makes it perfect for a playmat or picnic blanket.
My Poppet Makes
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Last minute Valentine's Day sewing project for your home or gift! Two valentine coaster ideas to sew in 15 minutes.
Sum of Their Stories
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Make some heart themed pillows with this tutorial for Valentine's Day.
Simple Simon and Co
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On Valentine's Day, kids enjoy passing out treats to their classmates, teammates, teachers, and friends. What better way than with a cute goodie bag. Learn how to make quick and easy fabric bags.
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Scraps of fabric and quilt batting is all you need to complete this adorable coaster project.
Love To Sew
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This DIY tutorial explains how to make an envelope chair backer that can hold cards, notes and more.
Sweet Red Poppy
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Use this tutorial to show some holiday spirit for your sweetheart with a DIY t-shirt for Valentine’s Day!
Scratch and Stitch
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Here is a mug rug tutorial to make to celebrate Valentine's Day. Great gift idea.
The Peony Teacup
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Use the Cricut Maker to cut the fabric for this Valentine's Quilt.
Heather Handmade
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This is fun, quick DIY heart-themed pennant pillow, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Diary of a Quilter
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Step-by-step instructions for making a reversible tissue box cover for any size tissue box.
Super Mom No Cape
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This sweet little Valentine’s purse is a great beginner’s sewing project that only took about 20 minutes total to make.
Organized 31
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For this project pull scrap fabric and gather some buttons and trim to make treat bags. Then depending to whom you gift, fill them with candy, paper Valentines, stickers, pens, sewing notions....
The Art of Home Jacquelynn Steves
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Make zipper goody bags for Valentine’s Day from drop cloth canvas and added red gingham heart and this free tutorial.
Jaime Costiglio
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