Plush Pocket Hearts

Give a handmade gift from the heart this Valentine’s Day. These Plush Pocket Hearts are adorable little keepsakes that are perfect for holding a love note and/or a gift card.

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How to Make Plush Pocket Hearts

This is a simple sewing project that takes less than half an hour to create. It’s also a great way to use some of your fabric scraps! Just grab the supplies below and let’s get started.

Materials

fabric: 2 matching 6” x 6” squares, and a coordinating 6” x 8” rectangle
free half heart template
scissors
Poly-Fil
sewing machine
needle and thread
ribbon

Image contains three plush hearts made of assorted red, pink, and neutral fabrics with a pocket on the front.

Instructions

Cut two matching heart shapes.

Fold the fabric squares in half vertically and use the free template to cut the half heart shape. Open the fabric to reveal two hearts.

I get my fabric from Missouri Star Quilt Company, and I have a special discount offer for my friends – save 25% on any MSQC order using this link! The discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Image contains two hearts cut from pink fabric and a pair of scissors with mint colored handles on a white table.

Fold the rectangle in half horizontally and press the fold.

This should give you a folded piece that measures 6” across and 4” tall.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding a pink Oliso iron to press a rectangle of red fabric on a grey mat.

Lay one heart right side up and lay the folded rectangle on top, covering the bottom half.

The fold should be ON TOP and the open part on the bottom. Make sure that the pattern of your folded fabric is right side up.

Image contains a pink fabric heart with a folded rectangle of red heart-printed fabric laying on top, covering the bottom portion.

Place the other heart face down on top.

This will create a “sandwich” with the folded piece in the middle. Pin the layers together.

Sew around the edges with a 1/4” seam, leaving a 2” opening.

Turn right side out.

Before turning, I like to clip the bottom point off, and snip a few slits in the fabric near the “v” at the top. Be careful not to cut as far in as the stitches.

Image contains a pink fabric heart with a red fabric pocket. A wooden turning stick sits nearby on a white background.

Fill with Poly-Fil.

Image contains Amy’s hand adding Poly-Fil to the fabric pocket heart. A bag of Poly-Fil sits in the background.

Hand stitch the opening closed.

Image contains a pink plush heart with a red pocket, sitting on a pile of Poly-Fil.

Optional: Add a ribbon bow.

You can place this at the top of the heart, in the center of the pocket, or anywhere you like.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding a pink plush heart with a red fabric pocket and a white ribbon bow.

Now your plush pocket heart is complete and it’s time to tuck something special into the pocket! Write a little note, or slide a gift card or a sweet treat inside for your Valentine.

Image contains Amy’s hand sliding a note that reads, “I love you,” into the pocket of the plush heart.

Crafting Tips

Different fabric combinations will make your hearts look totally unique! Don’t limit yourself to Valentine fabric, you can use the recipient’s favorite colors or anything from your scrap bin.
You can make your pocket larger or smaller based on where you position it. For a large pocket, cover about 2/3 of the heart. For a smaller one, cover half of the heart.

Image contains three plush hearts with pockets, made from valentine fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big are these hearts?

The finished heart is approximately 5” x 5 1/2.” If you’d like a larger or smaller heart, just resize the cutting template.

Where did you get your fabric?

My fabric is from the XOXO Collection by Moda Fabrics. I got it from Missouri Star Quilt Company. Save 25% on any order at MSQC using this link.

More Valentine’s Day Projects

If you enjoyed this craft, here are some more festive Valentine projects to try!