Lazy heart quilt block tutorial

Get your red (or pink) and white scraps ready, because we’re going to make a Lazy Heart quilt block! This scrappy quilt block comes with two size options and it’s super easy to make! This is a great project for beginning quilters and it’s cute enough that every quilter will want to make at least one.

About the block

I love hearts in all shapes and sizes! Even though Valentine’s Day has cornered the market, I think hearts are great all year round. You can use this quilt block as a small wall hanging, part of a sampler quilt, or make multiples of them for a baby quilt or something larger.

One thing you’ll notice is this heart block creates a heart that is not standing straight up. It’s resting on its side, at a right angle. It looks lazy to me, thus the name. 🙂 I designed the block this way because it eliminates (6) extra half-square triangles (HST’s) and because it’s a little more unique and playful. Below, you can see the comparison between the two types of blocks and where the HST’s are placed.

This quilt block is meant to be scrappy. The more variety, the better! If you have an abundance of small fabric scraps, this is the perfect project to put them to use. Yardage can be used as well – the more variations in fabric and color range (light, medium, dark) will give you more of that scrappy look.

The smaller block finishes at 7.5″ square and the larger block finishes at 10″ square. This tutorial will show you how to make both sizes!

Supplies for one block

You’ll need red and/or pink fabric scraps ranging from medium to dark with a minimum size of 2.5″ square. For the background (white) fabric, you can use low volume prints, solids or white on white. The same size requirement applies. A charm pack or mini charm pack can be used for both sizes as well. You don’t need to limit yourself to a red and white color scheme. You could aways make a rainbow of hearts if that’s what makes your heart sing!

Cutting instructions

Use the chart below to cut fabrics for your desired block size: 7.5″ or 10″ (finished).

Piecing instructions

Before beginning, please read through the instructions and note the following:

• Instructions give sizes for the 7.5″ quilt block first, followed by the 10″ quilt block in ( ).
• All seams are 1/4″.
• HST = half-square triangle unit
• RST = right sides together

1. Make four HST units using the larger squares

• Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each white 2.5″ (3″) square.
• Place a marked white square RST with a red 2.5″ (3″) square and stitch 1/4″ on each side of the line.
• Cut apart on the line.
• Press towards the red fabric.
• Trim HST to 2″ (2.5″) square.

2. Make the block

• Arrange the four white squares, four HST units and 17 red squares as shown in the diagram below.
• Sew the squares into rows.
• Press the seams in each row in alternating directions.
• Sew the rows together being careful to nest seams.
• Press the row seams open or to the side.
• The quilt block should measure 8″ (10.5″) square.

That’s it! You can keep making lazy heart blocks in a rainbow of colors or stick with one color scheme. Either way, they are super cute and easy!

Lazy Heart Block pdf

You can download a copy of this tutorial below and save for future reference!

Lazy Heart Block & Wall Hanging pattern

Take your heart blocks to the next level with my new Lazy Heart Block & Lazy Flower Wall Hanging pattern. The wall hanging measures 20″ square, and it would also make a great pillow cover. The piecing is simple and it’s the perfect weekend project.

This pattern is a refined and detailed version of the Lazy Heart quilt block tutorial plus instructions to make an adorable wall hanging. It also includes a coloring page and more ideas for turning both projects into full size quilts. The Lazy Heart Block & Lazy Flower Wall Hanging pattern is only $5 in my Etsy Shop. Every purchase helps me keep this blog running and is so much appreciated!

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Looking for more heart inspiration? Check out my other heart tutorials that are quick and easy to make for Valentine’s Day.

• Vintage Heart Quilt Block
• Ombre Heart Quilt Block
• Fabric Heart Bookmark
• Woven Heart Quilt block
• 14 Free Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects

I hope your February is filled with hearts of the lazy and scrappy kind! Thanks for visiting! ❤️