Free Project: Candy Hearts Appliqué Beret

With Valentine's Day approaching, I thought I'd share some Valentine-themed projects! 

Candy conversation hearts have a long history dating all the way back to the 1860s, when Daniel Chase invented a machine to stamp words onto candy lozenges using vegetable dye. Originally made in a variety of shapes from diamonds to horseshoes and postcards, with long mottoes and even poems, the iconic heart shape was eventually launched in 1901.

Taking its inspiration from these popular candies, this free project features pastel felt hearts sporting romantic (or, if you prefer, rejection) messages.

There are two versions of the template: a printable PDF, and an SVG file suitable for use with a Cricut machine (don't forget to mirror the words for cutting out of iron-on material). 

The SVG files are as follows:

• Hearts (I've made them all one colour in the file so you can position your felt scraps on the cutting mat and cut them all at the same time)

• Romantic phrases such as CUTIE PIE, KISS ME, and BE MINE

• Rejection messages such as NO WAY, BEAT IT, and AS IF

If you don’t have a Cricut, you can use hand or machine embroidery, fabric paint, fabric markers, or permanent pen such as Sharpie - or just leave the hearts blank!