Want to learn how to make a neutral heart pillow? You can display it any day of the year, but it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Do you want to decorate for Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to use red or hot pink?
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I found a way to use neutral colors instead!
Let’s create a beautiful pillow out of rosettes made from a drop cloth and scrap sweater pieces!
During the holidays, I went a bit crazy making rosettes out of torn pieces of drop cloth and ribbon.
I added them to cone Christmas trees and Christmas ornaments.
I love the vintage-inspired look they created!
A few weeks ago I made pillows with old sweaters to cozy up my house for winter.
![A pillow made out of an old sweater.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5514-1-768x1024.jpg?v=1674233689)
I considered making rosettes out of the scraps to add to the pillows but decided I liked them better plain.
That’s when the idea came to me!
I should make a Valentine’s pillow to coordinate with the sweater pillow!
Rosettes would be perfect to embellish it!
So, I hope you’re not getting bored with me making rosettes or pillows because here we go again!
I love how it turned out!
![A valentines pillow created from rosettes made with sweater scarps and drop cloth pieces!](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6075-768x1024.jpg?v=1674411666)
Who knew scraps from a sweater and a drop cloth could turn out so beautiful!!
I’m so excited to show you how I made it!!
Gather Supplies
![Gather a pillow insert, drop cloth, scissors, and an old sweater for step one to create a Valentine's pillow out of rosettes.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5984-768x1024.jpg?v=1674150570)
Gather the following items to do this project:
- Pillow insert- mine is 18 x 18
- Drop cloth
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Disappearing ink pen
- Sweater scraps
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Silicone finger protectors
- Sewing machine- or hot glue pillow if you don’t have a sewing machine
- Thread
- Sewing needle
Steps to Make a heart pillow
I think it’s important to tell you all that I don’t know how to sew.
I can only do the basics, and I’m not sure I do them well!
But that’s what DIY is all about, teaching yourself as you go!
Anyway, this is how I made my pillow!
Cut
![A ruler laying on a drop cloth with a line marked at 19 inches, is step two to create a Valentine's pillow out of rosettes.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5985-768x1024.jpg?v=1674150624)
Measure your pillow insert. Mine is 18 x 18.
Lay the drop cloth flat on your work surface.
Measure and mark a square 19 inches high and 19 inches wide.
Cut out the square.
Repeat the steps to make a second square!
Pin
![Pins holding two pieces of drop cloth together to create a Valentine's pillow out of rosettes.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5986-768x1024.jpg?v=1674150673)
Pin the two squares together.
I measured 1/2 inch from the edge and then marked where to sew with dots.
Sew
![Two pieces of drop cloth sewn together to create a Valentine's pillow out of rosettes.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5987-768x1024.jpg?v=1674150701)
Sew three sides of the square together.
On the fourth side, sew a couple of inches from each edge.
You have to leave a hole big enough to insert the pillow!
Turn the fabric inside out.
If the fabric is wrinkled, take time to iron it.
Insert the pillow into your new pillowcase.
![A drop cloth pillow with the end pinned together,](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6012-768x1024.jpg?v=1674153997)
Pin the opening closed and sew it together.
![A seam of a pillow that was hand sewn together to create a Valentine's pillow.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6050-768x1024.jpg?v=1674410584)
Make rosettes
Now it’s time to create the rosettes for our Valentine’s pillow!
cut dropcloth
![A drop cloth with slits cut every 1-1/2 inches.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5990-768x1024.jpg?v=1674163633)
Lay drop cloth flat.
Measure a 12 x 12 square and cut it out.
Make one-and-a-half-inch marks across the top of the square.
Cut a one-inch slit on each mark.
Tear the drop cloth into eight pieces so the edges will fray!
You now have eight 12 x 1-1/2 inch pieces.
You will also need three 10 x 1-1/2 inch pieces to make a few smaller rosettes.
cut sweater
![Create a Valentine's pillow out of rosettes by cutting a strip of sweater 1/2 x 10 inches long.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5993-768x1024.jpg?v=1674164179)
Cut the sweater into strips that are approximately 1/2 inch wide. Don’t worry if the strip is thicker in some areas than others.
You will need two strips that are 10 inches long and twelve strips that are 12 inches long.
hot glue
![A piece of sweater twisted to create a rosette for a Valentine's pillow.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5997-768x1024.jpg?v=1674164652)
Twist the sweater strip.
![A twisted piece of sweater with the tip glued into a small circle, step one to create a rosette for a Valentine's pillow.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5999-768x1024.jpg?v=1674164711)
Put a drop of hot glue on the tip and twist it inward to make a tiny circle.
Be very careful with the hot glue, it is very hot and can cause blisters!
We suggest you use silicon finger protectors linked in the product list at the end of this post.
Continue to glue and wrap the strip into a circle.
![A sweater piece made into a rosette for a Valentine's pillow.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6001-768x1024.jpg?v=1674164812)
Cover the end of the strip with glue and slide it under the circle. Press down to adhere.
Repeat the steps to finish the sweater strips into rosettes.
Do the drop cloth strips that same way.
Make a heart out of the rosettes
Determine placement
Arrange the rosettes into the shape of a heart on the pillow!
![Rosettes made from sweater scraps and drop cloth pieces on a Valentine's pillow.](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6053-768x1024.jpg?v=1674410667)
Look closely, and you’ll see how some of the rosettes are smaller than the rest.
Play around with the shape until you are happy with it.
Don’t worry about the holes, they can be filled later, or you can keep it that way!
adhere rosettes
![A valentines pillow created from rosettes made with sweater scarps and drop cloth pieces!](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6056-768x1024.jpg?v=1674410749)
Hot glue each rosette onto the pillow.
Fill in holes
![](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6064-768x1024.jpg?v=1674410794)
If you don’t like seeing the holes in between the rosettes, you can fill them in with small pieces of twisted drop cloth.
![](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6068-768x1024.jpg?v=1674410817)
The small pieces blend in to nicely fill the holes!
Style your Heart pillow
![](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6069-768x1024.jpg?v=1674412419)
You can use it in a chair by itself.
![](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6076-768x1024.jpg?v=1674412368)
Or pair it with a coordinating pillow!
![](https://anorganizedseason.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_6074-768x1024.jpg?v=1674412524)
I hope I’ve inspired you to create a Valentine’s pillow out of rosettes!
If I can make this with my limited sewing skills, I know you can too!!
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Blessings, Donna and Rich
Pin It For Later
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More Valentine’s Inspiration
- Table Decor for Valentine’s Day
- Craft a Valentine’s Heart with Teddy Bear Yarn
- Decorating Ideas for Valentine’s Day
- Paper Heart and Ribbon Garland
Items to help make this project
If I could not find the exact product we have, I linked something similar to it!
You can click on the pictures or use list of links below the product pictures, to see the products!
Throw Pillows Insert * All Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth * Surebonder DT-270 Hot Glue Gun
Surebonder Glue Sticks * Hot Glue Gun Finger Protectors
VALENTINE GIFTS FOR HER
Carved Heart-Shaped Bowl * Facial Beauty Roller Skin Care Tools * Silk Rose Flowers Bouquet
Kate Spade New York Canvas Tote Bag * Sherpa Reversible Red Throw * Fitbit Versa 2 Watch
Pink Cross Band Fuzzy Slippers * Pink Sherpa Lined Sweatpants * Three-Hand Quartz Watch
Infinity Heart Jewelry * Nail Clippers Manicure Set * Layered Gold Necklace
VALENTINE GIFTS FOR HIM
Smart Control Mug 2 * Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker * Exfoliating Soap Saver Pouch
Back and Neck Massager * Scuff Slippers * Gourmet Nuts Gift Basket
Toiletry Kit * Steiner Set Gift Box(Shirt/Pants) * SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds
Ray-Ban Clubmaster Square Sunglasses * Slim-Fit Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt * Mini Waffle Maker
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Oh my gosh! Yes, I am definitely weary of the red and pink. This neutral heart pillow is a welcome sight indeed. As an added bonus, it can stay out past Valentine’s Day. Thank you for the step by step instructions Donna.
Hi Anna, I have been loving the neutral look this year! I’m going to add a bit of pink next week! No red for me this year. Hugs, Donna
Donna,
Well its official, we are to much alike. Leave it to us to both make pillow covers this week. I love of course how your pillow cover came out. So pretty. Thanks for sharing on the Home Imagined party. Have a good week my friend- Meagan
What a coincidence! That’s too funny! Can’t believe we both made Valentine’s pillows at the same time! Hope you have a wonderful week!
I absolutely love this project and want this pillow in my house!
Thank you, Crystal! I am so happy with how it turned out! Just goes to show why you should never throw scraps of material away, lol!!! If you make one, let me know!!
You know I love a good sweater upcycle! Love this pillow, Donna! I’m excited to tell you this post will be featured in this week’s Tuesday Turn About Link Party! Thanks for sharing your creativity and we hope to see you at the party this week! Pinned!
Hey Cindy! That is such great news! It’s such a pleasure to be featured on Tuesday Turn About! Thank you so much! I’ll see ya there!
I love how this pillow can be used throughout the year and how it complements your sweater pillow so well, Donna! It’s really beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever made rosettes like this before so I definitely appreciate the easy to follow step by step instructions. They help so much! Hugs, CoCo
Hi, CoCo! I love how the pillows coordinate too! I’m really enjoying the neutral look for Winter! Take care, Donna
This is fantastic Donna! I love it and I am all about neutrals too. Great tutorial friend. Looks lovely with hour sweater pillow. XO- MaryJo
Thanks MaryJo! Neutrals are so pretty! Is was so fun to make and I love how it turned out!