Happy Valentine's Day

Several traditional applique patterns contain hearts. Below are a few reproductions.

The first: by Karla Menaugh

Feathered Heart

Below: Deb Rowden

Topeka Rose

Below: Barbara Brackman

Wreath of Hearts

Below: Another of Karla's

Heart to Heart

And here are some pieced heart designs---mostly  from the 1930s and '40s. I typed the words "Heart" & "Valentine" in my BlockBase program and these four were among those that came up.

Hearts & Gizzards

from Ruth Finley

Valentine Quilt from the Kansas City Star 1934

Bride's Quilt from Laura Wheeler newspaper pattern

Hearts & Rings from Quilters Newsletter 1976