DIY Felt Candy Heart Plushies

These felt candy heart plushies are a quick, beginner-friendly hand-sewing project. Made with soft felt sheets, embroidery floss, and a simple blanket stitch, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day decor, gifts, or party favors.

What You’ll Need

• Felt sheets in pastel colors
• Embroidery floss (contrasting color for text and stitching)
• Hand-sewing needle
• Polyester stuffing
• Scissors
• Paper heart template
• Fabric pen or pencil

Step 1: Cut the Felt Hearts

Use a paper heart template to cut two matching hearts from felt. Keep the shapes simple and rounded so the blanket stitch looks even all the way around.

Step 2: Stitch the Candy Heart Text

Before assembling, embroider your message onto one heart using embroidery floss. Simple words like XOXO, LOVE, or BE MINE work best. Use a basic backstitch or running stitch.

Step 3: Blanket Stitch Around the Edge

Place the two hearts together and begin blanket stitching around the edge with embroidery floss. Keep the stitches evenly spaced for a clean, decorative border.

Step 4: Stuff and Close

Stop stitching about two inches from the end, add a small amount of stuffing, then finish the blanket stitch to close the heart completely.

Final Thoughts

These plush felt hearts are easy to customize with different colors and messages. Make a whole set for seasonal decor or personalize them for gifts. Store flat when not in use to keep them looking crisp year after year.