Step by Step: Sew Your Free Cross My Heart Wall Hanging with This Simple, Meaningful Quilt Pattern
Stitch something special with the Cross My Heart Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern. This free quilt pattern tutorial celebrates love, promises, and slow stitching. Perfect for beginners!
There are quilts we make for the seasons—and then there are the ones that hold a piece of our story. Cross My Heart was one of those for me. I designed it to mark my 20th wedding anniversary, a quiet celebration of love, loyalty, and the vows that keep us anchored through time.
This wall hanging is simple in construction but full of heart. Made entirely from half-square triangles (HSTs), it’s a beautiful project for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. The design forms a bold, modern cross motif that feels timeless and symbolic—perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or simply to hang as a daily reminder of the promises that matter most.
Whether you’re stitching it as a gift or creating it for your own home, Cross My Heart is the kind of project that invites you to slow down and reflect with every seam.
About the Cross My Heart Quilt
Finished Size: 16" x 24"
Skill Level: Beginner
Techniques Used: Half-square triangles (8-at-a-time method), basic piecing, machine or hand quilting, and binding.
The pattern uses just two fabrics—a light and a dark—to create the soft contrast that brings the cross motif to life. I chose quilting cotton in brown and cream for their warmth and subtle depth, but it also looks stunning in high-contrast colors like indigo and cream, scarlet and sand, or even scrappy neutrals from your stash.
It’s a versatile design that fits right into a cozy home—whether you hang it in your living room, entryway, or bedroom as a reminder of love and strength. I’ve been known to use it as a placemat for the dining table too!
What You’ll Need
For a 16" x 24" wall hanging:
⅜ yard Fabric A (brown or darker tone)
⅜ yard Fabric B (cream or lighter tone)
⅔ yard backing
⅔ yard batting
¼ yard binding (3 strips at 2½″ x WOF)
Thread, scissors, rotary cutter, and your favorite quilting ruler
Step-by-Step Overview
This pattern is beginner-friendly and comes together quickly:
Cut & Prepare: You’ll start with six 11" x 11" squares—three in each color.
Make the HSTs: Use the 8-at-a-time method to create perfectly matched half-square triangles.
Assemble the Layout: Arrange your 24 HSTs into the cross-heart pattern.
Sew & Press: Join rows together, pressing seams open for a smooth finish.
Quilt & Bind: Add batting and backing, quilt as desired, and finish with tidy binding.
If you’re new to quilting, this project is a wonderful introduction to foundational techniques like cutting accurately, sewing with a ¼″ seam allowance, and binding neatly.
Why You’ll Love It
Beginner-friendly but still visually striking.
Quick to make—a satisfying weekend project.
Sentimental and symbolic, perfect for gifting.
Minimal fabric required, ideal for stash sewing or natural-dyed fabrics.
Get the Downloadable Pattern PDF
The full, printable Cross My Heart Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern is available as a downloadable PDF in my shop.
The PDF version includes:
Detailed cutting charts
Step-by-step diagrams for the 8-at-a-time HST method
Layout guide for assembly
Quilting and finishing instructions
Printer-friendly formatting
If you’d like a copy you can save, print, and sew from—grab the full version here:
👉 Download the Cross My Heart Quilt Pattern PDF »
Quilt Assembly
1. Layer the quilt sandwich: backing (wrong side up), batting, and quilt top (right side up).
2. Baste using your preferred method (glue, pins, or thread). For basting tips, click here.
3. Quilt as desired. For hand quilting tips, visit this blog post here.
4. Trim excess batting and backing, and square up the quilt.
5. Join the binding strips with diagonal seams. Trim and press seams open. For information on binding your quilt, click here. Fold the binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press. Sew the binding to the front of the quilt, raw edges aligned. Fold it over to the back and stitch in place by machine or by hand.
6. Share your finish on Instagram using #CROSSMYHEARTQUILT✨
Pin & Share
If this quilt speaks to you, pin it for later or share your version with me on Instagram using #CROSSMYHEARTQUILT and tag @exshaw. I love seeing your colors, stories, and creative interpretations.
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Whether you’re marking a milestone, honoring a promise, or just craving a soothing, heartfelt make—Cross My Heart is a beautiful reminder of love stitched by hand.
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I'm Kim, quilting and dyeing from an old cabin in the woods. This is where I share beginner-friendly tutorials, slow craft tips, and stories from a life stitched by hand. I hope you find something here that feels like home.
