This cute placemat makes a nice table accessory for Valentine's Day or every day and it's so easy to make. If you haven't used flanges in your quilts, here's a good opportunity to give a new technique a try.

The "Love Abloom" applique would also be great on hot pads, mug mats and towels and it's available as a machine embroidery applique for all of you who are embroiderers. You'll find the embroidery files, here.

If you have a Valentine's Day sweet tooth, be sure to try this month's recipes, too! :)