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    Home » Crafts » PB Inspired Valentine Tea Towels

    PB Inspired Valentine Tea Towels

    Published: Feb 2, 2014 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Bren

    Love Pottery Barn style but not the cost? You can make these no-sew PB-inspired Valentine tea towels for less than $1.00 each! 

    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

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     For the Love of Pottery Barn

    I once told my husband I would get a job at Pottery Barn for the employee discount alone. He immediately vetoed this idea because he knows that I would never, EVER make any money working at Pottery Barn.

    I had to agree that I would definitely outspend my earnings if I was going to that den of decorating temptation every-single-day.

    I can’t help it, I just adore Pottery Barn’s seasonal decor items.

    Seriously, it’s love. They might make a few missteps, but I could always be FORCED to find something to order…

    Valentine Decor

    I recently clicked over to the Pottery Barn site to check out their holiday offerings and their Valentines décor had me drooling.

    These adorable Valentine Tea Towels can be used as a placement, a napkin, or as a gift basket liner.

    They are SOOOOOO adorable!

    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

    Isn’t it just the sweetest little Valentines decoration?

     …. then I looked at the price and choked a little bit, $14 seems a bit steep for ONE cotton flour sac towel with an easy applique.

    I Can Make That!

    My next thought? I could make that without even using my sewing machine!

    Then my mind began to whirl!

    I remembered seeing a similar flour sack towel at Ikea so I took a little road trip and came home with these adorable Tekla towels for just $0.59 each.

    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

    I grabbed some red cotton fabric to match the red strip on the towels, some white cotton embroidery floss, and some iron on adhesive. Then presto, I had an adorable Pottery Barn inspired towel for just $0.72!

    Download the free printable pattern and make your own adorable Valentine tea towels with the directions below.

    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

     

    More Valentine Crafts

    If you like this project, make sure to check out my Valentine’s Day Easy Heat Pack Craft. They are sweet little hand warmers or boo boo soothers inspired by conversation hearts  — plus they are equal cute and affordable!

    Easy Valentine's Day Craft: Conversation Heart Microwave Homemade Heating Pad - These easy to make heating pads are filled with whole grain rice or kosher salt. They can be heated by placing them in the microwaveor placed in the freezer to use as cool packs. They are all natural, reusable and much healthier than using a chemical filled self warming heat or cold pack.

    You might also like my Valentine Tin Lantern. So cute and less than $1 to make!
    Upcycled Craft Ideas for Valentines Day. Learn how to make an adorable tin lantern from an upcycled tin can! These easy DIY lanterns are made from just two recycled craft supplies: a tin can and a wire coat hanger. Perfect for rustic wedding, Valentines Day or a romantic décor. The Art Of Up-Cycling: repurposed tin cans to lanterns.

     

    How to Make Valentine Tea Towels

    Supplies

    • Flour sack towels (Tekla Towel from Ikea or any flour sack towel)
    • Red cotton fabric to match the red stripe
    • Iron-on adhesive (Heat and Bond Lite).
    • White embroidery floss
    • Free printable pattern
    • Embroidery Needle
    • Iron and Ironing board
    • Sewing Scissors
    • Free PDF Pattern
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

    Directions

    1. Wash and dry towels and fabric, do not use fabric softener. This allows the iron-on adhesive to adhere to the fabric.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Trace hearts using printable PDF pattern on fabric. I use white chalk for this step. It is easy to see and wipes off with a damp cloth.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Trace inner hearts on the iron-on adhesive by laying the pattern beneath the adhesive and tracing with a pen or pencil on the paper side.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. If you want to add a monogram, stitch it now with embroidery floss. I sketched a guide on the back of the heart (backwards) in chalk.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

    *Make sure all the knots and loose threads are on the wrong side of the fabric. They will be securely attached by the iron on adhesive.

    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Adhere the iron-on adhesive to the fabric hearts following the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the paper backing on the adhesive until step 9.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Using iron-on adhesive as a guide, stitch a white border around the edge of the heart.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Use your fingernails to lightly unravel the unfinished edge of the heart.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Trim any extra long threads from the edges of the heart.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Remove paper from the iron-on adhesive and place heart in desired location on towel. Iron your heart to the towel following the manufacturer’s instructions from the iron-on adhesive.
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
    1. Enjoy your towel!
    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with these adorable Valentine Tea Towels {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack tea towels and iron-on adhesive appliqué. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/

    The total cost of this towel is $0.72! At this price you can make a few (or many) Valentine Tea Towels  and treat your friends to a cheerful surprise.

    *Tip: To extend the life of the adhesive, I recommend washing on the delicate cycle and hanging to dry.

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    Saying “I love you!” doesn’t have to cost a bundle this Valentine’s Day. Impress your guests with this adorable little tea towel {Pottery Barn inspired} for only $0.79! Read the easy tutorial with free printable pattern at BrenDid.com. The easy craft uses premade flour sack towels and iron-on adhesive. The best part, at under $1 each you can afford to spread the Valentine love around the whole neighborhood! - See more at: https://brendid.com/pb-inspired-valentine-tea-towels/
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    1. Brittany

      February 02, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Wow! Those are stinkin’ adorable!

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