Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop

So here we are, another fun blog hop and today is my stop on your tour...







A big thank you to Mdm Samm and Jane for creating and hosting/cheer-leading this Valentine-esque party.

I have been busy and have two projects to show you...

 the first is a Conversation Hearts block, Krislovesfabric-style:

a few of the above hearts were consumed in order to give me proper inspiration...

 I chose the words: Quilt, Sew, and Dream to be my messages.


If you would like to make something similar, you can find a heart template here.

 My second project is a pattern/kit I won from Michelle and the Bunnies at The Raspberry Rabbits.  They have started a Mid-Month Madness giveaway and I drew the lucky straw, yay!!
The pattern is called Rabbit Romance and it is totally perfect for this hop...pink, red, and hearts along with too-cute bunnies!!
This image taken from theraspberryrabbits.com/store

 I made my version a table topper and added a 3 inch border rather than the pattern's suggested 12 inch pillow.  This picture shows it resting on my stitching armchair :)



This pattern was very easy to follow and the kit that she provided is Valdani thread goodness and National Nonwovens quality felt.   If you want your own Rabbit Romance pattern and kit you can see if she has any left  here in her store.

Thanks for visiting me today and please be sure to visit all the others participating in the hop...

Wednesday February 13th

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81 comments:

  1. HeideFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    I love the 3D look!! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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  2. Cyndi loves to stitchFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Wow!! Your conversation hearts are stunning !! And the Raspberry Rabbit quilt is spectacular, love your choice of fabrics in both projects! Hugs and kisses to you too for sharing!!

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  3. Judy BFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Love your conversion hearts! Lucky you for winning one of Shell's wonderful kits. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. ScrapatchesFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Your conversation heart block is sew sweet and sew creative! Thanks for sharing your template inspiration. You have taken this to another level. The dancing rabbits are cute,too. Thank you for sharing ... :) Pat

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  5. NatiFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Those hearts are so cute and talented but the rabbits are just to die for! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. MartinaFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    So lovely, the hearts and those sweet bunnies!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    What a neat idea you had with your hearts.

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  8. Britt-IngerFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    So wonderful hearts you have sewn and the table cloth with the bunnies is so cute.
    Thanks for sharing

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  9. SparkyFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    love the detail 3 D affect there Kris...and Michelles pattern, is lovely..you did a terrific job on that .

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  10. tink's momFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Both of your projects are wonderful. Thanks sew much for sharing the template.
    congratulations on the win. Shell does such great patterns and you did a great job in putting it together.

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  11. lefuntzFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    I like the 3 D conversation hearts. Are those bunnies multiplying?

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  12. Katie February 13, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    great job Kris

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  13. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Oh, I love the fabrics with the Rabbit Romance! You've also given me a cute idea of something to make for my quilting buddies with the conversation heart design. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Busy Quilting MamaFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    The conversation hearts look great!

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  15. QuiltsmilesFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Love those Unique candy hearts and the lovely bunnies too, thanks for sharing. Jane

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  16. BetsyFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful and such great inspiration

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  17. JeanieFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    The 3D hearts are wonderful.... your research must have been very thorough!

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  18. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Wonderful idea using candy hearts.

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  19. GillFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I love your hearts quilt - the 3D effect is wonderful!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  20. ThearicaFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Love the conversation hearts! That is too cute! and those bunnies are sweet! Kind of like the Hawaiian style of quilts. An Hawaiian rabbit? hmmm :)

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  21. gpcFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    What great projects -- I love the conversation hearts, and the bunnies are adorable!

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  22. Sowing StitchesFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    :) Great spin on your conversation hearts! The words you chose are perfect!:)

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  23. GwenFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I LOVE your conversation hearts--they turned out just beautifully! And I also love the projects over at Raspberry Rabbits. Ironically, just a few moments ago I was thinking that I need to visit there for some thread!

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  24. JoyceLMFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing - I love conversation hearts.

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  25. Vicki HFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I love your 3-D hearts. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. CliodanaFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    your candy heart bloc is very original and sooo beautiful. great work. thank's for sharing and happy valentin's day

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  27. MommarockFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Completely love the hearts!!

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  28. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love the hearts!

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  29. CalicojoanFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love them both! What a fun idea for many conversations in hearts!! Beautiful wool work! Raspberry Rabbits is the best!

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  30. LindaFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Your Conversation Hearts project is wonderful! I love the 3-D look you gave them! You also did a terrific job on Michelle's pattern!

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  31. RosaFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Your 3D hearts are just wonderful!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Wonderful projects and the colors are refreshing. Thanks for sharing

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  33. Carrie P.February 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    what a fun little quilt you created. Love the fabrics in the hearts.
    That Michelle is so talented. Congrats on your win and making the quilt. thanks for sharing.

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  34. Joyce CarterFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    OH WOW! Your projects are so Beautiful. I like the little quilt, but I love the Conversation Hearts.You did a great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Agnes B. BullockFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    What else defines Valentine's Day than Candy Hearts? I just love this and will be trying it for myself! (The sacrifice that you made making these hearts- sampling the wares must have made this more difficult but the results are perfection! :) )

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  36. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Kris I love everything Shell does at Raspberry Rabbits so love, love, love that! But the hearts are just wonderful (I'm going to get that template!)- I love the 3D effect. blessings, marlene

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  37. DeAnna February 13, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Very nice projects. I love the Raspberry Rabbits pattern and your color choices. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Needled MomFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I love those hearts! You did such a nice job on both projects. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  39. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Oh wow!! I love your candy version Kris...and the topper is beautiful

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  40. QuayceetatterFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Love your heart candies!! Congrats on winning Raspberry Rabbits giveaway!! Nice job completing the project.I am working on her fall bom.

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  41. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely hearts. I like your fabrics and the embroidery too.

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  42. LynFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Very nice! I love Michelle's pillow too. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I saw those rabbits when she posted over on her blog and I love what you've done with them. They look so happy and playful. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. carlaFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Hi!!! WOW!!! I love your conversation hearts and your bunnies!!! Very pretty and sweet!!! Thank You

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  45. Sharon DawnFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Love Your sweethearts!

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  46. ElizabethFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Your conversation hearts are delicious! Love the way you even made them dimensional. The bunnies will be a great wall-hanging or table topper. So cute!

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  47. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, your work is perfect! I especially love how the hearts look 3-D in your first project. Wonderful!

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  48. LouFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Love the conversation hearts!!!!

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  49. Katherine McNeeseFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    love you hearts block!

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  50. Fiddlesticks and HumilityFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    love the 3-d treatment of the conversation hearts!

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  51. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Love your hearts! Cute table topper. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Oh, how clever with the sweet hearts! And you are quick with the needle to finish up Shell's pattern in time for the hop. Just all yummy sweetness.

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  53. Jodi - usairdollFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    You are so clever! Love your 3D hearts! Your bunny topper is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us, awesome job!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. Quilter KathyFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    So beautiful! Fun love hearts and the rabbit love is so adorable!

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  55. LJFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm going out to buy myself some of that candy inspiration, too; it certainly did a marvelous job with you and your creativity! I totally love the 3D effect you created and the words are just the BEST! Happy V Day!

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  56. BillieBee (billiemick)February 13, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    You are soooo creative! I just love the hearts!!

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  57. AmyFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I love the conversation hearts and the words you chose! Too Cute!

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  58. Connie Kresin CampbellFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Your candy hearts are adorable and your table topper is precious!

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  59. NiniFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I love your 3D hearts! Great job!

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  60. Farm QuilterFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Your 3D hears are fabulous!!! Your table topper is too cute! Wow, busy, creative lady!!!

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  61. SusanFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Very creative! Nice work!

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  62. TammyFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Super cute projects. Love those conversation hearts too....conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  63. Patty February 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Conversation hearts with quilty stuff is a great idea! happy valentine's day!

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  64. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄February 13, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love your projects! I love how the conversational hearts look three-dimensional!

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  65. MaraFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I still just love your crow quilt, That's great that your son is using it.

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  66. Deb CFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Love the conversation hearts!

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  67. BizyStitchesFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I like both projects. You did a great job on them. Thanks for sharing. Fun blog hop

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  68. The4RsFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Wow, two projects! I barely finished one, and both are cute as buttons! Thanks for hopping along with us!

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  69. Cathy's ChatterFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I like the 3-D hearts! Very creative! Thanks for sharing!

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  70. tubilinha tiacarminhaFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    OBRAS DE ARTE E ponto!!!Coarações maravilhosos!!!!!!!!

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  71. Quilt n QueenFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Luv the 3D Sweet Hearts...sEw cleaver of you and the table topper is darling. Shell is one talented lady...luv her designs. Great job, happy stitching, Pauline

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  72. SallieFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Love the Conversation hearts! Thanks for sharing!

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  73. CeciliaFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    The hearts are great! I think your table topper is cute too. Thanks for sharing.

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  74. Teatime CreationsFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Awwww.. bunnies fir valentines. Wonderful.

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  75. SuzeFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Both projects are adorable. The conversation hearts are so familiar to everyone. So did an incredible job on the bunny quilt. Thank you for taking time to blog and be an inspiration to many.

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  76. WendyFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    fabulous projects! I'm so jealous that you won the Raspberry Rabbit's giveaway! I absolutely love the conversation heart block, so clever, so gorgeous!

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  77. NikitaFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    so cool.. it looks edible!

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  78. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Hi ya girlfriend! Well as you can see I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! hee,hee,hee. ;)
    Your conversation hearts totally rock!! Oh my gosh they are so cool! I'm also totally loving how you turned the bunnies into a table topper. Great job!
    xx

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  79. evelynFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful. Hearts are a favorite of mine. Love you table topper too.

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  80. JoanneFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful! I especially like the conversation candy block.

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  81. Linda CFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love your conversation heart blocks and am very glad that you included a link as I have some heart fabric for a guild challenge that might work for your idea!!

    I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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