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

81 comments:

Heide said...

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

Cyndi loves to stitch said...

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!!

Judy B said...

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

Scrapatches said...

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

Nati said...

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

Martina said...

So lovely, the hearts and those sweet bunnies!

Anonymous said...

What a neat idea you had with your hearts.

Britt-Inger said...

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

Sparky said...

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

tink's mom said...

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.

lefuntz said...

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

Katie said...

great job Kris

Elita@Busy Needle Quilting said...

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!

Busy Quilting Mama said...

The conversation hearts look great!

Quiltsmiles said...

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

Betsy said...

Beautiful and such great inspiration

Jeanie said...

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

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Wonderful idea using candy hearts.

Gill said...

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

Thearica said...

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 :)

gpc said...

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

Sowing Stitches said...

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

Gwen said...

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!

JoyceLM said...

Thanks for sharing - I love conversation hearts.

Vicki H said...

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

Cliodana said...

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

Mommarock said...

Completely love the hearts!!

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

I love the hearts!

Calicojoan said...

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

Linda said...

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!

Rosa said...

Your 3D hearts are just wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful projects and the colors are refreshing. Thanks for sharing

Carrie P. said...

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.

Joyce Carter said...

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.

Agnes B. Bullock said...

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! :) )

StitchinByTheLake said...

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

DeAnna said...

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

Needled Mom said...

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

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

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

Quayceetatter said...

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

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

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

Lyn said...

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

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

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!

carla said...

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

Sharon Dawn said...

Love Your sweethearts!

Elizabeth said...

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!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

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

Lou said...

Love the conversation hearts!!!!

Katherine McNeese said...

love you hearts block!

Fiddlesticks and Humility said...

love the 3-d treatment of the conversation hearts!

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

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

Vroomans' Quilts said...

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.

Jodi - usairdoll said...

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

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Quilter Kathy said...

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

LJ said...

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!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

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

Amy said...

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

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

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

Nini said...

I love your 3D hearts! Great job!

Farm Quilter said...

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

Susan said...

Very creative! Nice work!

Tammy said...

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

Patty said...

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

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

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

Mara said...

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

Deb C said...

Love the conversation hearts!

BizyStitches said...

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

The4Rs said...

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

Cathy's Chatter said...

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

tubilinha tiacarminha said...

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

Quilt n Queen said...

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

Sallie said...

Love the Conversation hearts! Thanks for sharing!

Cecilia said...

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

Teatime Creations said...

Awwww.. bunnies fir valentines. Wonderful.

Suze said...

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.

Wendy said...

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!

Nikita said...

so cool.. it looks edible!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

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

evelyn said...

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

Joanne said...

Beautiful! I especially like the conversation candy block.

Linda C said...

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!