Friday, February 15, 2013

Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop

   So glad you stopped by for the Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop
 Thanks to Madame Samm and Jane for bringing it all together.
I've been waiting to share a couple of  treats....inspired by candy!
The  question is .... Where do those candy hearts come from?   Made in a factory, or from some place more wonderful and magical?  I like to think they grow in Candyland!   


  I remember playing the game Candyland  when I was young---a long time ago---and with my daughter.  I  drew my inspiration for this mini table topper from the sweet treats with all the cute sayings on them..  Imagine a whole field of  candy hearts ----in just the right fabrics, of course---- just waiting to be picked and labeled for your sweetie.   Appliqued hearts, decorative stitching, a little curved piecing, and add your own secret messages along the border  for  the candies.  Want some more candy inspiration?
     This is Red Hots!    Those tiny cinnamon heart candies are just the thing to inspire me here.  On the first Valentine's Day that I shared with my husband, I gave him a small box of  red hots!   Of course, a few kisses were thrown in too ....but those red hots were memorable.    So when I saw this pattern, it seemed a perfectly sweet thing to make to recall that memory.   
   If you follow me at all, you are aware of my fondness for swirls.  So this pattern just jumped  up and called to me.   Swirls inside the hearts,  and swirls  accenting the hearts.....I had to make this one.



     Layers of different red fabrics create hearts and swirls that spill over the background,  which was perfect to try a few  quilted feathers on.

    The pattern is by  Jane Spolar and is found on the Janome website.    So my special treat for you is the link for the pattern.   

 And I can't forget the label.  I found a red swirl graphic that was just perfect.











   And finally, a fused heart mosaic from last year.
This was a quick  art project based on the tutorial by  Terri Stegmiller.      A great way to use up left over bits and pieces  and then quilt it all down with lots of thread.  I did a simple edging treatment with lace rather than binding on this one.

   Thanks for stopping by and visiting.  Enjoy the rest of the blog hop links below.    Happy stitching.







Friday February 15th

82 comments:

Cyndi loves to stitch said...

WOW A lot of eye candy here!!! Your candyland is as cute as can be and the mosaic was stunning, but Red Hots blew me away !!! I love swirls too and this was over the top!! Hugs and kisses !!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

What a delightful, heartfilled post of sweetness! Oh, Candyland - not a favorite game as a child, but plaued it forever with my kids when they were little.

Sheila said...

YES! WOW! All BEAUTIFUL!

Amy said...

Love - L-O-V-E, the red hot! It is so beautiful.

Janet O. said...

Very sweet Valentine quilts, Debbie. I love these--especially Red Hots!

Judy B said...

Lots of sweets ! Love Candyland and red Hots is, well HOT! Thank you for sharing.

Elizabeth said...

What beautiful projects! I still have my Candyland board, but the cards and pieces are long gone. Such great memories! And the swirls are delicious!!!

Joanne said...

These are beautiful, especially the Red Hots. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today! :-)

Nati said...

Lovely projects, love the red hots!

Martina said...

Great beauties! Love both of them very much!

charlotte said...

Great projects but love the red hots best. Your swirls are awesome!

Sowing Stitches said...

Debbie, I want to visit your candy land! Love those heart flowers...and the words on the side border...Fun project!!!! :)

Betsy said...

Lovely

Sparky said...

your stitching is remarkable...I too love swirls...great job in candy land ..

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Great projects! I like the swirling hearts.

Jeanie said...

Love all three projects but especially love the Red Hots! Those floating swirls are wonderful!

Katie said...

lovely projects -- new follower

Denise :) said...

Wow -- two really darling projects! Love your label; how fun that is!! Very nicely done! And thanks for sharing the link, too! :)

Gwen said...

What gorgeous projects! I was so impressed with your candy land hearts and then I saw your swirled hearts--beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Calicojoan said...

Fabulous projects. Love the top one with the conversation hearts!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Very nice projects...I love the swirls!

Rosa said...

Great project.As always your quilting is just wonderful.!!

Rosemary B❤️ said...

Rosemary B here:
All of your projects are marvelous! I love the first one the best because your heart flowers are adorable.
You always make beautiful things. Thank you for sharing your creativity and sharing your massive skills too, FMQ is lovely!!

Linda said...

All three projects are wonderful! I especially love the Candyland. That brings many great memories to mind. I've played that game more times than I care to admit with both students (when I taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade) and with grandchildren. Great job!

Mommarock said...

Oh my gosh I love the bright red with the swirls!

Ellie Q said...

Love the red hots quilt!

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Lovely heart projects.

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

Beautiful projects. Thnx for the pattern~

StitchinByTheLake said...

Wonderful projects! But I'm totally in love with the Cinnamon Hearts! blessings, marlene

Sandra said...

You just gotta love the red hots quilt with the swirls. I also remember the red hots when I was growing up. Thank you for sharing and for the link for the free pattern. Red is just so bold and pretty.

Sandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful, beautiful projects Debbie as usual! I always love seeing what you create! Thanks for sharing!

Agnes B. Bullock said...

Squeeee!!! Love what you made! All of them!

Elita@Busy Needle Quilting said...

What beautiful projects! I love the contrast of the 2nd one in particular. Thanks for sharing the patterns & being so inspirational!

Lynette said...

Debbie, these are so fun! Just love each one.

krislovesfabric said...

All these are beautiful!

JudyCinNC said...

So much love in your projects and what wonderful colors of red. Thank you - I certainly could not pick a favorite. Judy C in NC

Just Quilt It said...

Your projects are all so beautiful and so different! I can't decide which I like the best. Lovely!

Carol Swift said...

I love those cinnamon candies and your swirly design...beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pattern! :O)

sew.darn.quilt said...

Gorgeous!!

Vicki H said...

Your projects are awesome! I love them all. Thanks for sharing.

Joyce Carter said...

Your projects are really awesome! I love the swirley hearts. Thank you so much for sharing.

Lyn said...

I really enjoyed your wonderful work. Thanks for being part of the hop.

carla said...

Hi!! They are beautiful!!!! Thanks for the link!!! Very sweet!!!!

JoyceLM said...

Lovely - thanks for sharing.

Barbara said...

Cute, cute, cute!

Michelle said...

Great projects! Especially love Red Hots!

Michelle said...

Great projects! Especially love Red Hots!

The4Rs said...

yummy in so many ways! Thanks for sharing and hopping along with us!

Quilting Babcia said...

Sweet hearts - perfect!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh your work is beautiful and who cannot love a project named after candy!

BizyStitches said...

I love swirls too. I found the heart pattern and it is one I just might have a go at. Thanks for sharing.

Suze said...

Three great projects. I really like the lace finish. I enjoy seeing others' ideas. I find I really like other options that I would not have dreamed. When I see them, I really like them and am open to trying them. The people who participate in the blog are filled with creativity to overflowing. Thank you for taking time to participate and inspire us.

Tammy said...

Gorgeous projects. I lvoe them all...You are very creative.

Britt-Inger said...

Your hearts are so adorable. Thanks for sharing

Quilt n Queen said...

Debbie, beautiful hugs and kisses creativity. Thanks for the inspiration...great job!! Happy stitching, Pauline

Linda C said...

Thanks for sharing all your lovely heart pieces. Hope you had a great Valentine's Day

Fiddlesticks and Humility said...

Gorgeous projects. Can't pick a favorite...

Sallie said...

Thank you!

Lou said...

Love them all!!!!
Thank you for the pattern for the heart swirls:)

Cecilia said...

I love y our Red Hots! Thanks for the pattern and for sharing.

Cheryl said...

Love your Red Hots ,It is beautiful as always, your work is excellent ! PS I voted for you !

Quilter Kathy said...

Love love super love! Of course the candy hearts grow in Candyland...so beautiful!

Nita said...

Thank you for sharing your swirly hearts with us! They are fabulous!

LJ said...

Three wonderful projects. In the heart flowers piece, I loved the sky's colors and the quilting you did there. The Red Hot hanging is gorgeous and will always bring a smile when you remember you and your husbands 1st Valentine's Day. Happy belated V Day!

DeAnna said...

Great designs. I love all the swirls! Thanks for sharing!

Cathy's Chatter said...

So pretty but I love your red hots the best! Thanks for sharing.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

Oh Debbie these are AMAZING! I can't decide which one I love the most. Wow!

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

Wow - these are gorgeous! I think my favorite is the swirls red hot - so beautiful and romantic looking. I love your fabric choices!

gpc said...

Beautiful hearts, and I love the story about the red hots! :)

Christine L said...

WONDERFUL Projects! I loved them ALL! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!!!

MoeWest said...

Beautiful projects! Candyland is fun!

Unknown said...

Oh your quilt is so pretty all of them. I love the pattern yo used....

lefuntz said...

Three great projects. I love Candyland and your quilt is very cute. But the Red Hots stole my heart. Gorgeous!

Heide said...

OMGoodness! I didn't even finish reading about your Red Hots until after I downloaded the pattern!! Thanks for sharing. Funny, I was thinking about Candyland the other day in regards to another project...

Wendy said...

your hearts are beautiful and I really like the red with the flare, I thank you so much for providing the link for the pattern. Wonderful job and thank you for the share!! Wendy

Mara said...

mmmmm.... your making me crave some candy!

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

I love swirls too. Thanks for the link! Both of your projects are super cute ... thanks for sharing :)

Anonymous said...

I love your Red Hots quilt (and quilting) and downloaded the pattern immediately!

evelyn said...

Mmm, Cinnamon hearts and Candy Land. Awesome job.

Mrs.Pickles said...

so pretty!

Wendy said...

wow, that swirly heart mini is just beautiful!

Lynne said...

I love the Keep the Heart Truth Growing Wallhanging -- thanks for sharing the link. I have the same machine as you and have nver looked at the Janome site!

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