Feb 11, 2014

Paper Piecing Hugs & Kisses Blog Hop



I have been looking forward to this for a while....



Madame Samm is sponsoring a blog hop from sew we quilt.
We were given three paper pieced patterns and were given the task to design anything we wanted to with one or more of the patterns.
I wanted to use all 3, because they are so cute!
I posted the following photos so you could see all the little pieces of fabric that are added to give the "O" its shape.










Now it's time to square the "O" block.


Ta Da!!!  A beautiful "O" with a heart :)
I spy some feet too!


The letter "X" was piece in three different segments.


This is the completed "X" after I tore away all the paper.
My sewing isn't perfect, do you see the little missing piece in the bottom left corner?
Since this letter is all sewn in pieces, I just sewed another piece in the corner and squared it up.
No one will ever know :)


One of my favorite parts about designing a quilted project, is choosing the fabric.
The gray is the sashing, and the pink flowered is the binding.


It's all quilted and bound.
I shared this photo on instagram and everyone thought it was a quilt.
They would be beautiful colors for a Valentine quilt!


I made a table runner, it's 57" X 15".



I now have a beautiful Valentine table runner for my dining room table, yay!!!


Now to see what everyone else made!
Here are the other participating blogs for today and the rest of the blog hop.
Go and see the fun things they made with their "kisses & hugs"!

Today, February 12
Cynthia (me) @ Dream quilt create
Jolie @ Jolie Maxtin

February 13
Jenny @ Squawk that
Britt-Inger @ Hill valley quilter
Marian @ Seams to be sew
Lyndsey @ Sew many yarns

February 14

February 17
Selina @ Selina quilts

February 18
Judy @ How art you?
Amanda @ Amanda Murphy

February 19
Kristen @ Meadowbrook
Madame Samm @ Sew we quilt

If you are interested in a copy of the pattern, you can purchase it here on Etsy, or here at Craftsy.










72 comments:

  1. That's a great table runner - love the fabrics you used!

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  2. Lovely table runner! XOs from me to you ... <3 Pat

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  3. What a super sweet table runner. Love your fabric choices!

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  4. Beautiful table runner! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Wonderful table runner, so much work and so perfect! You did a brilliant job with the fabrics and the finish, absolutely lovely.

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  6. Beautiful table runner, lovely fabrics, when I saw your pic, I just knew, waouh!

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  7. What a great table runner…pretty fabrics!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Your table runner is so wonderful. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  9. Hey...you don't have any snow outside. I am soooo looking forward to some greenery! But really now, what a beautiful table runner. Looks lovely on your table! Pretty pictures, thanks for sharing!

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  10. Sew very cute. Thanks for showing the process.

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  11. I love your table runner, so sweet!

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  12. Your table runner is gorgeous! And thank you for the detailed tutorial with photos.

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  13. Wonderful table runner - I love the fabrics you paired together. blessings, marlene

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  14. The fabrics you selected are fabulous! Wonderful table runner!

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  15. Wonderful job on your runner!! great color choices.

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  16. What a beautiful table runner and such cute fabric! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Fabulous tutorial thank you so much

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  18. And a beautiful table runner it is too! I just love that gray with pink flowers. Great job.

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  19. Love your bright and cheery table runner. Well done. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  20. Your table runner will be the hit of Valentines Day! Great job!

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  21. PREEETTTTYYYY! Very nice job there missy!

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  22. VERY nicely done! I really like the binding you chose.

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  23. I would have never thought of using gray but this table runner is perfect! The gray makes the pinks and reds glow and I am in awe of this runner!

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  24. Your pieces look so pretty in those fabrics...great runner!

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  25. thank you for showing such great photos of paper piecing, I love your table runner

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  26. Lovely! What a great table runner... I love grey and pink :)

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  27. I love the table runner. Great colors too.

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  28. That looks great!!! Beautiful work.

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  29. I've never done paper piecing -- love your runner!

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  30. Love the runner! One of these days, I am going to make a runner for my table. It's on my never-ending list of things to do. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  31. Very beautiful runner, I have never really done a lot of paper piecing other then a heart one year. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Your table runner is so beautiful and I love the sashing!! Thank you so much for joining the blog hop!

    -Soma :)

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  33. What a beautiful runner you have created! The fabrics are fresh and pretty!

    susie

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  34. That is one loving table runner. Beautiful fabrics and sashing.

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  35. My heavens what a lot of work to sew these X's and O's. Your table runner is stunning and I sew much more appreciate it after seeing the "behind the scenes" photos. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...

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  36. Awesome table runner. Love your choice of fabric.

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  37. Too cute! Love the fabrics you chose. Looks like we have matching table and chairs! LOL!

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  38. Great table runner. I love the colors and fabrics. Sew sweet.

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  39. this is adorable. I love the colors you used and so perfect for the month of February.

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  40. What a wonderful table runner! It will be a great addition to your Valentine meal!

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  41. Beautiful! You have made a lovely table runner!

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  42. Hi, new follower on GFC. Love the paper piecing and the table runner. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  43. Beautiful! I love the gray and pink fabrics with the reds.

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  44. Very pretty. Is that background fabric "Pam Kitty Morning"? I love it. Well cone,
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  45. The grey really sets off the blocks beautifully. Great job.

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  46. Love your fabric choices!! Great runner

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  47. Your table runner is exquisite on your dark brown Table

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  48. Hi!!! Love your table runner!!!!

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  49. Your table runner is beautiful! And thank you for showing us how you made it. I love the grey fabric.
    I am a new follower.
    xo jan
    http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/


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  50. The grey in the quilted runner is lovely. Amazing how much work goes into making an "O"!

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  51. Cynthia, you have a beautiful runner for your table. I love how you share with your piece being short in the corner. If you hadn't told us, we would never have known. You had a great recovery. Many blogs make one think everything goes perfectly, the first time, every time. My best gadget other than, of course, the obvious - machine, rotary cutter and mat, and scissors, needles, etc. is my seam ripper. What would we do without that handy gadget - use a razor blade like my mom did? I love the fabrics you chose. They are cheery for Valentines Day! Have a wonderful day! Thanks for participating and being a great inspiration.

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  52. Wow, that looks so pretty on your table.

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  53. Your table runner is great! Thank you for sharing!

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  54. What a wonderful table runner - reds, pinks, grays - you can't go wrong. Loved that you showed how you made the patterns into circles; thank you.

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  55. Really fabulous and I love the use of the gray.

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  56. Really pretty runner and it looks great on your table!

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  57. Pretty pretty pretty. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  58. a gorgeous project filled with hugs and kisses..pleased you joined us with such heart

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