Hugs and Kisses

The past couple weeks I have changed gears and began sewing a quilt. The top is nearly finished. When RJ saw it, he said the blocks look like a giant X and O. So it has been named Hugs and Kisses for the layout of the disappearing four patch.

I decided on a cute heart and leaf motif. First I had to choose a pattern. I used 501 Quilt Motifs to choose the design. It's a great reference book with a lot of hand quilting designs. This design is fairly simple and was quilted fast. To make the pattern, I used card stock because I didn't want to head towards town for a sheet of plastic.

This project has been ongoing into April and will hopefully get finished quickly after tax time.