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Hugs and Kisses is an updated version of a previous design from 12+ years ago. I made the original quilt in spicy reds, oranges and yellows for my husband who is hot stuff! The newer version in soft pretty pinks (with all x blocks) was made for my sweet daughter.

Hugs ‘n Kisses by Christa Watson

Hugs ‘N Kisses Stats:

• Finished Size: 48″ x 64″
• Completed: April 2013
• Pieced and Quilted: on my Bernina 1630
• Fabrics: BasicGrey Kissing Booth and Kona Snow Jelly Rolls (plus scraps)
• Piecing Thread: Superior Masterpiece, 50wt Cotton
• Quilting Thread: Glide High Sheen Polyester, Cream
• Batting: Legacy 100% Wool
• Quilting Design: FMQ Flowers in the O’s with Serpentine Lines Quilted Across the X’s with a Walking Foot
• Binding: By Hand
• Total Sewing Time: 47 Hours

Quilt Along Tutorials – Click the Links Below for Each Step:

FMQ Flowers

• Step 1 – Supply List
• Step 2 – Fabric and Design
• Step 3 – Making the Blocks
• Step 4 – Sewing X’s and O’s
• Step 5 – Finishing the Top
• Step 6 – Piecing the Back
• Step 7 – Pin Basting
• Step 8 – Stitch in the Ditch
• Step 9 – Decorative FMQ
• Step 10 – Extra Quilting
• Step 11 – Binding

Click here for an EQ7 download of this pattern.

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