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Hugs and Kisses–A Free Motion Quilting Tutorial

February 7, 2017

FMQ, Lori Kennedy

Good Morning, Quilters!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to give you Hugs and Kisses!

This adorable motif is perfect for any quilt you are giving as a gift–Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Christmas…Send your love with your next quilt!

Begin by drawing two parallel lines–any distance apart–from very large to teeny tiny.  (In the sample below, the lines are one inch apart.

Begin stitching on the lower line.  Stitch an angled-line to the top line.

Echo stitch halfway back–to the center.

Stitch an angled line (up and left) to the top drawn line.

Echo stitch this line and then stitch across the middle to the bottom drawn line.

Echo stitch the bottom of the “x”

Then stitch under the “x” to begin the next motif.

Stitch over several stitches–so you are in the middle of where your “O” will be placed.

Stitch a full circle.

Then echo stitch the interior of the circle.

 

Exit underneath the “O” and stitch along the bottom line to begin the next “X”.

LOVE!!!

Hugs and Kisses from ME to YOU!!!

Lori

PS…Does anyone know…is the X a hug and the O the kiss?  How did this ever get started?

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16 responses to “Hugs and Kisses–A Free Motion Quilting Tutorial”

  1. Joyce Bardeen says:
    February 7, 2017 at 6:12 am

    the X is the kiss and the O the hug!

  2. dawk2012 says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:19 am

    The X is the kiss, the junction being touching lips. Circles are arms encircled.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      February 7, 2017 at 7:25 am

      Cool! Makes sense-thank you!

  3. Kelly Ashton says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:24 am

    SO cute!! Hugs and kisses back to you!! XOX!

  4. Donna says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:25 am

    I do this one really well with my “mouse”.

    1. Melanie says:
      February 7, 2017 at 11:25 am

      LOL; me, too, Donna! :o)

  5. Christine B. says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Fun tutorial Lori! I think the Xs are the kisses and the Os are the hugs…. I think this is a symbolic version of someone’s arms wrapped around you.

  6. Rebecca says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Here are some theories on the origins of XO…
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-whole-lot-of-history-behind-x-and-o-kiss-and-hug/2014/02/13/0c3e218a-9341-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html?utm_term=.316c6c455372

    1. Marta says:
      February 7, 2017 at 8:45 am

      That was so interesting… thanks…

  7. Ramona Murray says:
    February 7, 2017 at 8:05 am

    I just love this tutorial. This would be so sweet on many different quilts!

  8. Wendy says:
    February 7, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Here is what I found on X and O
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-whole-lot-of-history-behind-x-and-o-kiss-and-hug/2014/02/13/0c3e218a-9341-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html?utm_term=.5e9c4ac20ca6

  9. Mary Clay Wells says:
    February 7, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Didn’t realize you are a contributor to the AQS Magazine until I got my copy yesterday. Good for you and congratulations on having your work recognized on the national level.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      February 7, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Yes!! I have been for over two years now–check your back copies for tutorials.

  10. Terry Sheldon says:
    February 7, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    The X is the kiss, O is the hug…

  11. Tina says:
    February 8, 2017 at 4:36 am

    How sweet, yes, x is kisses and o are hugs, love it

  12. ScrappyCat says:
    February 13, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Love this. Thanks for all you do. I used this for a Valentine’s Day card for my sweetie.

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