Tuesday 12 February 2013

Modern Love stitching and giveaway

Today is my turn to share my Valentine's creation for the Hugs & Kisses blog hop. I am sharing the day with lots of amazing crafters... but first of all a big thank you to Mdm Samm for always organising such entertaining hops and to Jane from Janesfabrics.com for cheering us all along.

So what have I made this time?

I call it a "Modern Love", and it is a cross stitch embroidery made on Aida 16 count fabric. So how did I came up with this idea for the hop... funny story actually! My friend Ana (who is by the way the lucky recipient of this embroidery) and I went to the modern art museum in Luxembourg a few weekends ago. We looked around the art, and some items that I don't think can really be considered art, etc etc and ended up loving... the plates at the museum restaurant!


So on the way back from dropping Ana back from the airport... I knew it! I had to make this embroidery for her. Downloaded a really cool app for my ipad and designed my take on the modern love cross stitch!


I am really happy with how it looks like, and after a few changes to the original pattern I think it would be a great project for any modern art lover! So in my new venture of having a little on-line shop I have decided I will also offer my patterns on my Craftsy shop.

But in the meantime, and as a thank you for stopping by, I am offering one of my readers the chance to win the pdf pattern! All you have to do is be a follower (email, google friends, facebook or Pinterest or all!) and leave me a sweet comment here. I will draw a winner on Valentine's day and announce it shortly after.

Update: The giveaway is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.


And of course the fun hasn't finished yet! You have all these other talented ladies to visit and see what amazing things they have created for this very romantic hop!


Just Let Me Quilt
Quilt Monster in my Closet
Nati's Little Things - You are here!
Kwilty Pleasures
Cherry's Prairie Primitives
Pig Tales and Quilts
the tilted quilt
Sew Much 2 Luv
Sew Incredibly Crazy
Freemotion by the River
Marjorie's Busy Corner


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84 comments:

  1. The Slow Quilter12 February 2013 at 01:08

    I LOVE it. Great job.

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  2. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans12 February 2013 at 01:15

    That is lovely - a modern 'love' - very refreshing!! I am a follower :)

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  3. Joyce Carter12 February 2013 at 01:35

    Very nice! I love it and I know your friend will, too. Thank you for sharing. (I follow)

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  4. Wendy12 February 2013 at 03:37

    What a wonderful cross stitch! I love cross stitch but haven't made much time for it lately ... you've done beautiful work and thank you for sharing!

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  5. Amy12 February 2013 at 06:37

    Love your love pattern! What app did you get for your I-pad? It looks like great fun!

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  6. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n12 February 2013 at 06:46

    How clever. I *love* how you've made the pattern your own. Your friend will get such a kick from the gift!

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  7. Judy B12 February 2013 at 06:48

    What a beautiful gift for your friend! Love how you cross stitched something you saw at a museum. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Heide12 February 2013 at 07:02

    You just never know when that inspiration will hit. Love the bold colors. Saw your tutorial re: the ironing board. You make it look very easy and doable. Following you on FB. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Elizabeth12 February 2013 at 07:07

    What a delightful project! I LOVE it! I'm the quilter in the family, but my older daughter does fabulous cross stitch. Actually, I bet this could be turned into a quilt as well. I've just started following you on Pinterest and look forward to seeing more of your fun projects!

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  10. Vroomans' Quilts12 February 2013 at 07:15

    Funny where inspiration catches us - a delightful project and thank you for sharing. I don't pinterest, tweet, or facebook.

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  11. Cyndi loves to stitch12 February 2013 at 08:51

    Is great that you were inspired by a piece of art and that you made it your own! I love the work you cross stitchers put into these artworks!!! I did a couple of ornaments and that was enough for me!! Kudos to you for keeping at it and creating such a fun project for your friend!

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  12. Gill12 February 2013 at 09:58

    What a fabulous gift!

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  13. charlotte12 February 2013 at 11:04

    Very cool idea. You did a great job.

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  14. Elita@Busy Needle Quilting12 February 2013 at 11:15

    Oh how sweet! Love the versatility of the design. I once did something similar for a friend but in reverse. She made the cross-stitched ornament & I made the quilt to match! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. Betsy12 February 2013 at 11:56

    Beautiful

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  16. Sowing Stitches12 February 2013 at 12:13

    Something so simple as the word LOVE can be so FUN! Lots of possibilities with this for certain!!! :)

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  17. Unknown12 February 2013 at 12:26

    You have done a beautiful job...she will love it.

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  18. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio12 February 2013 at 13:11

    How clever. Nicely done.

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  19. Christine L12 February 2013 at 13:14

    Beautiful job with your stitching! You can send it my way if she doesn't love it, because I DO! *wink*.

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  20. Theresa12 February 2013 at 13:23

    I love cross stitch, you did a great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Gwen12 February 2013 at 13:40

    How creative you are! I'm sure she's going to be a very thrilled recipient!

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  22. Mommarock12 February 2013 at 13:42

    Don't know how you took that from a plate to a counted cross stitch.. but it is wonderful!!

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  23. Thearica12 February 2013 at 13:50

    This is really splendid! Your friend will love it!

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  24. Marjorie's Busy Corner12 February 2013 at 13:57

    Stunning!! What a lovely and different piece!

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  25. Jeanie12 February 2013 at 14:04

    This is wonderful! We can find inspiration anywhere!

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  26. Sparky12 February 2013 at 14:12

    yes I LOVE it ....beautiful stitching

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  27. tink's mom12 February 2013 at 14:18

    It is a wonderful rememberance of a great visit. You did a great job on your interpretation. Thanks so much for participating in this hop and for sharing your work.

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  28. Cliodana12 February 2013 at 14:33

    beautiful stitches! thank's for sharing. have a nice day

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  29. Linda12 February 2013 at 14:35

    What a pretty little cross stitch! It's amazing where we find inspiration, isn't it?

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  30. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures12 February 2013 at 14:51

    So sweet! Love the cross stitch...

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  31. Unknown12 February 2013 at 14:52

    As the recipient of this gorgeous gift, I obviously LOVE it!!!!

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  32. pinsandneedles12 February 2013 at 14:55

    Great job on your cross stitch and design.

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  33. Katie 12 February 2013 at 14:55

    this is a great gift for your friend -- I think I would like ot turn it into a quilt top. new follower.

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  34. Carol Swift12 February 2013 at 15:01

    Your LOVE is just so beautiful! Very, very nice!

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  35. Kathy H12 February 2013 at 15:11

    Love your LOVE cross stitch. I have been wanting to do more cross stitch lately so especially enjoyed seeing yours. I am a follower through email and GFC.

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  36. Sandra12 February 2013 at 15:17

    I am a follower and I am leaving you a very sweet comment. I am in love with your modern love cross stitch. This is so precious and I would like to make one for my sweet husband for Valentine's Day or maybe next year. Thank you for being a part of the Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop and giving all of your followers a chance to win a PDF copy of this pattern. Happy Valentine's Day to you.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  37. Connie Kresin Campbell12 February 2013 at 15:25

    Beautiful cross stitch, thanks for sharing!

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  38. Agnes B. Bullock12 February 2013 at 15:26

    Love your inspiration! THAT is talent, as is your cross stitching! Love this!

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  39. Calicojoan12 February 2013 at 15:51

    Beautiful stitchery! Speaks volumns for the season!

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  40. Fiddlesticks and Humility12 February 2013 at 15:58

    Very Pretty!

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  41. Wendy12 February 2013 at 16:18

    Really cool pattern!

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  42. Britt-Inger12 February 2013 at 16:27

    Your stitchery is so cool!!! Thanks for sharing

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  43. Lyn12 February 2013 at 16:33

    Really like your stitchery. Thanks for sharing

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  44. gpc12 February 2013 at 16:39

    Very nice -- there's always room for more love! :)

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  45. StitchinByTheLake12 February 2013 at 16:40

    She's going to love it! And I'd love to know what app you used? blessings, marlene

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  46. Anonymous12 February 2013 at 16:53

    A beautiful way to express one feelings. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts12 February 2013 at 16:58

    Oh that is perfect! I love the colors you picked.

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  48. vicki12 February 2013 at 17:00

    Love your story! we find inspiration in the weirdest places sometimes, huh? lol Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  49. Loves to Quilt12 February 2013 at 17:20

    Lovely! One of these days, I will learn how to cross stitch!

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  50. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle12 February 2013 at 17:23

    What a wonderful remembrance for your friend! I'm sure she will treasure it.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win. I am a follower.

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  51. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄12 February 2013 at 17:31

    BEAUTIFUL! I love how inspiration is quite literally everywhere!!!

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  52. Quilter Kathy12 February 2013 at 17:42

    What a great idea to transfer the inspiration to another art medium!

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  53. Scrapatches12 February 2013 at 17:46

    This is sew wonderful. I love to see everyday objects turned into works of art. At a quilt show last summer, one of my favorite quilts was inspired by a design on a throw away tissue box. The design on the plate is nice and bright, but your stitching takes it to another level. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  54. Quilt n Queen12 February 2013 at 17:50

    A beautiful message and sEw beautifully stitched! Cross stitch is one craft I have never tried...oh how I wish I had a few more hours in my day. Thanks for sharing, happy stitching, Pauline

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  55. krislovesfabric12 February 2013 at 17:52

    Beautiful project and I love the way you framed it!

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  56. Fiber Babble12 February 2013 at 18:09

    SO clever! I love your stitchery!

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  57. Nikita12 February 2013 at 18:58

    I love this.. especially the framing.

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  58. Mrs.Pickles12 February 2013 at 19:52

    lovely work thanks for sharing!

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  59. Rosemary B❤️12 February 2013 at 20:01

    Rosemary B here: excellent. This is really beautiful. YOu made a masterful replica, and much more so hand crafted by skilled artisan like you

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  60. carla12 February 2013 at 20:27

    Hi!!! It is very pretty!!! Thank You

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  61. Linda12 February 2013 at 20:51

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Gmama Jane12 February 2013 at 21:00

    Nati, I adore your little Love sign and hope I win the pdf pattern. I'm going to join up with you since I like reading past posts on your blog. So let's become blogging friends!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  63. lefuntz12 February 2013 at 21:42

    Go to the art museum and love the plate. Great story. Love your pattern. I haven't done cross stitch in years. I would like to know what iPad app you used.

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  64. Cindy12 February 2013 at 22:55

    Loving your cross stitch and missing doing mine. Haven't done any for ages, and am really missing it.

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  65. JudyCinNC12 February 2013 at 23:34

    Beautiful cross stitch embroidery and thanks for sharing. Judy C in NC

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  66. BizyStitches12 February 2013 at 23:48

    too darn cute.

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  67. DeAnna 12 February 2013 at 23:59

    Very cute and such a nice gift for your friend. Thanks for sharing.

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  68. evelyn13 February 2013 at 00:17

    You are so creative to be able to copy the plate into a cross stitch pattern. I love it.

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  69. Needled Mom13 February 2013 at 00:57

    That turned out really cute. What app did you use?

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  70. LJ13 February 2013 at 01:34

    What a sweet little LOVE project. Your friend is going to be so pleased to see a gift with a memory attached to it - the best kind. Paris!! How fantastic! Happy V Day. I follow with Google FC and Reader.

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  71. Nita13 February 2013 at 01:48

    Hi,
    That really is a sweet little bit of LOVE! What is the ap that you downloaded to make it? I have an iPad but am pretty new with it. I didn't know there were aps like that. (oh, and yes, I am following you). Happy Valentine's Day!

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  72. barbara woods13 February 2013 at 03:38

    Like it so cute

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  73. Farm Quilter13 February 2013 at 04:22

    Adorable!!! Thanks for sharing the "love" with all of us!!! Enjoy your macaroons!!!

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  74. Cathy's Chatter13 February 2013 at 04:28

    Oh, beautiful! Thanks for sharing your "love"ly talents!

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  75. Just Quilt It13 February 2013 at 04:49

    You do lovely work. Thanks for sharing--this is a really cute design.

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  76. Bobbie13 February 2013 at 05:06

    What a great Idea! I love it!

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  77. Sunshine Girl13 February 2013 at 09:39

    Oooh this is lovely. Like your tutorial for the ironing board cover on the previous post too - something I have been meaning to do for ages!

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  78. Bonnie5813 February 2013 at 19:59

    I love the cross-stitch pattern. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw. I am a follower
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  79. Nini13 February 2013 at 20:38

    Great work!

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  80. Bluequilt14 February 2013 at 03:29

    Great work, cross stitch needs to make a comeback and a wonderful addition to quilts.

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  81. The4Rs14 February 2013 at 04:30

    so amazing you can transfer a design like that, so inspiring! thanks for hopping!

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  82. Suze14 February 2013 at 13:02

    What a nice present for a special friend!

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  83. Joanne15 February 2013 at 06:55

    ADORABLE!! Nothing else can do it justice. You are VERY talented. Thanks for sharing your creation with us. :-)

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  84. Linda C16 February 2013 at 02:18

    This is adorable and terrific present for your friend! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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