Here is a sneak peek of this month's tutorial and giveaway. Just in time for Valentine's day, embroidery hearts in four designs! Hopefully tomorrow I will have the tutorial complete for you so you can make your own.
In the meantime leave a comment if you would like to win one of the four kits I have as this month's giveaway. It includes all you see in the first shot plus instructions. On the back of each kit there is a gift label so you can either make it for yourself or gift it to someone you love.
****Sorry I forgot to note that I will draw the winners this Saturday the 23rd.
****K1P1 you are the winner of the Flickr Pool giveaway, please email me your address and I will ship one of these kits off to you!
Thanks
so absolutely cute!!
Posted by: carolyn | January 18, 2010 at 10:19 PM
I love your hearts, adorable!
Posted by: two hippos | January 19, 2010 at 03:29 AM
Such a sweet simple design yet amazing and functional! count me in!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 19, 2010 at 03:40 AM
These are simply to cute for words!!!
Posted by: dawn | January 19, 2010 at 08:20 AM
I just started doing more crafts and my goal for this year is all handmade gifts. That looks perfect!
Posted by: Christine | January 19, 2010 at 08:44 AM
Just got into embroidering gifts for Christmas -- would love to make some hearts for V-day!
Posted by: Bitts | January 19, 2010 at 09:20 AM
If these work up anything like the Christmas stocking, I can't wait!
Posted by: Julia | January 19, 2010 at 09:32 AM
These Valentines are so adorable and just the right size to get me back to embroidering!
The kit is adorable, too!
Posted by: Michele May | January 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM
WOW! These are beautiful! I would l love to win one of these! Well done and can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeve.
Posted by: Kathleen at Twig and Thistle | January 19, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Perfect! Count me in!
Posted by: Nancy | January 19, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Ah, those are adorable! I have cross stitched for years, but have really wanted to pick up embroidery. Can't wait for the tutorial!
Posted by: Jen | January 19, 2010 at 07:28 PM
I would love one!!
Posted by: Samantha | January 19, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Those kits are adorable, I'd love to win one!
Posted by: holly p | January 19, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Those are very cool. My pen pal (she's 10) would love to receive one of those hearts for a Valentine.
Amber
acrudele.etsy.com
confessionsofacrochetaddict.blogspot.com
I heard about you from Rachel at Elephantine
Posted by: Amber | January 19, 2010 at 10:11 PM
I found you through elephantine. These are adorable!
Posted by: the southern hostess | January 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Oh that is so very sweet! I'm part way through ym first embroidery adventure and loving it!
Posted by: PixelHazard | January 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM
I've always wanted to try embroidering something... this looks like a nice place to start!
Posted by: A.J. Robertson | January 20, 2010 at 12:52 AM
I've never tried embroidery before and I'd love to learn with these!
Posted by: Tanya | January 20, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Love it! Thanks for the giveaway :)
Posted by: Mireya | January 20, 2010 at 05:33 AM
these are simply adorable! i'd love to make one of these for my sweet this valentine's day! thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Posted by: Blair Dubak | January 20, 2010 at 05:36 AM
These are the sweetest little pins - love them so so much : )
Posted by: christine :: court + hudson | January 20, 2010 at 06:08 AM
I would be soo grateful for one of these kits! It's the perfect reason to jump into the world of embroidery ... and gift my sweetheart something special!
Posted by: Irene Lehne | January 20, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Oh my goodness. These heart pins are toooo cute. Thank you for this giveaway!
Posted by: Laura Pinto-Nguyen | January 20, 2010 at 09:01 AM
so adorable!
Posted by: erin / atlantic treefox | January 20, 2010 at 09:20 AM
I just found your blog and i'm so glad I did! I love your hearts!
Love, Amanda xxx
Posted by: amanda | January 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM
That looks awesome :) I'd love to be able to make one in time for Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Tracey | January 20, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Adorable! Love it!
Posted by: Mei Mei | January 20, 2010 at 02:05 PM
What a cute idea for girlfriend gifts! Thanks for sharing!
Kim
cinnamonskyes@yahoo.com
Posted by: Kim | January 20, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Just found your site and I am so happy to have done so. Your hearts are beautiful.
Also, having read some of your other posts I wanted to say ...thanks for showing us your things that don't work out, makes me feel better that I have to redo things at times.
Bernadette
Posted by: Bernadette | January 20, 2010 at 03:41 PM
absolutely adorable. fantastic idea.
Posted by: dana | January 20, 2010 at 05:32 PM
i've always wanted to try my hand at embroidery! these are just perfect!
Posted by: Anna | January 20, 2010 at 09:47 PM
how adorable! I haven't done much embroidery-- unless you count the bit I did in home ec in junior high!-- but I'd love to give it a try!
Posted by: Carissa | January 20, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Love the hearts! Read about them at www.twigandthistle.com/blog
Posted by: MkayK | January 21, 2010 at 06:29 AM
so cute! i'd love to win!
Posted by: Abby | January 21, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Cute! I'l keep my fingers crossed!
Posted by: Lauren | January 21, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Love it. I want to win!
Posted by: Becky | January 21, 2010 at 07:06 AM
I love doing hand embroidery....these are too cute!
Posted by: jodi | January 21, 2010 at 07:06 AM
so adorable!
Posted by: Jessina | January 21, 2010 at 07:16 AM
ooh love!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 21, 2010 at 07:17 AM
darling! pick me pick me pick me!!
Posted by: Paige Anderson | January 21, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Giana | January 21, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Those are absolutely wonderful. Great design! Pick me!
Posted by: Megan | January 21, 2010 at 08:00 AM
These are adorable! I just started doing embroidery for my holiday cards. I would love to send these to my friends overseas. :)
Posted by: Sam | January 21, 2010 at 08:01 AM
i want to win!!
Posted by: allison | January 21, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Those are just too awesome! I want one!
Posted by: kathryn h | January 21, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Happily found you via Twig&Thistle-Love the heart kits!
Posted by: Brittanie | January 21, 2010 at 08:12 AM
so cute! how very clever!
Posted by: allie h. | January 21, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Adorable! I also found you via Twig & Thistle, and am so glad! My daughter and I are just learning embroidery together, and these would be so perfect!!
Posted by: Leslie | January 21, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Adorable! I have so many ideas for these already!
Posted by: Amelia L. | January 21, 2010 at 08:50 AM
that is a great giveaway! i would love to learn how :)
Posted by: anna | January 21, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I love embroidering. My Nana taught me to stitch before I was even in school. I would love to have this, especially now that I am embroidering for my Etsy shop.
Posted by: Shelia Day | January 21, 2010 at 09:08 AM
i've been wanting to learn to embroider for some time. i would love to start with a project like this!
Posted by: do | January 21, 2010 at 09:09 AM
Count me in!
Posted by: Jessie | January 21, 2010 at 09:26 AM
OMG! These are the cutest most adorable-ist!
Great job on the packaging too!
Sign me up for the contest!
Posted by: Loopy | January 21, 2010 at 09:30 AM
How sweet are these? Found your site from Twig & Thistle . . . darling stuff!
Posted by: Karolyn Loncon | January 21, 2010 at 09:33 AM
These are so beautiful! I would love to win a kit... thank you for your generosity!
My best to you.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie L | January 21, 2010 at 09:35 AM
I'm new to your blog, so maybe this would be a good basic place to start learning how to embroidery? Those are precious.
Posted by: colleen | January 21, 2010 at 09:48 AM
so cute!!.. i want to win one of these! :)
Posted by: Amanda Chafe | January 21, 2010 at 10:22 AM
learning has been on my list! and these are so adorable, they look perfect to learn on!
Posted by: Kimba | January 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM
These are lovely and look like a project that can be finished before Valentine's Day!
Posted by: penny nelson | January 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I've just found your blog and it's wonderful! I would love to be entered for one of those darling heart pin kits...thank you! Now I'm off to put you in my google reader :)
Posted by: staci | January 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM
You've just got yourself a new blog follower (all thanks to elephantine jewelry). The pins are adorable-and even if I don't win I look forward to the tutorial!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 21, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Those are adorable! Of course I would love to win one!
Posted by: Leah | January 21, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Love the hearts...valentine's day my favorite day....I would love to win!
Posted by: Sandy | January 21, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Those kits are a fantastic design and a great idea! I <3 them!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM
i.want.one......please!
Posted by: ann connolly | January 21, 2010 at 11:39 AM
My favorite - hearts!
Posted by: Diana | January 21, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Me, please!
Posted by: Kathryn | January 21, 2010 at 11:54 AM
These are adorable!!! My MIL loves things like this--since we are newlyweds maybe this could be my "in" with her! LOL :)
Posted by: Megan | January 21, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Absolutely adorable! Thanks.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 21, 2010 at 12:44 PM
These are too stinkin cute! I would love one for my daughter's precious kindergarten teacher. They are Herrin's Hearts!
Posted by: lori Talbert | January 21, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Love this cute little project. How clever and sweet,
Posted by: ger | January 21, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Beautiful hearts! I would love to win a kit.
Thanks
Posted by: Tina Ching | January 21, 2010 at 01:00 PM
So adorable! I hope I win one for my oldest daughter.
Posted by: Tifani | January 21, 2010 at 01:02 PM
So adorable that i hope i win one, so i can send it to one special friend of mine.
Posted by: Dasha | January 21, 2010 at 01:24 PM
oh, swoon!
Posted by: Jenn | January 21, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Lovely, lovely & lovely
Posted by: Emily | January 21, 2010 at 01:29 PM
those are so adorable!
Posted by: ramona | January 21, 2010 at 01:31 PM
I just found your blog via Kathleen's Twig & Thistle page. These heart pins are so lovely! They look gorgeous.. and simple enough to finish by Valentine's. :D I can't wait to dig around your site more to see what other beautiful things you have to show!
Posted by: Rachel L | January 21, 2010 at 01:46 PM
found your blog from Twig & Thistle - these hearts are too cute!
Posted by: Joybell | January 21, 2010 at 02:10 PM
What a wonderful little Valentine's Day treat! I am so glad I happened upon your site via elephantine.
Posted by: Annette | January 21, 2010 at 02:18 PM
so cute and fun! what a great valentine's project.
Posted by: Whitney | January 21, 2010 at 02:19 PM
How cute!! I absolutely love them!
Posted by: Katelyn | January 21, 2010 at 02:24 PM
o they are too cute! need new needle skills too...
Posted by: kaz | January 21, 2010 at 02:29 PM
These are the most charming kits! Your blog is a keeper :) First time visiting.
Posted by: Tami B. | January 21, 2010 at 02:40 PM
too cute!!! And thanks for the information on blood donations. My son has Cancer and he's required 11 transfusions so far and will need at least that many more before he's done.
With appreciation,
Karen Borges
Posted by: karen borges | January 21, 2010 at 02:41 PM
Ahhhh - those are so cute. I'm spinning with Valentine's ideas right now and this one has moved to the top!
Posted by: Siew | January 21, 2010 at 02:46 PM
they are so very sweet looking!
Posted by: Casey | January 21, 2010 at 03:05 PM
The pins are so CUTE! I would love to have the chance to be a winner !! THANK YOU!! =)
Posted by: vina sanchez | January 21, 2010 at 03:13 PM
i heart your hearts!
Posted by: annie | January 21, 2010 at 03:14 PM
oh, I must have! Pick me! pick me!
Posted by: holli s | January 21, 2010 at 03:34 PM
Adorable! How fab it would be to make/give to my daughter for Valentines Day!
Posted by: AmyLynn | January 21, 2010 at 03:46 PM
It looks like you have a LOT of FUN making these up. And your photography of them is superb. Thank you so very much for sharing your creativity. I would be deligthed to win one. I am eagerly awaiting the tutorial.
Blessings,
Denise
Posted by: Denise Leavens | January 21, 2010 at 03:56 PM
I've been wanting to learn how to embroider!! These are so adorable, maybe if I win the first heart will go to him!
Posted by: Andrea T. | January 21, 2010 at 04:16 PM
I used to do counted cross-stitch years ago, but how cute are these! Awesome, really.
Posted by: Monika Wright | January 21, 2010 at 04:38 PM
oh my, i think i'm falling in love!
Posted by: marloes | January 21, 2010 at 04:44 PM
i'd like to add some hearts to my life :)
Posted by: gwen | January 21, 2010 at 04:47 PM
These are adorable! They could also be filled with lavender as sachets.
Posted by: Jen | January 21, 2010 at 05:03 PM
I would love to win one of these darling kits!
Posted by: emily kate | January 21, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I just love your creativity and spirit of generosity. Perfect for the
upcoming holiday. I just love them.
Posted by: nancy | January 21, 2010 at 05:45 PM