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by sewdeb 26 Jan 2016 ( edited Jan 28'16 05:22 )
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ITH Candy Huggers from Embroidery Library

Made these for my grandchildren. They were quick and easy to make.

However, if you want to be able to put more than a quarter into the pocket, might I suggest that you don't use the die line pre-cut method illustrated in the instructions, but place an ample folded rectangle of fabric over the placement line with a wad of cotton ball underneath; re-run the placement line to tack it down. Cut away the excess fabric and continue with the applique/satin stitch. This will give you a little more room in the pocket and you will be able to stash a small chocolate heart in there as shown in the picture.

Thanks for looking

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[1] ITH Candy Huggers
www.emblibrary.com
Comments (19)
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by bemara 26 Jan 2016
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ich habe die auch gesehn und überlege ob ich sie habe muß lol, passt ein Ei in die Pfoten? . . . I have also seen that, and consider whether I them has has to shop, Lol, fits an egg in the paws? hugs Maria
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by sewdeb 26 Jan 2016
I'm pretty sure an egg would fit, since there is room within the arms, just not in the pocket. I had tried a larger chocolate heart and it was tight, but it did fit.
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by babash 26 Jan 2016
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Well done love them.
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by sewdeb 26 Jan 2016
Thanks! *
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by crafter2243 26 Jan 2016
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Thank you for the hint. I had purchased them and looking forward to make them for Easter. They are too cute and you did a great job stitching them out.
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by sewdeb 26 Jan 2016
You're welcome! And thanks for the kind words. *
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by noah 26 Jan 2016
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Wow candy huggers were is my licorice i don't see them hugging it???lol love them
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by sewdeb 26 Jan 2016
The licorice never made it that far, LOL!
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by mgregg01 27 Jan 2016
+11
i bought these also, thank you for the hints.
they look great.
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by mgregg01 27 Jan 2016
did you use felt?
by sewdeb 27 Jan 2016
Yes I used felt and regular quilters cotton for the pockets.
by mgregg01 28 Jan 2016
thank you
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by michemb 27 Jan 2016
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very cute indeed
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thanks!
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by sandralane 27 Jan 2016
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These little candy huggers are just delightful, embroidered beautffully. Sandra.
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thank you!*
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by bejoscha 27 Jan 2016
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So Cute and sweet too!
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Yes, they have such sweet expressions on their faces.
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by lbrow 27 Jan 2016
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These are terrific and thanks for the heads up about the pocket. This is good to know/Lillian
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
You're welcome and thanks for the kind words.
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by sdrise 27 Jan 2016
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very cute!!
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by pldc 27 Jan 2016
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terrific, ~hugs~
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Hugs right back at you, Lor*
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by basketkase 27 Jan 2016
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Oh, these are so adorable......great stitching......
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thanks so much!
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by baydreamer 27 Jan 2016
+5
this are so cute!
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by Ossineu 27 Jan 2016
+5
Nice gifts for the grandchildren:-) They will love them.
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
I sure hope so - but then they're hugging chocolate, so it's almost guaranteed! ;-)
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by dragonflyer 27 Jan 2016
+4
So cute...the kids will love them!
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thanks, Kim.
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by sonjapotgieter 27 Jan 2016
+4
Too cute...They Gorgeous...Well done
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thank you, Sonja*
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by pennifold 28 Jan 2016
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Great gift for Easter, the grandchildren will love them. Love C
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
Thanks, Chris, I sure hope so.*
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by lidiad 28 Jan 2016
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Terrific idea and gorgeous gifts!
Hugs, Lidia
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by sjbrower 28 Jan 2016
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Wow! You are fast! I bought these designs too for a Valentines gifts for some precious children around me. Your stitching came out very very cute, and I can't wait to give these a try. Thank you for the tips to make the pocket a little bigger. --Sharon
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by sewdeb 28 Jan 2016
You're welcome - I ran one according to the instructions that came with the designs and the pocket was really tight, making it difficult to get a piece of candy into it and the candy would fall out when you picked it up. This improvised method seems to do the trick.