Lorrie, of Sew Mod Designs, channeled her inner middle school with this cute-as-a-button mini quilt. Look to the left of the L-O-V-E appliqued letters, and you’ll see she dotted the i of Zombie with a pink heart. Aww. She … Read More ...
Freebie: Halloween Mug Rug pattern + tute
Sheryl Hastings from Sher’s Creative Space did a guest post at Sew So Easy as part of the “Mug Rug of the Month” series. It’s October, so Halloween is the perfect theme. The pattern is aptly named “Hiding in the … Read More ...
Quintuple Squares quilt…yes please
Inspiration comes from many places for us quilters, not just media targeted to our needs. I found this indoor/outdoor rug, fittingly called ‘Pyramid Blocks’ today at Overstock.com. I’m going to call it ‘Quintuple Squares’. I’ve made something similar to this … Read More ...
Free Halloween Quilt pattern: Spooky cat
Wendi Gratz of Happy Shiny World created this pretty kitty across a patchwork ground using a fusible applique technique. Subscribers to her site/newsletter can download the pattern for free. It includes instructions for making the block into a mini wall … Read More ...
Free pattern: Harvest table topper
This Log Cabin quilt, made up in golden colors, has me dreaming of evenings spent with friends gathered around a table with a hot cider in hand. Notice how the maker put in a pop of purple right smack in … Read More ...
Halloween quilt with lights
This quilt (a portion shown here) is alight with Halloween fright. Do check out the cat’s expression (bottom right), so sweet I want it to be real. It was a gift quilt for Joanna of Applique Today from her MIL … Read More ...
10 Fall Quilt Tutorials And Ideas
Fall is finally here and with it comes the crisp air, colorful leaves and the cozy warmth of home. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, why not embrace the season with a new quilting project? Quilting … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spooky Halloween Quilt
This cat has me under its spell. It’s part of a Halloween quilt made by Amanda of Jedi Craft Girl. She did a guest post at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners blog where she shares how she made it. Done … Read More ...
Clever use of Halloween panels for quilt
Make an interesting seasonal quilt. Riel of The Q and the U did (top in progress) by fussy cutting 6 Halloween fabric panels, then sewing them together in a Kaleidoscope design. Also called a One Block Wonder, if you are … Read More ...
Kickoff: Boos and Ghouls Halloween Quilt Along
Get your spirits soaring this Halloween with mini quilts to adorn your walls. Designed by Becca of Bryan House Quilts, she invites her readers to join her ‘Boos and Ghouls Quilt Along’. Every week, starting September 8th, she’ll share instructions … Read More ...
Tutorial: Halloween Parlor quilt
Nothing foretells trouble ahead like a raven. Michelle of Michelle’s Romantic Tangle puts hers smack in the middle of this quilt. Appliqued to a fabric string block in neutral hues, she finishes the look with diamonds extending all the way … Read More ...
Flash sale at Craftsy for classes
Craftsy is having a Trick or Treat sale. Choose from the following classes:
quilting • sewing • cake decorating • knitting • cooking • embroidery • Fine Art
These would make great birthday or Christmas gifts, I’m thinking. So, get … Read More ...
Zombie Attack Halloween fabric
It’s a Zombie Attack from the Zombie Apocalypse fabric collection by Emily Taylor for Riley Blake. Spied over at StashModernFabric, they are delightfully ghoulish. From me to you, have a happy Halloween!
Image credit: StashModernFabric
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Wicked blog hop spooky fun
Serial quilters, listen up, the Wicked 3 Blog Hop is on. You are in for a treat as participating quilters reveal their ghoulish quilt-y creations this week and next. Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt? has the schedule and a video … Read More ...
Tutorial: Folded Star Pumpkin hoop
Terri of A Creative Princess shares how she made this fun autumn decor. She used a folded star technique and fabric with pumpkins and several shades of orange. She adds this is a great stash burning project. Visit her blog … Read More ...