Getting Ready for Halloween

Throughout the years, 

we share in this celebration in many different ways. 

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Some go all out and decorate, 

Make costumes, 

Buy candy, 

Go to parties, 

Love seeing those little people dressed up, 

And responding to the words: "Trick or Treat".

Or perhaps:

Quilting may be at the top of your list!

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When it comes to quilting, we like to try all manner of projects; and Halloween projects are really fun to make with those delightfully bright and colorful orange fabrics, that reflect this season. And when does a quilter not LOVE collecting seasonal fabrics! These fall colors are so inspiring.

My first and only Halloween quilt is this wall-hanging:

Since seasonal quilting fabrics are so fun to work with, I really wanted to make a quilt with these oranges from my stash, even though I had not purchased any Halloween fabrics.

The quilt is from this book: "Easy Does It For Autumn" by Art To Heart.

To see more on this project, visit this link: Halloween Candy Quilt, made in 2010.

Two things that I did differently were: 

(1) Not adding the fancy buttons because I didn't want to spend the money; 

(2) Binding the quilt rather than sewing right sides together and turning it. 

I enjoy doing the binding stage; and liked this look much better. It was a fun and easy project!

Shown: Quilt in progress. 

Perhaps, one day I'll still add some fancy buttons. And get to hang it!

View the finished project here.

The other project for Halloween is a sewing project:

One year, I made my grandchildren these delightful bags for when they went trick-or-treating. They were really fun to make. This time I went out and purchased these Halloween fabrics to make them extra special.

TREAT BAGS

This FREE project I found online; and can be downloaded from: fishsticksdesigns/blog. 

Now, this reminds me... that I still haven't used those little boys patterns that I purchased from her site. Maybe it is time to start my 2015 Hope-to-Make list before I forget again.  ;)

Have a safe and happy day!!

Signs of Autumn Project

Each season has its own personality and palette of color.... We all have our favorites; and sometimes, it's hard to choose which is best. 

A U T U M N . . .

To compare the colors: yes, winter is mostly white, summer is mostly green, and spring is just waking up from a long slumber; but it's autumn that has the beautiful transition of the leaves from green to shades of golds, yellows, reds, oranges, purples, and browns.

Autumn is my favorite because the days are more like summer and the nights more like spring. And one does not have to toil at making color appear; simply sit back, and enjoy the universe's paintbrush do its work.

Of course, the only down side is.... this colorful season passes by so quickly before the next season is here to erase all that color. But then, again.... there's more time for indoor activities: like quilting, where we can imagine and play with fabrics of all shades and hues to add color and warmth where it is needed.

IN COMES QUILTING TO LIVEN UP OUR LIVING SPACES...

Continuing with my quest… to use more of my stash fabrics, I attempt new ways to create interesting strip-pieced applique. Being passionate about machine fused applique, I continue to incorporate this idea into my own designs. So here is my fourth design: SIGNS OF AUTUMN to show you how easy it can be to find suitable fabrics, in your stash.

Pattern available at my Craftsy store;
or you can click on the "I'm a Craftsy Designer" button on the sidebar. 

Make this lovely autumn wall hanging to remind you of those beautiful hues of yellows, oranges, reds, and purples that signal the signs of autumn; as the trees usher in a new season.

If the weather is good; a walk can bring a sense of peace as one enjoys the rustle of crunching leaves underfoot. I never tire of those beautiful hues that nature offers; however, the season soon fades and no leaves remain for quite some time.

SO... why not make a quilt that will not shed its colors wherever you wish to hang it!  And enjoy those beautiful colors of this truly remarkable season…as long as you like!

PATTERN DESIGN LAYOUT

SIGNS OF AUTUMN QUILT   (24-1/2”w x 23-1/2”h)

Take a walk and enjoy this season.... and then get ready to quilt!