Friday, September 27, 2024

What's Happening Here

 Where did the last nine months go! Of course, I'm ready for Halloween,
but Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming way too soon!


We can help you get ready for all those holidays with inspiring blog hops!

There are three blog hops left in 2023.
Let us know if you want to play along and we'll add your blog, Facebook, or Instagram to our list.

October - Something Wicked - hosted by me


November - Gnome For Thanksgiving - hosted by Joan 


December - Virtual Cookie Christmas Exchange - hosted by me


Happening now -  Boo-Along on Facebook Cackling Stitches


Thursday, September 26, 2024

Bee Kind Blog Hop Spreads The Love

Joan's choice of a challenge is another fabulous blog hop!
BEE KIND!


The Challenge:

September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way. 
Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern 
or anything that shows you spread a little kindness, everywhere you go. 
But that's not all, anything with a bee on it fits this challenge! 

I knew right away how I was going to meet Joan's challenge.
My best friend since junior high has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
With the help of the internet and friends, I found a few things I could make
to help a little with her recovery time.

With a closet full of Shannon minky, I found a heart pattern for mastectomy recovery.
There's a video HERE to help sew one and a pattern HERE.
It was really easy to make!


One of my other best friends who had breast cancer told me that rice bags from the
freezer were just the best for the pain she was having after surgery. 
I made three of them so they could be switched out as needed.

My friend is tiny in size so I made her rice bags 5" x 10" and filled them with two cups of rice.
A backscratcher was suppose to be really helpful, too. I found this pink one on Amazon.


A quilt to snuggle under was another gift to my friend.
My twirly quilt with Shannon black minky on the back was perfect for her.


I added a notebook/pen and a shirt that snaps up the sides and at the shoulder for ease
of getting on and off. My friend was really happy with her gift bag.
It's such a scary time for those going through it, so prayers and hugs were also included.


Years ago I made a quilt using Riley Blakes Bee fabric. I'm going to "Bee Kind" and
share the pattern with you for free! Download it HERE.


Check out the other "Bee Kind" blog hoppers who met the challenge:

Monday, September 23, 2024

It Is Bee Kind Day All Week

 Joan at Moosestash Quilting is hosting this week's blog hop challenge, "Bee Kind"...

BEE KIND!


The Challenge:

September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way. 
Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern 
or anything that shows you spread a little kindness, everywhere you go. 
But that's not all, anything with a bee on it fits this challenge! 

Monday Sept 23

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Scared Silly Boo-Along Row 2 And Row 3

It's time for the "Scared Silly" Boo-Along ROW 2 AND ROW 3!
FYI: A "Boo-Along" is like a row-along, but it's for quilters who are crazy about Halloween.


ROW 3 - RUPULSIVE RAVENS, MOONS, AND HOURGLASSES
You can find ROW 3 HERE.


ROW 2 - STRIPS AND FOUR PATCH BLOCKS
You can find ROW 2 HERE.


My versions of ROW 3 and ROW 2 using Benartex Superior Solids 
and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios



ROW 1 - PETRIFYING PUMPKINS
You can purchase ROW 1 in my Etsy store HERE


My version of ROW 1 using Benartex Superior Solids and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios


You can find the whole quilt fabric requirements HERE.
(The rows are great for those Halloween scraps of fabric hiding in your stash.)

THE FREAKY FACTS:

Starting August 1st, one or two rows will be shared each month.
There will be 12 rows of applique and/or piecing.
They will be a mystery until they get released on the first of each month.

The row(s) will be free the month they are released and then they will
mysteriously disappear and magically appear in my Etsy store for a small fee.


We have a Facebook page called "Cackling Stitches" where we share Halloween projects.
"Scared Silly" rows will be shared on my blog and on FB so be sure to follow one to get updates.

Just Let Me Quilt




Please share photos of your rows/blocks on Cackling Stitches or send them to me
and I'll share them for you (sewswift6@gmail.com).

Grab your broom and let's get sewing!

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