My Day For Out Of The Dark Blog Hop

You maybe didn't know, but Joan and I are totally crazy about Halloween!

I've been slower at coming "Out of The Dark" than Joan.

She's been posting her past Halloween goodies all month.

Be sure to check out all of her pretties!

It's been a nice break from so many years of blog hops and sewing and designing

patterns for fabric companies, but I have missed all my blog hop friends.

It's really fun to step out of the dark to join you today!

I've been obsessed (or maybe possessed) with sewing Dresden's this year.

There is a 48" Dresden ruler that called my name when I saw it.

I love big designs and this ruler definitely creates a monstrously big Dresden!

It seemed like a good idea to use it for a Halloween quilt, so...

Spooky Dresden

65" x 65"

The fabrics are by Benartex and they glow in the dark.

I took this photo at dusk so I think the greens and oranges felt the need to "glow."

The purple minky on the back made this a cozy, not creepy, quilt to snuggle in.

I'm wickedly crazy about J. Wecker Frisch and her fabric designs.

I make at least one quilt a year with her fabrics.

This year I made three this year...yes, I am Wecker Wild!

J. Wecker Frisch is so creative with her fabrics...love them!

Charlie is pleased that I added minky to this quilt back.

He's looking forward to nap time on it.

"The Queens" needed binding and was waiting patiently for a finish.

Thank goodness for blog hops to shove those unfinished projects over the finish line.

This is my favorite queen!

I love all the crowns on the backing fabric.

Sewing from quilt kits isn't my usually thing, but when the price is right, I will grab them 

up and sew away. Some adjustments usually have to be made when it involves a panel.

For some reason panels are usually odd sizes and a bit wonky. 

I hate when parts of the panel have to be cut off to fit the quilt kit's pattern.

It took a lot of Frankenstein piecing to put this one together or I would have lost his feet.

This spooky quilt still needs quilting, but that will have to wait.

Such a dapper skeleton!

J. Wecker Frisch has an incredible imagination when she creates her characters.

It's been an amazing Halloween week of quilts thanks to Joan.

Be sure to visit all the blogs!

 Monday Oct 20
 
MooseStashQuilting
Karrins Crazy World
Scrapdash
Just Sew Quilter
Quilt Schmilt
 
Tuesday Oct 21

A Quiltery
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Lynn’s Blog
Ms P Designs USA
Melva Loves Scraps
 
Wednesday Oct 22

Just Because Quilts
Quilted Delights
Songbird Designs
Crazy.bout Quilts
                           Quilting Between the Rails (on Facebook)
SelinaQuilts
 
Thursday Oct 23

Just Let Me Quilt
Sew Many Yarns
Kathleen McMusing
BeaQuilter

Quilted Snail

Do you want to join the Virtual Christmas Blog Hop?

Let me know!

Jeepers Creepers Is It Halloween Yet?

 I sew a lot slower these days, but it is really a nice change.

There were times I was whipping out 7-9 projects a month. Way too much!

Now I sew what I want and I'm having way more fun.

I couldn't resist this spooky Halloween fabric by Quilted Treasures.

"Jeepers Creepers" was calling my name!

Nothing like a windy day to make photo taking a breeze.

Isn't she adorable!

Time to be quilted...hopefully before Halloween.

In case you didn't know, Joan and I have come out of hiding for two blog hops.

One for Halloween and one for Christmas.

Let us know if you want to join in the fun.

Scared Silly Boo-Along Row 8, Row 9, And Row 10

It's time for the "Scared Silly" Boo-Along ROW 8, ROW 9, ROW 10!

FYI: A "Boo-Along" is like a row-along, but it's for quilters who are crazy about Halloween.

ROW 10 - VICIOUS VULTURES AND SCARY SPIDERS

You can find Row 10 HERE.

My versions of ROW 10 using Benartex Superior Solids, New Hue,

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 9 - ROTTEN RECTANGLES

You can find ROW 9 HERE.

ROW 8 - FRIGHTENING FLIES AND SHOO FLY BLOCKS

You can find ROW 8 HERE.

My versions of ROW 9 and ROW 8 using Benartex Superior Solids, New Hue,

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 7 - 

ROW 7 - TWO-HEADED SLITHERING SNAKE

You can find ROW 7 in my Etsy store HERE. 

ROW 6 - GHASTLY GHOSTS

You can find ROW 6 in my Etsy store HERE. 

My versions of ROW 6 and ROW 7 using Benartex Superior Solids 

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 6 - GHASTLY GHOSTS

You can find ROW 6 in my Etsy store HERE. 

My versions of ROW 6 using Benartex Superior Solids 

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 5 - HALLOWEEN LETTERS AND BATS

You can find ROW 5 in my Etsy store HERE. 

ROW 4 - FLYING BLOOD SUCKING BATS

You can find ROW 4 in my Etsy store HERE. 

My versions of ROW 5 and ROW 4 using Benartex Superior Solids 

and Glow-O-Ween by Kanvas Studios

ROW 3 - RUPULSIVE RAVENS, MOONS, AND HOURGLASSES

You can find ROW 3 in my Etsy store HERE. 

ROW 2 - STRIPS AND FOUR PATCH BLOCKS

You can find ROW 2 in my Etsy store 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

Cackling Stitches

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!