Ghost Party Quilt

My Ghost Party quilt is finished and ready for Halloween!  This was such a fun quilt to make and I was able to use my Riley Blake Designs fabric scraps to create this quilt!

There are a lot of scrappy squares to cut out for the quilt. To make it easier, the AccuQuilt square die is super helpful!

I did omit the right and left side patchwork columns because I found the perfect fleece backing, but it wasn't quite wide enough so I made my quilt a bit more narrow.

Happy Halloween!

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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie CallI

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Perfectly Pieced: Wonky Block: Halloween Mini Pillow

            

Hi machine embroidery friends! Today I'm sharing the cutest Halloween Wonky Block 8" Pillow I made with the September Perfectly Pieced Box.  Making the 2" finished Wonky Blocks are so fun! They are just soooo tiny!

Plus a bonus file is included in September Perfect Pieced for a 4"x4" embroidered spooky tree that is the perfect center for the 8" finished pillow.

Perfectly Pieced: September 2024 Doorstep contents:

• Printed, full-color, step-by-step block instructions
• Curated fabric bundle with enough fabric to make one of the included projects
• Glide Thread from Hab+Dash by Fil-Tec
• Collectible Pin
• Perfectly Pieced USB
• Perfectly Pieced Curated Fabric Bundle

Digital Files Include:

• Files for 2", 4", 6", & 8" blocks
• Instructions for 4 projects
• Custom block-by-block quilting files
• Allover quilting files for use with Clear Blue Tiles
• Block Coloring Template
• Quilt layouts & fabric calculations

I receive the Perfectly Pieced Doorstep Subscription Box - which is AMAZING! Each month I receive digital files (for machine embroidery) to create 2", 4", 6", 8" quilt blocks, bonus project instructions, and quilting files PLUS coordinating fabrics and thread plus a bonus.   I am always so excited when the coral box arrives in my mail box!  You can subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here) or  purchase past digital files and fabric bundles plus embroidery supplies at the ME Time Delivered Shop (here). 

Subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here). 

I added a zippered backing to my pillow so I easily remove the pillow insert.  Plus the Pumpkin Blossoms fabric by Poppy Cotton is adorable!

Available now in the Me Time Delivered shop: (clickable links)

• Perfectly Pieced: September 2024 Doorstep
• Perfectly Pieced: September 2024 Digital only
• Perfectly Pieced: September 2024 Fabric Bundle

A bit more about Perfectly Pieced by Me Time Delivered

Perfectly Pieced is a monthly subscription that is available in two options: Digital (digital files only) or Doorstep which includes all the digital files plus a curated fabric bundle, printed instructions, thread, plus notion(s) delivered to your doorstep.  The subscription is zero stress as you can always skip a month, but once you see the upcoming projects - you won't want to skip!  Kimberbell is the parent company of ME Time (machine embroidery delivered) so the quality is outstanding. 

Subscribe to Perfectly Pieced (here). 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy embroidering /sewing / quilting! 

Melanie Call

JANOME: Bitsy Pillow - free pattern

 

Hi Janome Friends! I'm Melanie Call, Janome Maker, from A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff.  I create all of my projects with my Janome M17. This amazing machine creates perfect stitches every time! Perfect stitches for sewing, quilting, and embroidery! 

Today I'm sharing the perfect project for your scraps. The Bitsy Pillow is a free pattern that uses 1.5" strips.  This pattern was inspired after I had tiny Jubilee fabric scraps after making the Dazzle Quilt. 

Bitsy Pillow : FREE Bitsy Pillow PDF Pattern (here)

18" x 18" finished

Fabric Requirements

• (36) 1.5” x 3.5” rectangles. Label A
• (108) 1.5” x 2.5” rectangles. Label B
• 22” x 22” Batting 
• 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior.
• Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure
• 20” Nylon Zipper  *Trim to size
• 18” x 18” Pillow Form
• FREE Bitsy Pillow PDF Pattern (here)

*Fabric used in cover pillow: Jubilee by Tilda Fabrics

To make the Bitsy Pillow, you will sew (36) Bitsy Blocks. These tiny blocks are 3.5" x 3.5" unfinished. I just couldn't toss the tiny Jubilee scraps plus I love how they look all sewn together!

I chose to free motion a stipple quilting design. I use the free motion quilting setting on the Janome M17. The preset setting on the Janome M17 is fabulous ... I just start quilting and no adjustments are needed for perfect stitches!

When I create pillows, I add a zippered backing. This allows me to wash the pillow cover easily. I love an exposed zipper for the pop of color! My Janome Exposed Zipper Tutorial (here). Plus this Jubilee fabric soooo gorgeous!

Are you going to save your 1.5" scrappy strips or use a Honey Bun or cut your own 1.5" strips to create your Bitsy Pillow?

Download the FREE Bitsy Pillow PDF Pattern (here)

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy  quilting! 

Melanie Call