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). 

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

Melanie Call

Halloween Quaker Cross Stitch: Halloween Memories

 

I finished stitching Halloween Quaker from the Halloween Memories book ... I love it! This is the first quaker style pattern that I have finished and I enjoyed each stitch!

Halloween Quaker is a monochromatic stitch so it was a perfect piece for choosing a variegated thread - Classic Colorworks: Argyle Socks (a lovely blend of gray to purple).

A bit about the Halloween Memories Book: 

Check out the flip-through on my Instagram Reel (here)

Halloween Memories is fabulous book by Susan Ache and published by It's Sew Emma. Included are 9 cross stitch patterns PLUS 6 quilt patterns that can be used for any holiday by choosing different fabric.  Each of the cross stitch designs are smaller designs so you still have time to finish at least one before Halloween!

Halloween Memories Book available HERE

Supplies:

• Halloween Memories Book
• 32 Count Vintage Stormy Night Lugana
• (2) Classic Colorworks Floss:  Argyle Socks 
• 6"x6" Black Frame - purchased at Amazon

Frame details: I purchased a solid black 6" x 6" frame from at Amazon and let my 10 year old "distress" the frame with sand paper - she LOVED it!

Are you making a project from the Halloween Memories Book? 

Halloween Memories Book available HERE

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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie CallI

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Chain of Stars Quilt: Hey Bootiful

Chain of Stars Quilt: Hey Bootiful 

Hi Quilty Friends! Today I'm sharing my Chain of Stars Quilt featuring Hey Bootiful fabric designed by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs. The Hey Bootiful Collection is the perfect collection if you love "spooky cute" Halloween! Plus a few of the prints glow in the dark... so fun!

As I wanted to use allll the cute Hey Bootiful Fabrics, my Chain of Stars Quilt was the perfect match! Plus it's one of my favorite quilts to sew!

If you are new to quilting- Halloween Fabric arrives in Quilt Shops now so your Halloween projects can be done before the spooky day!

Chain of Stars Quilt Pattern

Chain of Stars Quilt 61.5" x 70.5"

Fabric Requirements:

• (42) 10" squares : (1) Hey Bootiful 10" Stacker
• 2.75 yards Background: Bee Cross Stitch on Cloud Pumpkin C747-Pumpkin
• 0.5 yard Gray Background: Dapple Dot Riley Gray C640-RileyGray
• 0.625 Binding: Hey Bootiful Plaid Off White
• 0.75 yard Orange Border: Hey Bootiful Sheets Ghosts Orange
• 0.75 yard Black Border Hey Bootiful Sheets Ghosts Charcoal Glow in the Dark
• 4 yards Backing: Seasonal Basic Bat Orange
• Chain of Stars PDF Quilt Pattern: Pattern Shop OR Etsy

Chain of Stars is a fabulous quilt for beginners as the stars are No Point Matching Stars, which means the points float in the background fabric so you don't have to match up the points when sewing blocks together - it's so much easier and your stars always have points! 

Chain of Stars Quilt is a block based quilt pattern so adjusting your quilt size is easy. One 10" square (plus background) makes 1 Chain of Stars Block. As I wanted to use the lighter prints in Hey Bootiful, I substituted 5 star background fabric with Dapple Dot Riley Gray and the white stars really shine now!

As I wanted my Chain of Stars Quilt a bit bigger, I added a border! Adding a border is a very quick and easy way to enlarge your quilt. Plus it is fun to choose your favorite print (or prints) to have a larger impact on your quilt!

OPTIONAL: Outer Border Instructions

The original Chain of Stars Quilt doesn't have a border, but adding an outer border is super easy! 

0.75 yard Black Border: Hey Bootiful Sheets Ghosts Charcoal Glow in the Dark

• Cut (5) 4" x Length of Fabric (27"). This will have your ghosts floating upright for side borders.
• Sew strips together to form one very long narrow strip
• Measure quilt length. Example Quilt Length of 63.5"*. Cut (2) outer border strips 4" x 63.5"*. Sew (1) outer border strip to right side of quilt and (1) outer border strip to left side of quilt.

0.75 yard Orange Border: Hey Bootiful Sheets Ghosts Orange

• Cut (4) 4" x Width of Fabric (40"). This will have your ghosts floating upright for top/bottom borders.
• Sew strips together to form one very long narrow strip
• Measure quilt width. Example Quilt Width of 61.5"*. Cut (2) outer border strips 4" x 61"*. Sew (1) outer border stripe to top of quilt and (1) outer border strip to bottom of quilt.

* Cut your border strips to the measured length and width of your quilt.

Don't forget to follow me at A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff for more sewing fun!

Melanie Call

#ChainofStarsQuilt #ABitofScrapStuffPattern 

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Boo Crew Quilt - FINISHED

Welcome back to week 4 of the  Boo Crew Mystery Quilt with Fat Quarter Shop! This week we are completing the Boo Crew Quilt - yay!!! This sweet and spooky quilt will be used this fall!

Week 4 release: Finishing Directions - Boo Crew Quilt free pattern (here)

I'm sewing my Boo Crew Quilt with Spooky Darlings designed by Ruby Star Society. I love all the fabrics prints as they are perfect for fussy cutting! 

Bonus - Add a Border 

I wanted my Boo Crew Mystery Quilt a bit larger so I added an outer border, which was super easy. I simply cut (4) 4" x WOF strips to attach to quilt center (purple border as shown in pattern). My finished quilt with added border is : 41"x 43"

Boo Crew Mystery Quilt (with outer border 41" x 43")

(original pattern size: 33.5" x 35.5") 

Supplies:

• (1) Fat Quarter Bundle: Spooky Darlings by Ruby Star Society 
• 1. 5 yards Background: RS5027-79M Speckled Witchy by Ruby Star Society
• 0.5 yard  Outer Border: RS5070-14 Spooky Darlings Black by Ruby Star Society
• 0.5 yard  Binding: RS5070-14 Spooky Darlings Black by Ruby Star Society
• Boo Crew Mystery Supplies and FREE pattern (here)

 

OR use the fabulous Boo Crew Mystery Quilt  Kit available at Fat Quarter Shop with the adorable Too Cute to Spook fabric collection (here)

Pieced Backing:  fun...  fun... fun

I love a scrappy pieced quilt backing - so I ordered additional Background, Outer Border, and Binding fabrics to create my quilt backing  ... love it! 

Don't forget to download your FREE Boo Crew Quilt Pattern below.

Boo Crew Quilt - free pattern (here)

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 

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Boo Crew Mystery Quilt - Release Two

Welcome back to week 2 of the  Boo Crew Mystery Quilt with Fat Quarter Shop! This week we are sewing the cutest ghost and spooky candle!

Week 2 release: Candle and Ghost Block - free pattern (here)

I'm sewing my Boo Crew Quilt with Spooky Darlings designed by Ruby Star Society. I love all the fabrics prints as they are perfect for fussy cutting! 

Yes - I made sure all of the ghosts were the correct direction for the ghost ... it was definitely worth the extra time! This ghost is sooooo spooky cute!

Boo Crew Mystery Quilt 33.5" x 35.5" 

Supplies:

• (1) Fat Quarter Bundle: Spooky Darlings by Ruby Star Society 
• 1. 5 yards Background: RS5027-79M Speckled Witchy by Ruby Star Society
• 0.5 yard  Binding: RS5070-14 Spooky Darlings Black by Ruby Star Society
• Boo Crew Mystery Supplies and FREE pattern (here)

OR use the fabulous Boo Crew Mystery Quilt  Kit available at Fat Quarter Shop with the adorable Too Cute to Spook fabric collection (here)

Week 2 release: Witch Hat & Broom Blocks - free pattern (here)

• Candle & Ghost Block measures 13.5" x 18.5" 

Candle Flame: I chose to use one fabric print for the candle flame, which I love! If you want this same variation: use the same fabric for H and J and fabric I will not be needed.

I will be back next Tuesday to share the next mystery release!

Week 2 release: Candle & Ghost Blocks - free pattern (here)

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 

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