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Halloween Round-up!

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I haven’t shared anything aside from Talk To Me Tuesday since having surgery, and since it is October, my favorite month, I couldn’t resist doing a roundup of my own Halloween and fall patterns and tutorials!

I’ve included both Free Patterns & Retired shop patterns below. As a compromise for those who want access to my previously for sale patterns, I will share the pattern of your choice for a small donation to a local-to-you non-profit. More info below with the Retired Patterns.

To date, wonderful quilters have donated over $300 to a wide variety of charities, donated food, clothing, and hundreds of masks to those who need them. Your charitable efforts make my heart swell with happiness and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

What are your favorite things to make for Halloween? I’d love to see! Let me know in comments or share over in the Sewhooked Facebook Group! You can also tag me on Instagram – @sewhookedjen.

FREE PATTERNS

Nothing But Sincerity (Peanuts Stitch) by Jennifer Ofenstein — Nothing But Sincerity, free pattern to hand embroider

All Hallow's Eve by Jennifer Ofenstein (2) — All Hallow’s Eve. Free fusible applique pattern.

Bats 2014 update — .Paper Pieced Bat Pattern

Cauldron 2014 Update — Paper Pieced Cauldron

Simple Witch Hat 2014 Update — Paper Pieced Simply Witch Hat

Moody's Eye 2014 update — Paper Pieced Moody’s Magical Eye

Vampire Fangs Paper Pieced pattern by Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com — Vampire Fangs

Fall Placemat Project Version 1 (both are in the same document)

2015 Placemat made with PoD 2015 Pumkpin (week 30) — Fall Placemat Project Version 2 (both are in the same document)

Jack-O-Lantern Dish Towel Hanger by Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com — Jack-O-Lantern Dish Towel Tutorial

Give Me Candy Stencil by Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com — Give Me Some Candy Stencil (I also have a tutorial for this!)

Jack-O-Lantern finger puppets — Jack-O-Lantern Crochet Finger Puppet/Pencil Topper

RETIRED SHOP PATTERNS

I retired my online quilt pattern shop December 31, 2019 but I still receive quite a few requests for retired patterns.I decided the best way to address that was to have those interested in a retired pattern make a small donation to a local-to-you non-profit of your choice. Email your receipt and I’ll be happy to send the pattern. Please, only one pattern per receipt.

If you’re unsure if a pattern is FREE (I have loads of those, check out the main menu on sewhooked.com), or RETIRED, just drop me an email or comment and I’ll let you know.

A Little Haunted Wall Hanging — A Little Haunted – Retired Pattern

Monster Madness! — Monster Madness – Retired Pattern Set

I Want My Mummy – Retired Pattern (supplemental pattern to Monster Madness)

Jack's Lanterns, 9 Patterns to Paper Piece by Jennifer Ofenstein — Jack’s Lantern’s – Retired Pattern

Jack Leaves The Light On by Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com — Jack Leaves the Light On – Retired Pattern

If you make these or any Sewhooked craft or pattern, I would love to see it in the Sewhooked Facebook Group! You can also tag me on Instagram – @sewhookedjen.

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Free Pattern Friday – All Hallow’s Eve

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Welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!

Back in 2015, I hosted 31 Days of Halloween here on Sewhooked. During that month, I posted 31 different projects, patterns, & recipes.

It was a crazy month of posting, but so, so fun!

This little pattern is one of the only applique pieces I’ve ever designed. (Gasp…applique, me?!) I love it still and thought it would be fun to share it again today.

All Hallow’s Eve is 7 1/2″. Don’t want to applique? You can also hand embroider or even stencil this pattern!

See the original post here.

Download from Google Drive

Get it on Craftsy

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This is just one of the patterns available in my Craftsy shop!

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Happening now! Quilt along or work at your own pace.

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TTMT #392 – Terribly Mysterious

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In which I talk about Halloween, a very special quilt, and quilting practice on some projects for The Linus Connection!

I have a TON of Halloween content right here on Sewhooked. You can find it all here.

Free Pattern Day is the first of every month during 2016! Come back Tuesday, November 1, 2016 for the next Free Pattern Day.

Wednesday through December on Fandom in Stitches!

October Prize – .pdf copy of Quirky Qwerty Alphabet!

Get it now from my Craftsy Shop.

Entering to win the 2016 monthly prize is easy, just share your photos with the Sewhooked Flickr group, making sure your photos are set to share. You’ll have one chance to win for each photo you share!

Want to sponsor a 2016 prize? Please drop me an email!

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TTMT #342 – Dunno, pub?

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31 Days of Halloween
Nothing But Sincerity Stitch
Fandom in Stitches for the Smart Phone Quilt Along

Here we go! I’m excited to share that I have another fun block pattern coming out in the Winter 2015 issues of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks!

I promised in October that I’d give away a free prize to one person who shared photos with my flickr group as part of the 31 Days of Halloween!

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 12, Fall 2015

Woozelmom (Linda) will receive a free copy of this issue of 100 Blocks. This is one of my designer copies, it hasn’t even hit newsstands! I’m really happy to get to share. 🙂

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone that shared photos in October!

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Stop back by Sewhooked on November 17 to read all about my block in Vol. 12 of 100 Blocks! There will, of course, be prizes!

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31 Days of Halloween – Two Little Hooters

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It’s the penultimate day of 31 Days of Halloween!

Each Friday in October, I’ve featured some of my Halloween-inspired patterns that are available for sale in my Craftsy shop.

Today, we revisit a sweet pattern called Two Little Hooters.

15 1/2” x 18 1/2” Wall Hanging
Paper pieced and Strip Pieced

Two Little Hooters includes full-color paper pieced patterns with cutting and piecing instructions for the quilt shown above.

Previously $8, Two Little Hooters is now Just $5.95 in my Craftsy Shop!

Two little Hooters is a versatile pattern that works in just about any color scheme. Want something fresh and light? Try pastels on a light background!

This awesome version was created by Kristel over at WIP Girl!

Are you making projects from 31 Days of Halloween? Share your photos with my flickr group! There will be a fun surprise after Halloween for one lucky winner, to be announced Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

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31 Days of Halloween – Witches’ Brew

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Happy Thursday! We’ve got just a few more days left in our 31 Days of Halloween journey and I do hope you’ve enjoyed every step of the way!

Today, we’re revisiting more fun patterns from the massive collection I’ve created over the years and turning their original Harry Potter-ish intention towards things Halloween!

First, we have the humble cauldron, a staple in any witch’s pantry!

Get the free, 5″ paper pieced pattern here.

Want to Enlarge or Reduce this pattern? Find out how here!

And, of course, a witch’s wardrobe would not be complete without her hat!

Get the Simply Witch Hat, free 5″ paper pieced pattern

I’ve taken these two simple patterns, added in Moody’s Magical Eye and my Paper Pieced Bat Pattern, both featured earlier in the 31 Days, and created this fun quilt layout using EQ7!

Are you making projects from 31 Days of Halloween? Share your photos with my flickr group! There will be a fun surprise after Halloween for one lucky winner!

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31 Days of Halloween – Potions Book

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Happy Wednesday! We’re counting down the final few days of 31 Days of Halloween!

Today, I’m sharing an easy way to create your own potions book!

Printable Potions Book

recipes adapted from Recipe Goldmine

Magical Drafts & Potions contains seven simple recipes for the young witch or wizard.

Originally created way back in 2006 for the very same Craftster Swap as the Triwizard Tee, this easy peasy Printable Potions Book is simple to make with just a few ingredients.

See what I did there? 😉

To create your own copy, you’ll need a notebook or journal with removable pages small enough to run through your printer. The book I used had a tie that kept all the pages in and was close to standard printer paper size, making it easier to print the pages. Print the recipes on your pages (either one to a page or front and back, depending on how many sheets you have), insert them back in the book and you’re ready to go!

For a fancy touch, tear the outside cover sheet (shown, above) and decoupage on the front of the book.

Want something easier? Try printing, punching holes and popping in a binder or tying the pages together with raffia or twine.

You can also print the pages, and cut them down for a smaller version or you can get fancy pants and try Book Binding videos for more fun ideas.

Of course, my potions book has a Harry Potter theme. I mean, it be would, right?

Are you making projects from 31 Days of Halloween? Share your photos with my flickr group! There will be a fun surprise after Halloween for one lucky winner!

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31 Days of Halloween & TTMT #341 – Qapla’!

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There’s a lot more Tuesday than Halloween going on today, but I do talk a bit about my favorite holiday and the 31 Days of Halloween in today’s TTMT!

Also, WORF!

All Hallow’s Eve (witch applique)

2015 UFO List, Updated
(with pictures & video here)

As You Wish – at the quilter
Frogger – done, donated to Linus
Orphan blocks for Linus – ongoing
Harry Potter Swap Quilt – partially quilted
Vintage Quilt Top – needs to be basted & quilted
TABABOM – basted, to be quilted
PPV Signature Quilt – needs to be pieced
Embroidered Flowers Quilt – needs to be basted & quilted
Topsy Turvy – needs to be basted & quilted
Australian Fabric Quilt – now a quilt top, needs to be basted & quilted
Carol’s Quilt – completed and given to Amelia (added to the list in April)

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31 Days of Halloween – Eyeballs!

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Welcome to the final Monday of 31 Days of Halloween!

While planning the 31 Days of Halloween, it occurred to me that a whole lot of my Harry Potter themed patterns would work well for Halloween projects. Near the top of the list was Moody’s Magical Eye. I mean, what is creepier than a disembodied eyeball?!

Moody’s Magical Eye

5″ paper pieced (free pattern!)

Want to Enlarge or Reduce this pattern? Find out how here!

With that in mind, I share not on the free pattern today, but a fun quilt layout that could be created using this single pattern.

Or, if you need a fun, but creepy table runner, just a few eyeballs will do!

Get more of my Harry Potter patterns here.

There was a little extra dough so we made Mad Eye Moody. #gingerbreadcookies

While searching my flickr photos, I came across this Mad Eye cookie from last year. Because, Harry Potter, obviously!

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31 Days of Halloween – Bubble Cloche

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Here we are, entering the very last week in the 31 Days of Halloween!

Today, I’m sharing a fest fall crochet hat! This sweet cloche spent six years as a “for sale” pattern and is now and forever free.

Please enjoy!

Printable Copy or Download it from Craftsy

Add it to your Ravelry Queue:

You’ll Need:

3 oz chunky/bulky weight yarn (or two strands of worsted)

Size K Hook

Note: fptr = Front Post Triple Crochet; bptr = Back Post Triple Crochet

Ch 4, join with sl st.

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc 12 times in ring, working over yarn tail. Join with a sl st at top of first hdc. Pull tail to tighten circle. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in joining st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to the top of first hdc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in joining st, 2 hdc in next st, (1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st); rep ( ) around. Join with a sl st to the top of first hdc. (36 sts)

Round 4. Ch 1, hdc in joining st and the next st, 2 hdc in next st, (1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st); rep ( ) around. Join with a sl st to the top of first hdc. (48 sts)

Round 5: Ch 4, tr in next st and in each st around. Join to top of chain 4 with a sl st. (48 sts)

Round 6* – 8: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), (fptr in next st, bptr in next st); rep ( ) around. Join to top of chain 4 with a sl st. (48 sts)

Round 9*– 12: Ch 1, hdc in first st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to the top of first hdc. (48 sts)

Finish Off.

*Note – I have a small head, and several people that have made this hat have let me know they needed to make it longer. To do so, repeat row 6 an additional round and row 9 an additional round. For more “bubble,” repeat round 5 one more time, then proceed with the instructions for round 9.

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