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TTMT #342 – Dunno, pub?

31 Days of Halloween
Nothing But Sincerity Stitch
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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 – Nothing But Sincerity

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A very happy Halloween my friends!

We made it, it’s the final day of 31 Days of Halloween!

Over the last month, we’ve stitched, pieced, cooked and prepared Halloween costumes! We’ve revisited old favorite crafts and discovered new ones. I hope that at least one of my Halloween projects caught your fancy and gave you something fun to work on during the month.

If you’d like to revisit our month of Halloween, simply scroll back through Sewhooked starting with this post or click the banner above for a summary of each day and links to all the Halloween goodness.

Thank you, thank you for sticking with me until the end!

I have one last Halloween-themed craft for you today. It’s a little something to keep your hands busy while you enjoy watching Halloween movies and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Let’s start with this little clip from one of my all-time Halloween favorites, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

I watched this Halloween gem when I was a child and then shared it with my own kids. It’s still a favorite in our house.

With Linus’ optimism about The Great Pumpkin in mind, I created a little hand embroidery pattern for you that I’m calling Nothing But Sincerity.

This sweet stitch is 7″ x 10″, perfect for a 12″ (12 1/2″ unfinished) block.

My version is entirely backstitched, but feel free to use any stitch you like.

Won’t it make a lovely pillow or addition to a Halloween quilt?

Download Nothing But Sincerity

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

Need embroidery help? Try the Quilting Help page over on Fandom in Stitches! We have lots of great links to useful tutorials.

The pumpkin was inspired by the scene in the clip above.

Need a little more Halloween love?

Visit Fandom in Stitches today

for a very special Halloween installment!

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

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31 Days of Halloween – Two Little Hooters

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

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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31 Days of Halloween – Pumpkin Earrings

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Welcome back for another update in the 31 Days of Halloween!

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final week of sharing my favorite Halloween crafts, recipes and patterns. I hope you’ve enjoyed everything I’ve shared so far.

Today, we’re revising a fun craft that I shared right here on Sewhooked some years ago.

I originally came up with these fun pumpkin earrings for a swap I participated in some years ago. I still have my pair and wear them during October every year!

makes 10 -12 pair

You’ll need:

1 block orange polymer clay
small amount green polymer clay
toothpick or skewer
hook ear wires (aka French hooks) (2 for each pair)
eyepins (2 for each pair)
jump rings (size of your choice)
jewelry pliers (I used one round nose and one chain nose)
Sculpey Glaze (gloss)
small, soft paint brush
parchment paper
baking sheet
optional: business cards and decorative bags for gift giving

Separate the orange clay into enough pieces for 10 – 12 pairs of earrings. Roll each piece into a rough ball shape.

Pumpkin Earrings

Using the round nose pliers, twist the eye pins into a curly shape, making sure each is approximately the same length. Make the same amount as the orange balls in the last step.

Squish the curly part of the eye pin into the orange ball. Cover wire completely with clay, rounding with your fingers as you go.

Add a small amount of green clay, gently pressing it around the wire into a stem shape. Make sure to leave the “eye” in the pin visible. If necessary, use a toothpick or skewer to clean out the hole.

Use the toothpick to gently roll creases into the orange ball.

Wallah! A tiny pumpkin! Repeat steps for each earring.

Place earrings on parchment lined tray and bake according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Pumpkin charms, all baked. They look a little dull, so…

Place earrings eye pin side down in Styrofoam. Gently brush on Sculpey Glaze. Allow to dry upside down. Once they’re turned over, add a little more Glaze around the top if needed.

Attach the ear wire (French hook) with a jump ring and pliers. (how to open and close a jump ring)

Repeat for each pumpkin charm.

If making enough to share with your friends, poke holes in a business card with a pin, then slide the ear wire through. Fold the top end of the business card down and place in a cute little bag.

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 – Mummy!

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Happy Friday and welcome back to 31 Days of Halloween!

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

Free Halloween goodness returns tomorrow!

I Want My Mummy

5″ paper pieced

Say hello to I Want My Mummy!

This guy is a supplemental pattern for Monster Madness, featured right here on October 2.

If Frankie, Wolfie, Vlad, LIttle Reaper or Zombie are feeling a bit lonely has a fivesome, I Want My Mummy can be purchased from my Craftsy shop for a mere $2.95!

How much do I love Sunbonnet Sue?

I have an entire page of patterns dedicated to she and her friends!

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