Tuesday, October 20, 2015


Halloween Haunts


When witches go riding,  and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween.

~Author Unknown

 Welcome to the Halloween Haunts Blog Hop.


Halloween Haunts 2015



A special thank you to Marian at Seams To be Sew who has worked so hard to keep all her spooky spirits organized and inspired.




Cats and ghosts are happy neighbors on this candle mat. I found the pattern - Hiding In The Pumpkin Patch - as a October BOM at So Sew Easy. And my cat with his huge button eyes might well be related to the Scary Cat appearing regularly on face book.


A few years ago I was given this sweet panel by a friend who was sorting her fabric. Lucky me.  

I love the old fashion look of the Halloween characters.

I added blocks and borders. Found the coordinating fabric in my stash. Yeah!!!

I think this might become a favorite couch quilt. It has already survived an afternoon nap. 

I am an apron wearer and could not resist this.  Easy stitching when all you have to do is cut along the edge. Will be perfect for serving treats to the goblins.

These place mats could easily qualify for a way to use ugly fabric contest. 

How can you not love cats on quilts. And this cat will not make you sneeze.  I could not resist nesting him on a Halloween quilt. This  is an October Block of The Month pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop .





So pour another cuppa and visit the other stitchers on today's blog hop:


And along with the fun and inspiration we get from blog hopping at the Halloween Haunts we are really lucky to have a chance to win a $25:00 gift certificate from the Fat Quarter Shop. For a chance to win the gift certificate leave a comment and enter the drawing at Marians at Seams To be Sew. You also get a chance at Seams To Be Sew to pick up a free pattern, enter the drawing for a free pattern and to vote for top picks of the day.


Wishing you all a spooky wonderful day of haunting the blogs. 





P.S.  All these leaves were on trees two days ago. A little breeze, a bit of rain  and the yard has a new carpet. Beautiful but they steal time from stitching.

Just a note to tell you that my blog is officially haunted. When I checked the blog I noticed that some of the script is black in white boxes, some is white on the black page and very little of it is in the same size font.  Not very pretty.  Must be the ghouls fault. :(

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88 comments:

  1. AnitaOctober 21, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Love all your Halloween projects!

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  2. LisaOctober 21, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    Everything is beautiful! I used the same saying on you apron on my mini! Wish I could find one! The font thing is great very Halloween!

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  3. cookieOctober 21, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    From one ghoulie to another...Halloween projects are so fun to sew. Thanks for sharing yours!

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  4. BetsyOctober 21, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    All your projects are perfect for the hop. Enjoyed them all

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  5. Alcea Rosea 31October 21, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    So many lovely projects, I love them all.

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  6. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 21, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    You wer very busy....love each one, but adore that apron!!!!!

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  7. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 21, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Great group of projects...I really love the apron!

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  8. SewDoUQuiltOctober 21, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Great selection of projects, especially love the old fashioned quilt.

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  9. Emily COctober 21, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Always the ghouls fault... or blogger. The GUI for making your blog is always a bit of a pain for me to use. Stuff jumps around all the time. How dare I want a 4x4 or 2x6 block of pictures!? =)
    Love the quilt, great use of a panel.

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  10. Kwilt KrazyOctober 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my awesome projects. Love the kitty candle mat. Wonderful quilt too.

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  11. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 21, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    I don't think that fabric is ugly at all!! great way to use scraps. I love aprons and I think I'll look for a panel while I'm out today. Great Post.

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  12. tink's momOctober 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    What a wonderful collection of Halloween goodies. It looks like you have been having a spooktacular time in your sewing cave prepping for the big day. great job on one and all.

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  13. suzOctober 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Your work is adorable, but I particularly love what you did with the Fat Quarter Shop cat - that was brilliant!

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  14. CatherineOctober 21, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Your projects are cute and fun. Love them all! Ugly fabric, hmm. It turns up at my house too. You did a good job of using yours!

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  15. allthingzsewnOctober 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Quilt turned out perfect for the vintage style panel. It would go on my couch too. Love the apron, I must getting sloppy in my old age because I'm wearing aprons too. I'm
    either leaning into something, splashing something, spilling something.and of course there is always the slip between the cup and the lip. Enjoyed the visit.

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  16. CalicojoanOctober 21, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Love your projects, especially the one with the vintage looking panel. What a fabulous job you did with it.

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  17. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Lots of fantastic projects, but OMG just adore that vintage panel!

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  18. DorianOctober 21, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    You've been busy. Lots of great projects. Love your vintage panel quilt. SO sweet.

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  19. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Love all of your projects!

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  20. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Love all of your projects!

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  21. Rosemary B❤️October 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I adore all of your projects. I love kitties too.
    I love these small fun finishes. The FQ BOM is perfect, I love that one, and the kitty and ghost too.
    Well done!!!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Love all the cat projects. I used to have a black cat. I had him for 18 years before he died. senstrings at yahoo dot com

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  23. RhondaOctober 21, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Love your projects especially the apron!!

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  24. Carol SwiftOctober 21, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Ooooo I love the carpet of leaves that gorgeous quilt is laying on! That apron is so cute and the black cat on the quilt is adorable. Great projects!

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  25. LoriOctober 21, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    wow your projects are wonderful. thanks for sharing.

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  26. Sylvia AndersonOctober 21, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    What a wonderful assortment of Halloween projects you provided us with today! I am especially fond of the apron, as I have a granddaughter who loves aprons and Halloween is her favorite holiday. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  27. Charlene McCainOctober 21, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    You have been busy!! Love all your Halloween projects, but my favorite is the little girl in costume. It is just BOO-tiful!

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  28. Needled MomOctober 21, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    I love the vintage looking quilt. The cats are amazing too. You have done such a great job entertaining us with your beautiful pieces on this hop.

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  29. In stitches and seamsOctober 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    oh those gremlins ..... that sure looks like a cozy quilt. and thanks for the place mat idea a great way to use up some of those leftovers from other Halloween porjects.
    institchesandseams@hotmail.ca

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  30. Quilting TangentOctober 21, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Allot of cute projects. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  31. ScrapatchesOctober 21, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful projects and post, Frances! The kitty FQS October BOM in the Halloween fabrics is my favorite! ... :) Pat

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  32. MarianOctober 21, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    WoW, so many fun projects to see and have fun with. I can't decide even which I like the most, but I will have to say that while I'm not an apron user... I like it.. Loved this visit today. Thank you so much for sharing your fun ideas.

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  33. KaHollyOctober 21, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Great post! I like how your font turned out! Whoever is haunting you is doing a good job!

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  34. Lisa EnglandOctober 21, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Lots of great projects, despite the haunting! I've never seen a Halloween apron, very cool.

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  35. claire rossOctober 21, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    What beautiful projects, I am stuck to pick my favourite x

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  36. QuiltShopGalOctober 21, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    What Spooktacular projects you have. Definitely looks like you are ready to celebrate Halloween.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  37. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.netOctober 21, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Love your projects. This has been a fun hop to follow

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  38. cjmontOctober 21, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    love your apron.

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  39. Kathy HOctober 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for showing all your Halloween quilts. I like to wear an apron too so especially enjoyed the Halloween one.

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  40. Vicki HOctober 21, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    So many cute projects. I'd say you are ready for Halloween.

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  41. Mary AnnOctober 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Love the vintage-y quilt. Very cute and so are all the other projects. You certainly were busy and thank you for sharing all this inspiration and fun with us. ( How perfect for the season... a haunted blog. LOL )

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  42. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    I love all of your projects - especially the quilt with the panel. I love the vintage look too. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  43. LanaOctober 21, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    WOW! I can BELIEVE that is your favorite quilt already! It is SMASHING!!! and I loved the apron! You really did have a fun time creating all of this! BRAVO!

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  44. SewgirlOctober 21, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Great quilts and projects. I am just now getting around to making last month's BOM with the kitty...loved the way you changed up the colors. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. NancyOctober 21, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    I also like the old fashion illustrations for Halloween as well as other holidays.

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  46. Sarah@123quiltOctober 21, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Great projects. I love the apron. LOL at your blog being haunted! :)

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  47. legato1958October 21, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Great Halloween projects! I love your Black Cat on the quilt BoM especially!
    Susie

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  48. Apple Avenue QuiltsOctober 21, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Very cute porjects!

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  49. wendyOctober 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    I like the vintage illustration in your quilt. Great projects!

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  50. Patty October 21, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Everything looks so great. I love that apron!

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  51. CarinOctober 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Love the quilts !

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  52. JulieOctober 21, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Love those little quilts.

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  53. Anna brownOctober 21, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Very nice ideas ty for sharing....happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  54. SallyOctober 21, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Lovely apron! That mug rug is too cute! thanks for showing us all these goodies!

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  55. Jane's QuiltingOctober 21, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, they are ALL so adorable. And yes, who don't love cats on quilts....I sure do!

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  56. Quilt n QueenOctober 21, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Spooktacular Halloween projects. The couch quilt will be a favorite for many Halloweens to come!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  57. gaillopes149October 21, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Great projects!

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  58. Kathy E.October 21, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Well, it's the perfect time of year to have a haunted blog! Maybe the spirit will pick my name for the win! Ha! Your naptime quilt is perfect and how lucky for you to find the fabrics in your stash to complete it. It's just lovely!

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  59. CeciliaOctober 21, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Great projects! You've been very busy! Thanks for sharing.

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  60. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Love the vintage panel- so cute! Thanks! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

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  61. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 21, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Wonderful projects! That vintage panel is so cute, and I just live your apron! :)

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  62. LeahOctober 21, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Agreed, cats on quilts are perfect together. Yours are wonderful. Love those cats at the top.

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  63. Amanda BestOctober 21, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    All of your projects are great. I really like the cat and pumpkin candle mat. Thanks for sharing all of your fun projects!
    My email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com
    Thanks!

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  64. PamelaOctober 21, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    I love your quilt with the vintage print. It would be my favorite couch quilt too!

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  65. Rina MasonOctober 21, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Love all your projects but my favorite is the apron and the three cats at the top and the throw and the Cats on Quilts. I just love them all! I would really love to know what fabric line you used on the apron. Rina

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  66. JaymeMadeOctober 21, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Your decorations and quilts are so fun!

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  67. QuiltsmilesOctober 21, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    My you've been busy. Love all your Halloween projects. Nicely done.

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  68. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 21, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Wow so many cute projects.

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  69. Quilt Doodle DesignsOctober 21, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Wow, I love all of your Halloween projects. Awesome job!

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  70. BethOctober 21, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I especially love what you did with the FQS October block. It never occurred to me to make that a Halloween cat, but now it seems so obvious!

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  71. MaryBethOctober 21, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Your quilts are really cute. I especially like the ones with the little girl panel.

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  72. Jodi - usairdollOctober 21, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Love all your Halloween creations! Awesome!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. BrendaOctober 22, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Is this your favorite holiday/time of year? You are certainly well stocked with quilts, decor, and stuff for fall. Love that apron.

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  74. GranChrisOctober 22, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    I love the pumpkin quilts. They are all adorable.

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  75. WalterOctober 22, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Lots of cute ideas thanks pjrquilter(at)msn(dot)com

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  76. Angelia LanouetteOctober 22, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    I love all your projects! I really love your version of the FQS October block! Trick or Treat!

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  77. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyOctober 22, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Love the cats! And the comment about using up the ugly fabric! :)

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  78. AnonymousOctober 22, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    Ooooh you're right about that vintage panel, it's pretty awesome. I also like how you incorporated the other fabrics into the finished product

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  79. dcargillOctober 22, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    I love all your projects! Especially the vintage panel.

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  80. @lutzcatsOctober 22, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Oh my - I want that apron!!!

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  81. LynetteOctober 22, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Frances :D Love that apron for sure, and your quilt is wonderful. I'm all about pulling from stash to complete a project, and you did a bang-up job with adding those rows and borders!

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  82. Oneoldgoat1962October 22, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    I love the quilt! I love vintage Halloween prints

    Beth

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  83. DebraKay NeimanOctober 22, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I love those paper pieced black cats

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  84. AudreyOctober 22, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    You are definitely ready for the haunting day. Thanks for sharing.

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  85. apple blossomOctober 23, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    love the quilt

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  86. MichelleOctober 28, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Great projects, love the vintage Halloween.

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  87. StitchesOctober 29, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Great projects and pictures!!

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  88. RobinOctober 21, 2017 at 12:17 AM

    I love any quilt with a cat especially a black cat.

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