Trick or Treat: Remix {Quilt}

Do you remember the original Trick or Treat Charm Quilt?

It decided to come haunt me again!   

Actually, I don't even actually know the client (my first time!!).  She saw this quilt at my sister's auction, but was not allowed to bid on it.

So she asked me to make her one.

EXACTLY the same way.

So I did.

The only difference was that I used this really awesome dot fabric for the backing.  It was tough to find Halloween fabric back in February.

I have to admit, it was a fun one to revisit....

all the bats in variegated thread?  

Who can resist!

Trick or Treat Charm Quilt

Ready to find a home!

I used variageted thread again. 

 I really like the tones of lavender to dark purple.  It makes the purple background a bit more exciting and seems to show off my swirl a bit more.

I love the bat quilting!

  I am so glad I went with FMQ instead of a pantograph.  This quilt really rebelled against dense quilting!

I tried my hand at a spider.  He is solo in this quilt.  I just didn't love him as much as the bats! I left him because I think he is a nice surprise.

I found this cool looking fabric for the backing and binding.  The design reminds me of Jack-o-lantern smiles.  The colors matched the Deb Strain charm squares perfectly.  The googly eye fabric was fun and had all the main colors also.  I love how it pops on the front with the purple.

Why haven't I used my embroidery machine for the quilt label before?  I have NO idea.  I plan to do so in the future.  I am so sick of worrying about labels that I have printed on.  I even was able to digitize my little butterfly logo!!!

Quilt Stats:
Measures 40 x 54"
Charm Squares: Moda Trick or Treat by Deb Strain
Background: Purple Country Classic Cotton (Joann Fabrics)
Backing and Binding: Joann Exclusives
Thread: Coats and Clark: Variegated Purple #9334
Pattern: Moda Bake Shop Tutorial:  Line Baby Dance Quilt.
Adjustments to Pattern:  Added one charm square to each row and vertical rows.

Overall?  I am pretty thrilled with this quick quilt using charm squares! It is off to my sister for her auction!

Have I mentioned that it has gotten me in a WICKED mood!

I will be joining the blog hop on HALLOWEEN DAY...I have a block tutorial in the works that you just might like!  In the meantime....click on the Haunted House image to follow the blog hop.  I hear their might be goodies, not to mention some great block tutorials.

Anyone else getting Halloween quilts done?  If not, I promise...this was a great quick one!

Forget Dipping My Toe...

How do I tackle My Ridicoulously Long List?

I dive right in!  Head first.

I picked out all the stitches on these pants last night.

I am going to try to re-hem these pants for son #2.  Think I can get the creases out?

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I also took a bit of time yesterday to piece Lyla's quilt between house chores, doctor appts, and two soccer games.

Had to post the "blowing in the wind shot", right?

I am a bit annoyed that I messed up my block rows....again.  Not only the rows themselves, but within the rows.   It amazes me how I do that all the time!  Good thing it is supposed to be random.

I am on the fence about the applique I designed.  I thought the block was bigger than it was when I designed it...her name is on the edge.  But I think I can make up for it all when I take her out to Ole Betsy.    I already have the binding ready to go!

 I was also able to lay out a Moda Charm Pack I had bought last year, but never used.

I have been meaning to make a Halloween quilt for someone with it.  Now that I have Spiders and Webs and Spiders and Webs, part deux, I think a third halloween quilt would be a bit much for me.

Good thing my little sis is putting on a silent auction for her FRG (Family Readiness Group) up at Fort Lewis, Washington.    I asked if I could donate something.  She pretended to protest profusely.  

She obviously wasn't too convincing....

I need to finish it up cutting and piecing today so I can quilt and take pictures this weekend for her!  I would love to do something REALLY amazing, there are so many charm pack quilts out there, but because of the time constraints, it looks like I need something fast!  I am trying to adapt the Line Dance Baby Quilt over at the Moda Bake Shop to a bit bigger size.

Luckily, I finished the night off with some light reading.  

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I can officially renew my nursing license and not worry about it for another two years.

 I was pretty happy with all my progress.  Not too shabby, is it?