Which Witch's Boot

October is in full swing and so are seasonal projects! Here's an adorable embroidered wall quilt featuring a witch's boot filled with candies, jack-o-lanterns, and fun, funky flowers. The finished center medallion  is colorized with wax crayons. The custom quilting adds the perfect touch!

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Which Witch's Boot by Susan Foster, quilted by Darcy Brown.  

Susan Foster says, "Like many quilters, my list of hobbies is extensive.  I was thrilled this cute decorative Halloween piece offered me an opportunity to try my hand at wax crayon colorization and tinting and combine it with my love of embroidery and patchwork quilting.  What a fun seasonal project this was!"  

The yellow award ribbon hanging on the right of the quilt denotes a third-place finish at this 2025 show. The closeup, below, shows Susan's beautiful embroidery along with Darcy Brown's expert quilting.

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Arizona show.

Over the River (and Through the Woods)

Over the river and through the woods... to grandmother's house we go! We've always loved that song. The little family travels in a horse drawn sleigh through the snowy woods & across the river to Grandmother's warm & welcoming farmhouse. You can practically smell the turkey roasting!

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Over the River by Barbara Hall Walsh (Utah), quilted by Virginia Gore.

Barbara Hall Walsh says, "I have always enjoyed handwork.  I had seen this quilt in many colors - brown, black, even gray - but I had never seen it done in blue.  I love the results." The pattern is from Over the River and Through the Woods by Meg Hawkey at Crabapple Hill Studio [also available on Amazon.]

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2022 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

Christmas 2020 (part 4)

As Christmas approaches, we wish you good health and peace of mind.  Here is a beautiful red-and-white quilt embroidered with snowmen enjoying the pleasures of winter.

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Winter Wonderland, 64x 71,  by Judy Getch, quilted by Rose Maynes

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Judy won Third Place for her lovely quilt at 2020 Quilt Arizona ! show in Mesa, Arizona. She explains, "I started this quilt at a class taught by Marilyn Williams at the quilt shop in Wickenburg, Arizona, in 2013. It took me five years to get it finished."  

Judy adds, "I loved doing the hand embroidery, but it was pretty slow. " We think Judy did an absolutely spectacular job on these adorable, playful snowmen. Her accuracy and precision in redwork embroidery is amazing ! We can clearly see every detail of these cute scenarios. Here are the snowmen flying down the hill in an old-fashioned toboggan; and below, they are merrily and loudly singing Christmas carols.

The Winter Wonderland pattern is available for purchase at Crabapple Hill Studio. The pattern package even includes recipes. These whimsical scenes are sure to lend brightness to even the the darkest of winter days. 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2020 Quilt Arizona show.

Quilts to Celebrate October and Halloween!

October is a most festive month, as we celebrate the ongoing harvest, cooler autumn weather, and the opportunity to create some very fun Halloween quilts !  Here are several of our favorites. 

Spells and Potions by Pam Hadfield (California), quilted by Heidi Stagno

Pam Hadfield's Spells and Potions won Third Place at the prestigious 2018 Road to California show.  This is a Crabapple Hill Studio pattern that is all done in hand embroidery; Pam also added some needle turn applique to enhance the design.  This design makes us smile! In the photo below you can see the bottles of "Lying Lotion" (deceit guaranteed)!, Eye of Newt (with stitched eyeballs inside), and French Knot Powder.

The Witching Hour clock, below, is placed above books that include Spells and Potions, Embroidery, and Hexing for Dummies.  The design is enhanced by Heidi Stagno's beautiful quilting.

The Witch by Thalia Patricio (Nevada)

Another Third Place winner! The Witch by Thalia Patricio was a crowd favorite at the 2018 Road to California show.  Thalia says, "I was taking a class at Quiltique (in Henderson, Nevada) and working on Laura Heine's The Dress [collage quilt pattern].  On the way home I realized the pattern would make a really great witch.  I love anything with Halloween colors and used Tula Pink's Nightshade as inspiration for her face."

We love the special features and Halloween fabrics which Thalia included in The Witch! In the closeup of the dress, below, you can see bats, black cats, and jack o'lanterns are all featured here.

Halloweenies by Cindy Greco, California

Cindy explains, "This is a McKenna Ryan design. Laser cut fusible pieces were provided with patterns for all blocks, so it went together quickly.  I love the ghosts around the border. I also purchased the embellishments kit which included the beads, ribbons, and decorations on the tiny pumpkins."

Close-up, Halloweenies

Cindy continues, "This was a lot of fun to make. Even though the precut pieces already had the fusible paper on them, each piece needed to be stitched to the background." We really like this block of the little owl sitting next to an acorn basket of goodies, which shows the whimsical, imaginative tone of Cindy's quilt. 

Edgar Allen Poe Door Interpretation by Claire Gimber,  Arizona

Claire Gimber is a member of the "Mavericks", an art quilt chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild.
The Mavericks were invited to make a quilt or fiber hanging depicting the style of a door that a specific artist might create. The door on the quit is an invitation to enter the world of the individual artist. Claire chose to depict a door that might have been invented by 19th century author Edgar Allan Poe, author of  "The Raven"  Her door is in the midst of a barren, lonely wall, with small panes of leaded glass, and heavy hinges, such as might be found in a 19th century garret.. We think this door with the surrounding foreboding birds exemplifies very well the macabre, Gothic tone of much of Poe's work.

Birthday Challenge by Katie McCutcheon, Arizona

Katie McCutcheon's cheerful October pumpkin wall hanging was made for the Shoofly [Quilters] Birthday Challenge.  The Shoofly Quilters are located in Payson, Arizona. This quilt was exhibited in the Arizona Quilters guild 2018 show, celebrating their Ruby Extravaganza (1978-2018).  The falling leaves give a real sense of autumn!

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2018 Road to California show (The Witch, Spells and Potions); the 2018 Quilt Arizona show (Birthday Challenge); the 2018 Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County (California); and the 2014 Arizona Quilters guild show (Edgar Allan Poe Door Interpretation).

Free Pattern Day! Jelly Roll Quilts, part 1 of 2

Here are more than 50 free jelly roll quilt patterns ! They include coins, bars, rail fence, log cabin, zig zag, and other fun designs. To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.  And for more free patterns see Part 2 of this series (CLICK HERE)!

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Whimsy quilt, 76" square, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Wiggle room quilt, free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Connected quilt, 64 x 70”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Frequency quilt, ~50 x 70”, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Center Point quilt, 50 x 70”, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Jelly Roll Plus a Zinger quilt, 54 x 68", free pattern by Jean Wells for The Stitchin’ Post (CLICK for PDF download)

Parachute quilt, 78 x 82", free pattern by Crazy Mom Quilts for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Green Tea quilt, 72 x 80”, free pattern by Cheryl Malkowski for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Sakura Sun quilt, 52 x 60", free pattern by Linda Fitch for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Day Dream Quilt, 50 x 65”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cascade Play, 44 x 50", free pattern by Monique Jacob for Maywood Studio: (CLICK for PDF download – warm) and (CLICK for PDF download- cool)

Fresco Dreams Quilt, 58 x 50”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Watermelon Shuffle quilt, 56 x 66”, free pattern for Hoffman Fabrics as seen at Sew Mini Things (CLICK for PDF download)

Roman Stripe quilt, free pattern by Sharon Holland (CLICK for PDF download)

Chimney Bricks quilt, 48 x 60”, free pattern by Jean Ann Wright for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Jewel Pop quilt, 50 x 63”, free pattern by Linda Fitch for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Morse Code quilt, ~58 x 69”, free pattern at Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Paint Drip quilt, 56 x 79”, free pattern by Kitchen Table Quilting for Robert Kaufman (CLICK For PDF download)

 

Stacked quilt, 56 x 80”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Split Level quilt, 72 x 79”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Double Dash quilt, 60 x 60”, free pattern by Salty Oat for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Bejeweled quilt, 60 x 60”, free pattern by Kristy Daum for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bali Ripples quilt, 70 x 70”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Cartesian Cabin quilt, 46 x 58”, free pattern by Kimberly Kight for Cotton + Steel (CLICK for PDF download)

Lost City – Cuzco quilt, 56 x 56", free pattern by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

There’s No Point, 48 x 54”, free pattern by Stephanie Prescott for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Mayfair quilt, 50 x 64”, free pattern at Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Metropolitan quilt, 60 x 68”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Margarita Sunrise quilt, free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Logs and Ladders quilt, 58 x 70”, free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK For PDF download)

Lightning Fast quilt, 64 x 80”, free pattern by Lisa Bongean (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Nuts and Bolts quilt, ~50 x 65”, free pattern by Sandy Klop for McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Meet Cute Quilt , free pattern by Preeti Harris for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Confetti Cabins quilt, free pattern by Kristina Brinkerhoff for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Color Blocks quilt, 69 x 86”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Prism Quilt, ~45 x 55”, free pattern by Nancy Rink for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Anyway You Stripe It, 49 x 69", free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Steeplechase Throw quilt, 48 x 56", free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Remembrance quilt, 60 x 70”, free pattern by Bari J / Lynne Goldsworthy for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tapisserie quilt, 70 x 70”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
 

Scrappy Diamonds quilt, 40 x 48”, free pattern by Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Strip Disco quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Greekas quilt, 60 x 72”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Rail Fence quilt, 58 x 65", free pattern at Jordan Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Cobblestone Court quilt, 50 x 60", free pattern at Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Batiks Quilt, 64 x 64”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Radiant Orchid quilt, 65 x 76”, free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainbow quilt, 67 x 78”, free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Rope Tricks quilt, 78 x 94”, free pattern by Nel Whatmore for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Woven quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Jessica Toye for Paintbrush Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainbow Celebration quilt, ~64 x 80”, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Spinwheels quilt, 68” square, free pattern by Kimberly Einmo for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Also see our Free Pattern Day for Bargello Quilts, as many of them are made with 2.5" strips!

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