BOO! IT'S HALLOWEEN

Okay, Monday was Halloween, so please indulge this great grandmother for one blog post.  Above is my great grandson Carter in his costume.  I think he's supposed to be a swamp person or zombie or something scary. Whatever, it is scary, which is what he wanted.

Here he is in full costume! His father brought him to my house.  Dad passed out candy to the neighborhood kids, while Carter and I walked around begging for candy.  What fun!

All the kids were so darn cute, but I had to ask this little girl to let me take a picture of her.  I asked her to explain her costumer to me and she said she was a VooDoo doll.  Note the pins sticking in her heart.  I wonder if her mother made this costumer.  It is adorable.

Now down to business:

JINGLE BELL HOP:

Don't forget to stop in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop and pick up your Passport for the Jingle Bell Hop which takes place from Nov. 11 -19.  Passports are only $5.  Along with the purchase of a passport you will get a free pattern, store discounts, and your name will be entered into daily drawings.  Each shop will offer a grand prize of a $50 gift certificate.  You won't want to miss this!!!

SALE, SALE, SALE

• Don't forget:  There is an awesome sale going on at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.   All fall fabric, fall patterns, fall books are on sale for 20% off now through Nov. 5!!

Happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Sho

• Chicadee Window Quilt, Wednesday, Nov. 2
• Doll Bee & Pajama Pants, Thursday, Nov. 3
• Sound Wave Bag, Friday, Nov. 4
• Sampler and Bee, Saturday, Nov. 5
• Charity Quilts, Monday, Nov. 7
• Happy Scrappers, Wednesday, Nov. 9
• CHANGE: Craft Days has changed.  They are: Saturday, Nov 26 and Friday, Dec. 2.  Sign up now!

Be sure to check the calendar on the sidebar for happenings this week at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: 

• Are you like me in that sometimes it is best to see how something is done rather than try to understand the writing instructions?   Stop by 3 and 3 Quarters and watch her how-to videos.  There are lots of them.

Caroll,

Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

ARE YOU READY FOR BOO?

 Check out these darling little mats.  They could be used as mug rugs or table toppers or whatever.  You can get the full kit for each one of these darling mats at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  You won't believe the price!

 While at the shop, check out some of the wonderful patterns that are perfect for this time of year!  This Bugs and Hisses quilt would be fantastic on your front door.

Or what about this Witches Hat.? So cute.

Patterns are also available for this bench pillow that Vickie S. made.  The pattern is Halloween Boo by Kimberbell.

HIGHLIGHTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: 

• Farm Girl Vintage BOM, Wednesday, Oct. 21
• Beginning Quilting, Wednesday, Oct. 21
• One Block Wonder, Thursday, Oct. 22
• Sew Together Bag, Friday, Oct. 23
• Scrappers Schoolhouse, Saturday, Oct. 24

Be sure and check the calendar on the Sidebar for more happenings at the Attic Window Quilt Shop this week.

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Got cats?  Ludlow Quilt and Sew has a darling pattern for a cat in a window.

♥ Caroll, 
Caring , Sharing and Creating Smiles

WHO IS THIS CUTE KITTY? BOO!

Maggie sent me this picture.  She took it while at the Attic Window Quilt Shop today.  Bet you can’t guess who it is. 

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: Pat Sloan has a free Cider Row pattern.

(Answer to the question above – it’s Julie, taken during doll class today.  What a hoot!  Bet it was a lot of fun at the shop today.  Thanks Maggie for sharing.)

Until next time,
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Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL SEE

Sunday, while most people were downtown celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Vickie and I went to the Stars Over The Thornapple Quilt Show in Hastings, Michigan.  It was a wonderful show and I can’t tell you how surprised we were as we walked down an aisle and saw this quilt.   Why were we surprised?  In 2009, Vickie and I participated in a Swap Hop hosted by Jane’s Fabrics.  As I recall, there were so many people participating in this swap, that Jane divided us into groups of 12.  Since we sent our 12 blocks to Jane to be redistributed and sent to the other people in our group, we had no idea that someone else from Michigan was participating, especially since this swap included people from around the world.

 

 Seeing this quilt with our blocks in it was a pleasant surprise.  We were fortunate in that we got to meet the woman from Michigan who participated in the swap and put the above quilt together.  I’m ashamed to say that my blocks are still in the “to-do” pile.  Now I’m motivated to get busy on my “Halloween” quilt. 

On Another Note: Sew Lux Fabrics has a tutorial for an Easter Basket.  It’s not too late!

Until next time,
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Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

A SCARY NIGHT AND A FUN DAY

This mean looking pirate came knocking on my door Wednesday evening.  Isn’t he scary?  LOL  Earlier, I counted candy as I put it in the basket.  So, by counting the leftovers (three) I must have had 76 Trick or Treaters.  How many did you have?

I’ve been itching to start a new project all week long but have maintained control and worked on UFOs.  Today when I was getting things ready for the Feeling Groovy class tomorrow at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, I flipped through the book Skinny Quilts by Kim Schaefer and I lost it.  The Flower Pops quilt screamed out at me.  “I can do that,” I said to myself as I ran through my mind just how I would accomplish that without buying any more fabric.   I am a saver.  I never throw anything out.  This all started when I was big on appliqué and saved every scrap just in case I would need it….well, I just might need that one inch square for a flower center or a button or something.  Consequently I had a huge pile of white fabric.  I dumped it on the floor, rummaged through it, and came up with enough scraps to make the background pieces for the quilt.

Actually, the size of this quilt is for a bed runner, so quite large.  After I had made my 16 blocks I decided I was going to cut down the size and make two table runners.   Here are eight of the blocks I made from scraps.

This is a close up of one of the blocks.  I’ll show you more pictures as I make progress on these quilts.  Now I better get back to getting things ready for class!

On Another Note: Take a look at this cute tote from V and Co.  I think it would make a great Christmas gift, don’t you?

Until next time,
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Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

LOOKS WHAT'S AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

When I stopped in at the Attic Window Quilt Shop the other day I saw a couple new wool felt wallhangings.  Since I love anything with cats, this one really caught my eye. 

This is another wool felt wallhanging that would be perfect for this time of year. Kits for these wallhangings and several others are available at the shop. 

Just as I was leaving the shop, I saw that Frankie was getting ready for a nap and had this cute little cover with him.  I love this autumn wallhanging.  You can get the pattern (Frankie not included) at the shop.

On another note:  Since we have been talking about wool, I thought this would be a fun thing for all you wool lovers.  Terry’s Treasures has a nice tutorial for a Christmas heart.  Check it out.

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

STRANGE HAPPENINGS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Last night was Boo Night at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  If you missed it, you missed a lot of laughs, Make It and Take It fun, and great discounts on your purchases (most pulled 20% out of the treat bag).  You can’t imagine the whoops and laughs that appeared when Cruella De Ville walked into the shop. 

This clown gave us lots of reasons to laugh!  What a darling outfit.

Isn’t this outfit the cutest! 

I’m not sure if she was Pippy Longstockings or not, but she does have a different shoe for a different foot.

A police woman stopped by.  She said, “Me and Peanut are on duty.”

Could Robbie look any more hippy?

Take a look at her slave ring.  Where on earth did she get that thing?

Clown really got into the Make It and Take It project.

Curella can’t let go of her cigarette as she sews her Make It and Take It project.  What a hoot!

I’m not sure who had more fun, the customers or the workers.  I want to thank Chris and the others for putting together this fun event!   Be sure to mark your calendar for the next great sale at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  You’ll be sorry if you miss it.  (Edit:  I just noticed that my blog is not updating.  Don't have a clue what is happening.)

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Stay calm! Stay kind! Stay Positive!

Caroll

BOO NIGHT AT THE ATTIC WINDOW

 Don’t you just love this wallhanging?  I made it last year and as I remember I got the pattern from a Fons and Porter magazine.  I wanted to post it today as a reminder:

Don’t Forget:  Friday, October 21, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is Boo Night at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  You’ll want to come dressed in your Halloween costume, take advantage of the sales, and participate in the Make It and Take It.  REMEMBER:  You must wear a costume to get the discounts!  I can’t wait to take pictures of this fun-filled evening.

Jenny of ELEFANTZ has a darling free pattern for you.  Check it out.

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Stay calm! Stay kind! Stay Positive!

Caroll

GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN

Get a head start on making this Halloween wall hanging. The pattern is called Happy Hunters by Red Rooster. You can see it and purchase the pattern (very inexpensive) at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

Don't you just love these beautiful warm autumn colors? This new fabric is in at the Shop. It is called Harvest Roosters by Debbie Mann from South Sea Imports

This new Moda panel is called Awesome by Sandy Gervais. Check out the squirrel at the bottom so happy waiting for all those acorns to fall. Pick up your panel and corresponding fabrics at the shop and make a lovely autumn wall hanging.
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Mel’s Own Place has a tutorial for making this cute owl plushie. What a cute Christmas gift for that beloved little one.
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Until next time,
Caroll

ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP HAS KITS!

What do you think about kitchen towels? Or do you even think about them at all? I guess I never gave it much thought until I saw this darling towel and thought to myself, why not pretty up your kitchen each month with new towels like this? The pattern is from Blooming Minds and includes several appliqué designs that you can use on towels or other projects. You can get the towels and pattern at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

It’s not to early to start thinking about those holiday projects. This Boo pattern is from Wooden Spool Designs. Kits are available at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.

What kid wouldn’t love something made out of this eye-catching spider fabric. It is from Andover Fabrics The Very Series. (Also at the Attic Window Quilt Shop).

Have you ever been to Tea Rose Home’s Link Party? It is lots of fun to follow the links to the various sites and see what projects you can make. I went to see House of Grace and found some wonderful household tips. Check them out.
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Don’t forget the Sand, Surf & Sunsets Quilt Show held at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Grand Haven, MI on July 30 & 31. The Attic Window Quilt Shop will be there.
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Until next time,
Caroll

DIG THESE SPOOKY SHOES

I’ve had such a good time making these witch’s shoes for Jane’s Spooktacular Halloween Swap that I just had to show them to you. Of course I got all the fabrics at the Attic Window Quilt Shop. (How do you like the baggy hose?)

Each one is a little different, as I was using up my scraps. There are 12 of us in each group. I’m in group 5 and am anxious to see what others are doing. I will post this pattern in September for you who are not in the swap and would like to make a little Halloween wallhanging of your own.

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Have you ever made a mouse pad? Yes, you can run your mouse over this star point block with no problems. Check it out at Quilted Paradise.
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Until next time: Happy Quilting!

Caroll