Black Cats and Halloween

When is the correct time to start decorating for Halloween? September first? October first? I have been chomping at the bit to pull out my fall items and start decorating. I haven't yet, but there was a chill in the air this morning and the leaves are just starting to turn so I know fall is right around the corner.  I did buy some mums the other day to adorn my front doorway, and I'm tempted to go back a buy a few more for my patio. As many as you know, I love Halloween. I love the cooler days and crisp nights, the changing of the leaves and pumpkin spice everything! I think it's time to pull out some of my favorite projects to work on and put them on display. All of these cute patterns can be found in my Etsy shop, or my website.

I enjoy putting this table runner featuring a black cat
waiting for the Trick or Treaters...

 I made a cute wall hanging featuring an adorable
black cat peeking out of a Jack o Lantern.... I'm
in love with the striped binding!

Out of some of my scraps I made this
wonky pumpkin coaster, or mug rug. I used
different sized buttons to add to the wonky-ness.

To make this wonky little pumpkin, I started out with a 6" square of orange fabric. Then I did a flip and sew with black fabric to make the 'corners'. I didn't pay attention to keeping it even, this adds to the wonky shape! I used heat n bond light and yellow fabric for the pumpkin's smile and nose. For his goofy little eyes I used two mismatched yellow buttons. A yo-yo embellishes his head for the stem. I used a 6" square of black fabric for the backing, and a piece of scrap batting. I had just enough left over binding for my mini coaster. It's a fun quick and easy project that uses up those little bits you may have left over from you fall, Halloween projects!

Halloween isn't complete without Witchy Poo's Shoe....

I hope that you find some time to do some stitching for fall and Halloween.

Happy quilting,

Cindy, Josephine and Bonaparte