Boo!-ti-ful Halloween Wall Hanging
An original pattern by Christine
Schnaufer
© Traditionally Yours, 1991
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This is a quick and easy wall hanging. Based on the
Log Cabin block,
the finished project measures approximately 30 x 36.
Supply List:
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Black or Navy for sky.............1 yd (includes
enough for binding)
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White or White on White for
ghost...............................1 yd
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Orange
Print...........................................................1/3 yd
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Green for pumpkin
stem.............................................Scrap
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Borders...................................................................3/8
yd
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Binding..............1/3 yd if you want something
other than black.
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Backing..................................1 yd of
muslin or matching print
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Batting........................1 yd any cotton batt or
craft size 36x45.
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Thread to match backing
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Nylon YLI or Sew Art machine quilting thread (or
cotton thread if you prefer)
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14" black yarn with knot at bottom for spider.
The messier the better.
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Quilting thread, crochet thread, rayon or your choice
for spider web.
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Small Safety pins for basting (Brass #1 are best).
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Sewing Machine, walking foot, darning/ free motion
quilting foot, rotary cutter, mat & ruler, seam ripper.
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CUTTING:
Keep fabric as it comes off the bolt, cut from selvage to
selvage.
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Note: While the actual yardage figures above
are accurate, the actual number of strips may vary depending on the
method you use for log cabins, and your technique. THESE CUTTING
FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES, your mileage may vary.
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Blue or Black Fabric: ...cut 9 strips
1-1/2" wide by 44" long.
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White Fabric: ............cut 7 strips
1-1/2" wide by 44" long.
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Orange Fabric: ......... cut 4 strips
1-1/2" wide by 44" long.
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Border Fabric: ............ cut 4 strips
3" wide by 44" long.
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Binding Fabric: .............. cut 4 strips
2-1/2" for double fold, cross-grain.
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Backing Fabric: ........ cut backing fabric to
approx. 36 x 40"
(or just trim off the excess when squaring edges for binding).
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SEWING:
Using 1/4 inch seams, and your favorite method for log cabin blocks
(paper pieced or machine piecing) make
6.5 " log cabin blocks (6" finished size) using 1.5"
strips in the following combinations:
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Log Cabin Block #1:
All white fabric.
Make (3)
Make (7)
Make (2)
Make (4)
Make (4)
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Assemble the Wall Hanging as Follows:
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Note: Assemble each row as shown,
then join the rows. For simplicity, the two color log cabin blocks
are shown as half square triangles to indicate placement and
rotation to achieve the finished design.
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Square Up: ...True up the edges of
the pieced top and add borders.
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Top & Bottom Borders: ...Measure
the width across the center of the pieced top and cut two of
the
3" border strips to that measurement. Using a 1/4" seam,
attach these strips to the top and bottom,
easing the top if necessary to square up the top.
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Side Borders: ...Measure the height
of the pieced top and the two attached borders across the
center
and cut the remaining two 3" border strips to that length.
Using a 1/4" seam, attach these strips to the left
and right, easing if necessary to square up the top.
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Appliqué Faces: ...Draw your own
face for the ghost and the pumpkin and cut from black
fabric.
Appliqué into place with stitching or fusible web. Follow the
same process for the pumpkin stem.
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Binding: ...Sew (4) binding strips
together into one long strip. Press width in half, wrong sides
together.
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Finishing Up:
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Layer top, batting and backing and
baste.
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Hand or machine quilt as desired.
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Trim and square up the edges for
binding.
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Bind in standard fashion.
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Whip stitch a pocket for hanging to the back
if desired.
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Embellish with spider web in upper corner and
spider dangling from lower edge, or as you desire.
You're done!
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Need Help? These instructions are written
in very broad terms. If you have any questions or comments about this
project, or need more detail about any portion of the process,
please E-mail Christine
at schnaufer2@mchsi.com.
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