Monday, October 28, 2013

Spooky - Wicked Blog Hop Day



Welcome to my little stop on the Wicked Blog Hop!  There have been lots of thing brewing here, but I admit not many of them having to do with sewing.  In fact, I think it has been over a week since I even turned on my machine (Now that is a HORROR!)  The girls and I have been sickly and trying to rest up and be cured in time for trick or treating Thursday.

It is funny how holidays completely transform themselves once you have children.  Why, when my husband and I were dating we would throw huge Halloween parties.  The apartment would be decorated from floor to ceiling, table filled with Pinterest worthy party food, fridge full of jello shots and a keg of beer on the balcony.  Now it is all about our 3 little princesses and their trick or treating adventures.  They don't want to be cooped up inside a party when they can go visit complete strangers and get loads more candy.  I guess the thrill of the hunt is part of it too - the best loot, scariest house, etc.

Speaking of scary houses......


Spooky house block


I love trying out new blocks and projects for these blog hops.  I didn't quite finish up my "project" for the blog hop thanks to the sicklies.  But I did try out this FREE block on Craftsy by Cyrille Zellweer at Bubble Stitch.  It does look rather spooky, no?  And who doesn't like free?  I am sure it will make an adorable pillow once I am able to get back to my sewing table.

Thank you so much to Madame Samm for organizing all these fantastic blog hops and Wendy from Why Knot? for being our head cheerleader for this hop.  You ladies are amazing!  Also amazing are the projects from other participants.  Here is today's schedule and tomorrow's too!

Tuesday, October 29th


Wednesday, October 30th


I hope all of you are happy and HEALTHY!  And of course, I wish you a safe Halloween as well.

Thanks for reading,

Jen


PS.  I am postponing Building Blocks Tuesday until next Tuesday.  Thank you for understanding.






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57 comments:

  1. Judy BOctober 28, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    What a wonderful wicked house hanging, perfect for Halloween! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Benta AtSLIKstitchesOctober 29, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Hope you are all on the mend, great spooky house xx

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  3. Heleen GrootOctober 29, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Your house is really spooky! It looks beautiful! I will have to check that link.....Scary how many projects I still have to make just from this hop! Hope you are all feeling better soon, so you will not have to drink a witches brew to get you through Halloween! Thank you.

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  4. Britt-IngerOctober 29, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    I love, love your spooky and wicked house. Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop

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  5. GillOctober 29, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    I love your paper pieced house! So spooky!
    Thanks for the link!

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  6. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 29, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Your little house is just adorable!!

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  7. ThearicaOctober 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Love your spooky house! Wish I could paper piece!

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  8. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 29, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Great job with the pp house!

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  9. SparkyOctober 29, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    wickedly done....could not add you to pinterest board so if you like let me know and I will add to my blog and then pin it?

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  10. LindaOctober 29, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Your paper pieced haunted house is wonderful! Great job!

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  11. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 29, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    What a darling house...cute, cute, cute. blessings, marlene

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  12. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Love the haunted house....

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  13. VeraOctober 29, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    great block. thanks for sharing.

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  14. VickieOctober 29, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    That's a super cute house block !

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  15. Rebeckah AustinOctober 29, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Oh that is cool!

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  16. Jane's QuiltingOctober 29, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Oh such a "Wicked" house. I hope you and your family gets better soon.

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  17. CalicojoanOctober 29, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Love your Haunted House. Mixing up my secret potion to make the sickies go away! Hope it gets to you! :-)

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  18. In stitches and seamsOctober 29, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    great Haunted House ..... and it will be a wonderfully wicked quilt when it is done but for now look after those little ones.....
    in stitches

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  19. MargaretOctober 29, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    A wonderful block of the haunted house. Love it. Thanks for sharing

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  20. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 29, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Great haunted house, my pretty!

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  21. Sunshine GirlOctober 29, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Its lovely - enjoy your trick or treating!

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  22. tink's momOctober 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    That is a great block and it's potential is even greater. Hope you all are healthy and rested for the big day.

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  23. Lorene HolbrookOctober 29, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I am so sorry you and yours have been under the weather. that wicked darn bug visited my home too! poop! I love your haunted house and you are right, it would make a wicked wonderful pillow!

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  24. DebraKay NeimanOctober 29, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great house. I am a new follower. I like free too. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  25. CreateologyOctober 29, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Time for Wicked parties after the little princesses are older. Wicked little house you created. Thank you for joining this Wicked hop. BOO-tiful...

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  26. LeahOctober 29, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Perfect block for Halloween and very nicely put together! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. CarlaOctober 29, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    It will make a very cute and spooky pillow. I love FREE patterns. All that hard work and giving it away. How nice is that? Thanks for sharing.

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  28. BquiltinOctober 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Paper piecing is my fav..... not too spooky... just really cute and fun! Have a great day!

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  29. Just Quilt ItOctober 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I love this spooky house--and the fact that the pattern is free is even better. Thanks for sharing the site. Great job! I certainly hope you and the princesses are healthy enough to go trick or treating!

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  30. charlotteOctober 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Very nice Halloween house.

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  31. Quilting TangentOctober 29, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Happy Spooky Halloween! 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  32. DeAnna October 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Awesome spooky house! I love the way the light seems to be shinning through the windows. Great job.

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  33. FrederikaOctober 29, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    What a cute house. I love it. It looks spooky. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. CorrieOctober 29, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    That looks really hard & looks really good :). Happy Halloween!

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  35. Linda COctober 29, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I remember that pattern and I know I have it saved in my ever burgeoning Halloween file of patterns. You did a great job on it and the fabric you used for the sky is really nice.

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  36. BrandyOctober 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    That's fantastic! I agree, it will make a great pillow when you're done. Happy healing, and I hope YOU have a Super Sparkly Day! (love that commercial hahahaha)

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    1. BrandyOctober 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      Sorry if my email didn't show up on my first comment, here's another happy thought for you!
      brandizzle7133 at gmail.com

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  37. JeanieOctober 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Love your haunted house! It will be cute in whatever you chose for it's final setting.

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  38. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationOctober 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    your house block looks perfectly spooky!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  39. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 29, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Looks great!

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  40. Mrs.PicklesOctober 29, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    lovely work thanks for sharing!

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  41. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistOctober 29, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Very nice! Free projects are always good.

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  42. Quilt n QueenOctober 29, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing the link to the free pattern...luv the haunted house. Hope you are feeling better.

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  43. SuzeOctober 30, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    This is an adorable block and the fabrics you chose are perfect. Thanks for including the link to the free pattern - FREE is good. I am enjoying see all the seasonal projects. Thanks for participating and sharing your wonderful creativity. I saw your amazing quilt in the previous post - beau-ti-ful! I hope to see you in more hops soon.

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  44. MicheleOctober 30, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Oh your house is just wonderful. So sorry the germies have invaded your house.

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  45. Celtic ThistleOctober 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Hope you are all back in top form soon Jen.

    Great haunted house block!

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  46. LJOctober 30, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Your block turned out so well and I love your choices in fabrics and colors. Hope you all are well for tomorrow night.

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  47. NadineOctober 30, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Your house is awesome Jen! I hope you and the princesses are over the sicklies in time for the fun on Thursday. :-) Thanks for sharing!

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  48. thequiltedcatOctober 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    What a great paper pieced pattern! You did a great job!

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  49. sandraOctober 30, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    One spooky house and you did a lovely job paper piecing.

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  50. janOctober 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    That is a spooktacular house. I havent done Paper piecing. It looks great.
    Hope you feel better soon.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  51. leanneOctober 31, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    love your paper pieced block Jen - yes, funny how having a family changes things - ever so slightly !!

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  52. RobinOctober 31, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Ooooooo, I love that block! Great job!

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  53. M-R CharbonneauOctober 31, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Your block is fabulous, Jen!

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  54. ShannonOctober 31, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    That pattern would make a very cute pillow. I hope that all of you are well by now. Tonight is the big night.

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  55. DebiOctober 31, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Great house and it reminds me of the Weasley House in the Harry Potter series. Great pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. Jeanne GwinOctober 31, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Love your spooky house. Thanks for sharing

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