They're baaaaaack...

Oh yes they are!

Look what I found while quilt shop hopping this past weekend.

 

Don't you just love those Ghastlies?

Now we can have them for Christmas too.

My mind is spinning as to what to do with these 2 must haves.

Any ideas?

:-)

Just give me 4 days off work!

And I can make good use of them.  A few weeks back I went on a quilt retreat in Keystone. You didn't see too much of what I was working on, by I actually worked on about 3 different projects while I was there. Finishing none of them I might add!  :-)  But with 4 days off work, I was able to finish a few!

This one, is a kit my quilting sista bought me for my birthday. Ohhhh she knows me so well. I fell in love with the Ghastlies last year during our Ghastlie Blog Hop that Madame Samm headed up.

This pattern is "Bricks" from Mountainpeek Creations. (it's linked) The pattern looks completely different with the fabrics you choose. Needless to say, I love the Ghastlie version best though! It's a fast and fun pattern to make. The piecing goes like lightening. What a great quilt to show off those favorite fabrics you have collected! 

But these Ghastlies... 

            who wouldn't just fall in love with these "ghastlie" faces?

Don't ya just want to share a dinner with these guys?

 

Or share in a good knitting bee?? 

Do they call knitting get togethers, a bee?

 

 

All this fun as topped off with a great pantograph called "Pizazz" by Kristin Hoftyzer. It's one I have had in my "pile o pantos" for a very long time, and never used. It was so much fun to do, that I am definitely going to be using it again! It's been a long time since I was able to play with my long arm , and I sure did miss it!

:-)

 

 

 

 

Ghastlie Give A Way

As I sit here, still in shock over the Ghastlie Blog hop, I can't help but be humbled by all you wonderful folks, who shared a little part of their day with me.  The over 160 comments and so many new followers!! WOW 

I have responded to everyone who was not a no reply blogger, and please know, from the bottom of my heart that I it means "sew" much to me!

But I must admit, that I am just a little let down. It has been such a fun time, that I didn't want to see it come to an end. What will I do with my time now???  I'm out of fabric and can't play anymore... whah whaw whaw. I know, pull up my big girl panties and deal with it right?   :-)  :-)

Hummm... Christmas is coming and I do need to start on those projects!  Hey, does anyone know if ole Alexander Henry has come up with something outrageous and hideous for Christmas???   That might be fun  :-)  :-)

Ok, back to serious now!! I have a winner for my Daily Doodler -Ghastlie Edition.  

TA-TA-TA-DA   ( be very thankful you can't hear me sing ) 

It's    Quilting B  from BC Canada
who said

"I love all your projects but the slippers are my favorite. You are one very talented lady. Thank you for sharing. I will be following your site from now on and I am sure I will find lots and lots of inspiration."

Now on that note I personally am not so sure about the talented part, but I am thrilled Quilting B dropped in for a visit. I will try to make you laugh and keep you inspired, that's for sure!
Congratulations. Your Ghastlie creation  will be winging its way to you shortly!!
Do Enjoy!!

Now we have yet another, who's name has been sent on to our Ghastlie, yet wonderful Madame Samm. You see, she has a grand prize giveaway.  

Michelle
 who said 
"I too am having a really hard time picking just one favorite Ghastly project from all the fantastic ones showcased during this hop but your slippers certainly earned high marks. Thank you all so much for such an enjoyable way to spend my mornings (ans sometimes be late getting out the door in the process)."  

Ahhh yes Michelle, the late mornings. I can't tell you how many times I am screaming out of the door late because I lost time in blog land!  :-)
Best wishes to for a win with our MSAMM!

There were a lot of questions and comments about the slippers. They are from a McCalls pattern. It's a current pattern  M6449.  The only change I made to them was to make the binding out of fur, and I added a little strip of fur that I gathered a bit to the tops. You won't believe how fast and easy they were to make.




Now if I can find some hilarious Christmas fabric, I just might have the perfect gifts!!   hehehe   Oh, oh, the mind is turning, and that always signals trouble!! Watch out family. If any of you followed me last year, you know it was the year of the boxers and I tormented everyone with lots of em. My brother-in-laws are still afraid of me, over it all!!  :-)  :-) Wonder how they would feel with slippers??????  No probably should stick to the girls instead!!  What the heck, it is their turn after all!

On that note, you all have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for visiting me!! Hope you enjoyed the Ghastlie Hop as much as I did!!  :-)

Hidden Wells Ghastlie Edition

Oh that Alexander Henry. He has done it again. OR, I guess I should say "they" have done it again. I'm guessing that there is not a little man, named Alexander sitting in a corner, designing off the wall designs.

Most are a little off color, just the way I like it, and some are even a little irreverent. Even better yet!
                    :-)

Alexander Henry, I have long loved your crazy fabrics, but you pulled out the stops on this line. There's nothing more sadistic than these Ghastlie prints with all the social misfits on it! Speaks to my heart, and "NO" please don't ask!

This Ghastlie creation is a "Hidden Wells" quilt. Who would use this Avocado green and pink in a Halloween print you ask? I love it because it is the absolute, least likely Halloween colors, one could imagine. Am I right??

Now,  if you have never made a Hidden Wells quilt, it is great fun and a fantastic way to use leftover fabrics. The patterns that emerge from the strip sets thrill me every time. Of course to appreciate the delightful Ghastlie characters, I had to set it off with a border of the macabre clan. Kind of reminds you of family doesn't it!  And no Mom, don't take it personally! (Although, if the shoe fits...) 

                        Here is the strip set that turned into this Ghastlie quilt!
                         

Oddly enough, the stranger the combination, the wilder the choices of color, texture, and style of fabrics the better the results. With as little as 1/4 yard of at least 5 fabrics you can create a fun, mini size "wells" quiltie, for yourself.

For those who know me, I'm a hidden wells fanatic. This pattern is no longer in print, but there are some great online resources. I have even written a tutorial that you can find HERE.

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Now we all know it would be a Ghastlie sin, to waste a thread of this incredible fabric.

I have had a great time coming up with projects, to use the leftovers on.

Let me just share a few with you!

Large Trivet Tuxedo

for those Hauntingly hot pans!

Mug Rug

For my Witches Brew!

Transylvania Towels!

Ye Ole Family Tree!

(inspired by all you Ghastlie girls and your projects)

Lastly

My personal favorite.

These Ain't No Ruby Slippers!!!!

You gotta just love feet with that face on em!

Kind of like, a walk in the park with my alter ego.

:-)

 Hope you had as much fun with this Ghastlie Blog Hop as we all have.

Here's to thee, the other 53!  Bloggers who have inspired me, and quite possibly turned me into a  bigger Ghastlie Monster, than I already was... And that's just plain scary!!

I promised my fellow blog sista's, I would share the story of  my

 secret love affair with Alexander Henry...

But,  your gonna have to wait. That's another post, all in itself.

:-)

Check back!

You'll see it here real soon, and it promises to be a raucously good time!

Lastly, a big thanks to The Ghastlies, you have definitely put the "FUN" in Halloween for us all!!

OH

And on that note, I "thinks" a give-a-way might be in order.

(photo compliments of My Memories software)

Here's your chance to win this Ghastlie Notebook, aka "Daily Doodler" 

What better place to store all your Ghastlie thoughts.

Complete with a zipper pocket to keep all those Ghastlie spirits in place!

Just leave a comment and tell me your favorite Ghastlie projects from this hop.

 I will pick a winner and post it tomorrow!

Have a Ghastlie Good Day!

and

be sure to visit my other Ghastlie sista's

Mrs Nan Ghastlie

Mrs. Gmama Jane Ghastlie
Mrs Joan Ghastlie  that's me!
Mrs. Nancy Ghastlie

Ms Susan Ghastlie
Madame Ghastlie