Spooktacular Stitches: Join the Monster Mash QAL!
Boo-tiful quilters, gather ’round your cauldrons and sharpen those needles, because there is still time to join in a spine-chilling adventure in quilting! Are you tempted yet? I am going to fill you in on the Monster Mash Quilt-Along, where every stitch is a step into a world of whimsical frights and delightful delights by the uber talented Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique. As soon as I saw the Hey Boo fabric collection, I knew I had to have it and when I say HAVE IT, I mean lots of it. I love the pumpkin oranges, the coral pink and the whimsical look and feel of Vanessa’s patterns. Click here to see her patterns. When she announced she was doing a QAL that combined several of the patterns I could not have jumped in fast enough.
A Hauntingly Good Time
What’s more fun than stitching up a haunted house? This block is a fabulous blend of spooky and sweet, perfect for setting the tone of our Monster Mash quilt and was perfect to start off the QAL.The detailed instructions from Lella Boutique make it a breeze to create, even if you’ve never dabbled in the dark arts of spooky quilting before. We are on to month 3 making Frankie, as shown above. Don’t you just love him?
Materials to Raise Your Spirits
For our haunted masterpiece, gather your ghoulishly good fabrics. Whether your fabrics are from HEY BOO or your favorite eerie greys, midnight blacks, ghostly whites, and pops of pumpkin orange this quilt will be sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. The thrill of choosing your fabrics is just the beginning of our haunted quilting escapade!
Stitching Up a Storm
As you piece together your blocks, imagine the stories this quilt will tell. Big blocks and a pieced sashing will bring the quilt to life quickly, making it a focal point of your holiday decorating. Side Note- When do you start decorating for Halloween? There is no wrong answer.
Share the Frightful Fun
One of the best parts of a QAL is sharing your progress with fellow quilters. Post your haunted house blocks on social media with the hashtag #MonsterMashQAL, and join in the fun as we admire and inspire each other. There’s something truly magical about seeing how each quilter’s haunted house comes to life.
What’s Next?
The Monster Mash QAL is only on month 3, and there are plenty more spooky blocks to come! Keep an eye on the Lella Boutique blog for the next thrilling installment. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a newbie, this quilt-along promises to be a wickedly good time for all.
So, grab your broomsticks, thread your needles, and let’s get stitching on this hauntingly delightful adventure. The Monster Mash Quilt-Along is here to make your Halloween season extra special with every ghostly block you create. Hey Boo!
I Made the Pushing Up Daisies #LB 231 as a sample for work.
I have cut out The Web pattern # LB 229 and ready to sew at an upcoming retreat.
See what I mean by wanting a lot of this fabric?
Happy Haunting and Happy Quilting!