Seattle’s got Halloween kind of weather going on. We’re currently enjoying the light things up and warmth that electricity provides, but I have definitely put some thought into a list of backup chores for if it goes. My fabric shelves and scrap bins are due a serious clear out and that alone could easily eat a few days.
I’ve been joyfully moving stuff around all week. Decorations are up, and in their true place. Each year I love the hunt of a few well sought out additions, like these awesome lit pumpkins from Target for the top of my fridge.
And just like Christmas I allow myself a few new Halloween prints. Novelty print generally means pillows. You already know I’m seriously not lacking in pillows and nothing stops me from making more. I believe I’ve added five to the rotation this year for Halloween alone;). Last year my splurge was this zombie fabric by Riley Blake. A huge spiderweb pillow (more here) has become Roan’s perch when waiting for his morning carpool. Playing with this block ignited some new ideas.
Since it needed something matchie-matchie and I had left over test blocks I made a couple more.
These pillows I made last year are still my favorites. So in the Ghastlies print I made a couple long lumbars which are my favorite shape for comfortable couch lounging.
I generally buy the forms from Garnet Hill, though IKEA does carry a nice rectangle shape. They’re down-filled and puff out to the corners nicely. You don’t need tons of forms. Under Halloween lives the Christmas ones, and quite possibly another layer under that.
All have invisible zippers following my tutorial of course.
My favorite made addition of the year is the hanging candy bucket I created using this paper pieced pattern. I’ve collected a few new patterns for next year. There are so many more projects I’d like to do, but I think I might be considered borderline something at this point. I’ve been collecting them all on a Pinboard.
It’s probably time to think of a costume.
Happy week Peeps;)
Your home looks very festive again this season! I love the lumbar pillow peeking out made with the spiderweb test blocks. I still haven’t made myself sit down and try the invisible zipper tutorial, but I do love the way this finishes off the covers so nicely. I promise myself that I will try it soon!
Watch out, pure addiction;)
I love the cartoon prints they are great fun, and your grinning pumpkin men. We don’t get so much of the traditional halloween style stuff in the uk – its still a bit plastic and tacky!
My family in Northern Ireland only started trick or treating a few years ago, but I hear the tradition is growing;)
Haha! Love the zombies on the pillows. I love your idea about rotating the same pillows, but different covers for each season. Now, to dig into your archives for tutorials!
Thanks Becky;) I love the print and I have a thing for zombies too!