Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Wicked!



I'm not sure why but I seem to have more Halloween decorations than any other holiday, maybe even Christmas!  I think it might be because there are just such cute things to make and they're so easy!  I'm pretty excited about this blog hop (a big thank you to Wendy and to Madame Samm for giving this one to us!) and can't wait to show you what I've made.  :)

I started out thinking I was only going to make one thing.  Just one.  Because I have lots of Halloween decorations and not much time...that's what I told myself.  I started out with a quilt - this strip quilt is similar to the sock monkey quilt pattern Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has on Craftsy.  I added borders to mine and I didn't do the quilt-as-you-go method (which I think she did).



 I used a strip from the front on the back because I just loved that fabric!
Well that was done and I had a few more days before the hop.  I was finishing up one of the Kathy Schmitz BOM embroderies so I decided he had to be added to the Wicked list too!


Tell the truth...you love that face, don't you?  :)


Okay then I just got carried away.  That happens to everyone, right?  I loved this pattern...I mean, it's wool so what's not to love?

And I was pretty sure one of my daughters needed a table runner so I made this one I call Black Cats on Parade.
It would look pretty cute as a seat cover on my redwood swing too, don't you think?
Now it was getting down to the wire but I felt sure I had time to do one more thing.  Just a small thing.
I'm not sure what he is.  Maybe a mug rug?  Or I could add ties and he could be an apron for the witches broom he's leaning against.  :)

Okay, I was done.  Over it.  Really, really, really done.  Except for this one problem.  I had so many leftover scraps from the quilt I started with.  And I felt like I needed to use up those scraps.  I mean wouldn't you need to use up those scraps?  So here's how they ended up...three pillows.  :)



Okay, I'm done.  Really.  Done.  But you're not!  You have more blogs to visit....and you're going to love what you see!

October 22nd
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112 comments:

  1. Judy BOctober 22, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    What a great group of projects! Halloween is my favorite also. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. CarlaOctober 22, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Every project, just perfect. Love all of them. I'm like you, I want to just keep going...

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  3. Sunshine GirlOctober 22, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Love all of them - I know what you meaning about not being able to finish, I actually found it hard to get going with this hop and spent three weeks wondering what to do then when I started off with a simple idea I ended up with five! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. FrederikaOctober 22, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    I love the quilt. So many projects you made. Thanks for sharing

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  5. Britt-IngerOctober 22, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Oh my dear. You have been sewing up a storm of wicked things and they are all sew awesome. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  6. charlotteOctober 22, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Sew many great projects. Love them all, but especially the quilt and the pillows. The stitching is very cute also.

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  7. Heather JOctober 22, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Wow, what creativity. Love the quilt and how you used a strip from the front on the back.

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  8. KaHollyOctober 22, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    You certainly used your time wisely and got the most from your boo-tiful fabrics!! Loving all of your creations!

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  9. Teatime CreationsOctober 22, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Wickedly wonderful creations. My favorites are the embroidery witch and the cats on parade.

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  10. jjthorOctober 22, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I love your projects!! You helped me figure out what do make for the top of the window seat box my husband made this weekend for me!! I will make seasonal quilts to put on top!! Have a great Halloween!!

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  11. ThearicaOctober 22, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    You may finally be really really done but you my dear were really really busy! Love your projects!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 22, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Uffff, what energy! So many great things, I love the stitchery, well done!
    But I will only do one project, still busy on that, and it will just be one, this for sure :-)

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  13. GillOctober 22, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Gosh - you've been so productive!!
    I love your projects - I think my favourite is the KS embroidery!

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  14. DorianOctober 22, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Great projects! Looks like you've been keeping busy :) Enjoy your decorations.

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  15. PamOctober 22, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    The pillows are sooooo me, I have to use every last scrap of fabric and the teeny tiny ones go into a box for another ticker tape quilt.

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  16. CalicojoanOctober 22, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    A girl after my own heart!!! No one can ever have enough halloween decorations. It think I have more of them than Christmas too! LOL!
    Love your projects, and YES, that little pumpkin face, is just too adorable!

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  17. TammyOctober 22, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    I love it all. But I all ways love everything you create. I love all the color in the quilt and pillows

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  18. Sandy DOctober 22, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Great projects and ideas love them. I like decorating for Halloween especially when the grandkids are coming for a visit.

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  19. BarbaraOctober 22, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Wow! Well you are an overachiever, aren't you...lol! Your projects are all just fabulous! Great use of scraps on the pillows. I have far more fall/halloween projects than anything else as well. Those just happen to be my very favorite colors, and my very favorite season!

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  20. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 22, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Oh Marlene....your quilt is just fantastic..and the pillows; love them!!
    Well; everything is just adorable....I can see how you got carried away....lol

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  21. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistOctober 22, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Great bunch of projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. DebbieMOctober 22, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    OMG! You went incredibly wicked on your projects. I love them all!! The black cat runner is one that I'd love to make my daughter-in-law, as she has two black cats. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations!!

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  23. LeahOctober 22, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Great projects! I loved seeing them all. I too have more Halloween/fall decorations than Christmas ones. There is just something about pumpkins and all the fall colors that I love.

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  24. SparkyOctober 22, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Yes so many wicked projects how can I pick one over the other without risking a spell....lol love them, the quilt the pillows post totally wicked

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  25. legato1958October 22, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Wonderful Halloween projects! My faves are ones with the black cats in them!!

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  26. Fischtown LadyOctober 22, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Wonderful projects,
    Great pillows, I love them!!
    Marita

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  27. JeanieOctober 22, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Oh my.... so many projects and each one just wonderful! I love the text fabric that you used in the quilt and pillows....and I love the cat projects..of course. Wonderfully wicked!

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  28. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 22, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Sweet projects but I think the embroidery piece is my favorite, and the wool mat that says boo and....so many great projects.

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  29. tink's momOctober 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love your quilt with the matching pillows.And the cats on the swing and the pumpkin broom skirt and if I missed saying so I loved all of it.

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  30. The Slow QuilterOctober 22, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    You seem to have a lot of time on your hand to go all out for Wicked, it is a geat display of fun quilts and wall hangins and pillows. You have Wicked it out.

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  31. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationOctober 22, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    What cute projects! love the quilt and the pillows. I love simple patterns that really make an impact!


    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  32. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Wow Marlene!! You have so many neat Halloween projects, how fun!!

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  33. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 22, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    So much inspiration! They are each wonderful!

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  34. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 22, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Marlene you do like Halloween! What wonderful projects. I like them all, but I really think those pillows all scrappy are my fave.

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  35. Jane's QuiltingOctober 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Wow, what beautiful projects... I love them all!!!

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  36. LindaOctober 22, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Wow! You've been so busy! Each project is just precious!! Great job!

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  37. NadineOctober 22, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    An awesomely Wicked display of creativity! I love that black cat table runner--and all the rest too! :-)

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  38. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 22, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Amazing collection of wicked-good projects! They're all beautiful.

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  39. Kristen KingOctober 22, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    WOW! I'm thinking I need to make that embroidery! :) Thanks for sharing all of your creativity!

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  40. pauletteOctober 22, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    WOW!! YOU have been busy!! Have a spooktacular Halloween!!
    P

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  41. krislovesfabricOctober 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    So many beauties to choose from wicked good fun here!!

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  42. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Oh my! You have been busy! All are terrific. Love the quilt.

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  43. FignieOctober 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    My goodness!!! That's a lot of beautiful projects!! LOVE the pillows!!!

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  44. Heleen GrootOctober 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    You made me giggle! I love all your projects. The quilt is amazing, the pillows are a gorgeous addition! I would however, not give the table runner to the daughter right away. Why not wait till after Halloween (so you can use it on your swing). It is the time to be a bit wicked after all! The little kitty is adorable! Thank you!

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  45. The nosy pepperOctober 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    So many awesome projects!!! I love them all! Wonderful job on them :)

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  46. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    What cuteness!!!!

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  47. Quilt n QueenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Marlene...WOW, that is one spooktacular parade of wicked projects. It is hard to pick a favorite. Way to use up all the scrapes to make the pillows...great job!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  48. WendyOctober 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful job Marlene!! Love each and every project :) Thank you for sharing :)

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  49. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I love it all !!! I love when creative juices just keep flowing and flowing and flowing..... But the quilt - it's the top of the list for me.

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  50. JacquelineOctober 22, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    WOW. one is cuter than the other. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. LouOctober 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Great projects!!!! One always leads to another:)

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  52. Needled MomOctober 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Ha! Isn't that how it always is? I love your projects. It's tough to choose a favorite.

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  53. Carol SwiftOctober 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    You definitely caught the Wicked bug...I love your projects! I've added borders to my strip quilts and love the look. Yours is just beautiful! Yes, I love the face on your embroidered pumpkin. Too cute!

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  54. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful overflowing of projects! I never really decorate for Halloween because my daughter's birthday is five days before. I never decorate before her birthday and after it just seems like too much trouble for five days. I make it up at Christmas, though!

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  55. KarenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Wow, you really outdid yourself! I think your pumpkin would make a very cute apron for the broom.

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  56. BrandyOctober 22, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Hahaha, love it! I really like the Black Cats on Parade, the border is fantastic.

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    1. BrandyOctober 30, 2013 at 6:21 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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  57. Mrs.PicklesOctober 22, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    lovely work!! had to pin the pumpkin..gotta make one for myself for sure!

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  58. thequiltedcatOctober 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Wow - great projects! I particularly love the wool cat and pumpkin. Great job!

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  59. Sharon DawnOctober 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Spookily fantastic work! I do adore that wool cat, too!

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  60. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love them girlfriend! The first project is gorgeous. I know several friends who would try and steal that! hee,hee,hee.
    Of course you know I do love some wool projects. Fun!
    xx

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  61. MaryOctober 22, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    You've been buy sewing wicked and cute things. Love the extras on the backing.

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  62. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Love your
    creative idea

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  63. AngieOctober 22, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Ooooh I love every one of those wicked little things :)

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  64. Rebeckah AustinOctober 22, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Love the strip quilt and the runner!

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  65. Rina MasonOctober 22, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Talk about busy! Love each and every one of your projects.

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  66. Quilting TangentOctober 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Great collection of projects, so cute.
    24Tangent@gmail.com

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  67. LanaOctober 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Such great colors! I really do love it!

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  68. SheilaOctober 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Great post , your projects are really lovely , I especially love the quilt and cushions !

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  69. sandraOctober 22, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Wow you are hilarious Marlene but I love everyone of your adorable projects. Thanks so much for sharing them all. Blessings Sandra

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  70. ShannonOctober 22, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, so many fun projects. I love that you just kept going. I know that is what I do sometimes!!

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  71. CreateologyOctober 22, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Oh Goodness you are the entire wicked hop all by yourself with all these BOO-tiful projects. I adore them all! Thank you for hopping...

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  72. BillieBee (billiemick)October 22, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Love your Boo projects! Great job.

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  73. SandyOctober 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Great projects....lots of Halloween cuteness! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  74. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresOctober 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Halloween is in the air....cool projects!

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  75. VeraOctober 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Nice projects! I would probably get carried away too but I usually start only one day prior, ooops. Damn procrastination!

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  76. gpcOctober 22, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Love it all -- gotta make the quilt, and ADORE the pillows!

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  77. In stitches and seamsOctober 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    now you are sure ready for Halloween with all those projects done up.
    I am working on a Halloween quilt myself.
    thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  78. AmyOctober 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    They are all just adorable projects. The pumpkin stitching is just perfect.

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  79. evelynOctober 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    OMG terrific. How could I pick a favorite. NO way. These are awesome.

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  80. Vicki HOctober 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    WOW, I love the projects, especially the quilt and matching pillows.

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  81. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Love all of your Halloween projects.

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  82. Christa HitchcockOctober 22, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    All wonderful projects! I think my favorite is the pillows made from the leftover scraps. And I'm still struggling with the notion of eyeball soup....very interesting!

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  83. LJOctober 22, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Wow! What a prolific quilter you are. Marvelous projects - loved the mug rug and also that Halloweeny quilt.

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  84. VickieOctober 22, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    I love your quilt and and pillows and table runners and wall quilts and your wool spooky cat ! Whew, I'm tired just naming it all, you're an energized bunny ! Does your quilt have a jagged edge ? I love that, super original !

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  85. PamelaOctober 22, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Wow at how busy you have been! Always a joy to visit here! Everything is spooktacular!

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  86. janOctober 22, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    All of your projects are beautiful. You worked so hard - great job!
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  87. MargaretOctober 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    You did a wonderful job and displayed them very well. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations.

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  88. SuzeOctober 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I am absolutely blown away by how profilic a quilter you are. WOW! They are all amazing and the epitome of wicked and the holiday. Thank you for participating in the hop and being a great inspiration.

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  89. DeAnna October 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Great projects. Love the pumpkin and the pillows. You were really on a roll!

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  90. JanaramaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Love your creations, especially the quilt and the pillows.

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  91. Just Quilt ItOctober 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Oh, my! You have been really, really busy! I love all of your creepy projects!

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  92. RobinOctober 22, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Outstanding job, you busy girl! Those pillows will look so awesome with that quilt. Love it all!!

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  93. LisaOctober 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Everything is awesome! Enjoyed looking at everything! Thank you!

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  94. AudreyOctober 22, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Great projects. Thank you for sharing. Are you sure you are really done? Halloween is over a week away you know.

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  95. MaraOctober 22, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Wow, so many and all beautiful, I love it when even the scraps get used.

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  96. Farm QuilterOctober 23, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Holy cow, woman, do you ever sleep, eat, converse with others? You have outdone yourself with all these projects! Love the quilt and matching pillows, table runners, jack-o-lanterns...and yes, his face is adorable!!!

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  97. lefuntzOctober 23, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    My, you have been a little bit busy now haven't you? I love that embroidery. That;s my favorite but all of your projects are wickedly wonderful.

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  98. leanneOctober 23, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    love your quilt and all your other projects - that mug rug is so adorable :)

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  99. Agnes B. BullockOctober 23, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Love everything you made- What, no time to squeeze in a couple more projects?

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  100. DebiOctober 23, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Way cool! Of course I love the cat items:) Thanks for sharing.

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  101. StitchesOctober 23, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Really cute stuff that you've made...keep up the good work.

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  102. althea9998@gmail.comOctober 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Egads!!! So love them all!

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  103. M-R CharbonneauOctober 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Wow, you've been busy! I love all your projects -- those fabrics on the quilt and the pillows are awesome!

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  104. MoeWestOctober 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I'm beginning to see why you have so many Halloween decorations! Great projects!

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  105. Purple PamOctober 24, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Love all your projects. Glad to know I am not the only one bit by the Halloween bug.

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  106. Linda COctober 24, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    What wonderful eye candy you have here! I believe that you have all bases covered as well---lap quilt, pillow, runners and just plain fun stuff. Well done!

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  107. MicheleOctober 24, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Yes one great project usually leads to another. I love all of yours.

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  108. Jeanne GwinOctober 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Each and every project is wonderful. You have a spooky amount of energy and inspiration.

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  109. BelindaOctober 25, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    You've done some really cool things Marlene!!

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  110. MichelleOctober 26, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Lots of wonderful projects. I admire your energy. Great job!

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