I have a weakness for vintage inspired children’s fabrics. They remind me of my favorite children’s books . . . tender stories of sweet boys and girls finding adventures in their everyday lives, learning lessons of kindness, honesty, resilience and even bravery. Every illustration was a small work of art, inviting me to another place and time. It’s no wonder that I couldn’t resist this darling Halloween themed fabric with a vintage vibe.
The focal fabric you see at the center of my blocks is from a Halloween collection by Belle and Boo, which is a company based in England. Besides designing art and fabric, they publish books and create toys, games, stickers, cards, coloring books, paper dolls and even free downloadable coloring sheets. I became familiar with Belle and Boo’s fabric collections on Instagram, through an online fabric shop based in the United Kingdom, Rose Garden Patchwork. I ordered a half yard of the Halloween fabric and it flew “across the pond” quite quickly. Thank you, Rose Garden Patchwork!
This past Saturday I spent several hours rifling through my stash, finding just the right fabrics to create some Economy Blocks that would feature the Belle and Boo characters. Fabric was flying. I was making a happy mess. In the end, I found just enough butterscotch orange and cool browns to begin cutting and sewing.
It tickles me that this quilt will include leftover fabrics I’ve saved from other completed projects, and it will represent several designers, including Fig Tree & Company, Lori Holt, Lauren Nash, and Patrick Lose. There’s even one I can’t identify. Never throw out scraps that you love. You’ll be sure to use them again someday.
Friends, I felt so inspired and cheered by this project, that I started taking notes and photos of my progress. I plan to publish a free tutorial that will include tools, tips, measurements and more so that you can dive into your stash and make a joyful mess creating your own Economy Blocks.
Someday I hope to be a cuddly, fun and much loved grandma. I picture an autumn day spent with little ones on my lap, reading treasured books while snuggled beneath a quilt that I made years earlier, just waiting for that special moment.
As always, thanks for letting me share my quilting journey with you. Now head over to your sewing room and get carried away quilting!
~Taunja
LOVE your blocks, look forward to your tutorial on making them. Happy Autumn and Be SAFE from Iowa
Thank you Melody! Happy Autumn to you as well!
super cute!
Absolutely love this. Darling!
Love this fabric too! And your memories, much like mine.
These are a trip down memory lane, when things were just simple fun at trick or treat time. Love your cute blocks and the picture you painted of future 'grandma time'.
That's going to be the cutest quit ever! I have the same visions with my grandchildren 🙂
So cute, and so fun!! I love the colors in your blocks! Hugs, H
These are the sweetest blocks!
Awwww…so cute and not scary! I am looking forward to your tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing.
I adore this quilt, I also have the same hopes! Can’t wait to see your tutorial! Thank You.
Thanks Holly! 🙂
Thanks so much Susan! 🙂
Oh thank you Sandy! 🙂
You are so right! Oh for things to be simple again! Thanks Sigi!
This made me smile. How many of us have that shared vision / hope!
Thank you so much Helen! They are fun, and a little addictive! Hugs back!
Thanks so much Beth! 🙂
Thank you Patti! I definitely enjoy \”pretty and sweet Halloween\” more than spooky. ha!
Thank you Linda! I think there are many, many of us quilters that share that same wish for the future. Have a great week!
Thank you for sharing your fabric resources. I love your blocks! Even tho today the 31st I’m pulling thru my Halloween fabrics & scraps.
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I went head over heels on this adorable Halloween print with the little children, so sought out US quilt shops that might be carrying it but no luck. But I did find a Canadian quilt shop Willow Cottage Quilt Co. which is near the Canadian border that has it. They can ship using US pricing, and I have a pre-order placed to ship Jan/Feb! Can't wait to do this. Taunja I loved your mix or soft browns and butterscotch, vs the standard harsh orange and black for Halloween. Thanks for the inspiration.
Willow Creek Quilt Co. is near the Montana/Canadian border.
Thanks so much Cindy! I'm glad you are excited to start AND found what you are looking for! I do know Willow Cottage Quilt Co and I've ordered from her before! She has a wonderful selection! So happy you found that shop also!
These are exceptional designs. I wished I had seen them earlier just before Halloween.