How to Quilt a Ghastly Ghost: Machine Quilting Tutorial

24 responses to “How to Quilt a Ghastly Ghost: Machine Quilting Tutorial”

1. Re eyes: a small ” circle dot” of white glow in the dark” thread.

   1. LOVE this idea!!!

2. Love those friendly ghosts. You could use a drop of white acrylic fabric/craft paint for the eyes, too. Thanks and Happy Halloween!

3. I like the ghost with the soft white eyes, to me they look more ghost-spooky.

   1. I thought so too–that’s why I think bleach might work!

4. wondering about using more rounded “bottoms” on the ghosts instead of pointed ends.

   1. Love your thinking! Share a photo when you make yours!

5. Too cute!

6. A bead would look cute too.

   1. Great idea!!!

7. Exhausted?!! ONLY exhausted after 2 weddings within a year or so??? I’d be a “ghost” of myself (sorry, I couldn’t help that).
   Those little ghosts are just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I love the bleached eyes and the pointy fence behind them. It’s a wonderful motif. I may have to make a Halloween wall hanging with them on it. I’ll need to squeeze it in between the 4 UFO’s I have going but it sure would be fun!
   Even though I’m in my late 60’s, I still LOVE Halloween; carving pumpkins, putting up spooky lights, scary decorations and waiting for the “witching hour” when children come around. I love seeing their costumes and their cute faces. One year a brother and sister came around dressed as vampires and they even had perfect vampire teeth! They told me their dad is a dentist and he put temporary crown fangs on them. They were adorable.
   Unfortunately in the past few years the neighborhood has changed and we no longer have any children coming by – just none and I miss it. But that’s life and since it’s cyclical, who knows? Perhaps a few years from now there will be a new generation of little ones out trick-or-treating.
   Oh well, back to the sewing machine!!!!

   1. We used to get more than 500 trick or treaters–in our new, more rural neighborhood we average between 5-10. I miss it so much!
      Hope you are carving pumpkins still!

      1. Oh yes, carving is great fun!
         I’d like to apologize for not mentioning your mother in my first comment. It was thoughtless of me and I’m sorry. You’re a very strong woman to deal with so many stressful life events so close together. God bless.

8. Lori, please do not feel that you have been ghosting your readers! Between your mom, your daughter, and the rest of life you have had a full plate this year! I’m reminded of the “mind over matter” adage variation: those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. This year, as I have dealt with losing two family members (Mom in February from Alzheimer’s and older brother in August from COPD), I have repeated this mantra when receiving occasional snarks and snipes about my pulling back from otherwise usual activities. I dare say most of your readers are happy to see your posts when you are able to do them.

   The ghosts and fences are great! Depending on the project the eyes could be drawn, stitched, or sewn-on items including beads, sequins, buttons … Mom’s button stash had some little pearl buttons that would give the ghosts a real wide-eyed appearance.

   I am also seeing possibilities for other themes and holiday seasons including bells and pine trees for our December holidays, slight modification to the spikes under the ghosts could become octopus legs for a sea-critters vibe, … oh, the inspirations are flying now!!!!

   1. Eloquently said Jane, I’m certain we all agree.

      You have my sympathy. Although 17 years ago, I’ve been there too, having lost my mother and my sister a year apart. May you know the Lord’s comfort, compassion and healing.

9. Awww they are such sweet little ghosts – who would be scared of those! Lovely quilting Lori.

10. Thanks Lori, for using my little ghosts in your blog. You’ve elevated them way beyond my original concept and it’s thrilling to see the final result! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you’ll have a calm and peaceful respite now before all your holiday preparations begin and things get hectic again.

11. what a great reason to be exhausted!!!! mazel tov, enjoy every second.
    shoshana

12. I’m not that much into Halloween, but my daughter and son in law are big time. This motif is just darling. And you break it down for us to make it look so simple. Thank you for your inspiration

13. I spent a couple hours whipping up a Pokemon “Dartrex” owl costume for my 5 year old grand daughter. She was very particular about the details. It coordinates with another Pokemon I made for her big sister last year.

14. Just thinking about your recent schedule is exhausting and I, anyway, am just happy to see whatever you create with no expectations of every week, etc. so grateful you are sharing … please do rest

15. Just happy to see you, and the “white-eyed-ghosties, back.

16. Those ghosts are the best! Halloween is my favorite time of year. Cane wait to make a table topper

17. Just seeing this… I love the ides of using a marker for the eyes rather than beads or french knots, seems more ‘ghostly’. Love your work!