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2013

Halloween Project Book

VOLUME 3

• Bewitching Boo Wreath• Funky Frank Bunting and many more!

• This Booís for You Pillow• Day of the Dead Tote • Halloween Quick Quilt

In this issue:

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Project 1Bewitched Boo Wreath

Page 1

Project 5This Boo’s For You Pillow

Page 11

Project 2Funky Frank & Friends

Bunting

Page 3

Project 6Day of The Dead

Tote Bag

Page 14

Project 3Spooktacular Patchwork

Pillow

Page 5

Project 7Funky Frank & Friends

Chair Back

Page 16

Project 4Bat in the Moon Pillow

Page 8

Project 8Halloween Quick Quilt

Page 18

8 Free Projects for a BOOtiful HomeAre you looking for some inspiration to create a not-SEW-haunted house this year? Baby Lock and Designer’s Gallery have teamed up to collect fun home-dec projects just for you! It’s our way of saying thanks for subscribing to our regular Baby Lock and Designer’s Gallery enewsletters. With each newsletter, we try to share new tips, techniques, product updates and free projects—we couldn’t continue to do this without your constant support. This e-book includes many projects to get your home ready for trick-or-treaters and Halloween parties. You’ll find instructions for a matching chair back and banner as well as a cute wreath for any door in the house. Plus you’ll find pillows galore! Every project is fun and great for experienced and new sewers alike! Thanks again for your support. Happy Sewing!

Bewitched Boo WreathPROJECT 1

By Diane KronSoftware and Embroidery Project Manager

Skill Level: Beginner

BewitchedBoo

Wreath

Page 1HALLOWEEN PROJECT BOOK • VOLUME 3

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Bewitched Boo WreathPROJECT 1

INSTRUCTIONSAt the Embroidery Machine

10. Fuse the embroidered section to the black felt piece.

10. Using the pinking shears, trim around the outer edge of the white felt section leaving approximately ¼” of the black edge showing.

11. Create the wreath while following any one of the many YouTube videos on How to Create a Deco Mesh Wreath. In the sample, two layers were used while using the colors as listed in the supply list.

12. Use a hot glue gun to attach the individual embroidered “Boo” letters to the bottom front of the wreath.

13. Use the included bat template at the back of this project book and cut out two shapes from the black felt. Fuse the two sections together using the Steam-a-Seam II. Attach the shape to the top of the wreath using the hot glue gun.

14. Decorate the wreath as desired with additional trim if desired.

• Click on Set. • Click on Add. • Select the first lettering font icon. • Select the second font listed. • Select the letter “B”. • Click on Set. • Click on the Size icon. • Tab several times on the fourth icon on the screen to increase the size of the letter to 4.0. • Reposition the letter using the arrow keys to center the design in the circular frame. • Click on the Close icon. • Click on the Sewing icon. The design is ready to be embroidered.

3. Hoop the stabilizer in the hoop and spray with the temporary spray adhesive. Place one of the white felt sections over the stabilizer and finger press smooth to hold in place.

4. Embroider the first design.

5. Remove the felt sections from the hoop.

6. Replace the letter with the letter “O”. Select the letter “B” and delete it from the frame. Click on Add and use the same font that was used previously. Select the letter “O”. Set, size and position in the existing frame as done in the previous steps. Embroider this letter twice on two different pieces of the white felt.

7. Remove the felt sections from the hoop.

8. Follow the manufacturer’s direction to fuse the Steam-a-Seam II to the embroidered sections.

9. Using the pinking shears, trim around the outer edge of the embroidered frame while leaving approximately ¼” of the felt showing.

1. Set the machine up for embroidery.

2. Click on Embroidery Edit and follow the next set of steps to create the letters: • Select Frames. • Select the sixth circular frame.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Ellisimo GoldTM sewing and embroidery machine • Two white felt sqaures 5” x 5”• Three black felt sqaures 5” x 5”• Madeira® embroidery threads• Cut-Away stabilizer from Baby Lock• Steam-a-Seam II• Pinking shears• Hot glue gun• Bat template (included)

Bewitched Boo Wreath

This simple wreath adds the perfect touch of Halloween to any home. Embroidery is quick and easy with the Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold. You’ll have this project done with time to spare for costumes, candy buying and more!



Funky Frank & Friends BuntingPROJECT 2

By Debbie CleekDesigner’s Gallery Marketing Assistant


Funky Frank & FriendsBunting



Funky Frank & Friends BuntingPROJECT 2

INSTRUCTIONS 10. With matching thread in the needle, top stitch the mouth in place stitching through the center of the rick-rack.

11. Change the machine to button sewing mode using the button attachment foot. Attach the buttons using the placement markings for the eyes.

12. Using the image and following the previous steps, add buttons, rick-rack and triangles on the white and orange buntings to create the ghosts and pumpkins.

13. Set up machine for straight stitch sewing. With right-sides together, using a 1/4” seam, stitch around the buntings leaving a small opening at the top for turning.

14. Turn and press, pressing in the opening at the top.

15. Top stitch bunting pieces to the ribbon, closing the opening at the top.

Add this fun bunting to the chair covers (see page 16) and you are ready to join Frank and his friends for some Halloween fun!

1. Using the pattern piece included; cut four bunting pieces from each of the green, orange and white fabrics. The ruler and rotary cutter work great for this.

2. From the black fabric, cut one piece of fabric 7” x 4 1/2” and one piece 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Cut two pieces of Steam-a-Seam the same sizes.

3. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the Steam- a-Seam to the wrong side of each of the black fabric pieces. Do not remove the paper backing.

4. To make Frank’s hair, cut the 7” x 4 1/2” piece of black fabric in half making two pieces 7” x 2 1/4”. On the paper side of the black fabric, draw a random zig-zag pattern along the bottom edge. Cut along the line. Set aside one of the triangle pieces cut from the hair to use as Frank’s nose.

5. From the remaining piece, draw six triangles on the paper side of the black fabric to use as the face for the pumpkin bunting. Cut out the triangles along the lines.

6. With right-sides facing up, remove paper backing, align top straight edges, and fuse Frank’s hair to the top of two of the green bunting pieces. Trim the black fabric even with the green fabric on the edges.

7. Mark the placement for the buttons for the eyes and rick-rack for the mouth. Fuse the triangle for the nose in place.

8. Set the machine up for straight stitch sewing using contrasting thread in the needle. Topstitch the hair and nose in place 1/8” from the zig-zag edge of black fabric.

9. From the medium rick-rack, cut two 1 3/4” pieces of rick-rack for Frank.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Molly-BL30A or other A-line sewing machine• 1/4 yard each green, orange, and white fabric • 1/8 yard each black fabric• Steam-a-Seam • Two - 3/4” Buttons for eyes on each Frank’s bunting• Two - 1/2” - 5/8” Buttons for eyes on each Ghost’s bunting • Three yards 7/8” Gross grain ribbon• 1 package medium rick-rack• Air erasable fabric marker• Ruler• Rotary cutter• Small scissors• All-purpose sewing thread to match fabrics• Iron and ironing board

Frank & Friends Bunting

Add this fun bunting to your next Halloween party. This will be a fun addition to the chair cover and will help complete your ensemble.

Spooktacular Patchwork PillowPROJECT 3



By Tori ThompsonTotally Stitchin’ Community Manager


SpooktacularPatchwork

Pillow




INSTRUCTIONS 5. Take the remaining 18” x 4” black rectangles and sew one black 4” square to each end to finish out the sashing pieces. Once squares are sewn to each end, attach the long sashing pieces to the top and bottom of the patchwork.

6. Take Pillow Front and Wonder Under to the ironing board. Attach Wonder Under to the entire wrong side of the Pillow Front, following instructions on the Wonder Under package.

7. Remove paper backing from the Wonder Under. Place Pillow Front and 25 ½” square lining piece wrong sides together and iron, fusing the two pieces together.

8. Using the Button Fitting Foot (M Foot), sew on a button at each 4-square intersection. For detailed directions on using the Button Fitting Foot, please refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide that came with your machine.

3. Now that each row is complete, it is time to attach each row together. Sew rows one and two together, then attach remaining rows one at a time.

4. Now that the main patchwork is complete, attach an 18” x 4” black rectangle to the left and right sides of the patchwork piece. This will create the side sashing.

All seams are a ¼” unless otherwise noted.

Pillow Front1. Using the pattern of your choice, arrange the 25- 4” squares into a grid with five squares across and five squares down.

2. Starting with the top row, moving right to left, sew squares together. Repeat for each remaining row.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Elizabeth BL200A, or other machine with button fitting footPillow Front:• 5- 4” squares from each of 5 different Halloween themed fabrics [total of 25]• 4- 4” squares from black fabric• 4- 18” x 4”rectangles from black fabric• 1- 25 ½” square from lining fabricPillow Back:• 4- 15 ½” x 5 ½” rectangles from each of 2 coordinating fabrics [total of 8]• 2- 15 ½” x 5 ½” rectangles from coordinating fabric• 2- 25 ½” x 14 ¼” rectangles from lining fabricOther Supplies:• Pellon Wonder Under, or other double-sided fusible interfacing• 4 purple, 4 green, 4 orange, and 4 black buttons, varying sizes• Small scissors• Black all-purpose sewing thread • Iron and ironing board• 18” x 18” Pillow Form

Spooktacular Patchwork Pillow

Decorate your home with a Spooktacular Patchwork Pillow. This project is a fun way to get in the Halloween spirit and is perfect for beginners.




INSTRUCTIONS(continued)All seams are a ¼” unless otherwise noted.

Pillow Back1. Using the pattern of your choice, attach five 15 ½” x 5 ½” pieces together, sewing along the long side of each piece. Repeat for remaining five pieces. This will create two 25 ½” x 15 ½” pieces.

2. For each 25 ½” x 15 ½” piece, fold one of the long edges under ¼” and press. Fold under another inch and press. Unfold.

3. Take each of the Pillow Back pieces and Wonder Under to the ironing board. Attach the Wonder Under to the wrong side of each Pillow Back piece, following the instructions on the Wonder Under package.

4. Remove paper backing from Wonder Under. Place one Pillow Back piece and one 25 ½” x 14 ¼” lining piece wrong sides together and iron, fusing the pieces together. Repeat with remaining Pillow Back piece.

5. Going back to the edges of the Pillow Back pieces that were turned under and ironed, repeat the process: turn under ¼” and press, turn under another inch and press. This encases the raw edge of the lining piece.

6. Head back to the sewing machine and stitch ¾” from folded edge of each Pillow Back piece.

Finishing Your Spooktacular Patchwork Pillow1. Lay out Pillow Front right side up. Take one Pillow Back piece and lay it on top of Pillow Front, right side down. Line up the raw edge opposite of the folded edge of the Pillow Back piece with the top raw edge of the Pillow Front.

2. Place remaining Pillow Back piece on top, making sure to line up the raw edge opposite of folded edge with the bottom raw edge of the Pillow Front. The two Pillow Back pieces will overlap. Pin layers in place to prepare for sewing.

3. Sew at ¼” all the way around the pillow.

4. Turn the pillow right side out through the opening in the back and press.

5. Stitch-in-the-ditch around the main patchwork piece of the pillow. This creates the pocket for the 18” x 18” pillow form.

6. Top stitch all the way around the edge of the pillow.

7. Insert pillow form through the opening in the back.

This is a great project for beginning sewers and quilters alike, so jump right in and create a unique pillow to decorate your home this Halloween season!

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Bat in the Moon PillowPROJECT 4



Bat in the Moon Pillow



INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions continued on next page

1. Open the EmbroideryWorks software installed on your computer. Open the Program Preferences and select the 200mm x 200mm hoop.

2. Click the Merge Design icon to open the design library. From the AccuQuilt: Geometric catalog select die #55384 Circle 6. Click to select the circle shape and click OK.

3. Click the color block in the Properties box. Choose an orange thread color from the thread selection box that opens.

4. Repeat the steps above selecting die #55365 Cat & Bat. Click to select the bat and click OK.

5. Click the color block in the Properties box for the bat. Choose a black thread color from the thread selection box that opens.

6. To preview your appliqué, select all the items on the design page and click to place a check in the Fabric preview box on the Appliqué tab.

7. Name the design “BAT” and save it to a USB drive for embroidering in your machine.

1. Cut one 4” x 6” piece from both the black fabric and the Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.

2. Cut one 8” x 8” piece from both the orange fabric and the Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.

3. Set up the AccuQuilt GO! cutter and cut a bat from the black fabric and a circle from the orange. Set aside for later use.

4. From the orange print fabric, cut one piece 16” x 16” and two pieces 10” x 15”. The first piece will be used for the front of the pillow, the two pieces will be used for the back.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Unity Sewing and Embroidery Machine• EmbroideryWorks™ Everyday editing software with built-in AccuQuilt Shapes• AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter• GO! Die #55365 Cat & Bat• GO! Die #55384 Circle 6”• 1/2 yard orange print fabric• 1/4 yard solid orange• 1/8 yard each black fabric• 3 – 5/8” black buttons• 14” pillow form or stuffing• Baby Lock Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer• Baby Lock No Show Mesh Stabilizer• 505 Spray Adhesive• Walking foot• Monofilament thread• 16” square of cotton batting• 16” square of muslin• Air erasable fabric marker• Ruler, rotary cutter & small scissors• All-purpose sewing thread to match fabrics• Iron and ironing board

Pillows are a great way to give any room a festive touch. EmbroideryWorks editing software with built-in AccuQuilt shapes makes it easy to add appliqué and liven up this Halloween pillow. Combine the AccuQuilt bat shape with a circle to create a spooky “bat in the moon”.


At the Computer

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1. Set up your machine for embroidery. Load the “BAT” design into the machine from the USB drive. Using the No Show Mesh stabilizer, prepare the 8” x 8” (200mm x 200mm) hoop. Spray the stabilizer lightly with adhesive.

2. Place the 16” x 16” orange print fabric piece on the stabilizer, centering it in the hoop.

3. Stitch the design following the placement steps for the appliqué. Peel the paper backing from the shape before placing it in the outline.

4. Create a quilt sandwich with the pillow top. Place the muslin square on the table, place the batting on top of the muslin and the pillow top right side up on top of the muslin.

5. Use spray adhesive to baste the layers together.

6. To quilt the front of the pillow, set your machine up for straight stitch sewing, using the walking foot. Thread the machine with the monofilament thread.

7. Sew around the circle appliqué. When you reach the starting point, start spiraling out from the first stitching line, using the edge of the presser foot as your guide. Continue sewing around the pillow until you reach the outer most edge.

8. Trim the pillow front to 15” x 15” square.

9. To make the back of the pillow, fold 1/2” to the wrong side along one long edge of each of the 10” x 15” pieces.

10. Fold an additional 1” to the wrong side along the same long edge of both pieces. Edge stitch along the edge of the fold to secure on both pieces.

11. Place these pieces, right sides together with the pillow top. The folded edges will overlap in the center.

12. Using a 1/4” seam and all-purpose thread, sew around the pillow. Trim the corners, turn and press.

13. Set up machine for buttonhole sewing. Mark the center back and 4” to the left and right on the top piece of the back. Make a buttonhole at each marking. Sew buttons to the bottom piece, insert pillow form or stuffing and button to close.

At the Machine

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INSTRUCTIONS(continued)



This Boo’s For You PillowPROJECT 5



This Boo's For YouPillow



This Boo’s For You PillowPROJECT 5

INSTRUCTIONS 6. Name the design “BOO” and save it to a USB drive for embroidering in your machine.

1. Cut three 4” x 4” squares from both the black fabric and the Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.

2. Set up the AccuQuilt GO! cutter and cut a letter “B” and two letter “O”s. When cutting the letters, place the fabric over the shape wrong-side down. Set aside for later use.

3. From the orange print fabric, cut one piece 6 1/2” x 14 1/2” and two pieces 6 1/2” x 17”. The first piece will be used for the front of the pillow, the two other pieces will be used for the back.

4. From the black fabric, cut two strips 1 1/2” wide. From those strips cut two pieces 1 1/2” x 6 1/2” and two pieces 1 1/2” x 17”.

1. Set up your machine for embroidery. Load the “BOO” design into the machine from the USB drive. Using the No Show Mesh stabilizer, prepare the 7” x 12” (180mm x 300mm) hoop. Spray the stabilizer lightly with spray adhesive.

2. Place the 6 1/2” x 14 1/2” on the stabilizer, centering it in the hoop.

3. Stitch the design following the placement steps for the appliqué. Peel the paper backing from the shape before placing it in the outline.

1. Open the EmbroideryWorks software installed on your computer. Open the Program Preferences and select the 160mm x 260mm hoop.

2. Click the Merge Design icon to open the design library. From the AccuQuilt: Appliqué catalog select die #55092 A-M to view the shapes. Click to select the letter “B” and click OK.

3. Repeat the steps above selecting die #55092 N-Z. Click to select the letter “O” and click OK.

4. Right click on the “O” and select copy from the fly-out menu. Right click once more and select paste.

5. Select the items individually to arrange them across the design page. Select all items on the design page. Use Align and Distribute, to make sure the items are aligned and spaced evenly across the design page.

M AT E R I A L S

This Boo's For You Pillow

This quick pillow project will give any room some festive flare. The appliqué is easy with Designer’s Gallery® EmbroideryWorks™ with built-in AccuQuilt® shapes. By using orange and black fabrics and threads, you’ll really give this pillow a Halloween feel.

• Baby Lock® Unity Sewing and Embroidery Machine• EmbroideryWorks™ Everyday editing software with built-in AccuQuilt Shapes• AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter• GO! Die #55092 – Carefree Alphabet Set• GO! Die #55365 Cat & Bat• 3/4 yard orange print fabric• 1/4 solid orange• 1/8 yard each black fabric• Three – 5/8” black buttons• 8 1/2” x 16 1/2” pillow form or stuffing• Baby Lock Fusible Appliqué Stabilizer• Baby Lock No Show Mesh Stabilizer• 505 Spray adhesive• Walking foot• Monofilament thread• 16” square of cotton batting• 16” square of muslin• Air erasable fabric marker• Ruler, rotary cutter & small scissors• All-purpose sewing thread to match fabrics• Iron and ironing board

At the Computer

Prepare the fabrics & appliqué

At the Machine



This Boo’s For You Pillow PROJECT 5

4. Set your machine up for straight stitch sewing, using a 1/4” seam. Sew the short strips to each short end of the pillow, matching raw edges and pressing to the dark when sewn.

5. Sew the long strips to the top and bottom of the pillow, matching raw edges and pressing to the dark. The front of the pillow is finished.

6. To make the back of the pillow, fold 1/2” to the wrong side along one long edge of each of the 6 1/2” x 17” pieces.

7. Fold an additional 1” to the wrong side along the same long edge of both pieces. Edge stitch along the edge of the fold to secure on both pieces.

8. Place these pieces, right sides together with the pillow top. The folded edges will overlap in the center.

9. Using a 1/4” seam, sew around the pillow. Trim the corners, turn and press.

10. Set up machine for buttonhole sewing. Mark the center back and 4” to the left and right on the top piece of the back. Make a buttonhole at each marking. Sew buttons to the bottom piece, insert pillow form or stuffing and button to close.

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Day of the Dead TotePROJECT 6

By Kelly LawsMarketing Project Manager


Day of the Dead Tote Bag

INSTRUCTIONS

4. To make handles, fold the strips in half and stitch closed. Turn right side out and press the seam to the center. Set the handles aside.

5. From the Day of the Dead fabric cut a triangular shaped piece 11” wide at the top 4 ½” wide at the bottom and 17” tall.

6. Cut diagonal pieces from the other two prints approximately 4 ½” x 2”x 17” to position next to the Day of the Dead fabric to achieve a patchwork effect.

7. Pin the pieces in place centering the Day of the Dead fabric in the center of the tote bag base piece and layering the edges of the other two fabrics just under the edge of the Day of the Dead fabric.

1. Cut a piece 32” wide x 17” tall from the black fabric for the tote bag base fabric.

2. Cut a piece 32” wide x 17” tall from the Day of the Dead fabric for the tote bag lining fabric.

3. Cut two strips 3” wide x 25” long from the black fabric for the handles.

8. Using a ¼” seam, stitch to secure the pieces to the base. Then cover the raw edge with a blanket stitch or other decorative machine stitch.

9. Once all the edges are secured, set the machine up for embroidery.

10. Hoop the right side of the tote and stabilizer.

11. Select a skull design from your design stash and embroider, using your preference of embroidery thread colors.

Need a design? Check out the Day of the Dead design or Funny Bones Collection from Amazing Designs at www.amazingdesigns.com

The design used here - Calavera design from Urban Threads www.urbanthreads.com

12. When the embroidery is complete, remove the design from the hoop and tear-away any excess stabilizer. Lightly press.

13. Fold the bag in half and pin the tote bag handles in place (approximately 2” from each side), making sure they align with the handle on the other side.

14. Place tote bag right sides together with the lining fabric and stitch the top seam.

15. Open the pieces out and press the top seam.

16. Fold the tote bag in half right sides together and stitch from the bottom edge of the tote and the bottom edge of the lining.

17. Stitch the side seam of the tote and lining leaving a 4” opening in the lining to allow for turning.

18. Turn right side out through the opening in the lining. Press.

19. Topstitch or whipstitch the lining opening closed.

20. Topstitch along the top edge to keep the lining from rolling to the outside of the bag.

21. Optional: Add Hotfix crystals around the design for embellishment.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® sewing & embroidery machine• Skull embroidery design • Assorted spools of decorative embroidery thread• Baby Lock Cut-Away Stabilizer• Madeira Aerofil all-purpose thread to match fabrics• 5/8 yard of black fabric for tote base• 1 yard of Day of the Dead Halloween print fabric• 1/4 yard of colorful print coordinating fabric• 1/4 yard of black and white print fabric• Hotfix crystals and applicator wand (optional)

Day of the Dead Tote Bag

Using colorful skull fabrics you can easily create a cute Day of the Dead Tote. This bag is so fun it could work as an accessory all year.

Day of the Dead TotePROJECT 6



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Funky Frank Chair CoversPROJECT 7



Funky Frank Chair Covers

INSTRUCTIONS1. Using the selvage as a guide, trim the fabric for each chair back so the edges are clean and straight. Then cut off the selvages and cut the length down to 36”. The finished size should be approximately 17” x 36”. The ruler and rotary cutter work great for this.

2. Fold the bottom edge under 1/4” and press. Fold under another 1/4” to edge finish the bottom.

3. Set the machine up for straight stitch sewing, using matching thread in the needle and bobbin. Stitch along the bottom, close to the top of the folded edge. Repeat these steps to edge finish the remaining sides of the chair back.

4. Following the manufacturers’ instructions, press a 6” x 24” piece of Steam-a-Seam onto section of black fabric. Do not remove the paper backing. To make it easier to work with, cut this from the rest of the black fabric.

5. To make Frank’s hair, measure the width of the chair cover. On the paper side of the black fabric, draw a random zig-zag pattern along the bottom edge of the 6” x 24” piece of fabric the width or the chair cover. Draw a triangle to use for the nose from the remainder of the black fabric.

6. From the extra large rick-rack, cut a 10” piece of rick-rack for Frank.

7. Fold the chair cover in half like it would be on your chair. Place the hair and nose where you would like them and press in place. Pin the rick-rack mouth below the nose.

8. Thread your machine with contrasting thread in the needle. Topstitch the hair and nose in place 1/8” from the raw edge.

9. Change the machine to a zigzag stitch with a stitch length and width set at 3.5mm. Stitch through the center of the rick-rack mouth. 10. Layer a small button on top of the larger button and sew on to the chair cover making the eyes.11. Cut four pieces of ribbon, 24” each. Fold the chair cover in half again, like it would be on your chair. Fold under 1/2” on one end of each of the ribbons. Pin a ribbon to each side on the front and back of the chair cover.12. Set up the machine for straight stitch sewing with matching thread in the needle and the bobbin. Attach the ribbons to the chair back sewing 1/4” from the fold.13. Press these with light starch so they have a little body, tie them onto your chairs and get started on those costumes!

If you like this chair cover, you should go to www.babylock.com and download the instructions to make Frank’s friends and coordinating pillow to complete your Halloween décor.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® Molly-BL30A or other A-line machine• 1/2 yard green fabric for each chair back• 1/4 yard black fabric (for Frank’s hair and nose)• Steam-a-Seam • 2-1”- 1 1/4” Buttons• 2-1/2”- 5/8” Buttons• 3 yards 7/8” Gross grain ribbon• 1/3 yard extra large rick-rack• Marking pen or Sharpie®• Air erasable fabric marker• Ruler• Rotary cutter• Small scissors• All-purpose sewing thread to match fabric• Iron and ironing board• Hand sewing needle

Funky Frank Chair Covers

This fun chair cover would be great to use on your dining chairs or reverse them and use them on your porch chairs. It will be sure to add some fun when greeting little trick-or-treaters!

Funky Frank Chair CoversPROJECT 7





Halloween Quick QuiltPROJECT 8

By Kelly LawsMarketing Project Manager


Halloween Quick Quilt



INSTRUCTIONS 1. Thread the sewing machine with all-purpose thread and set the machine for a straight stitch and a ¼” seam allowance.

2. Cut the center block 36” x 26” from the Halloween print fabric.

3. From the orange fabric cut four strips 2 1/2” x width of fabric for the borders.

4. Sew the orange border to the left and right side of the center block and square off the edges with the rotary cutter, mat and ruler.

5. Then add the top and bottom borders and square off the edges.

6. Layer the top, batting and backing fabric. Make sure the backing fabric is larger than the front. Spray or pin baste the layers together.

7. Thread the machine with your desired quilting thread.

8. Stipple the center block of quilt, with a larger stipple or meandering pattern.

9. Straight stitch repeating lines in the border for interest.

10. Once the quilting is finished, do not cut off the excess fabric. Carefully with scissors, trim off the excess batting only.

11. Measure and mark the backing fabric 1” from the edge of the finished quilt top all the way around. Trim to 1”. This excess fabric will wrap around the quilt and become your binding.

12. To form the binding, fold the 1” of backing fabric over 1/2” towards the quilt top and press.

13. Fold it in again, this time overlapping the quilt edge. Temporarily secure in place using wonder clips.

14. Once all edges are folded over, tuck the corners in to form a mitered look.

15. Using a zigzag or appliqué stitch, stitch along the folded binding edge to secure.

16. For the appliqué, use the AccuQuilt cutting system and dies to cut out the cat and pumpkin shape from the remnant fabrics.

17. On the computer, open Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks, select the AccuQuilt appliqué designs from the libraries.

18. Select the cat shape and select the appliqué outline. Then add in the pumpkin shape the same way. Position the pumpkin over the cat’s feet slightly to make it appear the cat is standing on the pumpkin.

19. Add text “Trick or Treat” to the design combination using the text tools to select your preferred font, size, and position of the wording.

20. Save the design and transfer it to a flash drive or direct to the machine.

21. Hoop the dissolve away stabilizer and the quilt corner.

22. Retrieve the design created for the appliqué shapes and follow the color steps to finish the embroidery appliqué design.

23. Remove the large excess stabilizer with scissors then mist to dissolve the remaining stabilizer.

M AT E R I A L S• Baby Lock® sewing & embroidery machine• Designer’s Gallery® EmbroideryWorksTM

• AccuQuilt GO! or GO! Baby Cutter• AccuQuilt Pumpkin Die #55323• AccuQuilt Cat Die #55365• Aerofil all-purpose thread to match fabrics for patchwork• Quilting thread (variegated metallic used here) • 1 yard Halloween printed cotton fabric for center• 1 1/2 yards print cotton fabric for backing and wrap binding• ½ yard of orange fabric for border• Remnant fabrics for appliqué pieces• Batting • Baby Lock Dissolve-Away Mesh Stabilizer• Chalk marker• Quilt spray adhesive (Or quilt pins/ quilt safety pins for basting)• Wonder clips• Rotary cutter, mat and ruler• Iron and ironing board

Halloween Quick Quilt

Combine whimsical print fabrics and AccuQuilt appliqués to create this Halloween quilt. It’s a perfect way to decorate for the season. This project is quick and can be easily made in a few hours.

Halloween Quick QuiltPROJECT 8

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Funky Frank & Friends Bunting TemplateFor PROJECT 2

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