Get Spooky ‘n Sweet this Halloween Sarah Ashford, obsessive quilter and fabric lover shares her ideas and inspiration on how to use the new Halloween fabric collection from Art Gallery Fabrics
A little witch girl called Peppermint, a boy child vampire, skeletons selling candy apples, graveyard cats and some not so scary looking ghosts are all featured in this gorgeous ‘Spooky ‘n Sweet’ collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. I just love the nostalgic feel of these magical prints, which are just perfect for Halloween makes. I’m thinking drawstring treat bags – like the one I’ve made here – bunting, place settings and table runners and even a Halloween themed quilt. I’ve made some squares in
square blocks, which are ideal for fussy cutting the adorable spooky characters, and they would look great incorporated into a quilt. The collection also includes a fantastic panel, with illustrated phrases such as ‘Trick or Treat’ and ‘You are Magic’ (as shown) and the character Peppermint the witch with her spooky friends. You could easily trim these panels into 12½in blocks, and add a few blocks of your own to make a Halloween quilt that would come together in no time at all. Along with the cute illustrated prints there’s some fantastic ‘blender’ prints. The orange and purple ‘Stars Aligned’ prints are really pretty, and would work well with other collections, as they aren’t Halloween specific. There’s also a ‘candy’ theme, with a ‘Candy Bowl’ print, and another print full of sweets – the bit the kids love best about Halloween!
I think my favourite print has to be the ‘Cast A Spell’ print that I’ve used as the main panel of the drawstring bag. With big blooms, autumnal leaves and cobwebs, it has a lovely eerie yet beautiful feel to it. I also love the cleverly named ‘Purranormal Activity’ print featuring cats in the graveyard. It has a quirky, fun, illustrative feel to it, without being novelty. I’ve so enjoyed playing with this spooky collection and admiring all the characters as they head out on All Hallows’ Eve. I’m looking forward to adding more makes to my collection for a fabulous handmade Halloween!
Editor’s notes The Spooky ‘n Sweet fabric collection from Art Gallery Fabrics is all about celebrating the magic of Halloween! Taking inspiration from vintage decorations, this nostalgic collection tells a sweet story about ghoulish friends who set out on an adventure on All Hallows’ Eve. To view the full range – click here
