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Last Tuesday, I shared my newest pattern, the Sugar Skull quilt block. I tested the pattern using the Good Spirits fabric by Ruby Star Society. It’s their Halloween line, which hit stores a few months ago. If you follow me on Instagram, you’d know that I used this fabric for a quilt-along with the Fat Quarter Shop. A couple of months back, I made a door hanging with this fun fabric line. Since I didn’t have any plans for the quilt block and still had some leftover fabric, I decided to turn it into something. I settled on a quick messenger bag. If you want to make one of these fun bags, it’s quick and easy. Yes, you can make one too! I started and finished mine in one day. Here’s how: The Fletcher Bag – A Quick Messenger Bag Fabric Quantity Cut Size Where Used Fabric Description Quilt Block 1 12 1/2” square Front of bag Sugar Skull Fabric A 2 3″ x 12 1/2″2″ x 12 1/2″ Front of bag Grey Fabric B 1 16″ x 12 1/2″ Back of bag Dark fabric Fabric C 2 3” strips
It’s spooky season! I couldn’t be more excited that this month’s Block Mania theme aligns perfectly with my latest creative spark. October is all about sweets! Inspired by my love for Halloween and my husband’s Hispanic heritage, I took a unique approach to the theme: the Sugar Skull Quilt Block. A sugar skull is exactly what it sounds like—a large cube of sugar molded into the shape of a skull, then decorated with bright colors, icing, glitter, and other embellishments. In Tucson, there’s a massive street parade for Día de los Muertos. I love getting dressed up and painting my face, with flowers around my eyes always being a must! Naturally, I had to incorporate this into my Sugar Skull Quilt Block, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. I hope you love it as much as I do! If you’re a Halloween enthusiast, I have a small treasure trove of Halloween projects just for you. These are some of them: Grab Your Free Sugar Skull Quilt Block Pattern Want this pattern for free? It’s easy! Just sign up for my newsletter. Whether you’re a new subscriber or already
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