RBDNotSoBasic...Spooky Shape Shack
Why do witches wear name tags?
To know which witch is which. LOL!
This spooky #RBDNotSoBasic project is made with a variety of Riley Blake Designs basics.
I was able to make the Halloween shapes with the scraps from the following basics collections: Texture by Sandy Gervais, Hashtag, Confetti Cottons and Shades.
And you know what, these teeny-tiny spook-tacular blocks can be used for a variety of projects. Mini quilts, pillows or other home decor projects. The top and bottom rows feature Halloween shapes while the middle spells out the word “boo”. So cute, right?
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:
Spooky Shape Shack Foundation Paper Piece Templates (for purchase in my shop)
Scraps or Fat Quarters for the Halloween Icons
1/2 Yard for Spooky Shape Shack
1 Yard for the Background
1 Yard for the Backing
1/4 Yard for the Binding
25’’ x 30’’ Section of Batting
Miscellaneous Sewing Supplies including, Rulers, Rotary Cutter, Thread, and Sewing Machine
From your background fabric cut the following sashing and border rectangles:
(6) 2’’ x 6 1/2’’ rectangles
(2) 2’’ x 16 1/2’’ rectangles
(2) 2 1/2’’ x 16 1/2’’ rectangles
(2) 3’’ x 26 1/2’’ rectangles
Here’s the simple instructions for making your own:
Make the Spooky Shape Shake FPP blocks.
Remove the paper from the back of the blocks.
Sew (1) 2’’ x 6 1/2’’ sashing rectangle between the Ghost and Thread Spool blocks.
Press the seams toward the background.
Sew (1) 2’’ x 6 1/2’’ sashing rectangle between the Thread Spool and Witch Hat blocks.
Press the seams toward the background.
Repeat for the row with the Boo blocks.
Repeat for the row with the Pumpkin, Economy, and Cat blocks.
Sew (1) 2’’ x 16 1/2’’ sashing rectangle between the top two rows.
Press seams toward the background.
Sew (1) 2’’ x 16 1/2’’ sashing rectangle between the bottom two rows.
Press seams toward the background.
Sew the borders (2 1/2’’ x 16 1/2’’) on the top and bottom.
Press seams toward the background.
Sew the borders (3’’ x 26 1/2’’) on the left and right.
Press seams toward the background.
Layer the quilt top with the batting and backing.
Quilt and bind as desired.
Using my BabyLock Journey, masking tape, and Aurifil Monofilament Thread, I created a wavy quilt pattern on this boo-utiful project. After removing the masking tape, I followed the first row of quilting to add another row about 1/2’’ away. The mismatched waves give the quilting an electrifying look.
If you want to learn more about why I use masking tape, you can watch my Fat Quarter Shop video here.
Want to make this mini quilt bigger?
Print out additional Spooky Shape Shack FPP templates to add more rows. Be sure to follow #RBDNotSoBasic to see other projects made with RBD’s Not So Basic, Basics!
cut, sew, repeat…
the tattooed quilter
This is a advanced beginner FPP project. If you need a refresh or want to learn, find a tutorial online.
