Spooky Halloween Quilt Project using Ambience Quilting

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April 8th, 2024 6 minute read

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Step 1: Create Quilt Blocks
Step 2: Prepare Your Quilt "Sandwich"
Step 3: Stitch Out Your Blocks
Step 4: Trim and Prepare
Step 5: Remove the Basting Stitch
Step 6: Lay out Your Blocks
Step 7: Pin and Sew
Step 8: Add Horizontal Lines
Step 9: Stitch Your Columns Together
Step 10: Secure the Backing
Step 11: Sew to Secure
Step 12: Add the Final Touch
Step 13: Bind Your Quilt
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FAQs
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Get ready to spice up your holidays with this spooky Halloween quilt. We used the Ambience Quilting tool for this super fun project. Crafting a cute quilt with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer and some basic sewing skills has never been easier! Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just curious, this post will spark your creative spirit.

Size: 3 x 3 panels (can be any number of panels you like)

Versatile Uses: Table decoration, wall hanging, mug rug, larger version as a throw or blanket, and a longer version for a table runner.

Step 1: Create Quilt Blocks

Get your creative gears turning by crafting unique Halloween quilt blocks. For the center design you can either use an existing design or create a brand-new one. Open the design you want in the center of your block. Click it to select it, then click on the Ambience Quilting tool. In the pop-up select your desired block size and pick from a variety of patterns to fill the space around your design.

To give your quilt block a polished look, digitize a square border around it. In our design, we used the Satin Outline stitch and the Feather Edge effect (Side 1). Also include a basting run stitch around your block, about 5 mm away from the border.

Step 2: Prepare Your Quilt "Sandwich"

Lay the groundwork for your masterpiece by stacking your fabric, batting, and a sheet of cutaway stabilizer. Think of it as creating a delicious quilt “sandwich.” Ensure you have at least 4 centimeters of excess fabric around each of your designs.

Step 3: Stitch Out Your Blocks

Watch your design come to life as you stitch out your quilt blocks. The magic is in the details!

Step 4: Trim and Prepare

After your stitching is complete, trim the fabric approximately 4 centimeters from your basting stitch. On the backside, carefully trim the stabilizer and batting back to the basting stitch.

Step 5: Remove the Basting Stitch

Remove the basting stitch, it’s no longer needed.

Step 6: Lay out Your Blocks

Now it’s time to assemble your quilt blocks. You will first sew them together by the columns. Then, you will connect the columns to create your final quilt.

Step 7: Pin and Sew

Take two blocks and pin them together with their fronts facing each other. Ensure the designs are oriented correctly, then sew them together along the line where you trimmed the stabilizer and batting.

Step 8: Add Horizontal Lines

Once you have a column ready, sew horizontal lines on the front of the fabric between the border of the design and where the two blocks meet.

Step 9: Stitch Your Columns Together

Take two columns and pin them together with their fronts facing each other. Ensure the designs are oriented correctly. Stitch your columns together. Sew vertical lines on the front of the fabric between the border of the designs and where the two columns meet.

Step 10: Secure the Backing

Flip your quilt over and cut a piece of fabric the same size as the quilt. Pin the two fabrics together.

Step 11: Sew to Secure

Flip your quilt back to the right side and sew vertical and horizontal lines along the meeting lines between the columns and rows to secure the backing fabric.

Step 12: Add the Final Touch

Sew two lines around the quilt to give it a finished, professional look.

Step 13: Bind Your Quilt

To complete your quilt, follow the instructions in this helpful video. The back-to-front method is recommended if you plan to use a sewing machine for the binding.

We hope you enjoyed this spooktacular project! Your Halloween celebrations are about to get a whole lot cozier with your newly crafted Halloween quilt.

You can access the free designs of the quilt blocks and other great Halloween designs by clicking the button below.

Have a fantastic Halloween!

Feeling Inspired? Try It Yourself!

Whether you're inspired by the seasons or dreaming up your own theme, Hatch Embroidery Digitizer gives you all the tools to turn your vision into a stitched work of art. From motif fills to personalized lettering and quilting tools, the possibilities are as endless as your creativity.

We’d love to see what you make. Share your embroidered quilts with us in our Facebook group. We’re always thrilled to celebrate the creativity of the Hatch community.

FAQs

Do I need advanced quilting skills to make this Halloween quilt?

No! This project is perfect for beginners with basic sewing skills and Hatch Embroidery Digitizer. Even seasoned quilters will enjoy the creative twist using the Ambience Quilting tool.

What is the Ambience Quilting tool and how is it used in this project?

The Ambience Quilting tool helps you quickly fill the space around your center design with patterned quilting stitches. You simply choose your block size and select a pattern for a polished, professional look.

What size is the quilt in the tutorial, and can I change the number of panels?

The featured quilt is made of 3 x 3 panels, but you can easily adjust the number of panels to create anything from a mug rug to a table runner or full throw.

What materials do I need to create the quilt sandwich?

You’ll need fabric, batting, and a piece of cutaway stabilizer. Be sure to leave at least 4 cm of extra fabric around each stitched block.

How do I assemble the quilt blocks after stitching?

First, stitch blocks into columns, then connect the columns. Sew horizontal and vertical lines along the seams to secure the layers and add structure.

How do I finish and bind the quilt?

After adding backing fabric and securing it with stitching, you’ll sew finishing lines around the quilt. For binding, follow the recommended back-to-front method guided in the video tutorial linked in Step 13.

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