Thursday, October 24, 2013

Wicked Hop


                               

For this hop I specifically made 2 projects. I am adding several other wicked items I made for this Halloween season.  But first I want to Thank both Mdm. Samm and Wendy for organizing and cheering us along the way. Without your support we just wouldn't be having this Ghoulishly  fun event.

I have 2 friends with September birthdays so what better way to participate in this hop then by making them Wicked birthday presents.  Since they don't know each other and live 1500 miles apart I felt comfortable making them both the same gift.

                                          Not 1

                                         Not 2


                                          But 3, nesting baskets



                                         With a cool polka dot lining.



These wonderful Nesting Bowls are from the pattern by  Nova at www.acuppaandacatchup.com        

While I know I have made similar baskets without patterns in the past. The joy of using this pattern was that all of the math was clearly done for me. She offers measurements for  a 4,5,6,7,8 and 9  inch versions. As well as measurements and directions  if you wanted to add a detailed band in the middle or how to calculate different sizes.  I choose to make the 5,6 and 7 inch plain versions.



Don't they nest well together. I found both of these great seasonal fabrics at Joanns.

Next up I saw this cute tutorial for a set of quickie coasters by Beth over at Love Laugh Quilt.  While they are great on their own, I needed to make them Wicked, so I added some Bats and Black Cats.

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Now onto my latest interest, Post Cards.  It started with Michelle's wool postcard patterns that I fell in love with  over at Raspberry Rabbits    http://theraspberryrabbits.blogspot.com/   So far I have finished 2 of them.  There are 5 Halloween patterns in the set.  I'll get to the others soon.






Then I participated in a Post Card swap for the Fall Season with Sheila over at http://sheilasquiltworld.blogspot.com/
For that swap I shrank down and slightly modified the latest FFF pattern by Kaaren Johnston at Painted Quilt.  I love how it turned out in it's 4 x 6 version.




Well that's it for me this go around.  I hope you have been visiting the other participants this week as well as the ladies I am hopping with today.  

Oh, I almost forgot.....I am going to have a give away of the set of Wicked Coasters.  If you are interested in a chance to win, just make a note in the comment. I'll send them anywhere.

Edit:
So I put this post to bed on Sunday evening.  Scheduled it for today, done.  Not so fast.  On Monday  my girl friend and I went looking for some smallish Halloween Candy sacks. She wasn’t fussy, they will be a token goodie bag for her collage age son and his roommates that she would fill with candy.  Couldn’t find anything in the size she was looking for so I volunteered to use some of my Halloween stash to make them.  Just your basically wicked Trick or Treat Sack.



                                                     These little guys measure in at 7x7x2



                                                         I made 4,  I’m really done this time.

                                        Please stop in and visit all of the other participants for today.

Selina Quilts   (this is me)



87 comments:

  1. Love your nested baskets, coasters and postcards! The Halloween treat bags are also neat. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. omgosh, those nested baskets are way cool, and I adore the coasters. Very cute!! Thank you!!

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  3. Hahaha, just when you think you've got it all together... I really like the goodie bags, and your postcards are amazing. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Those fun nesting baskets are a great gift for your friends. Love them! Cute coasters and postcards too!

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  5. What a busy girl you've been, everything you made is just great, but you're postcards are what makes my pot of frog eye soup boil !

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  6. The nesting baskets are a great gift- thank you for the link. THe postcards are really a treasure.

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  7. All of your projects are fabulous - I love those nesting baskets. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I love your choice of wicked wonders, especially the link to the nesting baskets which are all sized ready to make it easy for us!! Thanks for a great giveaway too.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  9. Loving the baskets! Fill them with candy...or better yet....buttons! I also love the postcards....and the coasters.....and the last-effort-bags! You did a wicked job! Thank you for sharing!

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  10. All your wicked creations are wonderful. They just coming and coming and amazing and amazing me. I adore them all. Of course, I have a thing for polka dots, so I was in awe of the nested baskets from the beginning. The coasters literally scream Halloween. What a terrific idea! Postcards weren't even in my thought process until I saw them here - great, great idea. I need to get some cards in the mail to some grandboys (thanks for the hint). I tend to find a pattern and go with it and don't think about resizing one. Thanks for reminding me that's a great possibility for something I like. You are a sweetie to make the treat bags for your friend. We're never too old for treats. Thanks for participating and being a great inspiration.

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  11. Cute projects! Love the color combo on those baskets.

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  12. Wonderful job on all your projects. Love the baskets. The postcards are too cute.

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  13. Great projects, especially the bat postcard. Love that black and orange polka dot fabric!

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  14. You sure were a busy little witch! Your friends are going to squeal with delight when they receive their gifts. Great job!

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  15. Cute projects! I have tried baskets a couple of times and failed. You make it look so easy! :)

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  16. Love all your projects! The postcard is awesome!

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  17. All I can say is WOW! I am amazed at absolutely everything you have made - please count me in for the giveaway, I think those nesting boxes would be great in Christmas fabrics.
    Judy

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  18. adore those wicked nesting pots....I have never made those....delightful wicked tiles too..

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  19. Love the nesting baskets - never have too many baskets and your wicked mug rugs. Very cute. Happy Halloween.

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  20. Great idea....nesting baskets. and the mug rugs are too cute!

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  21. love your baskets and your coasters and thanks for sharing the so cute postcards !

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  22. Your baskets are great and I really love the postcards and coasters!

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  23. Nestingbaskets are reat along with ou other project.

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  24. Your nesting baskets are so pretty! What great gifts!
    I love your post cards too!

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  25. Lots of great projects...love the baskets!

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  26. Your nesting baskets are wicked wonderful. What a fun assorment of projects you have been working on. You know I absolutely love each and every one of em, cause it's my favorite time of the year! Yippee!!

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  27. Great nesting baskets....perfect gifts and could be made with sooooo many fabric combos. Love the coasters and the pc's too. Thanks for all of the wickedness!

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  28. I am certain that your friends will LOVE those nesting baskets. I love the text fabric with the polkadots!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  29. Great nesting baskets and love the fabric--lucky friends indeed! The coasters are sew cute and wow on making treat bags so quickly! Thanks for sharing.

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  30. love the bowls and the coasters... the bags are great too..

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  31. Love the nesting baskets! The coasters and postcards are wonderful too. You are one speedy witch to whip up the treat bags so quickly. Thanks for sharing and the chance.

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  32. Love those nested baskets... what a great idea for a gift! Or for me!

    You've been one busy sewing gal lately... great job with all the projects!

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  33. Your nesting baskets are so lovely and you have really been busy making all the things
    Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop

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  34. Fabulous nesting baskets - and I love your coasters and postcards too!

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  35. Great baskets and coasters. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. The baskets are fabulous gifts! And the coasters are perfect for the hop - great job!

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  37. Cute projects. Happy Halloween. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  38. All of them great projects, love the nesting bowls.

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  39. Those baskets are a great idea and wonderfully done. What great Birthday gifts. I know that your friends will just adore them.

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  40. Love those nesting bowls. Thanks for sharing all your projects

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  41. Wow! You have been busy creating wonderful projects! Love them all!
    Thanks for sharing and the chance to win the cool mug rugs.

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  42. Really neat nesting baskets. Adorable coasters. Great for stash busting.

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  43. I love all of your projects. The baskets are so cute and useful. Thanks for the chance to win the coasters.

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  44. Boo-tiful Wicked projects and thank you for participating.

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  45. I would have never thought of making nesting baskets for a gift but now I will. Thanks for the link. Love all your wicked projects, so much great eye candy. Thanks for the chance to win the coasters.

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  46. Wow. Look at all those projects you created. And they are all fantastic. Thanks for the chance to enter the coaster giveaway. I need to head over to check out the basket pattern you used.

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  47. Wow....love all of them and the coasters are soooo cute :) Thanks

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  48. Great job, the coasters are great, thanks for the chance to win them.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  49. Love your baskets..and your postcards,,,,AND your coasters. LOL love them all. Awesome..especially the trick or treat bags. Thank you for sharing. I would love to win a set of your coasters..

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  50. All of your projects are hauntingly beautiful...thanks..

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  51. Your friends are going to be thrilled with the nesting baskets you made them! Lots of neat projects that you are shared today!

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  52. Beautiful baskets, postcards and coasters.....you've been busy! I would love to win your coasters!

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  53. Those baskets are really fun, and I love your addition to the coasters! Lovely postcards and spiffy bags too--you do beautiful work! :-)

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  54. I Love love those nesting bowls. Those are really cute and useful. They would be so cute filled to the brim with candy! And i really like the costers.
    Adorable. Thank you for sharing
    xo jan

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  55. I love the nesting bowls. what a great gift. Could be made in any holiday fabric so I think i will try making some. thanks for the chance in your giveaway.

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  56. Love the wicked quilts. They are super. Thanks so much for sharing

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  57. Cool fabric for those wicked nesting baskets. You have two very lucky friends. Your post cards are awesome. Really like your coasters. I have the perfect spot for them. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Everything is great, even the added on bags at the end.

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  59. All of your projects are wickedly cute and your friends will love their baskets.

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  60. All of your projects are so sweet. I've seen the postcards and yours are so cute.Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Love your nesting baskets and coasters. I'd love to own your coasters. Thanks for the chance to win them.

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  62. Your projects are all so great! I would definitely love to win the coasters. Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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  63. A spooktacular post of Halloween fun. Love the nesting baskets...and with polka dots...yes I love them. The coasters are adorable and who doesn't love the post cards. Thanks for sharing...Happy Haunting!! Pauline

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  64. Where do I begin? You have so many superb Halloween projects. The baskets are really cute and I just love those coasters. Who wouldn't want to win a set of those? The postcards are great. Thanks for having a give-away!

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  65. I love your postcards. I have enjoyed making them in the past and you have revived my interest. Those halloween blocks are perfect as little quilts to go in the mail. Think of all the folks who will get to see them as they travel the miles! Thanks for sharing!

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  66. Postcards are so fun, I enjoy making them. Thanks for sharing your Halloween spookiness with us. Thanks for a chance to win the very scarey coasters.

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  67. Wow, all your projects are great! You were quite busy and it sure paid off. Everything looks fantastic! The postcards are really neat. I would love to be put in for the coaster giveaway!

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  68. All cute projects but I LOVE those baskets! Blessings, Marlene

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  69. I love making nesting baskets as gifts. They are always well received. I love the fabrics you used. Your coasters are very cute too.

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  70. You've been a busy bee! All of your projects look great. I'm inspired by your baskets to make some for me because I usually give them as gifts. Thanks for a chance to win the cute coasters.

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  71. All of your projects are spooktacular!! Love those nesting baskets!

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  72. Your projects are all great! I would love to win the coasters!

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  73. I used some of that halloween text fabrick too! Isn't it great!

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  74. Your Halloween projects are great and I love those batty coasters! Thanks for sharing.

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  75. What a nice idea the nesting bowls..love them

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  76. Bowls, coasters, and bags...very wickedly cool! Thanks for sharing!

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  77. Wow, you've been wickedly busy. Great projects! Love those nesting bowls -- thanks for linking to the pattern -- will have to give those a try!

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  78. You've been really busy. Great projects but I love the nesting baskets the best; fun fabrics, too.

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  79. The baskets are so cool!! Thank you for the site for the pattern. The poscards are fun idea!

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  80. You have inspired me to make some of those nesting bowls. I have seen them before but in the seasonal fabric, they look even cuter. thanks for sharing.

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  81. LOVE the nesting baskets! Thanks for sharing the info...

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  82. Love all your projects! The Nesting Bowls are so nice.

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