Friday, October 2, 2009

First Friday Freebie #2

Today is the First Friday of October, so that means my second Freebie design…’Halloween Hauntings’… is available for your enjoyment, right here and right now!

Please indulge me a bit while I tell you how this project evolved.

Since Halloween occurs on the 31st of October and because I love to decorate for the seasons, I thought that a Halloween themed design would be appropriate for my second FFF (First Friday Freebie).

Initially, my original design started off as a Halloween, sampler-style stitchery and it was my intention to stop at that.

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However, my mind would just not shut down and what I finally ended up with is a 33” x 33” square table topper or mini quilt.

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For those of you who don’t quilt but love to stitch, you have the option of doing what I had originally intended and that is to make the center sampler stitchery only. I can envision it framed or as a wall hanging or even made into a throw pillow which really was my original intention…honest!

But these other neat sayings and images kept on popping into my head and some Thimbleberries fabric kept on asking to be included so I gave in and what you see is the end result resting comfortably on the sofa in our living room.

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The PDF file containing the photos, instructions and line drawings may be downloaded by clicking here. Please respect that I have provided this design for your personal use only and it is not intended for commercial purposes. It is also copyright protected.

I hope that you enjoy making it as much as I did while creating it with you in mind.

So please grab my button, place it on your sidebar and link back to my blog in order that you can share it with those who might not otherwise find their way here. This is my way of giving back to all of you who continue to enrich my life as a result of blogging.

fffbutton_sml1_thumb2The button will also act as a reminder that on the First Friday of each month I will be posting a new Freebie design to share with you all. Next month’s design is almost done and promise you won’t be disappointed!

Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Happy stitching!

Kaaren ♥

P.S. Once again, my sincere and heartfelt thanks to Robyn of Daisy Quilts for her unyielding patience and assistance in helping me with the technical stuff related to bringing you the FFF feature. I could NEVER have managed this without her.

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62 comments:

  1. KimberlyOctober 2, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Love it Kaaren! Already I know I can't wait to see next month's...

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  2. JulieOctober 2, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    congratulations kaaren, you've done another wonderful job! people are going to love adding this to their halloween decorations. thanks for all your time & effort in bringing this to us.
    hugs,
    julie xoxoxo

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  3. Jodi NelsonOctober 2, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Oh goodness Kaaren! Makes me want to stitch! What a fabulous gift to everyone. Thanks!

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  4. MelOctober 2, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    Oh my goodness, Kaaren!
    You've outdone yourself and I love it!!

    Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

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  5. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieOctober 2, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Kaaren, you've done it again. This one you can make it all or use parts, it's so cute. Thanks again for your talent and gift.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  6. CathiOctober 2, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    What fun, Kaaren!! An absolutely great addition to Hallowe'en decorations!

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  7. Kräuterhexe ManuOctober 2, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Hello Kaaren,
    a big thanks for this wonderful Freebie. I love your designs.
    Hugs Manuela from Germany.

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  8. MickiOctober 2, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    I just adore it Karen! You have done a wonderful job!
    Micki

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  9. jimenaOctober 2, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Kaaraen: It is very beautiful. Thanks for your ideas and your generosity
    Jimena in Beirut

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  10. Tineke MachielaOctober 2, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Kaaren,
    Thank you so much for sharing tis wonderful Freebie ..:)
    have a nice day ...

    een Groet,
    Tineke uit the Netherlands..

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  11. DebOctober 2, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Kaaren what an awesome delight.. I haven't even finished my first one.. but I have a really good idea for these... thanks so much. I don't know how you do it and then to have a finished piece.
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAmazing...
    p.s. where did Sept go??Oct is the best month though

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  12. Abby and StephanieOctober 2, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    What a fantastic mind you have! Full of creativity. That is absolutely THE cutest!!! Oh how I LOVE October.

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  13. Linda - Behind My Red DoorOctober 2, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Oooh what fun you have designed, stitched up and quilted! Now I can't wait to see what all the talented bloggers do with the pattern!!

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  14. WendybOctober 2, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks Kaaren...you are one talented and very special lady... and yes, Robyn is a girl in a million isn't she!!!!
    Can't wait to start!
    XX 'o) Wendy B

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  15. KarenOctober 2, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    You must have been up in the middle of the night posting this on your blog!
    This is such a good design. You are such a creative person. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! I will certainly enjoy stitching and piecing on this.

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  16. MaryjoOctober 2, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Your freebie is outstanding Karen! Thank you so much for sharing it with us..I look forward to stitching it! Have a wonderful month!

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  17. Anne DOctober 2, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks Karen. I love it. I really like that you made it into a mini quilt.

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  18. LeslieOctober 2, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Kaaren,
    That is just amazing!!!! A whole wallhanging like that! WOW! I don't know if I'll find the time to get it all completed but I would love to have something like that to hang up this time of year in my living room on my small quilt rack shelf! This is just amazing and you were right last month when you said I would love this months project just as much as last :)

    Thank you so much!

    Leslie

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  19. onlymehereOctober 2, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you so much for this! I absolutely love it. I'll be back to grab the button! Cindy

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  20. NeabearOctober 2, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my, I love this. I think it is great you are willing to share a design each month. I just need to get caught up making things. I already have your button on my craft blog. Woohoo!!

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  21. ShakerwoodOctober 2, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    All I can say is WOW, Kaaren! It's just wonderful. Thanks so much!

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  22. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsOctober 2, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Oh how cute! Thank you so much! I added your button to my blog too. :)

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  23. JeanetteOctober 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks Kaaren! That is quite a project, thanks so much for giving away such an amazing project!!

    BTW, I just finished my crazy quilt pumpkins. I made one smaller and put it on a rusty bed spring to go with the original one. I'll send a picture when I get one. Thanks for the fun projects!

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  24. Simone de KlerkOctober 2, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    What a great pattern, Kaaren. Lovely. Wonderful job (O:
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  25. Carrie P.October 2, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Another great little project! Very cute. Now how will I do mine? hmmm

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  26. DorothyOctober 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Kaaren, that is so cute!

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  27. RitaOctober 2, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Kaaren, What a wonderful pattern! Thank you so much!

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  28. CandaceOctober 2, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Wow - this is fantastic, Kaaren! If this is just an inkling of what's to come, the First Friday's can't come fast enough! Thank you SO VERY MUCH!
    Cheers!

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  29. SusanOctober 2, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Another winner. I am looking forward to working on this one.

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  30. AnnetteOctober 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    What a fun project! Another terrific Kaaren creation. Love it! It is so nice of you to share with us.

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  31. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Thank you Kaaren - very cute!

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  32. julieQOctober 2, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Cool! Love this one!! Thank you...I am downloading and loving it...results soon.

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  33. CarolOctober 2, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    WOWSER! Kaaren...that is just amazing!

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  34. Anna Rosa DesignsOctober 2, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Hi Kaaren,
    Wow, this piece is fantastic.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Anna

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  35. TammyOctober 2, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Well done Kaaren! Just love it!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  36. RGOctober 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Wooohooo, wooohooo Kaaren!!
    FFF #2 is up and running!!
    Congratulations... you know I think it's wonderful!!!
    hugs
    Robyn xx

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  37. LindaOctober 2, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Thank you Kaaren for this great free pattern.

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  38. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIOctober 2, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Kaaren--you not only gave us a delightful pattern -- you gave us a book--13 pages --wow--happy fall--hugs, Di

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  39. Jenny of ElefantzOctober 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Once again dear Kaaren you have excelled! It's just lovely!!

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  40. SherriOctober 2, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Another wonderful pattern...wonder how long before finished designs start showing up all around blogland! Thanks once again!

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  41. Rene'October 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Thank you for sharing your pattern. Beautiful design.

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  42. AllieOctober 3, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Oh my gosh this is fantastic!!! I love love love this so much - thank you Kaaren! WOW!

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  43. HeidiOctober 3, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    My goodness but this is cute! This is going to be widely stitched I am sure. I now wish I was not already working on a stitched project that also needs finished by Halloween. Who knows maybe I will finish it in time to start this one? But there is always next year... :-)

    Hugs ~
    Heidi

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  44. FrancienOctober 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Its lovely again Kaaren...you have done a great job again...love the little quilt you made with the pattern...i will try to download the file tomorrow...somehow it does.nt work now...the first pattern went ok...will try tommorw...thank you so much for sharing...
    greetings♥ Francien.

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  45. Stina BlomgrenOctober 3, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Ohhh..Kaaren.. I dont even like autumn.. dont have got the hang to Halloween... but I love your little mini quilt!!!! :o) Thank you so much for sharing... :o)

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  46. UnknownOctober 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful! Thank you so much for this freebie. You are very genorous. I can't wait to get started!

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  47. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsOctober 3, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love it, I cannot wait to see this project in blogland. Super job Kaaren

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  48. PatOctober 3, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I love it!! Thank you!

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  49. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Thank you so much for your generosity for First Friday Freebie! This is an amazing quilted stitchery and I am not a Halloween fan but you can be rest assured that I will be stitching this up! Thanks so much.

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  50. FrancienOctober 4, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    If got your lovely pattern now Kaaren!!!thank you very much...its GREAT...330 people have downloaded it already...no wonder i didnot came through yesterday!!
    greetings ♥ Francien.

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  51. WendyOctober 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    That is so darn cute, when you get on a roll it just keeps coming....I love it.

    I've posted my Halloween roll quilt today.

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  52. DarleneOctober 4, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Kaaren, Kaaren, Kaaren - your talent just continues to shine!! Love this design. ((HUGS))

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  53. DonnellyOctober 4, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    This is wonderful! I have a daughter with an October birthday, and she loves to get handmade things for her birthday. This is just the thing! Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Oh it is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to work on this one :o)

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  55. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely pattern with us. And now I have to find the time to make it!!!

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  56. ElinorOctober 5, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, I love your design, Kaaren !
    And I love Halloween too !
    Thanks a lot for sharing with us.
    Hugs from France,
    Sylvie

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  57. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Oh my goodness...another wonderful freebie from Kaaren! I'm busy at moment but am saving them for future projects!! Thanks bunches for sharing your talents!!

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  58. Barbara in TNOctober 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I'll just tell ya honestly here, I'm not much for Halloween decorating and such, but 'Halloween Hauntings' is to die for!!! Looking for fabrics to start this one TODAY! Thanks you!!! You need to be selling patterns, girl!
    Barbara in TN
    saltillo3@yahoo.com

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  59. lexie52October 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Kaaren,

    What a beautiful Halloween pattern you have given us. You are very kind. I am so excited about the patterns you give us, I just cant wait to see what else is in store for us. Thank you for all you do.

    Lexie

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  60. CindyOctober 7, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Very lovely, Kaaren. I just this time of year. Wish we could keep it throughout the year - just once..LOL

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  61. black bear cabinOctober 31, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    I love this design, and just finished it yesterday...Thank you so much for sharing! If you would like to check it out, you can pop over to my blog and see it :) Be sure to click on the image to see it larger ~
    http://blackbearcabin.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-fun.html

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  62. Nancy in INNovember 8, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    You do a great job. thank you for the patterns. I hope someone reminds me to come back often. Love your blog and I don't usually. Thanks again.
    Nancy in IN

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