Say hello to Frankenquilter - created from a patchwork of parts, just as the original monster was.
He's the perfect monster to help any quilter celebrate Halloween!
Made for the Witchy Stitchy Blog Hop, hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt, Frankenquilter has been haunting my head since July. Having finally collected all the parts, lightening struck to bring him to life!
His entire being is based on 2.5" squares, with pieced hair, eyes, nose, mouth, and neck knobs. Add in some quilting tools used in construction for good measure!
Oops! It looks as if the quilter isn't done stitching!
And so that no one forgets, or confuses him with his cousin, Frankenquilter wears his name proudly.
If you've fallen in love with Frankenquilter, either as this completed mini, or as just a block of his face for use in another project, an easy Frankenquilter pattern is available. Instructions/templates are given for either paper piecing or the flip n' stitch technique for block construction. Templates for all the quilting tools and lettering is also included.
Here he is, hanging out with other spooky friends.
One last note: some of the inspiration for Frankenquilter comes from my teenage years, when I got the chance to participate in a now-defunct live monster show at Universal Studios. Oh, how I loved dressing up in that makeup! Not sure if Bob, the Hulk look-alike, did though.
Happy Halloween and Quilting, from me and Frank!
Frankenquilter is fabulous!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a quilters Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt. It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow funny---The monster quilt looks cool. I like his wound :)
ReplyDeleteFrankenquilter is so fun!
ReplyDeleteVery handsome
ReplyDeleteGREAT design! You did a fabulous job with this . . . Frankenquilter is perfect!! :)
ReplyDeleteSUSAN! That last photo is the bomb. SO VERY COOL! Now, back to your fabulous Frankenquilter. I think you totally nailed it with the fabric choices. And the quilting stitches on the sides of his face - OMG, they are perfect. All the quilting touches are so cute, too. Happy Friday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteNow that is cute. Looks like a great project for a Halloween quilting party.
ReplyDeleteLove Frankenquilter, he is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove all the sewing accessories stitched around the head.
ReplyDeleteEvery Halloween Party needs a Frankenquilter! Especially if he brings his own tools. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt. The photos are really good too. Great photo and history of you at Universal Studios.
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to your project and am NOT disappointed as I never am with your work! Great job on Frankenquilter and loved the picture of you and the Hulk!! LOL
ReplyDeleteA great project. It is alway great fun to dress up even as adults.
ReplyDeleteFrankie is truly inspired. Great project.
ReplyDeleteFrankenquilter is wonderful and I love how you left the "surgical" implements along side!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I'm glad you brought your idea to life!
ReplyDeleteSo much wonderful detail in this small piece; you really can just look and look.
ReplyDeletePerfect wall hanging for Halloween! Love how you used all the differently colored fabric squares to make him. You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute...love it!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable. I love all things Frankenstein! You always continue to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteFrankenquilter is just too cute. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Such an original idea and you thought of every detail! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, he is just fantastic Susan! Isn't it awesome to have ideas in your head come to life in fabric? (ha, I just realized, 'come to life' very fitting mwahahaha)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, now that is very cool! Thanks for sharing! xx
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