Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Thursday, September 1, 2022

A Timely Finish

Is it late for last Halloween, or early for this year's?  That's what happens when you start a quilt one year and don't finish it until the next!  I pieced this quilt as part of Carole's Autumn Jubilee series which happens every October over at From My Carolina Home.  You can see Carole's final quilt here.  I started with this fun bundle of fabric:

 I also added in a cream Grunge for a background and a black fabric with a faint white print on it, too.

I followed along with Carole's QAL last October, got the top pieced, and then it went into the "to-be-quilted" pile with the idea that I would finish it this summer.

And so I did!  Here is Halloween Jubilee!

Carole's version had an outer border, but I stopped at the pieced border, 
and am happy with it.
My Halloween Jubilee ended up measuring 36 inches square.

The quilting is a diagonal grid about every two inches.  I used a darker gray Gutterman thread, hoping it would blend in with the black squares, but it still shows up and it turns out I like seeing the design in these blocks!




I had a great time piecing the backing out of leftovers from the front.

Binding is the black print.

When October rolls around, I'll display Halloween Jubilee on the table.  It's a perfect fit!


Happy to be sharing this finish at 
Finished or Not Friday at Alycia Quilts!
And at Quilting, Patchwork, and Applique for Patchwork and Quilts
Oh Scrap at Quilting is More Fun than Housework 












24 comments:

The Cozy Quilter said...

I’d say you are just in time for this October!

Susie H said...

Beautifully done! Love the accents of purple in the top. I'm looking forward to Autumn Jubilee 2022!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

It looks fabulous!! Love it in Halloween fabrics!! Thank you for quilting along with Autumn Jubilee!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that is a nice table size and now you are ready for fall! It turned out great

Michele McLaughlin said...

What a perfect Halloween quilt! I love the colors you chose to enhance the fabrics! It's perfect for the Halloween season! Have a great day!

Vicki in MN said...

It was meant to be quilted for this Halloween so you have something new. It looks great on your table. Did you use up all of the fabric then by piecing the back?

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

I love just in time finishes! You will be able to enjoy your table topper to the fullest this season...I was thinking about leaving my patriotic decoration out until September 15th and then move right into Halloween!

Deb A said...

Beautiful finish! I'd call it an early finish for this year =)

chrisknits said...

It's perfect! I have a new bundle of Halloweenish inspired fabrics, I need to find a pattern to use for them.

Julierose said...

You did such a nice job on this one--that purple fabric really sparks it all together...great work congratulations on a lovely finish hugs, Julierose

grammajudyb said...

It’s great Diann! Your are all ready for October! Well done!

Ivani said...

It turned out great, Diann. Looks like you are pretty ready for Fall Season.

Linda said...

Diann what a fantastic finish! I love your design and the colors are beautiful. I like that gray thread too, nice quilting!

Chantal said...

I love your selected fabrics for this quilt and it made a wonderful table topper. Great job! ;^)

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

It is VERY timely!!! and I love it!! what fun colors and the theme!!!
You did good!!!!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Congrats on finishing an adorable quilt! I really like your colors, especially the purple. The quilting looks great!

Preeti said...

It is a good thing that fabric doesn't go stale in a year or even five!!! A very happy finish, Diana. Enjoy your weekend.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

What a fabulous finish! I hope you have a fun filled weekend!

Kathy S. said...

Halloween Jubilee is gorgeous. Congrats on your timely finish.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Very cute. And finished up just in time to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

maggie fellow said...

really cute and will be great for Halloween anytime

Sandy Panagos said...

That is a darling quilt. And of course it's finished early! Aren't Halloween quilts more fun since we've started using bright purples and greens in them?

Bonnie said...

Ooh I like this one. And, honestly I could see this in other colors too. October is beating down on us fast - congrats on being ahead of the calendar!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Never too late or early ;) Halloween Jubilee looks great on the table, and I too, love how the quilting lines show. Fun backing!
Thank you for sharing ;)