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Ghoulies & Ghosties: FREE Halloween Lap Quilt Pattern

Ghoulies & Ghosties
Designed by Kelly Corbridge

Finished Quilt Size
55 1/2" x 71 1/2"

Number of Blocks and Finished Size
18 Sixteen-patch Blocks 8" x 8"
6 Appliquéd Bat Blocks 8" x 8"
6 Appliquéd Cat Blocks 8" x 8"
5 Appliquéd Ghost Blocks 8" x 8"

Download Templates: Click here to download full-size printable templates for this FREE Ghoulies & Ghosties quilt pattern. (Problems downloading our PDF? Click here for troubleshooting tips.)

Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web.

You Need:
Assorted medium/dark plaids and stripes (pieced blocks)
... 2 1/2 -3 yds. total
Black solid (bats, cats, binding)
... 1 yd.
White solid (ghosts)
... 1/4 yd.
Rust/black plaid (border)
... 1 3/4 yds.

Backing (piece widthwise)
... 3 5/8 yds.
Paper-backed fusible web
1 1/4 yds.
Batting ... Twin size
Sewing thread
Machine quilting thread

Cut It!
Assorted medium/dark plaids and stripes-cut a total of:
... 288 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... 17 squares 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Black solid
... 6 Template A
... 6 Template B

White solid
... 5 Template C
Rust/black plaid
... 4 strips 8" x 58", cut on lengthwise grain

Step 1. Arrange and sew 4 rows of 4 assorted medium/dark plaid and stripe 2 1/2" squares each (See Diagram I). Sew rows together to make Sixteen-patch Block. Make 18 total.

Diagram I

Step 2. Trace Templates A-C on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate fabrics; cut apart on drawn lines.

Diagram II

Step 3. Finger-press assorted medium/dark plaid and stripe 8 1/2" squares (Diagram II) as shown for each appliqué block; use folds as placement guide. Position template fabrics as shown (turning the bat differently on each square). Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Appliqué edges by hand or machine using buttonhole stitch (Diagram III).

Diagram III

Step 4. Referring to Assembly Diagram, arrange and sew 7 rows alternating appliquéd blocks with Sixteen-patch Blocks. Note: Kelly arranged her appliquéd creature blocks in diagonal rows. Sew rows together. Stitch rust/black plaid 8" x 58" strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Sew remaining rust/ black plaid strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Assembly Diagram

Step 5. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Kelly machine ditch quilted the seams and appliqué. She added a meander on the border. Bind quilt with black solid fabric.

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Valerie_Uland

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Printing Pattern

Most of our newer free quilt patterns are available as a PDF download, but this one is unfortunately not. To print, I suggest selecting (highlight with your mouse) all the pattern text and diagrams, then print as you usually do from your browser, being sure to check the option to "Print Selection Only". If you find that technique troublesome, then simply print the web page as-is. If additional help is needed, please email us a mcq@creativecraftsgroup.com. Thanks!

Oct 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Ronda

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Free Patterns

Thank you so much for the great free patterns. The free e-book for baby quilts will come in handy. When I was printing the patterns, I had to enlarge them to 100% in order for the patterns to be readable.

Oct 24, 2012 at 09:25 AM

Precioustreasures

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Ghoulies & Ghosts free pattern

the only thing it is letting be printed is the templates. how do you print the whole pattern? email me at mcdonnorj@yahoo.com

Oct 24, 2012 at 06:22 AM

Cheryl5322

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Pattern-Ghoulies and Ghosties

It would be nice if the pattern were in PDF format. Thank you.

Oct 23, 2012 at 06:15 PM

Valerie_Uland

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Fabrics for Ghoulies and Ghosties

We do not have information about the fabrics used in the sample quilt, but I recommend you check with your local quilt shop for woven plaids and other fabrics to complete the quilt, or try keepsakequilting.com… they carry a ton of fabric!

Sep 07, 2012 at 09:53 AM

sarahlandreth

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Ghoulies and Ghosties lap quilt

I love this .....I printed off the pattern but also would like to know about the fabric...Is it from a certain line or can I get it anywhere...thank you

Sep 03, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Valerie_Uland

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Response to karen3788

You can print just what you want from a web page by using this technique: 1>Use your mouse to drag and select the content you want to print; 2>Choose File>Print option from your browser menu; 3>Check the 'Print Selection Only' option in your printer's dialog box; 4>Print. I hope that helps!

Aug 16, 2012 at 09:10 AM

karen3788

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printing

This is an adorable pattern. Thank you! I am wondering however, why can't we get a clean pattern print out without the comment section, etc that uses un-necessary paper and ink?

Aug 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

WANTDIAMONDS

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GHOULIES AND GHOSTIES

Going to make this quilt ASAP. Going to try to use Flannels. Love everthing about McCalls Quilting Mag and McCalls Quick Quilts Mag. They are the only two I subscribe to.

Aug 14, 2012 at 05:42 PM

cynthy101

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Ghoulies and Ghosties

Really love this quilt and can't wait to get started making it. Long time subscriber to your magazine. Birthday is Halloween - no wonder I like the quilt. Thank you.

Aug 14, 2012 at 01:55 PM

Morningstar42

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Ghoulies

I love your magazine and subscribe to it. I especially love Holiday time for your ideas and Halloween q quilt's. Thank you also for you free patterns

Aug 30, 2010 at 06:58 PM

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