Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Hexed


Psst! Ready for some more Wicked fun? Come and sit for a spell...or two... 


Welcome to my stop on the Wicked Blog Hop! The tour started last week and runs until tomorrow. So much Wicked fun!

If you are new to my blog, welcome! I have an eclectic assortment of finished quilts and projects on the go at any given time and I love to try new techniques. I also co-organize TGIFF!, a fun, touring finish linky party with Laura of Quokka Quilts. We are celebrating our second anniversary this month with OctoberQuest 2, where participants get a chance to win one of five gift certificates to Mad About Patchwork, Sew Sisters and Christa Quilts -- only two days left to link up and be eligible for the prizes!

If you came by my blog last year during the Wicked Blog Hop, you may remember my Cheeky Pumpkin block. I hadn't done anything with my lonely little pumpkin so I decided to incorporate it into a Halloween wallhanging for our kitchen. I call it Hexed. :)

It feels like I incorporated just about everything I've learned over the last few years - design, machine appliqué, free motion quilting, thread sketching, collage, etc. So very happy with Hexed!




Getting up close and personal

Last week, when I shared the trouble I was having with this cauldron block, it was your spells suggestions that made me have another go at it. Bubbles? Steam? Overflow? You had more faith in me than I had in myself, but I gave your suggestions a try. It appears that the third time's the charm -- I'm very happy with the result! Thank you!


Isn't Hexy simply wicked? Oh, she's mischievous, she is. Be wary; a wink and a smirk may get you changed into a violin-playing frog!


Cheeky pumpkin finally gets some stitching to finish it off!


 Oh, and of course, any self-respecting witch needs her trusty broom...


Hexed is finished using a non-mitred facing. And the back - a fun little Halloween print. :)


Some other details:
Thread: About 20 different colours of mostly Aurifil, with a couple of Coats and Clark and Guttermann threads thrown in. Weights varied from 12 wt. to 50 wt.
Batting: Two layers of Warm and White
Size: 17" by 34"

Thanks Wendy and Madame Samm for organizing a great hop! Hope you had a Wicked time while you were here and do check out the other fabulous stops on the Wicked Blog Hop tour today for some Wicked inspiration:








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83 comments:

  1. Katherine30 October 2013 at 00:39

    Wickedly delicious, M-R! I'm loving all the wonderful details on this piece - right down to the twinkle in your witch's eye. :o) Beautifully done and very inspiring!

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  2. Mrs.Pickles30 October 2013 at 01:04

    wow wonderful work!

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  3. Regena30 October 2013 at 01:10

    totally fun

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  4. Judy B30 October 2013 at 01:30

    Absolutely fantastic work! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Ella and Nesta30 October 2013 at 01:52

    The face is so cool! Brilliant!

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  6. Sunshine Girl30 October 2013 at 02:37

    This is great - I love the cauldron with all the green boiling over. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Shanna30 October 2013 at 03:34

    What a wickedly wonderful finished project! I LOVe the sassy little wink. I can't say enough about how skilled you are on fabric choices. I think the bubbles and flowing bit turned out perfect, very well done of you!

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  8. Heleen Groot30 October 2013 at 04:02

    It is utterly gorgeous! I love the bubbling cauldron and the winking witch! How nice of the witch to include the recipe! Even if I NEVER use spiders in my brew, I'll try it out....Thanks!

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  9. charlotte30 October 2013 at 05:08

    How awesome. I have to say I love each element of your little quilt. The broom? amazing!!

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  10. Heather J30 October 2013 at 05:16

    Love the wicked winking witch and her broom! :)

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  11. Jeanie30 October 2013 at 05:45

    This is a wicked work of art! I love everything about it!

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  12. Michele30 October 2013 at 05:49

    I just love Hexed. So fun and so perfect.

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  13. Marjorie's Busy Corner30 October 2013 at 06:28

    This piece is Fantastic M-R!!!! you have a great imagination

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  14. Dominique30 October 2013 at 06:51

    Wicked! I would love to see a close up of the light reflecting on the hat! White-ish thread? It's fun to look at and workmanship is way up there. I mean workwomanship ;)

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  15. Thearica30 October 2013 at 07:04

    This is so delightful! I love it!!

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  16. Frederika30 October 2013 at 07:12

    I love Your quilt. So Nice the fabrics you used. Thanks for sharing

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  17. Elizabeth Coughlin30 October 2013 at 07:24

    Gorgeous! I really love the hexi-bubbles.

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  18. Karen30 October 2013 at 07:34

    This is fantastic! I really love everything about this quilt. I bet it is even lovelier in real life. Thanks for the close-ups of all those sensational details.

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  19. Suzanna30 October 2013 at 07:44

    The shading you used to show the three dimensionality of the cauldron and the pumpkin is awe-inspiring. And the undulation in the cauldron is well done too. Actually, the whole quilt is special. (are you a classically trained artist?)

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  20. Gill30 October 2013 at 07:50

    Fabulous - I love your wallhanging!

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  21. Sparky30 October 2013 at 08:04

    totally wicked and I so much admired your pumpkin from last year and still do..classic piece..

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  22. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:06

    What a cute little witch, winking at us, and I really like you runner Thanks for sharing

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  23. elle30 October 2013 at 08:17

    What an excellent job, MR!

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  24. StitchinByTheLake30 October 2013 at 08:23

    Truly amazing quilt - wow! blessings, marlene

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  25. JLVerde30 October 2013 at 08:28

    Gorgeous. You have great skills. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Renea30 October 2013 at 08:38

    Wow, wow, wow!!!!! Love this and the quilting is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Linda30 October 2013 at 08:41

    Your quilt is gorgeous!!! I really love it! Great job!

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  28. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures30 October 2013 at 09:15

    Hi Michelle....the caldron turned out great and the entire kwilt is incredible. The kwilting is perfect for the designs. My favorite today,

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  29. Calicojoan30 October 2013 at 09:24

    Your quiltie is just the best from the appliques to the quilting. It's just so wickedly fun!

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  30. Carol Swift30 October 2013 at 09:33

    This is just wickedly amazing! I love all the details and different methods. You are awesome!

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  31. Jane's Quilting30 October 2013 at 09:41

    I don't know about anyone else but that "Wicked" witch is the "Cutest" witch I ever seen"!

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  32. Claudia30 October 2013 at 09:54

    What a fun and wicked quilt! Such wonderful details in your applique.

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  33. Carla30 October 2013 at 09:54

    This quilt is quite hexy! What great quilting and beautiful work. I love how colorful it is and the design is fun. Thanks for sharing a great project.

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  34. Ann30 October 2013 at 09:57

    WOW! I am so amazed. I am loving this hop and all the beautiful work. Your talent is amazing!!!

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  35. The nosy pepper30 October 2013 at 10:25

    Oh my gosh! I love your witch so much!

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  36. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio30 October 2013 at 10:33

    What a gloriously wicked quilt! Wow you are a talented lady.

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  37. Gmama Jane30 October 2013 at 10:33

    I do love your FMQ designs...very nicely done! The quilt is very creative, colorful and a project well done!
    Gmama Jane

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  38. Dogwood Lane Rambles30 October 2013 at 10:40

    This is just fantastic! My absolute favorite of the week. Thanks for sharing and thanks for sharing some of the process too.

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  39. What Comes Next?30 October 2013 at 10:48

    amazing! Love it, she is such a mischievous little witch!

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  40. thequiltedcat30 October 2013 at 11:09

    Beautiful! Your fabric combinations and wonderful quilting really make this project stand out. Love it!

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  41. Brandy30 October 2013 at 11:13

    That is way cool! You've created so much movement in that cauldron, it really looks like it's bubbling, and the whole thing is just great!

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    1. Brandy30 October 2013 at 17:33

      Sorry if my email didn't show up on my first comment, here's another happy thought for you!

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  42. Vera30 October 2013 at 11:21

    Oh wow! I'm impressed with all the details and shadows. Very wicked creation for sure!

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  43. Lorene Holbrook30 October 2013 at 11:39

    oh my!!! love your banner. esp the quilting above the pot! it is fabulous!!! great job!

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  44. Mary30 October 2013 at 11:42

    Your Hexed is great! Good Job, Happy Halloween!

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  45. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 11:42

    Your hexed wallhanging is fantastic!!! What a wonderful design. Love, love, love, it!

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  46. Rina Mason30 October 2013 at 11:59

    What a Wickedly good wall hanging! I love everything about it from the playful wink to the bubbling cauldron to the shading and the quilting. Just about as close to perfection as you can get. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. SIMPLESEW30 October 2013 at 12:27

    I love your work. I would love to really see how you did the pumpking the colors look painted. You should do a You Tube video

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  48. Just Quilt It30 October 2013 at 12:37

    Great work! I am amazed that people can do such fantastic things with thread. I agree with SIMPLESEW, you should do a You Tube video of your work.

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  49. Kathy H30 October 2013 at 13:09

    What a fabulous quilt! your design is wonderful and the quilting is great. Love it!

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  50. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle30 October 2013 at 13:12

    Amazing! I loved your pumpkin last year, and now with all the rest...just awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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  51. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation30 October 2013 at 13:15

    This is just amazing! I love all of the different details. The broom has to be my favorite!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  52. Lydsfire30 October 2013 at 13:27

    Great projects! The detail is perfect.

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  53. Leah30 October 2013 at 14:03

    Very nice workmanship! Love all the color sand the different appliques. Your witch is a cutie!!

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  54. Quilting Tangent30 October 2013 at 14:21

    Nice spooky quilt. Happy Halloween! 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  55. Rachel30 October 2013 at 14:29

    Very nice! That is a very fun looking vat of goo. :) How did you get the pumpkin and the cauldron looking so realistic?

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  56. Britt-Inger30 October 2013 at 14:41

    Your Halloween quilt is spectacular. I love it and you have made a great job quilting all the details.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop

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  57. Wendy30 October 2013 at 15:07

    This turned out really well! The cauldron is fabulous! Great wickedly fun!

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  58. Linda C30 October 2013 at 15:27

    This is wonderful and what a cool way to use a previously made block. The thread work and quilting is fantastic! Well done you!

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  59. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]30 October 2013 at 15:30

    Oh my goodness, I love this!! That broom is fantastic!

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  60. Createology30 October 2013 at 15:35

    WoW Wicked Hexie Wall Hanging. Your stitching and clever use of quilting designs and sew many thread colors really enhance this Wicked Wonder. Thank you for Wicked Hopping. BOO-tiful...

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  61. Tiffany30 October 2013 at 16:33

    This is incredible, and I agree - your third cauldron is definitely the best!

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  62. Hilary30 October 2013 at 18:40

    Oh this turned out fantastic!!

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  63. Renee30 October 2013 at 19:26

    What an awesome little quilt! The details are so great!

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  64. Nadine30 October 2013 at 19:37

    Oh my, this is truly wonderful--every bit of it! I do love the projects that test our limits and encourage us to use every bit of knowledge and creativity we've acquired over the years and really give it our best shot. These are the best kinds of projects and they seem to always turn out well for so many reasons. You do beautiful work M-R--thank you for sharing it!

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  65. Marcy30 October 2013 at 19:39

    Ha ha, How cute. But is she wicked? Your work is great.

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  66. Lisa in Port Hope30 October 2013 at 20:47

    What a fun decoration you will have, I love the saucy wink--so much better than spookiness.

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  67. Audrey30 October 2013 at 20:48

    Hexed is fabulous! Your cheeky pumpkin block fits in so well. Love the cauldron. I don't think I would be too afraid to meet this witch. She looks pretty friendly to me, like Samantha from Bewitched. Thanks for sharing. Happy Halloween.

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  68. Patti30 October 2013 at 21:46

    Wickedly wonderful, M-R! There is no limit to your talent!

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  69. LJ30 October 2013 at 22:18

    Totally fabulous!! I want one, too. Hexy is so cute and so are all your other sections. The quilting is delicious. Congrats on a wonderfully wicked project!

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  70. Vickie30 October 2013 at 23:27

    One word...A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E !!

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  71. jan31 October 2013 at 00:04

    Spooktacular wall hanging! I love your little witch's personality!

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  72. gpc31 October 2013 at 07:11

    How cute! Love the details! The cauldron is fabulous. :)

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  73. Robin31 October 2013 at 09:29

    Oh my, that is the best wall hanging I've seen!! You are an amazing creator!! Please please please offer up a pattern of this on Craftsy!!! Can you tell how much I liked it?!

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  74. Rebeckah Austin31 October 2013 at 09:40

    Great quilting!

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  75. Shannon31 October 2013 at 12:34

    Fantastic!! It is amazing how you have used all the fabrics and threads. I love all the shading. Love it!!

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  76. Debi31 October 2013 at 14:39

    Wow, what a fabulous quilt--great detail. I really like each block. Thanks for sharing!

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  77. leanne31 October 2013 at 15:56

    love your amazing quilt - thanks so much for sharing !

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  78. Michele T31 October 2013 at 18:19

    Your wallhanging is amazing - love every little bit of it!! Thanks for showing all the details... awesome!!

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  79. Jeanne Gwin31 October 2013 at 19:55

    What great fabric choices and wickedly wonderful blocks. Thanks for sharing your quilt

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  80. Quilt n Queen1 November 2013 at 00:00

    Luv your kitchen wall haning!! The fabric choices and the quilting are awesome!! Thanks for sharing your "Hex"...job well done. Happy Haunting, Pauline

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  81. Penni Domikis2 November 2013 at 07:30

    Love it. The brew pot turned out awesome. Love the bubbles. Love the quilting. Makes all the difference. Truly awesome finished piece.

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  82. Chez Roo15 November 2013 at 23:27

    I am a bit late seeing this, but I love it! The 3d effect created by your use of different colours is awesome, you are talented!

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