August 8, 2025

As summer sizzles on, our excitement for the upcoming Halloween season is bubbling over! Not only have tons of new Halloween fabric collections arrived, we are also planning a fang-tastic celebration of all things spooky in Hamilton on October 23rd and 24th! Get ready for 2 days filled with treats, tricks, costumes, and an abundance of quilting magic that will surely inspire your creativity!

Here’s what we have planned for you:

NEW! We've added a Halloween Embroidery Demo in the Main shop at 10am on Thurs 10/23 with Rachel, Glennie & Cherry!

On Thursday, October 23, we’re hosting a Halloween Quilt Walk Parade! Join in the fun and proudly display your own Halloween quilt, Fall quilt, or any quilt you want, as you walk through town!

We’ll meet at the patio outside of Eggo’s Cafe at 12:45, where the parade will return, so that everyone can take part in a costume party with Natalie & Misty from 1 to 3 PM that same day. Enjoy lively music, engaging games, fabulous prizes, and other spooky surprises that will elevate your Halloween spirit!

On both days, get ready for some fun trick-or-treating and a scavenger hunt throughout our shops! It’s the perfect way to explore while gathering sweet treats.

If you don’t have a cozy Halloween quilt, now is the ideal time to create one! We’ve partnered with Tamsin from The Beginner Quilters Hub to bring you an exciting, free sew-along featuring the Churn Dash Dance Pattern.

Choose from our delightful selection of Halloween fabrics to put a unique, spooky twist on this beautiful design! Tamsin will be using a lovely mix from last year’s Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique, but feel free to pick any of our frightful new arrivals that call to you!

Once you've selected your fabrics, Tamsin has organized the process into manageable weekly tasks, ensuring it’s easy and enjoyable to complete this quilt, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

Here’s the Sew-Along Schedule:

- August 4-11: Half square triangles

- August 11-18: Strip sets

- August 18-25: Assemble churn dash blocks

- August 25 - September 1: Chain blocks

- September 1-8: Catch up and create the quilt top

- September 8-15: Add the border and finalize the quilt top

Tamsin will share weekly updates on the Beginners Quilting Hub YouTube channel, providing helpful tips and keeping you motivated throughout the process.

We can’t wait to see all the creative quilts that will emerge this spooky season!

Published by Stefanie R.