Stitchy Wednesday- Trick or Treats Halloween Stamp Freebie

Boo and Jack are all stitched up! 👻🎃

Boo and Jack Stamp

Happy Wednesday, sweet friends. I am moving right along on my Halloween Stamp Sampler.

Last week I finished the borders and added  the Boo and Jack Stamp.

The Halloween Stamp Sampler is being stitched on 14 count Aida which has been Rit dyed with Charcoal gray. It was heavily rinsed for a lighter look. 

Today I will be stitching little Clementine  into the sampler. Have I told you that I have a soft spot for black cats?  I sure do! Well, actually a soft spot for any cat. 

  Last year I stitched Clementine into a pin pillow which I trimmed with chenille yarn. 

Clementine and Baby Jack Stamp

Here is the preliminary layout that I will be using for the stamps that I have already stitched. Of course, this is subject to change as I stitch more stamps.

Halloween Stamp Sampler in the works. 

This year I will be adding a few more stamps to the collection- just because I enjoy stitching them. 

If you missed any of the stamps that I have shared over the years, I invite you to click on the links below and you will be magically transported back to the post with the charts. 

Halloween Stamp Sampler - Header and Borders

Boo and Jack Stamp, Little Black Cat Stamp,  Three Happy Jacks,

Smell My Feet Stamp , Clementine and Baby Jack Stamp,

How Does Your Cauldron Grow? ,  Little Eeek and Jack Stamp, 

Oct. 31st. Stamp,   Little Hoot Stamp, Broom Hilda Stamp

My newest stamp is super simple but oh so cute. 

It is called Trick or Treats Stamp. 

In hindsight, I should have stitched this as Trick or Treat. 😏 But who doesn't want more than one treat. Right? 😁👻

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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Before you leave, I have to show you my progress on With Thy Needle and Thread's "Boo To You."

Progress September 23, 2026 

I  am using mystery flosses ( flosses that have lost their labels)  and which I have in my stash for Boo To You! 

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"Boo To You!" is being stitched on 14 count coffee/ tea dyed Aida.

Image from Pinterest.

Did you have a favorite Halloween candy as a kid? 

 Smarties or Double Bubble gum was mine! Eeeh! 

 

My girls  wanted to go to the neighborhood where Coca Colas and large Hershey candy bars were being handed out! Wowzers! 

What was your least favorite  Halloween candy? 

Me? Hmmm . Laffy Taffy ( It was good, but it would get stuck in my teeth.)

Well, I am off to work on my Halloween stitching. I wish you the most magical day filled with sweet treats. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Life is sweeter when it comes with extra Halloween candy.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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Broom Hilda Stamp

Oh My Stars and Pumpkins

"Whatcha' working on? " asked Little Mrs. S., my youngest daughter.

"I am quilting up a storm, " I replied. 

Little Mrs. S. smiled and went back to work as I quilted away .

 Mr. Pinker and I  have been visiting Little Mrs. S. for the last few days, but after a long and delightful visit we have made our way home. 

Little Mrs. S. has decorated her side table with pumpkins for the fall season. 

" One row  quilted and two more to go!" I shouted as Little Mrs. S. retreated to her home office. She gave me a thumbs up and disappeared.

This  darling quilt  was sent to me from sweet Cheryle. Thank you , dear friend . I am enjoying it so much. ❤🤗

I think I will call it "Oh My Stars and Pumpkins!" 

I am quilting swirls in the pumpkins using a taupe thread.

 

Time to move the hoop and tackle another row. 

Autumn Patchwork  is all stitched up. I shared this little design a few weeks  ago inspired by the sweet quilt Cheryle sent me. 

Autumn Patchwork  was a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS chart. If you are interested, here are the floss colors I used. 

FLOSS  : SYMBOL  MOTIF:

DMC 301 ( C) Rail Blocks

DMC 437 (W) Nine Patch blocks, Center block 

DMC 601( X) Pumpkin  Stem

DMC 730 ( V) Border

DMC 921(B) Corner blocks, Pumpkin

DMC 3371 ( • )  Border, Nine Patch blocks , Rail blocks

Pretty fabrics from Hobby Lobby. 

Little Mrs. S. and I spent a few days shopping. I picked up some yummy fabrics. 

And...

This fall plaque at Hobby Lobby which was 40 % off. 

 A small piece from Hobby Lobby . 

I thought the backside would make a good finishing piece for a small piece of cross stitch.

I may take the sticker off the backside and use it as a cross stitch finishing piece. 

AND...

I picked up a few skeins of floss. 

Alrighty, I still need to unpack and work on the dreaded laundry pile and then-- maybe then I can squeeze in some stitching  time. 😁

Have a wonderful evening. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"family where life begins and love never ends.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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A Foyer Filled with Crows!

 Crows, Crows and More Crows!

Welcome, Sweet friends and Happy, happy Thursday! 

Do you think you are up for another country clutter tour today? 

Aaaw come on. It may make your head swim and your eyes cross . LOL, but I promise you there is a whole lot to see.🥴🤪🤓 

Hmmm... How much can I cram into a small space? Well I whole lot Hee! Hee! 

Let's go check out the thrifty shelf dressed in its "Autumn Glory!"

Lots of stitching and vintage items on the old shelf.

A whole lot of crows came to roost for the fall season in my little foyer including the darling crow stitch. Hmmm... Think! Think! Think! 🤔 Here we go again! My mind escapes me. Do you know what this stitch is called and who is the designer?

Usually I hang Blackbird Designs freebie called the "First Offering" in the foyer, but not this year.

My little thirfted bookcase was filled to the brim with my old brown pottery and other treasures.

There are bowls layered in bowls with little stitches including an old acorn stitch and Pumpkin Crow .

There are checkerboards, stacks of plates and brown pitchers.

The little checkeboard pumpkin was painted years ago using a thin wooden pumpkin form found at the Dollar Tree. The little Harvest Crow was a freebie from 2009 that I stitched years ago from Pinterest. You can see the chart on Robby's blog called Cash Strapped Crafting.

More crocks and bean pots with little doilies and rolled quilts.

Salt and Pepper shakers, old utensils and a vintage tin completes the fall look.

The darling Old Dutch Cleanser tin was a gift from sweet Gail. Swoon. I love it! Thank you, Gail. 😘🤗

Oh, yes the shelf is filled to the brim! Can I add one more thing? Hmmm.... I am not sure. 😁

A little pumpkin and doily sits perfectly for the harvest season on an old potato masher.

In the pitcher is Heart in Hands' "Harvest Alphabet". I think that is what it called. Oh gosh, my mind is failing me again.

In the teeny cedar chest is a freebie called "Just A Little Autumn" from San- Man Originals.

Below the cake stand is the "Sunflower 1869 Crock". I don't believe I have shared it yet.

More crows, pumpkins and gourds on Granny's old drawer that is used as a shelf.

Little Bits Pumpkin Haul

Amber bottles are a favorite to display during fall season.

Harvest Home was finished on a thrifted tin plaque.

The warm glows of orange , yellow and browns warms my heart for the fall season.

Most of the items have been collected or crafted over the years. Lots of memories are displayed on those old bookcase.

So that is my fall shelf in a nutshell.

Overflowing, yes! But I sure am happy with it!

If you would like to get a closer look at the quilts hanging in the foyer, check out last week's post The Changing of the Quilts- Autumn Crows.

Do you have a favorite area that you like to decorate for the Fall season?

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Autumn has arrived. I hear it in the whispering of the leaves.  "- Anujj Elviis

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who enjoyed all that Autumn had to offer.

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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Mr. Pinker and I have been thrifting as we travel. I picked up a small Pyrex bowl along with some doilies .

Are you familiar with this Pyrex pattern? The pretty peachy pink will be perfect for spring decorating to add to my vintage Christmas decor. For a $1.99, I couldn't leave this sweet bowl behind.

The doilies match the bowl perfectly and were just fifty cents. Have I told you , I have an addiction to doilies? LOL