Witch Hazel's Cottage- A Halloween House Freebie

Do come in, my Pretties and join me for a spell! Cackle! Cackle! 

Witch Hazel McPunkin has a brew of "something" boiling up in her large black  cauldron. I am sure she is willing to share a bit of the ghoulish gruel if we so dare. 

Welcome, Sweet Peas and Happy Happy Thursday. It seems like it has been a spell since our last visit.  Doesn't it? 

All is well in the holler. I have been busy with my own broom and duster giving the house a good "fall cleaning" . 

Meanwhile, Witch Hazel has been doing the same thing- Sweeping away.  Whisp! Whisp! Whisp! 

Witch Hazel's Cottage is stitched on  coffee/ tea dyed 14 count Aida. 

Witch Hazel McPunkin's Cottage is the newest addition to my "house collection" . A grand purple cottage- just perfect for a good witch. 

Witch Hazel has a full house with ghosts and all of her pets like an owl , bats and of course Minerva , her beloved, prowling black cat. 

Sixteen DMC floss colors were used in the making of Witch Hazel's Cottage including: DMC Blanc, 301 , 436, 610, 645, 730, 780, 832, 838, 922, 975, 3021, 3041, 3052, 3371, and 3835. 

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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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My favorite witch of all times is Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens in Bewitched.

Do you have a favorite witchy poo?

Graphic from Pinterest

Witch Hazel insisted that I share my slow stitch progress on Autumn Acorn.  The embroidery work is  completed  . I shared this little doodle earlier this fall .

 I decided to applique  the acorn and then embroider the details using DMC 898. Soon Autumn Acorn will go into the hoop. 

Well my friends, I best get back to the cleaning detail. There is laundry to be folded  and dust bunnies to shoo away.  I wish I could say "Hocus Pocus" and all would be magically clean and put away. Oh well. 😏 Perhaps by this afternoon, I can spend some time with needle and thread. 

So tell me how has your week been thus far? 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for  our wits to grow sharper.  "- Eden Phillpots

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who made the Halloween season magical. 

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

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A Magical Day and Broom Hilda - A Halloween Stamp Freebie

BOO TO YOU! Happy Happy Witchy Wednesday, y'all!  Do come in and join me for a spell! Cackle Cackle! Hee! Hee!                                                                                 

Can you guess what I am working on today? 

Halloween stitches galore!👻

First up - A very very slow stitch that I have been working on for a spell! "Boo To You!" by With Thy Needle and Thread. 

This was a sweet gift from Shelly. Thank you , dear friend. This is such a delightful stitch. 🧡🤗I am using random flosses in my bins. 

Will Miss Pumpkin get her head filled in today? Hmmm... I sure hope so. 

Boo To You is being stitched on 14 count Aida. 

Over the last 3 years, I have been sharing little Halloween stamps here and there. This year I plan to share a few more. 

But first I do need to work on my larger sampler. 

I shared the borders and header last year 

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. 

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, and  Little Hoot Stamp. 

Broom Hilda Stamp is the newest addition to my wee Halloween collection. 

Now who doesn't love a cute green faced,  purple haired gal ready to trick or treat with her pumpkin pail?  I sure think she is as cute as a $2.00 button!     

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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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If you would like to see more Halloween freebies , I have shared in the past check out my post entitled Ghosts, Goblins and Jacks Galore - 2026 Halloween Parade

Well  Sweet Pretties, that is what is going on in the neighborhood today? 

Are you working on Halloween projects or sticking to Fall pieces? 

I am doing a mixture of both. 

Thank you for dropping by and have a magical day!  ✨✨

Little Hoot Stamp

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Those wo do not believe in magic will never find it.  "- Roald Dahl

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who enjoyed the Halloween season. 

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

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Witch Apothecary Halloween Hutch Tour

Happy Halloween, sweet friends. Are you getting ready for  a visit from  spooks, goblins  and witches?  I sure am. I plan to have a grand total of 4 -  grandsons and nephews. Hmm I wonder what they will be?  I am sure they will be quite frightening. Lol. 👻🎃

Please grab yourself  a mug of Halloween brew and a sweet treat-   Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars are on the dessert menu today and they are Mmmm Mmmm good! 

 

In celebration of this spooky day, I thought I would share the Witches Apothecary Hutch tour. Hmm, I think I crammed every inch with spooky goodness.  You know me and country clutter- the more the better for this ole' gal! 😀❤ It's just my style. 🤗

The old Coca Cola crates and Campbells tin still remain on the top of my hutch. They always stay in place, but I did add a Dollar Tree sign and pumpkin. 

A little Dollar Tree leaf garland helps soften the edges of the top of the hutch and on the 1st shelf is loads of witchy stitches.  

One of my favorite is " Harvest Blessings" by Joyce Reed ,and it can be found in the 2019 Fall issue of "Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine".  I finished it on an old clock base.  

Hazel Ewe, a sweet witch, is enjoying  her day in her witches' cap. Above her is a deadly potion. Oh , please do not drink that; I am certain it would ruin your day.😫 

Broomhilda is leading a Halloween Parade. I always enjoy a parade. Don't you? 

In the corner  are  a couple of Halloween potion book boxes that were from the Dollar Tree, not only are they cute but great for storage.  On top of the Witches Guide book is "Surrender the Treats "  which was a freebie from Hands on Design(. Information on  it can be found on Cathy's Instagram.  )   . 

Pumpkins were added to the little egg basket hanging from the side of the hutch. 

Let's shimmy on down to the 2nd shelf , shall we?

Annie and the gang are stirring up some trouble in Jacks , Cats, and Chickens.  I finished this stitch on a little wooden box which is now turned on its side. 

Next to Annie is Little Bits Tricks. Isn't that witch the cutest?  Behind Tricks is Pumpkin Head a freebie from Donna at By the Bay Needleart which she posted on her blog on Oct . 17, 2014.   

I just adore Buttons Black from Plum Street Samplers.  I stitched it years ago and added textured ribbon and spiders to the frame. 

In the opposite corner is witches galore including a ceramic witch gifted to me by my daughter. 

The  sweet witch with a jack in hand is called  Spirits and Spells from With Thy Needle.  It is finished on an old tin tray.  My vintage Halloween candle which has been in storage for many years was begging to come out so I obliged and put it next to my stitch. 

The bottom shelf is filled to the brim as well. 

"Treat Delivery " is one of my stitches that I worked on in 2020, but just recently finished; it has all of my favorite Halloween things- a black cat, bat, and a Jack with treats. 

Look at this adorable crocheted pumpkin sent to me by dear Barbara !!! Oh my it is too cute !!!! Behind it is a Homespun Elegance piece called "Oh to Be A Witch" .  My daughter gifted me the precious  black  cat. I think it was from Walmart's 2023 Halloween decor. 

The vintage is scale is filled with witchy cuteness as well. 

On top of the scale  is 2 bowls and vintage doilies. The sweet Halloween berries were also gifts from dear Barbara. Thank you so much ,sweet friend. These gifts just make my day every time I look at them.  Behind the sweet berries, is a vintage Halloween image that I printed and framed.  Smell My Feet Halloween Stamp will probably be a freebie next year if I don't forget . Lol. 

Well y'all that  is it!!!! A hutch filled with witchy goodness! 

If you would like to see previous year's Halloween displays just click the colored links. I use a lot of the the same things but just change them around. 

2022 Jacks, Jacks and More Jacks Hutch Tour

2020 Halloween Hutch

As soon as my four goblins leave for their trick or treat adventures, all of the witchy decor is flying off the hutch and back into the attic ( Well except for the stitches ; they have totes to fly into). And guess what is going to be marching proudly down the attic steps-  Turkeys!!!! I better get ready for my feathery friends! Thank you for dropping by for a visit and have a safe and wonderful Halloween. 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

Wishing you a happy Halloween that is as sweet as the candy you collect! 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!  And sweet Candy Corn Wishes! 🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy who loved Halloween and all its fun.  Love and miss you, Amo