Halloween is just around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite free patterns for Halloween crafts with you all!
Take a scary stroll through the Tangled Thread archives with me…

Venetian-style mask
 Mini painted pumpkin bag
Kids Halloween crafts
Inspiration for plus-size costumes
Free Halloween cross-stitch charts
Cute costumes for your child & your dog!
Even more embroidery patterns for cross-stitch

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To get started you’ll need an 7″ X 13″  rectangle of fabric (I’m using a mid-weight cotton, but feel free to use something different) and a selection of opaque fabric paints.  I’m using two shades of copper, gold, green & pearl white to demo this project.

I’ve fused a heavy weight interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.  It makes it easier to handle & embroider.
Now you get to play!

I’ve drawn a simple moon using the pearl white, green leaves and a pumpkin.  I used the gold paint to outline the pumpkin and then filled in the middle using the …read more