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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favorite Halloween crafts – free patterns, tutorials & how tos

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 two copper paints.

Feel free to play around – it doesn’t need to be perfect!  You can also use copyright-free clip art instead of drawing free hand.  Just trace it on using tailor’s transfer paper or use a heat transfer.

Let the paint dry overnight.  We’re going to embroider it tomorrow and you don’t want to get wet paint on your sewing machine

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tutorial: mini Hallowe’en bag