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    Home » Quilts

    Spooky Schoolhouse Great Granny Square Halloween Quilt

    Published: Aug 30, 2023 Updated: Aug 29, 2023 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

    Turn some of your collection of Halloween fabrics into a cozy Halloween quilt! The Great Granny Square quilt pattern is perfect for colorful Halloween fabrics. Make this ghoulishly delightful quilt and bring a bit of warmth and festive spirit to your Halloween décor.

    black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio! It might be August, but I’ve got Halloween on my mind with this seriously cute and really not-so-spooky version of the Great Granny Square quilt!

    Table of Contents
    • Finished Quilt Details
    • Machine Quilting Details
    • Supplies Required
    • Quilt Making Tips

    Finished Quilt Details

    For this Halloween quilt, I used fabric from the brand new Spooky Schoolhouse collection designed by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs. Melissa mixes classic Halloween colors like black, purple, and orange with fun pops of pink and even silver sparkle. 

    black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    The Spooky Schoolhouse collection features adorable ghosts, school books, a classic witch silhouette, pumpkins, and an awesome text print — I always love a text print!

    black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    Here’s a closeup look at some of the cute prints in this collection.

    close up of black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    Machine Quilting Details

    I opted for simple straight-line quilting here. I used the edges of my walking foot to line up with the seams for a guide, so getting the straight lines was very “straightforward.” This is a great technique for beginner quilters, as it’s impossible to go wrong.

    The open quilting design also gives the finished quilt a nice drape, making it soft and cuddly!

    close up of black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    I can’t wait to bring this out at Halloween and cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot apple cider!

    black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    Supplies Required

    The Spooky Schoolhouse collection is available now at your local and online quilt shops (many Etsy shops have full stock of the line right now!). The Great Granny Square quilt pattern is available in Julia’s SHOP. Get both and make your own adorable Halloween quilt today!

    Halloween fabrics on black cutting mat

    Fabrics Required

    • ¾y Damask Print-Charcoal (binding and quilt fabric)
    • ½y Spooky Text Print; Black
    • ½y Starry Night Print; Charcoal
    • ½y Ghosts Print; Lilac
    • ⅜y Potions Class Print; Silver
    • ⅜y Damask Print; Orange
    • ⅜y Starry Night Print; Lilac
    • ⅜y Spooky Schoolhouse; Charcoal
    • ¼y Ghosts Print; Pink
    • ¼y Main Print; Latte
    • ¼y Spooky Text; Orange
    • ¼y Spellbooks; Charcoal
    • ¼y Damask Print; Purple
    • ¼y Spellbooks; Silver
    • ⅛y Ghosts Print; Orange
    • ⅛y Main Print; Charcoal

    Pattern Required

    Great Granny Square Quilt Pattern by Bayhill Studio – Finished Quilt measures 57″ x 57″.

    Quilt Making Tips

    Here are five tips for making this quilt:

    1. Small-scale prints work best. Not all of the prints need to be small scale, but as you can see in the photo above, the tiny stars, ghosts, text, windows, and books all show up nicely within the 2 ½” finished squares.
    2. Play around with contrast. I like to contrast colors, but I also like to group similar colors in adjacent rows. I have found the key to this is to keep it visually interesting by doing both. Pair 2-3 similarly colored rows next to each other, then alternate with some contrasting rows.
    3. Get creative with size! This pattern forms a perfect square, so it is great for a throw-size quilt. However, you could easily remove rows to create a smaller baby or toddler-size quilt. 
    4. Make it modern! Use a variety of solid colors to create a fun, modern twist on this classic design.
    5. And finally, get scrappy! Pull out your stash of mismatched scraps and whip up a totally whimsical, scrappy quilt. The options are limitless!
    black, orange and purple patchwork quilt outdoors

    Be sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more creative content and inspiration. Have a blessed day!

    About the Maker

    Julia Frazier is the founder of Bayhill Studio. Julia designs quilts and projects geared toward beginner quilters and crafters. You’ll usually find her at her sewing machine or hiking in the nearby mountains. Follow Julia on Instagram @bayhillstudio, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for new and exciting projects and tutorials. Be sure to check out her Bayhill Studio website for a growing list of tutorials and patterns.

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Lily says

      September 11, 2023 at 10:11 am

      Can you use a jelly roll for the great granny square quilt?

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        September 16, 2023 at 11:20 am

        I’m not sure, I’d email Julia

        Reply

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