Ten Halloween icons rendered in clean, bold patchwork on a rich cobalt background: Ghost, Bat, Cat, Witch, Star, Pumpkin, Owl, Spider, Candy Corn, and Candy Roll. Each block is distinct and fully realized -- the Witch has a pointed hat and striped stockings, the Owl has round hypnotic eyes, the Jack-o-Lantern grins in orange and yellow, the Ghost floats in white with two dark eyes. Elizabeth Hartman's Happy Halloween is a 2024 pattern and one of her most visually immediate designs. The large quilt at 66" x 82", with four of each block, is a complete Halloween celebration arranged across a field of vivid blue-purple.

The construction is all conventional patchwork throughout -- no paper piecing. Ten different block types at Skill Level 5 of 5 makes this her most complex rating, reflecting the high volume of small pieces and the variety of block constructions involved. The Witch's Hat and Candy Corn blocks use full-size cutting guides on Page 4 of the pattern (requiring an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of template plastic or freezer paper) -- not traditional template work, but a trimming method that makes these angled shapes easier to piece accurately without matching multiple points.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, batting, backing, and notions are not included.

The pattern booklet includes complete instructions for all 10 block types and both quilt sizes. A fabric chart inside the pattern shows exactly where each of the 18 Kona Solids is used. Detailed cutting charts and full-color diagrams are included for every construction step. Block piece lists are included for each block to make it easy to substitute scraps or use what you have.

• Small Quilt (34" x 42"): one of each block (10 blocks total)
• Large Quilt (66" x 82"): four of each block (40 blocks total)

The two quilt sizes use different background fabrics: Essex Yarn-Dyed Charcoal for the small quilt and Kona Noble Purple for the large quilt.

What You'll Need

The pattern uses 18 Kona Solids, listed in full on the pattern back. A complete fabric chart inside the pattern shows which color goes where. The large quilt also uses Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen for select block elements.

Large Quilt (66" x 82"):

• Block fabrics: see pattern back for full color list (18 Kona Solids; quantities range from a 5"x5" scrap to 1-1/8 yards Kona Black)
• Background fabric: 4-5/8 yards Kona Noble Purple
• Backing: 5-1/8 yards | Binding: 3/4 yard | Batting: 70" x 86"

Small Quilt (34" x 42"):

• Block fabrics: see pattern back for full color list (smaller quantities; 1 fat quarter Kona Snow, various fat eighths and 10" squares)
• Background fabric: 1-3/4 yards Essex Yarn-Dyed Charcoal
• Backing: 1-1/2 yards | Binding: 3/8 yard | Batting: 38" x 46"

A fabric marking tool and an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of template plastic or freezer paper are also required. Fabric should be at least 42" wide.

Perfect For

• Experienced quilters ready for Elizabeth Hartman's most complex sampler
• Anyone who wants an heirloom-quality Halloween quilt -- this is the kind of project that comes out every October
• Quilters who have completed her other Level 5 patterns (Show and Tell, Fab Farm, Dog Park) and are ready for the holiday version
• Kona Solids collectors -- the pattern is built around an exact palette that rewards careful fabric selection
• Anyone who wants a quilt where every block is a different Halloween character worth examining up close

Why You'll Love This Pattern

Ten blocks means ten completely different construction experiences, and the characters are varied enough to keep the project engaging from first block to last. The Ghost is among the simplest; the Witch and Candy Corn are the most technically demanding. The Spider and Bat introduce shapes that appear less frequently in her animal patterns. Getting all ten working together on the same background is the satisfaction this pattern delivers.

The background color choice is worth noting. The Large Quilt's Kona Noble Purple -- a deep, saturated blue with a hint of purple -- creates the feeling of a Halloween night sky that makes every orange, yellow, and white block pop with unusual intensity. The Small Quilt's charcoal linen background gives the same blocks a moodier, more sophisticated reading. The same ten blocks read completely differently depending on which background you choose.

Product Details

• Brand: Elizabeth Hartman
• Item #: EH077
• Designer: Elizabeth Hartman
• Category: Quilting Pattern
• Skill Level: Skill Level 5 of 5 (Elizabeth Hartman's highest rating); 10 different block types; high volume of small pieces; experience with accurate patchwork piecing required
• Technique: Standard Machine Sewing, Conventional Patchwork
• Finished Sizes: 66" x 82" Large Quilt (40 blocks) | 34" x 42" Small Quilt (10 blocks)
• Format: Printed Paper Pattern
• Made in the United States