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Halloween occurs at the time of the year when the last of the harvest is being gathered, the days are cooler, and the nights come earlier and seem more mysterious. Its a time for children of all ages to enjoy the preparations as they invite witches and monsters and hobgoblins home. Halloween festivities revolve around costumes. The adventure and merriment of the occasion are fueled by the creative collection of masqueraders. Original costumes always attract the most attention, much to the amusement of the wearer. It is no wonder Halloween has become one of the busiest seasons for the home sewing industry. After all, sewing and creativity go hand in hand. In Creative Costumes (page 6) you will discover ways to design and sew distinctive costumes. By breaking the total costume down into separate elements, you can build a costume that is as simple or detailed as you wish. Similar construction techniques are used for various elements throughout the book, making them very compatible. In Halloween Dcor (page 120), there are a variety of projects that will help you greet your costumed visitors, from traditional pumpkin carving and child-friendly pumpkin painting to scarecrows and life-size figures for the front door. Decorate your home with wreaths. swags. and tripods that showcase the season. Create a bone-clattering skeleton, a spiderweb mobile, or a small haunted house. Quilt a scarecrow wall hanging . Prop wooden shelf sitters next to whimsical picture frames or on a bewitching shelf. Dispel the gloom with lighted swags. Celebrate the season with a party. Make intriguing invitations from ordinary paper bag s. Decorate your table with runners, placemats, napkins, and coasters just right for the season. Make wired felt place cards and foam treat cups for your guests, and serve them Halloween g oodies on painted glass.