Okay, I had another one of those days where a quick, away from the sewing machine, project just had to be done. I had this idea.....
and a orange remnant, perfect for pumpkins. Using the stool seat as a guide I made 2 twenty inch circles.
A 3 inch round piece of wood with a hole in the center for the straightened hanger I was using.
Glue to the center, wrong side of the fabric.
I gathered the edge of the fabric, not being worried about turning under a hem as the edge won't be seen. Pull thread to tighten around the wire, close enough to allow for a stem to be glue to the hanger. Stuff pumpkin as you go.
Okay....stop. Right now is the reason why I make two crafts at a time. I placed both fabric circles together before cutting, I choose a block of wood I knew would act as a stand, but when it came to the length of the hanger, well that needed cutting once the pumpkin was done and stuffed. I had no idea what size of a pumpkin a 20'' circle would make so I had to deal with the cumbersome end of my wire. Turned out to be 15 inches. Cut a 3'' x 16'' strip of green felt, glue to wire and wrap, gluing as you go. Glue edge of pumpkin to stem.
I truly, truly have NO idea what I'm going to do until it's done. Brainstorming I came up with two drawings, I'd have to make a felt wing for the crow.
Using floral wire I made curly vines out from the top of my pumpkin, later I will cut felt leaves and glue them in strategic places, holding the wire for stability.
I topped my hanger with my stuffed crow, I didn't need to cut a felt wing because I thought the netting would be better. By now I'm smiling to myself because my project is taking shape and it's cute! Stripped paper for a nest worked well also.
My second pumpkin took no time, I had everything cut and ready before I started and that's most of the work.
The witch has a netted cape and a stripped paper broom from a twig. I left one side without wire because I intended to make a Jack-O-Lantern but then I became hesitate. Do you think it needs one? And if so, what kind?
and a orange remnant, perfect for pumpkins. Using the stool seat as a guide I made 2 twenty inch circles.
A 3 inch round piece of wood with a hole in the center for the straightened hanger I was using.Glue to the center, wrong side of the fabric.
I gathered the edge of the fabric, not being worried about turning under a hem as the edge won't be seen. Pull thread to tighten around the wire, close enough to allow for a stem to be glue to the hanger. Stuff pumpkin as you go.
Okay....stop. Right now is the reason why I make two crafts at a time. I placed both fabric circles together before cutting, I choose a block of wood I knew would act as a stand, but when it came to the length of the hanger, well that needed cutting once the pumpkin was done and stuffed. I had no idea what size of a pumpkin a 20'' circle would make so I had to deal with the cumbersome end of my wire. Turned out to be 15 inches. Cut a 3'' x 16'' strip of green felt, glue to wire and wrap, gluing as you go. Glue edge of pumpkin to stem.
I truly, truly have NO idea what I'm going to do until it's done. Brainstorming I came up with two drawings, I'd have to make a felt wing for the crow.
Using floral wire I made curly vines out from the top of my pumpkin, later I will cut felt leaves and glue them in strategic places, holding the wire for stability.
I topped my hanger with my stuffed crow, I didn't need to cut a felt wing because I thought the netting would be better. By now I'm smiling to myself because my project is taking shape and it's cute! Stripped paper for a nest worked well also.
My second pumpkin took no time, I had everything cut and ready before I started and that's most of the work. The witch has a netted cape and a stripped paper broom from a twig. I left one side without wire because I intended to make a Jack-O-Lantern but then I became hesitate. Do you think it needs one? And if so, what kind?
I love this orange fabric, take it from me, it's a cute pumpkin patch.
This set is headed for Etsy, answer my question as if you would buy it. C&G Design.
Dawn, those are cute. Love the curly vines.
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Dawn those are so darned cute! I can't answer your question because for some reason all your photos open up larger except for the last three? I can't get a proper look at it with my 50 something eyes! From what I can see, they are both beautiful and extremely creative. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice! You are so good with designing on the fly. I thought you were going to talk of pumpkins growing in the garden. Shows where my mind is all the time.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Dawn. I don't see where there is a need for anything else.
ReplyDeleteThey are so very cute.
They look fine to me. Like Tina, I thought pumpkins in the garden. My garden has only 4 pumkins and I must have had near 100 blossoms. Out of the 4 only 2 are big enough to pick but not orange yet. The other 2 may be able to be picked as small pumpkins. The 2 big ones are not as big as the huge one I got last year but very good size.
ReplyDeleteDawn, I love them just as they are. Oh to have the ability to just craft away at whatever comes to mind. I struggle so. I am trying to make little pillow sachets. Just simple square pillows, about 4 by 4 inches. You should hear the swearing that goes on at the sewing machine! These pumkins are just too sweet...hugs, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteVery cute project!!
ReplyDeleteDawn..these are adorable. I love the soft pouffy look of them..my gosh !!,
ReplyDeletewhat talent you have.
I love these very much! You come up with such great ideas all the time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pumpkins!
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