Naturalmama

If so, I'd love to see pics and to know what pattern you used! I must be google-impaired because I couldn't find anything good. I have a good friend whose anniversary party is next month and all I can think of is that she loves pumpkins, so it would be fun to try one for her. But I'd love some suggestions!

DebraK

do you mean a quilt or 3-D?

Naturalmama

She's an accomplished quilter already, so I wouldn't dare make her a quilt. I'm looking to make a 3-D pumpkin!

lfstamper

If you google fabric pumpkins there are lots. here's one that I thought was cute and no sew -

http://www.happyhourprojects.com/201...this-week.html

Naturalmama

That's a cute one!

Tartan

I think it was Craftybear that posted a site for a cute little pumpkin pincushion last year. I made one in that size and a larger one for my Thankgiving table. The site was www.2.fiskars.com

marymm

I've made several different types, but I think one of the easiest and most effective is made by cutting a big circle and preparing it like a big yo-yo. Stuff it and then pull the opening tight with strong thread, inserting a small stick from the yard, cute if it's branched a little. You can add some leaves, (or even fall flowers) either cut out of fabric and quilted or from a stem of silk fall colors. Add some pipe-cleaner curled into twirls if you want or a contrasting bow around the stem. These look great grouped on a mantle or in a bowl on a table. Made smaller, they are perfect pincushions. The fabric you use can vary from cotton to fancy silk or upholstery fabric, and can include prints as well as solids, traditional oranges, or oranges with some cream, gold or similar colors. (My crazy quilt group did these as an after-meeting quickie project using large pieces of upholstery samples.) Everyone loved them. The work up quickly. (Do you remember the toilet tissue pumpkin from last fall? It's also a fun addition she might enjoy. My granddaughter thought it was great and few guess what it is without stopping to think!)

Naturalmama

Lots of great ideas! I don't remember the toilet tissue pumpkin - I will have to go search for it!
Thanks everyone - I appreciate your help!!

marymm

Here's one of a number of toilet paper pumpkin tutorials. You can also do a google Image search for
"toilet tissue pumpkin." You can also google "fabric pumpkin tutorial" for some ideas.

mudose8

If you go to pinterest.com/afholidaycrafts/fabric-pumpkins/ , there alot of pictures and tutorials for them, so cute!!