You won’t believe how quick and easy these sweet little fabric pumpkins were to make!
Hello! Welcome back to another round up of beautiful decorating ideas that you can whip up in just 10 minutes or less!
Y’all, I’m seriously SO excited about this series! I mean honestly, who doesn’t have 10 minutes to spare?
On the first Wednesday of each month, I’ll be teaming up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you all sorts of inspiration that you’re sure to love. This month’s theme was Thanksgiving and I cannot wait to see what everyone came up with!
We actually celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks ago here in Canada, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t whip up a super cute project to share with y’all today. These lovely little {fabric pumpkins} are not only quick to make, but will last you all season long!
I started with a round piece of scrap fabric – the size depended on the size I wanted my pumpkin to be, but I think my largest was around 12 inches across.
After threading a needle, leaving the thread two layers thick, and knotting the ends together, I simply started running it through my fabric every inch or so, all the way around my circle.
Then, pulling the thread tight, I cinched my circle until it was nearly closed and, after adding a bit of stuffing inside, I pulled again until the top hole was closed completely.
With the thread pulled tight, I added several stitches from one side of the top to the other, criss-crossing all of the edges and finally, tying it off.
Now, I was left with something resembling a big ball. To turn it into a pumpkin, I used a length of twine threaded onto a long upholstery needle (any sort of large needle will do) to create sections all the way around. Starting from the top, I fished the needle right through the middle of pumpkin to the bottom and, pulling it nearly all the way through, knotted it back to the twine at the top of the pumpkin. This created the first line to section off my pumpkin. Then, I simply continued all the way around, looping it around my pumpkin (alternating entering my fabric through the top or bottom), until I had created six or seven evenly spaced lines around my pumpkin and simply tying it off when done.
The very last step was attaching a small stick to the top with a dab of hot glue to make a stem.
And that’s it my friends! This was such a quick little project, it took me less than 20 minutes to whip up all three of these sweet little pumpkins!
Now, I cannot wait to see what everyone else came up with for this month’s 10 Minute Decorating!
LOVE OF HOME
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
susan says
These are so CUTE! Love them!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Susan! I’ve been meaning to make these for ages now, who knew it would take less than 10 minutes to whip them up?!
kristin says
These are adorable! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make them!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Kristin! I’ve been meaning to make them for ages and now I have no idea why I waited so long!
Bre says
So cute Kristi!! I love the little stems!
Kristi says
Thank you Bre! Aren’t they sweet?
Christie says
I am not crafty at all but I think I might be able to handle these. They are so cute and I love your step by step directions.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Christie! I’m thrilled that you’re feeling inspired!
[email protected] says
Absolutely my style! I love them they are so rustic and beautiful!!
Carol Lander says
Awesome idea. Love how creative and easy. Great way to use scrap fabric. Thanks for sharing on Your Inspired Design Link Party.
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Carol! That’s just what I was thinking too!
Virginia Fynes says
Those are super cute, who knew they were so easy to make!
Kristi says
Thanks Virginia! I’ve been meaning to whip up a few for ages now and I’m so happy to have them now!
Aniko @Place Of My Taste says
Oh my cuteness! Adorable pumpkins, Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Aniko! I’ve been meaning to whip them up for ages now, who knew they’d be so quick to make? 😉
Iris @ The Blue Birdhouse says
You have so many beautiful ideas here….love the burlap pumkins though. Just wanted to stop by from the linkup but you got yourself a new follower!
Iris♥
The Blue Birdhouse – DIY Blog
Kristi says
Oh wow! Well thank you Iris! I’m SO, SO happy you are loving what you’re seeing!!! xo
Hannah@SeeingtheLovely says
These are so cute, Kristi! I am totally going to have to try them with my mother-in-law, she would love them! And I love them because they look so easy! 🙂
Kristi says
Oh good! I’m so happy you’re going to give them a go Hannah! They are SO easy, you’ll be knocking them out in no time!!!
Audrey says
I love the rustic look of this. Thanks for sharing with us on the #HomeMattersParty this week. I hope you join us again next week.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Audrey!
Lindi says
This is such a cute project Kristi! Love it!! I’ll have to remember it for next year 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks so much Lindi! I love how quick & easy it was to whip up!
Maria @ Pastels & Macarons says
As always a fabulous creation Kristi! Thanks so much for linking up at The Creative Corner Link Up! Can’t wait to see what you link up with us next week. xx
Kristi says
Thanks so much Maria!
Erlene says
I’m so behind on Thanksgiving decorations and I totally need a 10 minute craft 🙂
Kristi says
Hahaha! That makes two of us my friend 😉 Thanks Erlene!
Amy@HomeRemedies says
So fun, Kristi! I love that they are so quick and easy to make (my kind of project)!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Amy!
Jesica says
These are so sweet! I’m all about keeping the holiday decor cheap and non-cheesey… these fit the bill perfectly. Pinned 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Jesica! I couldn’t agree more!!!
Angela Howard says
Darling! I’ve been loving the white pumpkins this year. Visiting from #turnituptuesday 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Angela!
Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere says
Your pumpkins are just adorable. I love the fabrics you used!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Eilis!
Debrashoppeno5 says
A very cute idea for the fall season.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Debra!!!
KreativK says
These are so beautiful Kristi, and I love 10 minute projects to decorate my home!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Katrin!!!
richellaparham says
Those are ADORABLE! I especially like the burlap one. Thanks for the instructions–I’m pinning this for future reference!
Thank you for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Richella! It makes me so happy to hear that you loved them enough to share!
Pili Gomez says
Those are adorable, Kristin. The fabric you chose is perfect for a farmhouse DIY pumpkin! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Pili! Wishing you a wonderful week as well!