A Fabric Covered Pumpkin

 After watching a few videos on YouTube, I thought I would have a go
at covering a polystyrene pumpkin which I bought on eBay with a
piece of fabric left over from a fat quarter.

It turned out to be quite simple, with the bonus of not using any glue.
I started by removing the stalk and making the centre hole bigger using scissors
and a chopstick!

Next, I placed the the pumpkin onto the fabric and started bringing the sides
up to the centre, using the chopstick to press the fabric into the hole.
Lastly, I placed the stalk back into the pumpkin to finish. 

I added it to my autumnal display, which includes the crochet pumpkin and
memory sock pumpkin which I made last year.

The details of how I made the pumpkins can be found HERE and HERE

The polysterene pumpkins came in a set of three, so I think I'll use some
different fabric to cover the other two.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

'Memory' Pumpkins

After seeing lots of handmade pumpkins on social media just recently,

 I thought I'd join the club and have a go at making myself some!

I've watched various tutorials on YouTube, and apart from knitting or crocheting 

them myself, they can also be made from old jumpers, shirts and socks.

I still have the majority of Harty's (my late husband) clothes which I plan to

donate to charity as well as using some to make a few memory projects.

I thought his 'walking' socks could be put to good use for the pumpkins.

I used a combination of tutorials, the main one being from Rosie Henshaw which
you can find HERE. I love watching her videos, she is very creative with
a lovely style and personality.

I made one large and one small pumpkin from one sock and I

used these hair bun donuts which I bought in Poundland.

I completed them using thread to give the pumpkin some shape and with
pieces of twig from the garden. 

Here are a couple of autumnal arrangements I have made with them. 

I think Harty would be pleased with my up-cycling and I have a feeling I 

will be making some more.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x