Image shows a basket of handmade needle felted pumpkins

Passionate About Pumpkins

sandy psI’m a little bit excited because, Take A Break Makes magazine is out this month (UK only) and you will find me inside with my pumpkin masterclass tutorial, exclusive to TABM, and I’m really impressed with the content  #notbiased Seriously though, aside from the fact that my pumpkin masterclass class is in there, it really is full of great crafty content. Arrived within 48 hours of ordering too! Thanks to daughter for lovely photo 🥰 and Lauren, editor at Take A Break, for inviting me to write the feature. If you don’t fancy a trip to the newsagents, it is available  from Great Magazines for just £2.99 including postage.  My mum has ordered three, bless her 🥰

PUMPKIN VIDEO TUTORIAL

PUMPKIN NEEDLE FELTING KIT

Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on one because you will find the full video tutorial on the Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts YouTube Channel. In fact, I was feeling so generous that I recorded two tutorials; one using wool batting and the other using wool tops/roving. That way, you can use whatever your preference or what you have handy in your wool stash. You’re welcome 🙂

If you don’t have your own wool and needle stash you can pick up a pumpkin needle felting kit on the website. TAKE ME TO PUMPKIN NEEDLE FELTING KIT

From wool to pumpkin in 30 minutes!

I kid you not, pumpkins are one of the easiest things to needle felt so, even if you are the most nervous of beginners, I have every confidence of pumpkin success! For those of you lucky enough to have beautiful weather this Autumn, you can really make an outside impact, whether that be on tables or porches, with a ‘pile’ of pumpkins. Trust me when I say that you will soon be plonking pumpkins on every surface! They really are that addictive!

PUMPKINS OUTSIDE TABLE

Gnomes and pumpkins are a match made in heaven and, if you have been following my Nordic Gnome tutorial you will already know that gnomes are as easy as pumpkins to make.  I CAN’T WAIT, TAKE ME TO GNOME TUTORIAL

pumpkin gnomes

I also stepped a little out of my rustic comfort zone this year and went for all out, pumpkin glamour. More stylish than Audrey Hepburn, a big slap of glamour for your Autumn/Fall table and perfect for even the most princessy of princesses 👑 Nearly all of my beads are charity shop finds made from unwanted necklaces and bracelets and they usually cost between 50 pence and £1.50. Perfect up-cycling for embellishing your perfect pumpkins.

Ain’t no party like a pumpkin party!
YOU WILL NEED:
30g core wool for a medium sized pumpkin, D15cm
10/15g wool batting sheet (any colour)
Contrasting wool top colour: For pumpkin lines
Embellishments: Tussah silk fibres, old jewelry, lace, ribbon etc

Serious rustic chic, giant pumpkin with hessian ribbon embellishments.

Hopefully I have given you enough ideas to inspire your Autumn/Fall creativity, and Pinterest is awash with needle felting ideas! Most important, it doesn’t matter what you make as long as you are creating something that makes you happy whilst doing it.

Happy Fall Felting; I know I’m in the UK but I needed some alliteration to end with.

Sandy x

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needle felted pumpkin

EASY DIY PUMPKIN FOR BEGINNERS

EASY DIY PUMPKIN FOR BEGINNERS – FREE STEP BY STEP NEEDLE FELTING TUTORIAL

Whilst carded wool is usually my favourite wool for pumpkins, you can use pretty much any felting wool from your stash and, in this tutorial, you will see how easy it is to use wool tops. In addition, needle felted pumpkins are probably one of the easiest needle felting projects to make. However, making needle felted pumpkins is completely addictive, so your home will soon be full of fabulous handmade autumn and fall decorations.

WANT MORE PUMPKIN STYLES? OF COURSE YOU DO!

Don’t stop here! I have a pumpkin style for all tastes, and my Winter Wonderland pumpkins look festively fabulous right through to the new year. Just click HERE for more tutorials or order kits and accessories from the WEBSITE or ETSY

SUSTAINABLE AND BUDGET FRIENDLY CRAFT PROJECT

These pumpkins are so much better than shop bought. At just a fraction of the price, completely eco friendly, and biodegradable; no plastic pumpkins here! What’s not to love?

SHORT ON TIME, OR PATIENCE

Think you don’t have the patience, or time for crafts? Think again! This quick and easy needle felting project is perfect for the impatient, and time short, would be crafter. From wool to pumpkin in around 20 minutes you could even make a few in your lunch hour.

NEED THE WOOL AND TOOLS?

This tutorial uses all the lush colours in the Autumn bundle pumpkin pack. Wool is Shetland, and ethically sourced Corriedale. Click to shop Autumn Wool Bundle

 

 

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL

HAPPY FELTING!

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Now you have got the hang of it there is no stopping you, and no end of pumpkin styles you can try!

Already thinking about Christmas?

Then discover my DIY Christmas craft projects HERE

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