Softie of the week, Jack-o-Lantern

I know, summer has just begun in the far north east, and I'm already thinking about fall! Groan at me all you like, but fall is my favorite time of the year so naturally I have to give you guys a fall-ish design. Plus, these guys turn out so cute. I'd love to make a whole pumpkin patch of them.

To get started on your pumpkin patch, a few directions:

1. Drag the pattern below to your desktop and print .

2. Cut four heads out. I used hand-dyed wool, but follow your own muse!

3.Sew two head piece together, on one side only. Sew another two pieces together, this time leaving the spot between the two notches on the side open for turning.

3. Match the two pieces together and stitch all around, leaving the space between the notches at the top of the head open for the stem. Turn right side out.

4. Cut one stem from fabric with arrow side on a fold. Sew top and other side of stem. Turn right side out and stuff.

5.Insert stem into pumkin head at top and hand stitch in place.

6. Stuff your pumpkin as you desire.

7. Embroider face as you desire.

8. Ladder stitch opening closed.

9. Add any other details you like. I added some bakers twine and a cool glass leaf bead with some copper wire. These pumpkins are safe for children if you don't add anything extra (like the leaf).

10. Love them!

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