Linda's Blog: August 2020

Thursday, August 27, 2020

How To Make Another Quick and Easy Fall Door or Wall Wreath

It's almost time to start my Fall decorating and I can hardly wait. I love the fall for the crisp air and all the vivid colors of the trees and leaves. I love the vivid orange, brown, burgundy, and yellow colors of the season. So many possibilities for decorating, inside and outside.

So, I thought you might like a how-to on creating another really quick and easy fall door or wall wreath.

This one has some of the vivid fall colors I love.

Here's how I made this wreath:

Like my previous wreath the reason why this wreath is so quick and easy to make is because you’re using a grapevine wreath and a silk floral garland. It basically involves wrapping the garland around the grapevine wreath, making a few adjustments, creating a hanger and then hanging your wreath. Easy! Simple! You’re done.

So, here’s how to make this quick and easy fall wreath:

Supplies Needed:

19” by 19” Around Grapevine Wreath

2” Wired Fall Sparkly Plaid Ribbon - Roll

Silk Floral Fall Garland - 6 Feet to 10 Feet

Hot Glue and Glue Gun - Low Temperature

Wire Cutters

22 Gauge or Thicker Wire (For Hanger) - 2 Feet

Pipe Cleaner

Instructions:

1) You are going to insert one of the ends of the silk floral garland on the top center back of the wreath, where shown in Diagram #1 and glue it to hold it in place.

2) Start wrapping the garland around the wreath in a clockwise direction spacing the garland evenly around the wreath until you end up where you started, where shown in Diagram #1.

3) Once you are happy with your spacing insert the other end of the silk floral garland on the top center of the back where you began and glue it in place to hold it.

4) You want the back of the wreath to lie flat against the wall or door so cut any silk floral heads and leaves that would interfere with that at the junction of where they meet the wired garland and set them aside.

You may be utilizing them for filler on the front and sides of the wreath.

5) You want the front of the wreath to be pleasing to the eye so evenly space your silk floral heads and leaves and glue them in place to hold them, if need be as shown in Diagram #2.

6) Use the extra silk floral heads and leaves from the back to fill in any glaring holes in the front and sides of the wreath.

Insert them into the grapevine wreath and glue them to hold.

Form a multiple loop bow out of the 2” wired ribbon until your bow will fill up the bottom center of the wreath and tightly secure it with the pipe cleaner twisting the ends several times.

8) For help creating your wired ribbon bow please use my How To Make A Two Ribbon Combination Bow Free E-Book As A Guide.

9) Insert the pipe cleaner ends into the bottom front of the grapevine wreath and while holding the bow in place turn the wreath over and secure the ends of the pipe cleaner to the back of the grapevine wreath until the bow is secured tightly to the back of the wreath and tucked into the front of the wreath as shown in Diagram #3.

Hide the ends of the pipe cleaner inside the grapevine wreath so they aren't shown.

10) You want to form a sturdy hanger out of the 22 gauge wire for hanging your wreath.

Cut a piece of the 22 gauge wire 12” long and fasten it into a small loop in the center of the wire so that the loop is about 1” long on each side, as shown in Diagram #4.

Twist the ends around each other a few times to secure the loop where shown in Diagram #4.

11) Turn the wreath over and locate the top center of the wreath and then move down about 2”.

Insert the ends of the wire into the grapevine wreath 2” down from the top center of the back of the wreath until the bottom of the loop touches the back of the grapevine wreath and the loop is hanging tightly out the back.

Twist the ends of the wire around the grapevine pieces in the back of the wreath in several places to securely hang the wreath.

Cut the excess ends of the wire with the wire cutters and tuck them inside the grapevine wreath.

Congratulations! Your really quick and easy fall wreath is done.

Hang it on your wall or front door.

I also created a free e-book for you showing how I made my simple Fall wreath shown in the picture at the top of this post and above.

How To Make Another Really Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Babies In the Pumpkin Patch Penny Rug Baby Picture Decoration Free E-Pattern

Several years ago I was working on creating wool felt penny rug pictures for my "It's Raining Baby Showers" baby shower decorations line and thought that little baby heads coming out of pumpkins or wearing pumpkin tops as hats would be cute.

They'd all be hiding in the pumpkin patch waiting to be found. So, my "Babies In The Pumpkin Patch" design was born.

"Babies In The Pumpkin Patch" is a free pattern to create an 8 1/2" by 11" wool felt penny rug picture enclosed in an 11" by 14" picture frame.

For the finished picture I used an orange foam sheet as the background instead of a mat.

The wool felt picture is made from two dark brown pieces of wool felt (8 1/2" by 11") which are blanket stitched around all the edges. The orange wool felt pumpkins and leaves are outline embroidered. The baby heads have embroidered and blushed cheek faces, yarn for hair, and ribbon bows for decorations.

The pattern can be made as just a penny rug wool felt blanket stitched picture or enclosed within a picture frame.

“Babies In the Pumpkin Patch”, 11" by 14" Penny Rug Baby Shower Picture Decoration Free E-Pattern - Baby Shower Series - Pattern Category - Skill Level - Beginner - 17 Pages

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How To Make A Really Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

As you know I love the fall and am so looking forward to decorating for the fall in a few weeks. Given everyone is staying home more these days I'll bet you've begun thinking of how you could easily decorate your home this fall. Something quick and easy that isn't too expensive to make.

So, I thought you might like a how-to on creating a really quick and easy fall door or wall wreath.

Here's how I made mine:

The reason why this wreath is so quick and easy to make is because you’re using a grapevine wreath and a silk floral garland. It basically involves wrapping the garland around the grapevine wreath, making a few adjustments, creating a hanger and then hanging your wreath. Voila! You’re done.

So, here’s how to make this quick and easy fall wreath:

Supplies Needed:

19” by 19” Around Grapevine Wreath

1 1/2” Wired Copper Sparkly Ribbon - 3 1/2 Yards

Silk Floral Fall Garland - 6 Feet to 10 Feet

Hot Glue and Glue Gun - Low Temperature

Wire Cutters

22 Gauge or Thicker Wire (For Hanger) - 2 Feet

Floral Picks - Bunch

Instructions:

1) You are going to insert one of the ends of the silk floral garland on the top center back of the wreath, where shown in Diagram #1 and glue it to hold it in place.

2) Start wrapping the garland around the wreath in a clockwise direction spacing the garland evenly around the wreath until you end up where you started, where shown in Diagram #1.

3) Once you are happy with your spacing insert the other end of the silk floral garland on the top center of the back where you began and glue it in place to hold it.

You may be utilizing them for filler on the front and sides of the wreath.

5) You want the front of the wreath to be pleasing to the eye so evenly space your silk floral heads and leaves and glue them in place to hold them, if need be as shown in Diagram #2.

6) Use the extra silk floral heads and leaves from the back to fill in any glaring holes in the front and sides of the wreath.

Insert them into the grapevine wreath and glue them to hold.

7) You want to fashion three loopy bows with 4 loops each out of the 1 1/2” Wired Copper Sparkly Ribbon so cut three sections 3 feet long each.

8) You want to fashion four loops together kind of like hard ribbon candy.

To do so take one 3’ piece and fashion 4 loops together as shown in Diagram #3 so each loop is 3” long and 4 loops are formed adjacent to each other.

Hold the four loops at the bottom about 3/4” from the bottom and gather the four loops together where shown in Diagram #4.

9) Wrap the wire from one of the floral picks tightly around the loop cluster where shown in Diagram #4.

Do the same for the other two ribbon loops.

10) Insert the three ribbons and wire pick inside the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #5 and glue to hold.

Make sure the floral pick is hidden inside the grapevine wreath.

11) You want to form a sturdy hanger out of the 22 gauge wire for hanging your wreath.

Cut a piece of the 22 gauge wire 12” long and fasten it into a small loop in the center of the wire so that the loop is about 1” long on each side, as shown in Diagram #6.

Twist the ends around each other a few times to secure the loop where shown in Diagram #6.

13) Turn the wreath over and locate the top center of the wreath and then move down about 2”.

Twist the ends of the wire around the grapevine pieces in the back of the wreath in several places to securely hang the wreath.

Cut the excess ends of the wire with the wire cutters and tuck them inside the grapevine wreath.

Congratulations! Your really quick and easy fall wreath is done.

Hang it on your wall or front door.

I also created a free e-book for you showing how I made my simple Fall wreath shown in the picture at the top of this post and above.

How To Make Really Quick and Easy Fall Silk Floral Door or Wall Wreath

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Monday, August 24, 2020

How To Make My "Gotta Love Fall" Pumpkin Ornaments

I just love the Fall and all the vivid colors. And, I love pumpkins, scarecrows, Fall leaves, and apple orchards.

So, of course, when designing some of my new Fall dolls I had to create some colorful and adorable pumpkins and thought you might like to know how I made them.

Supplies Needed…..

Gotta Love Pumpkin Ornaments - 3” Pumpkins

8” by 12” Scraps Fall Fabrics - 6 Different Fabrics For Each Pumpkin

8” by 8” Scraps Fall Green Fabric (For Pumpkin Leaves)

4” by 4” Scraps Brown Fabric (For Pumpkin Stems)

DMC Embroidery Floss (dark brown)

Upholstery Thread

Thread

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING.

1. All seam allowances are ¼” unless otherwise stated.

2. RST = Right Sides Together, WST = Wrong Sides Together, WS = Wrong Side

3. RSO = Right Sides Out, WSO = Wrong Sides Out, RS = Right Side

4. Clip all curves and corners.

5. Glue is hot glue unless otherwise noted.

6. Iron fabric pieces and seams as required. Seam edges should be ironed flat.

7. Trace all pattern pieces onto tracing paper or tissue paper, or, use the enclosed pattern pieces directly.

8. Trim seams as required with pinking shears.

9. Cut all fabric pieces outside the black lines shown on the pattern.

PUMPKINS: The pumpkins each have six different fabric sections sewn together for the main body of the pumpkins.

Both of the pumpkins are made the same way so following the following directions for each.

Cut 6 different fabric scraps for each of the two pumpkins.

With RST sew the side seam of one of the pumpkin sides to the side seam of another one of the pumpkin sides matching the top and bottom edges (See Diagram #1).

With RST sew the side seam of another one of the pumpkin sides to the side seam of the combined pumpkin piece you just stitched matching the top and bottom edges (See Diagram #1).

Set your first section of three aside.

With RST sew the side seam of one of the remaining pumpkin sides to the side seam of another one of the remaining pumpkin sides matching the top and bottom edges (See Diagram #1).

With RST sew the side seam of the last pumpkin side to the side seam of the combined pumpkin piece you just stitched matching the top and bottom edges (See Diagram #1).

With RST sew the side seam of the two pumpkin piece sections together to form the six section body of the pumpkin matching the top and bottom edges (See Diagram #2).

Stuff the pumpkin with polyfil almost to the top edge (See Diagram #2).

Place two of the pumpkin leaves WST and then stitch 1/4” from side and bottom edges (See Diagram #3).

Along the edges with pinking shears (See Diagram #3). Do the same for the other two leaf pieces.

With RST stitch the pumpkin stem pieces together along the side seams and top seam

leaving the bottom edge open for turning (See Diagram #4).

Clip the corners and then turn the pumpkin stem RST (See Diagram #4).

Baste the pumpkin stem along the bottom edge (See Diagram #4).

With RST place the pumpkin stem in between the two pumpkin leaves matching the bottom edges nd then stitch across the bottom edge thru all 6 layers (See Diagram #5).

With WST turn the bottom edge under 1/4” and baste (See Diagram #6).

Sew a gathering stitch along the gathering line as indicated in the pumpkin pattern with the upholstery thread and leave open until the leaves and stems are inserted.

Insert the leaves and stems into the top of the pumpkin (See Diagram #7).

Add more polyfil to the top edge if needed (See Diagram #7).

Pull the gathering stitch tightly to secure and then tie a knot (See Diagram #7).

Thread a sewing needle and then tie a large knot on the end of a long strand of black DMC embroidery floss.

Insert the needle and thread into the center bottom of the pumpkin and exit at the center of the gathered top edge pulling tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin (See Diagram #8).

Secure the thread by sewing a stitch along the top of one of the side seams (See Diagram #8).

Position the black DMC embroidery floss along one of the side seams and then insert the needle and thread into the center bottom of the pumpkin and exit at the center of the gathered top edge pulling tightly to indent the side seam of the pumpkin (See Diagram #8).

Do the same for the remaining 5 side seams until all are covered with the black DMC embroidery thread and indented (See Diagram #8).

Thread a sewing needle and then tie a large knot on the end of another long strand of black DMC embroidery floss.

Insert the needle and thread into the center bottom of the pumpkin and exit at the center of the gathered top edge (See Diagram #9).

Insert the needle into the top edge again and then exit out half way down on of the side seams (See Diagram #9).

Stitch and indent a dimple at the half way mark by stitching across the DMC embroidery thread on the side seam and inserting the needle and thread on the opposite side of the floss and then exiting out the opposite side seam of the pumpkin pulling the thread tightly to create a dimple (See Diagram #9).

Continue in this manner until all six of the DMC embroidery flosses and side seams have been dimpled (See Diagram #9). Tie a knot to secure the thread.

You are going to provide a hanger for hanging your pumpkin s using the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #10). Cut a piece of the black DMC Embroidery floss 14” long.

Knot one end of the black DMC Embroidery floss and insert your needle on the right hand side of the top of the pumpkin at the leaves and stem (See Diagram #10).

Pull tightly, leave enough slack for the hanger and then insert your needle on the left hand side of the pumpkin top at the leaves and stem, knot to secure and then tie off (See Diagram #10).

Do the same fore the other pumpkin.

FINISHING: Congratulations! Your pumpkins are done. We hope you enjoyed making them.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

How To Make A Simple Fall Door or Wall Wreath and Linda's How-Do-I-Series Free EBook

One of my most favorite times of the year is the Fall. It invigorates me and gets my creative juices flowing for all sorts of home decor projects.

Given that I've been doing this for decades now you can imagine I already have so many decorations for my home that I couldn't possible need any more.

Au contraire! There's always room for new decorations - especially for the Fall. At least that's what I keep telling hubby....

A couple years ago I made a really simple Fall door or wall wreath made out of grapevine. I can't hang it on my front door as I chose a thick grapevine wreath to use that was just too deep for the width between my front door and storm door.

So, I hang it on the wall in my family room. That's okay. It looks great on my wall.

It was so easy to do I thought you might like a simple how-to for how I made my wreath. Here's how I did it:

How To Make A Simple Fall Silk Floral Door or Wall Wreath

Supplies Needed:

19” by 19” Around Grapevine Wreath

1 1/2” Wired Copper Ribbon - 2 Yards

Hot Glue and Glue Gun - Low Temperature

Fall Sunflower Silk Floral Stems With Leaves - 2 Stems

Fall Roses Silk Floral Stems With Leaves - 4 Stems (Peach Colored)

Fall Hydrangea Silk Floral Stems With Leaves - 6 Stems (Peach & Cream Colored)

Wire Cutters - Heavy Duty For Cutting Thick Floral Stems

22 Gauge or Thicker Wire (For Hanger) - 2 Feet

Pipe Cleaner - 1

Floral Pick - 1

Instructions:

1) You are going to insert and glue the floral stems to the top of the grapevine wreath evenly spacing them around the wreath.

Cut the 12 floral stems at the junction of their stem with the wire cutters leaving 1” - 2” of the plastic stem attached to each of the 12 silk floral heads.

2) You want to use the leaves from their respective silk floral head stems as fillers around the heads so cut them with the wire cutters at the junction of where they are attached to the stems and then organize them in piles for their respective silk floral head.

3) Start with the two sunflowers heads and insert them into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #1 and then glue the base of the silk floral head and petals, if need be, to the grapevine wreath with the hot glue.

4) Take the six hydrangea heads and insert them into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #2 and then glue the base of the silk floral head and petals, if need be, to the grapevine wreath with the hot glue.

5) Take the four rose heads and insert them into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #3 and then glue the base of the silk floral head and petals, if need be, to the grapevine wreath with the hot glue.

6) You want to fill in the area of the grapevine wreath with the respective leaves of their floral heads until the look is pleasing to the eye.

Start with the leaves of the sunflower heads, then the hydrangea, then the roses.

Cut the individual sunflower leaves and wire stems so you have 1” - 2” of the wire stem remaining below the bottom of each leaf for inserting into the grapevine wreath and then set them aside.

7) Do the same for the leaves and wire stems from the hydrangeas and then set them aside.

8) Do the same for the leaves and wire stems from the roses and then set them aside.

9) Insert the leaves and wire stems from the two sunflower silk floral into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #4 so they surround the individual sunflower heads.

When they are pleasing to the eye glue the wire stems and leaves themselves, if need be, to the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #4 until they are secure with the hot glue.

Discard any unnecessary sunflower leaves.

10) Insert the leaves and wire stems from the six hydrangea silk floral into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #5 so they surround the individual hydrangea heads.

When they are pleasing to the eye glue the wire stems and leaves themselves, if need be, to the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #5 until they are secure with the hot glue.

Discard any unnecessary hydrangea leaves.

11) Insert the leaves and wire stems from the four rose silk floral into the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #6 so they surround the individual rose heads.

When they are pleasing to the eye glue the wire stems and leaves themselves, if need be, to the grapevine wreath where shown in Diagram #6 until they are secure with the hot glue.

Discard any unnecessary rose leaves.

12) You want to form a sturdy hanger out of the 22 gauge wire for hanging your wreath.

Cut a piece of the 22 gauge wire 12” long and fasten it into a small loop in the center of the wire so that the loop is about 1” long on each side, as shown in Diagram #7.

Twist the ends around each other a few times to secure the loop where shown in Diagram #7.

13) Turn the wreath over and locate the top center of the wreath and then move down about 2”.

Twist the ends of the wire around the grapevine pieces in the back of the wreath in several places to securely hang the wreath.

Cut the excess ends of the wire with the wire cutters and tuck them inside the grapevine wreath.

Form a multiple loop bow out of the 1 1/2” wired copper ribbon until your bow has 10 or more loops and tightly secure it in the center of the pipe cleaner twisting the ends several times.

For help creating your wired ribbon bow please use my How To Make A Two Ribbon Combination Bow Free E-Book As A Guide - https://lindawalshoriginals.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-make-two-ribbon-combination-loopy.html

15) Insert the ends of the pipe cleaner into the bottom of the top center of the grapevine wreath, where shown in Diagram #8.

16) While holding the bow in place turn the wreath over and secure the ends of the pipe cleaner to the back of the grapevine wreath until the bow is secured tightly to the back of the wreath and tucked into the front of the wreath as shown in Diagram #9.

Hide the ends of the pipe cleaner inside the grapevine wreath so they aren't shown.

Congratulations! Your simple fall wreath is done.

Hang it on your wall or front door.

I also created a free e-book for you showing how I made my simple Fall wreath shown in the picture at the top of this post and above.

How-Do-I Series? How To Make A Simple Fall Silk Floral Door or Wall Wreath

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Friday, August 21, 2020

How To Make My "Punkin Ornaments Are We" Fall Ornaments Decorations

I don't know about other designers, but I tend to get very attached to my creations - even the patterns. I suspect other designers do get attached to their creations, too.

It doesn't have to be something that took me forever to create and make. For me it can be something as simple as a pumpkin. Sometimes the simpler - the better!

Punkin ornaments are a fun group of "crazy guys" to make for the Fall. They are 2" cloth pumpkin ornaments with embroidered faces who just like to hang out just about anywhere. Hang'em up! Stick'em in a bowl of potpourri! Line them up on a shelf or even add them to a fall wreath. I hang some of mine from the door knobs in my kitchen and line others up in a long bowl surrounded by miniature cinnamon pumpkins.

They may be similar in size, but their diversity of color and the position of their embroidered faces make them unique. It's okay to be similar and part of a trio, but they each have there own personality which is reflected in their color and their face. The punkins are happy about that.

So, I thought maybe I would offer you a free how-to just in time for the Fall. And, what could be a better choice for Fall than pumpkins.

Here's how I made my “Punkin Ornaments Are We!" A Trio of Ornaments - 2” Pumpkin

Ornaments:

Supplies Needed…..

1/8 Yard Fabric (for pumpkin #A)

1/8 Yard Fabric (for pumpkin #B)

1/8 Yard Fabric (for pumpkin #C)

Felt Fabric (for leaves) - 2 different colors of green

Flannel or Cotton Fabric (for stem) - Light Brown

Poly-fil (for pumpkins)

Black Charcoal Pencils

Blush

DMC Embroidery Floss - Black

Glue Sticks and Glue Gun

Upholstery Thread and Sewing Thread

Instant Coffee

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING.

1. All seam allowances are ¼” unless otherwise stated.

2. RST = Right Sides Together, WST = Wrong Sides Together, WS = Wrong Side

3. RSO = Right Sides Out, WSO = Wrong Sides Out, RS = Right Side

4. Clip all curves and corners.

5. Glue is hot glue unless otherwise noted.

6. Iron fabric pieces and seams as required. Seam edges should be ironed flat.

7. Trace all pattern pieces onto tracing paper or tissue paper, or use the enclosed pattern pieces directly.

8. Trim seams as required with pinking shears.

9. Cut all fabric pieces outside the black lines shown on the pattern.

PUMPKINS: You want to create the effect of rounded pumpkins.

In order to do so you will be sewing the pumpkin-top in six sections.

Cut the three pumpkins out of their respective colored fabrics, as indicated in the pumpkin pattern.

Mark the Points A, B, C, D, E, and F, where indicated in the pumpkin-top pattern (See Diagram #1A).

Follow the directions below until you reach the Face (A), (B), and (C) Section for each of the three pumpkins.

With RST sew the left hand side of the pumpkin-top from the pumpkin bottom edge up to at Point A to the right hand side of the pumpkin-top from the pumpkin bottom edge to Point F (See Diagram #1A).

With RST sew from Point B down and up to Point C (See Diagram #1B).

With RST sew from Point D down and up to Point E (See Diagram #1C).

With RST sew from the combined Points AF down and up to the combined Points BC (See Diagram #1D).

With RST sew from the combined Points BC down and up to the combined Points DE (See Diagram #1E).

With RST sew from the combined Points DE down and up to the combined Points AF (See Diagram #1F).

You should now have a complete rounded pumpkin-top (See Diagram # 1F).

Do the same for the other two pumpkins and then set them aside temporarily until the stems and leaves are finished.

STEMS AND LEAVES: Cut the stems out of their respective fabrics, as indicated on the stems pattern.

Cut the leaves out of their respective fabrics, as indicated on the leaves pattern.

With RST sew the side edges and top of the stem leaving the stem open for turning where indicated in the stem pattern (See Diagram #2A).

Turn the stem RSO (See Diagram #2A). Do the same for the other two stems.

Each pumpkin will have two leaves so cut six leaves out of the felt fabric for the leaves. Gather the bottom of each of the leaves tightly from Point A to Point B with upholstery thread and then stitch to secure (See Diagram #2B).

With RST stitch the bottom at Point A and Point B of one of the leaves to the bottom right hand side of one of the stems and stitch the bottom at Point A and Point B of another one of the leaves to the left hand bottom side of the stem with upholstery thread (See Diagram #2C).

Do the same for the remaining stems and leaves and then set them aside temporarily.

PUMPKIN BOTTOM: Cut the pumpkin bottoms out of their respective fabrics, as indicated on the pumpkin bottoms pattern.

Mark the Points A, B, and G on the pumpkin bottoms where indicated in the pumpkin bottom pattern.

With RST sew the pumpkin top edge of the pumpkin bottom to the pumpkin bottom edge of the pumpkin-top leaving the seam open between Points A and Point B where indicated in the pumpkin bottom pattern (See Diagram #3).

Do the same with the other two pumpkins.

Stuff the pumpkins firmly with poly-fil (See Diagram #3).

With WST turn the edges between Point A and B under 1/4” and then hand stitch the opening between Point A and Point B closed with upholstery thread (See Diagram #3).

Do the same for the other two pumpkins.

PUMPKINS AND STEMS AND LEAVES: Sew the bottom edges of the combined stem and leaves to the top center of the pumpkin where all the sections meet with upholstery thread (See Diagram #4).

Cut a long piece of the black DMC Embroidery floss and knot one end.

You are going to create a lined effect down the sides of the pumpkin along the side seams of the 6 sections with the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #4) .

Insert your needle at Point G and come out at Point A (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section A and section B, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point F (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section A and section F, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point E (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section E and section F, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point D (See Diagram #4). P

ull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section E and section D, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point C (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section D and section C, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point B (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly to indent the bottom of the pumpkin and then run the black DMC Embroidery floss down the seam of section C and section B, pull snug, insert your needle at Point G, again, and come out at Point A (See Diagram #4).

Pull tightly then know to secure.

The seams of each of the six sections should now have a line of black DMC Embroidery floss running down them (See Diagram #4).

Do the same for the other two pumpkins.

FACE (A), (B), AND (C): See picture above and Diagrams #5A, 5B, and 5C below.

You are going to embroider the faces with 3 strands of the black DMC Embroidery floss.

Make sure that when you embroider the pumpkins face the beginning and ending knots of the DMC embroidery floss will be on the top of the pumpkin and hidden by the leaves and stem.

The faces will be embroidered in one of the sections of the pumpkin (See Diagram #5A, 5B, and 5C).

Pumpkin A’s face is straight up (See Diagram #5A).

Pumpkin B’s face is upside down (See Diagram #5B).

Pumpkin C’s face is sideways (See Diagram #5C).

For each of the pumpkin faces backstitch the eyebrows, outline of the eyes, and nose with 3 strands of the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #5A).

Straight stitch the mouth with 3 strands of the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #5A, 5B and 5C).

Satin stitch the pupils with 3 strands of the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #5A, 5B and 5C). Blush all the cheeks.

Highlight and shadow all over the pumpkin-top and pumpkin bottom with the black charcoal pencil (See Diagram #5A, 5B and 5C).

DMC HANGER: You are going to provide a hanger for hanging your pumpkins using the black DMC Embroidery floss (See Diagram #6).

Cut a piece of the black DMC Embroidery floss 14” long.

Knot one end of the black DMC Embroidery floss and insert your needle on the right hand side of the top of the pumpkin at the leaves and stem (See Diagram #6).

Pull tightly, leave enough slack for the hanger and then insert your needle on the left hand side of the pumpkin top at the leaves and stem, knot to secure and then tie off (See Diagram #6).

Do the same fore the other two pumpkins.

COFFEE STAINING: See Diagram #7. Coffee stain all fabrics using instant coffee, tea, or coffee. I prefer instant coffee and prefer to stain the finished doll (clothes and all) after it is made.

Just add 1 cup of boiling water to one teaspoon of instant coffee and mix well.

Brush the instant coffee onto the doll after it has been completely made (clothes on and all) with a kitchen basting brush.

You can also add the instant coffee to a spray bottle and then spray the whole doll.

Let dry completely.

If the doll is not dark enough for your taste then brush or spray a second coat on the finished doll.

Let dry completely, again.

I like to spray my dolls with Fabreze fabric freshener after they have dried to add a nice smell to them.

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Linda's Stories

I have written a LOT of stories since 2004 about my handmade gifts, my family and my childhood. So much so that at last count I was close to 250. YIKES!! That's a lot of stories. But, with a big family there's a lot of gifts and a lot of "stories" to tell.

Of course you have to keep in mind that these are "stories" and as such there may be a little exaggeration going on here or there. They are stories after all.

So, I decided to create a separate FAMILY label just to keep track of my stories. Just click here or click the FAMILY label in the categories box of my sidebar, Enjoy!

The History Of Faceless Dolls

The History of Faceless Dolls

I created a History Of Faceless Dolls .PDF. If you would like to download my History Of Faceless Dolls .PDF please click here or on the picture above.

I think you all know that I, personally, love faceless dolls. Victorians, primitives, colonial, prairie dolls, rag dolls, or country style dolls. It doesn't matter. I love them all.

In fact, I created a video to reflect my feelings about faceless dolls which is: "Beauty lies not only in what is seen, but what is imagined. I believe the essence of a dolls faceless beauty should determine her personality."

Please CLICK HERE or on the video below if you would like to view my "Linda's Faceless Beauties" video.

The Book & Crafts Review Corner

I just love books and craft kits. For the books I especially like books on crafts, craft making, dolls, doll making, sewing, handmade items, floral design, and history. I have a lot of doll and crafts books that I have bought over the years and I'm going to tell you about the ones I have. I'll be providing book reviews of the ones I like and tell you why I like them.

I also LOVE craft kits - especially punchneedle, wool felting, and cross-stitch. So, I thought I'd tell you which kits I've bought over the years and show you the results when I've completed them.

Plus, I might surprise you from time to time and throw in a few other things along the way. So, grab a cup of tea and stay for awhile.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

How To Make Another Quick and Easy Fall Door or Wall Wreath

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Babies In the Pumpkin Patch Penny Rug Baby Picture Decoration Free E-Pattern

How To Make A Really Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

Monday, August 24, 2020

How To Make My "Gotta Love Fall" Pumpkin Ornaments

Sunday, August 23, 2020

How To Make A Simple Fall Door or Wall Wreath and Linda's How-Do-I-Series Free EBook

Friday, August 21, 2020

How To Make My "Punkin Ornaments Are We" Fall Ornaments Decorations

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