Have a great day. Those high shoulders would make the 80s proud. Asked me if I would tag her on the IG post! Your soft colour choices are perfect with the soft blue. I guess I didnt note the yardage because there is a one yard minimum, and thats all I bought of each color. These are just darling and the velvet is so elegant thanks for the easy tutorial! Lovely decor for your wee abode and easy reading for us. Hopefully, lots of people will be able to make them now! Since they are easy and inexpensive, its not a problem! but I just cant help myself. Required fields are marked *. I remember those 80s shoulders quite well! . My cutie-patootie Mod Podge Coastal Style Pumpkins joined their posh velvet cousins in My Wee Abode! I hope lots of people are able to make these and enjoy them in their homes! As youre stitching, you can pull the thread through, creating a gather. And, whenever I think about supplies that may be hard to find, I always check Etsy and eBay! Remember, over-stuff you can always add more fiber fill to the pumpkin to make it fuller. (Yes, that white one on the left is REAL!). These are beautiful! You are too kind! Thank you! I bet they are so beautiful. Pull tightly to close the hole and stitch the opening together. Aw.. you are TOO kind, Richella! BTWEven though the fiber fill is meant to stay-put, you can still plump-and-fluff your pumpkins after they are finished. Your velvet pumpkins are beautiful! I have one or two more, and then Christmas! My heart jumped because, being the DIY girl that I am, I wanted to figure out how to make velvet pumpkins because I wanted some of those lovelies for my very own. (I sure did!)
This is probably my fave post to date! Thanks so much, Marie Love linking up at Talk of the Town! Have fun!
It truly made my day! That means a lot to me! Shes a hoot! Carol! None of us have! Oh be sure to send me a pic when you are done! To go with My Wee Abodes coastal/pastel fall palette, I decided to usepolyester spandex velvet (AKA stretch velvet) inLight Coral, Aqua, andIvory (Natural is shown in pic.. not available at this time). Smart girl, Cecilia! Free Shipping on Retail Orders in the U.S.! Hugs! Perfect for my small ones, but too late for this post! Yes, they are super soft! Thanks so much, Julie. Im so thankful you enjoyed the post both the reading and content! I saved my stems and hope to make pumpkins by Fall! thanks so much for linking up for the party! What a fun colorful project. (BTW, I need to go back through my post and check my punctuation on 80s LOL!). Fill the bottom of your pumpkin with rice for the small ones, I use about 4 tablespoons, the medium I use cup, and the large I use a cup of rice, give-or-take. Today, well be doing just that, by adding fall dcor to a small kitchen a wee kitchen at that! Hugs! Also, Julie, your photos are incredible, I just love them. Thanks for the recommendation and thanks for sharing at Happiness is Homemade. Thanks for stopping in! I LOVE these pumpkins, Julie. I have never been a fan of velvet. Oh, Toni You *did* comment on Instagram maybe thats what you are thinking of? Look at that plushness those shoulders that real pumpkin stem! I absolutely love the colors you picked, too! Rebecca. Always appreciate your encouragement and ideas! Congratulations, you are being featured at Thursday Favorite Things. And I love seeing your posts at TTA! They are so beautiful, Julie! So lets add some easy breezy summer wall art that will immediately freshen, Read More Free Summer Printables That Will Freshen Up Your HomeContinue, Spread the love58 Do you want more inspiration for small (or large) home, apartment, or dorm? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Great job Julie! Hip Tip: Collect dry stems from real pumpkins, gourds, etc. These are absolutely beautiful, Julie! Those 80s shoulders may just be back in fashion after this post, lol. They look ah-may-zing! I mixed up my pumpkins by using some Crushed Panne Velvet and upholstery fabric I found on clearance. So, what do you think my next step was?
I love your color palette too. However, this year I have purchased several real mini pumpkins with beautiful stems that cost me less than $1.50 each. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Stretch Velvet Fabric from New Fabrics Daily, https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/for-the-love-of-pumpkins-at-thursday-favorite-things/, https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/09/thursday-favorite-things.html, Patterns; a variety of round, objects, i.e. (The picture shows my fabric being flat, simply for tutorial purposes.). What a great tutorial! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. So Cal has not been cool until the last week, so Im running a bit late on my projects, too! Ha what a great idea Julie! ) Thanks for coming by, and for subscribing! One Year Blogiversary In a Small Home and Giveaway! So glad you are joining us today because today is special! The velvet give the pumpkins a really plush look. Great instructions!! Fabulous job and thanks for sharing.
These are just GORGEOUS, gorgeous, gorgeous! And congratulations on your Embracing Home and Family feature! I may have to make a few now that it is finally cooler here in Georgia and almost feels like Fall! Pinned. Elaine, so glad you dropped in! Thanks, Peg Im going to be doing some warm-toned ones this Saturday with Deeds! I actually had to fake the small stems with stems from faux floral pumpkin picks! The thing she liked about them was the weight. Hip2Save may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. (Im not sure why we felt the need to look like linebackers! There are, Dont be intimidated by hand stitching. Easy peasy, right?! When you have the look you desire, close up the center with the thread. Would love to see them! to trace a circle on the backside of your fabric using a marker or pen. Interested in purchasing Wholesale & Bulk orders in the US? Today is going to be a short and sweet post, as Im heading out for a wedding that starts this afternoon! Hugs! Love these! Love the end result of the whole project, too. Julie, they turned out beautiful! (I did that for you! Feel free to email me or leave them in the comments below! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You knocked it out of the park on this one.
Im going to dry these after my pumpkins pass-away, and Ill have them for next year (and no shipping cost from Etsy!). Hugs and hearts! Better yet, velvet pumpkins make for some gorgeous and unique fall home decor, so today Im sharing a fun and easy DIY tutorial so you can make your very own velvet pumpkins at home for cheap! Love this Julie! Once you join, you'll be able to save & share your favorite deals, rate posts and recipes and add items to your HipList and Cookbook! ).
. haha) I love the pumpkins so much! I cant decide if I like the blue or the pink the best. I totally get the temperature thing, Lori Jo. Yours turned out so beautifully. . Thank you for sharing how to make velvet pumpkins like a pro at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. Your email address will not be published. Im looking forward to doing more colors in the future. Linda Hayes-Trent, Oh, thank you for the sweet words, Linda. and hot glue gun and apply an even, and generous, layer of glue to the bottom of the stem, then firmly push (yes, push) it onto the closure of the pumpkin. The velvet looks like a high quality fabric! Thanks for commenting, Patti! What, Read More Five Pinterest Boards to Make You a Better DecoratorContinue, Spread the love98 My Wee Abode is one year old!
Love ya! One more tip This is the point where you can add embellishments to your pumpkins! Thank you for the love, and I hope you find LOTS of things you enjoy and can use from being part of the MWA fam! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 10 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV. Julie, you already know that I love your velvet pumpkins. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I hope you share your pumpkins (even if its next year! Thanks for the great tutorial. OMG! I already bought some navy velvet at Joann, but decided to try the velvet you suggested and ordered a yard.
Thank you, friend! Oh, Christina thank you so much for the encouragement and love. But, whats more, these tips can be used for any size kitchen! So fun when a project that is shared helps another to look at things in a better way (not that *not* liking velvet is a problem but, you know what I mean!) Next year, different colors! Thread your needle and tie a large knot at the end of your heavy-duty thread. Hugs, dear friend! . Would love to see yours when you do them, even if its next year! Julie, Ive been reading so many tutorials for making velvet pumpkins. Thanks, Glenda! Gorgeous colours and excellent tutorial! I am totally STUNNED, just look at the SHOULDERS!
Copyright Seriously, these came out SO good, they look far better than store bought! . Our handmade velvet trees for every style. However, you can choose ANY colors of fabric to create your own designer look (think warm oranges/greens/golds, or classic blues/whites/orange theres no end to the combinations)! . thanks for your research and step by step instruction. (I used a smaller stitch for the small pumpkins, and larger well, you get the idea!). Then secure the rest of the opening.
Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Im NOT an experienced sewer AT ALL! Love, love, love! (And another incoming resin pumpkin stem on the right! Any questions? So appreciate the pin! I need to watch that in the future! My name is Michelle and I have been selling home decor and accessories for over 30 years from my small studio in Wisconsin. Oh, thanks so much Maureen! Hugs and hearts! You can call that a gathering stitch or basting dtitch. . Hugs! Oh, so glad you got my joke!
This is so cute! Great way of explaining it, Mary!
Beautiful project! One of these days is what Ive been saying about making velvet pumpkins. Oh, I just love the colors! I appreciate the 80s shoulders reference even more this year after our 80s night at Haven LOL! Well, sweet friends, today Im going to share how to diy velvet pumpkins just like the pros, for less than $5 each! I could not figure out how to do them!!! I found New Fabrics Daily, AND, I also found an alternative fabric on Amazon!
So beautiful. https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/for-the-love-of-pumpkins-at-thursday-favorite-things/. By using this site, you are agreeing to the site's terms of use. Thank you, sweet friend! Have a great day!
Im thankful the Lord is enabling my photography skills to improve. Take your Gorilla Glue stick (my fave they are the best!)
I cant wait to see yours next year! Heres hoping they cooperate, and still have some nice ones! Lots of encouraging things have happened this week, including the purchase, Read More Affordable Storage Solutions for Small BathroomsContinue, Spread the love268 The fall season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by decorating our homes?! If you dont, you may have a stem that looks like its falling off the pumpkin. . Thanks for sharing them at Thursday Favorite Things! Love these am going to try todaythank you. They look fabulous. FIVE PINTEREST BOARDS to MAKE YOU a BETTER DECORAToR Have you ever wondered where to find ideas for decorating living rooms? We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I love them!! If youre looking for quick shipping and gorgeous fall decor, this listing fits the bill! Thanks for sharing your great ideas with us weekly!
Sweet shoulders, and I added a couple of real pumpkins, too! Works for me in a pinch, and maybe for you, too! Thank you so much for the feature, Amber! Enjoy! They are so perfect!!! Kind Regards, Thank you SO much! I appreciate your loves and encouragement! What a great job you did! Crisscross the opening with tight stitches. God is good! . So funny! And no one wants a gourd that looks like the stem is rotting off! I was featured yesterday, too! These beautiful Julie! I had no idea you could buy real pumpkin stem?! LOL! Its the perfect touch. I finally decided to read a velvet pumpkin post..this one. LOL! Dorothy! These are beautiful! Spread the love3.5K Today, I wanted to share with you some affordable storage solutions for a small bathroom in My Wee Abode! I sure hope that ALL my readers get the referral to the 80s shoulders! Pinning! What a great tutorial and entertaining writing too! Thank you for sharing them at the Grace at Home party. They truly do look like something youd buy at a pricey boutique. Gather-stitch (Glenda, is that the correct stitch name?) Hugs, Hope you enjoy making these! Love ya! Thank you so much, Richella! They look so elegant and expensive especially with the real stems. These DIY Concrete Planters Cost Less Than a DOLLAR to Make!
Well, lets take a look at my five best Pinterest boards to make you a better decorator! Hugs, sweet friend! Join our large community of insiders - it's totally free! I WORE those shoulder pads back in the day (channeling my inner Crystal Carrington)LOL! Hugs! Im glad the 80s shoulders made you giggle. Be sure to finish off with a very secure knot or finishing stitch. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your secrets. Kari @meandmycaptain. dinner plate, bowl, etc. Oh, thanks so much, Kim! Using both products gives added weight to the pumpkins and helps it keep its shape. That was the word I was looking for basting! Whats your, Read More Adding Fall Decor to a Small KitchenContinue, Spread the love289Its time spruce-up your seasonal decor! Thanks for the motivation. To glam them up, you could even spray paint them gold or silver. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. this helpful postexplaining a running stitch and double thread, Plush velvet-like fabric or real velvet fabric. Thanks for commenting, and being such a faithful friend! I am DEFINITELY going to do this next year. Pinned! Pinned . Let me know if you create these this season! ), Using one of your patterns, draw a circle on the. Wouldnt have made them if I didnt LOVE the designer pumpkins! LOL! Im so glad you chose to read my post, Liberty! Welcome, Monica! Love these cuties! Good job for figuring out how to do the high end look with generous shoulder shrugging! Love ya! This season Im sharing FREE minimalist fall watercolor printables that you can use to spruce up your autumn decor! Im giggling over here, Laura Because you KNOW how much your photo remark means to me! Happy. Its such an apt description. Youre gonna love em! Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Im thankful for yall popping-in throughout the week. I can see why this is your favorite post. Oh, thank you! Hi, Terra I use the shredded memory foam which is listed in the What You Will Need section above. When they are done, I would LOVE to see the finished product. And now for a bit more coastal/farmhouse style using a tobacco basket (that I picked up for $1.90 on clearance at Hobby Lobby!) Oh, I cant wait to see how they turn out! The velvet is PERFECT, and so thankful to Stylish Fabric for offering the discount to my readers! Not only does New Fabrics Dailyoffer a HUGE selection of weaves and colors of velvet, they offer all KINDS of fabrics for the crafter, home designer, and seamstress, all at FANTASTIC prices! What an amazing idea! Oh, Im so glad that the camera communicated the actual feel of the pumpkins! I loved your tutorial Julia and that bit about making sure the pumpkins have 80s shoulders made me laugh. These are gorgeous, Julie. These are too cute!! You crack me up too! Fill the pumpkin with the desired amount of stuffing. Yes, I had known about the nut shells I thought I had read hazelnut shells, but Im probably wrong. Great for an affordable DIY project for fall! Absolutely! Love me some velvet pumpkins! Would love to share it on my social media! Making unique handmade pieces with beautiful textiles is my passion. Grab a group of friends, and make this a fun fall craft activity! Etsy is the perfect place to find incredible handmade goodies. Hope your week goes well! These whimsical velvet pumpkins are so fun to make! Hugs and hearts! Thank you for sharing your creativity! I love the colors that you chose, and those real long and twisted stems are the absolute best! Pinning for later! I totally want to go to my pumpkin patch and ask for them, too! Those light coral one definitely photographed more pink! Fabulous job on your velvet pumpkins Julie! Wow, Julie! She had beautiful velvet pumpkins that she purchased on her dining room table.
Your tutorial is excellent also. Your sweet comment is so encouraging! Julie, Well, now I know how theyre made. Hugs! Not only use the fiber fill, but also use the. This will give your pumpkins some nice weight at the bottom, so they dont go rolling away. like ever but these TOTALLY changed that! Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. For more information, see my complete disclosure HERE. Cant wait to see your finished gourds! Yes I just received my last batch of stems for this season! Im so thankful for so much love! and a vintage white window pane in the background.
Thanks for sharing! . Even better, the options are endless since you can make them using any fabric you want and still get a high-end look. Oh, and did you notice? It was fun figuring this out, and super happy I can share it with others! Yep, I figured out how to DIY velvet pumpkins just like the pros, shoulders and all (yeah, Im not using bumps and bulges again in this post!) Im delighted to be featuring this DIY at tomorrows party and pinning too. Thanks for commenting let me know if you make these! Let me know if you ever try making your own! I wish I could own about one million velvet pumpkins because I love to put pumpkins everywhere for the fall season! (different sizes), About an hour of your time, because YOU wont hit any bumps in the road. . One last fall decor item you might want to add to your home these, Affordable Storage Solutions for Small Bathrooms, Free Summer Printables That Will Freshen Up Your Home, Five Pinterest Boards to Make You a Better Decorator.
If you use the tutorial, be sure to share your project on my Facebook page! Cant wait to make some! Trew Knowledge. Julie, these are just so cute, and youve done a beautiful job sharing a tutorial. , Julie, you are a gal after my own heartI saw the beautiful velvet pumpkins and I, too rushed to the sites only to find sticker shock and disappointment as I could not fit them into my budget. Very pretty. Indeed they are looking like you bought them spending a lot of money! Thanks for coming by, Pam, AND for the feature today, even though it wasnt a mirror! Julie your velvet pumpkins are beautiful and they are the perfect colors for your coastal farmhouse decor. The weight and the feel of the velvet are perfect for these diy velvet pumpkins! Sometimes that happens.
Ill be sure to keep it on my radar for next fall. They really turned out beautifully. I am featuring you today at TFT. http://www.50withflair.com. Thanks so much, Jenny! Hugs and hearts! Im going to be making 30 small pumpkins as favors for the fall in love bridal shower i am giving my niece! How cool is that? Gotta share! Find a large circular object such as a plate, pot, pizza stone, etc. Free Shipping on Retail Orders in the United States! Hugs, I LOVE THEM and have always wanted to try making them, but never felt confident in the process. So, you want some of those BEAUTIFUL plush velvet pumpkins with the 80s shoulders? I love the colours you chose for your velevet pumpkins. They are my fave project this year, thats for sure! Your solution is perfect and affordable. LOL! (I crack myself up! These are so pretty, Julie, love the colors you used too! We are almost done! Hey, friends!!! Im sure you polyfil and foam work great too. Have a great week! Your words are a blessing, and I hope the tutorial is helpful! What a great tutorial!
I finally found a tutorial on how to make velvet pumpkins with shoulders. And, yes, I had the big shoulders in the 80s. My team and I make handmade home decor for seasonal styling throughout the year. Thank you for the sweet words! Glad you like my velvet pumpkins Im hoping pumpkins arent too late for the blogging season! These trendy plush velvet pumpkins sold at home decor stores and online boutiques can be a little pricey, but theyre actually pretty simple to make! LOL! The stitches should be fairly even, and anywhere from to wide/apart. Ive prayed many times about it! Make sure you send me some photos via email, Regina! They definitely look just like the pricey ones I have seen for sale! Truly appreciate it! (Need to update my post with that info, dont I???) Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Great tutorial too BTW and one Ill be referring back to. So glad you found My Wee Abode! ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY IN A SMALL HOME AND GIVEAWAY! Instead of using expensive velvet fabric, you could opt for this, Go thrift shopping for cheap fabrics. I sat and stared at the screen ofStonegables blog, then hopped toShabbyfufus blog and stared again, and then hopped toThistlewood Farms blog and stared some more. Jackie, thanks for dropping in and commenting! Tie off the thread. These look store bought and your color choices are beautiful! Im going to linking them this week with Waste Not Wednesday! I bought several mini pumpkins from the store this year wants the pumpkins wane, Ill be drying the stems for next year, and I dont have to pay any shipping! These are ADORABLE, Julie! Miss you! I really love these but I didnt want to buy any supplies. And here are some photos that might give you some ideas how to use YOUR velvet pumpkins! Thank you so much for the great tips you are sharing with us! LOL, Roxanne! GAH I love love love love these. Bev, Well, as a petite woman I have to say I quite enjoyed the 80s shoulders in the day and Im absolutely loving your fabulous velvet pumpkins just as much Julie. When your pumpkins pass away. Ah!!!! More coastal vibe with a pod and fishnet. Now these are some shoulder pads that any woman from the 80s would have been proud to wear! Hint: Before gluing, be sure to see where the stem will look best, and cover best, on the pumpkin. I especially love how you used natural stems. Hugs, sweet friend! Hugs and hearts! Not as much as the shells, but Im super happy with them! You dont know how much that means to me! Site by Im featuring you this week! I recently used crushed walnut shell for stuffing in a cute owl project. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/09/thursday-favorite-things.html Enjoy the season! Hi there! Oh, so glad you like them! Pinned! I could have sworn I commented on this post but here goes again Ahhhh Mazing! Glad you like the colors give me all the aquas (and greens!) Im imagining how soft they must feel. The quality and the price looks very good. And not just because there were more colors, sizes, and styles than I could ever imagine Nope. As far as fabric is concerned I purchased one yard of each color and it was MORE than enough to do any size pumpkin, and have PLENTY left for more! One site also suggest using dental floss to sew with as it is very strong. Im def going to have a collection! Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. My order of small pumpkin stems didnt arrive in time, so I took a quick run to Hobby Lobby, bought some faux floral pumpkin picks, and snatched off their resin stems for a couple of my mini velvet gourds! This doesnt have to be perfect, just do your best.
Thank you! Aw, thank you so much, Cherelle yes, I think velvet pumpkins will be around for a while, so we can make lots and lots!