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Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make these Simple Fabric Pumpkins. They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re cute sewn up in different sizes. Why not whip up a batch to decorate a mantel or side… Read more ... 
I am thrilled to be part of Michaels’ Great Pumpkin Challenge! Second only to Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday!
For the challenge, Michaels sent craft bloggers some foam pumpkins, a hot knife to carve them, and a gift… Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial over at the Clothworks blog for her Pumpkin Pie dress for little girls. It’s a raglan sleeve dress with a full skirt and a sash at the waist. She… Read more ... 
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a Mr. Pumpkin doll. You can use him as a pincushion or just let him sit on a shelf and look cute as part of your fall… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a patchwork pumpkin softie. Cinnamonsticks and ribbon make the stem and leaves. Cute!! (And I bet they smell nice, too…) Get the tutorial.
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Nancy from Sew, Sew, Happy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make a pumpkin pincushion. You could make a single and use it as an actual pincushion, or make a set of them for… Read more ... 
Deb from Hummadeedledee shows how to make her Sweet Sweater Pumpkins, soft fabric pumpkins out of old sweaters. I’m loving the neutral and cream palette of the ones she made for the examples! Get the tute.
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Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a cute fabric pumpkin basket for trick-or-treating. The sides are stuffed and gathered to give it dimension and a pumpkin-y shape. Love! Get the tutorial.
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Tara from That’s Sew Repurposed shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric pumpkin. You can make them large or small, and use them individually or in groups to make cute autumn decorations. Get the… Read more ... 
Lenka from Forest Fairy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Moody Pumpkins. The project is designed to be made with children, and her tutorial divides up the tasks suitable for adults and those suitable… Read more ... 
Phyllis Dobbs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute pumpkin decorative placemat. Various sizes of buttons give the pumpkin a personality. Or, if you want to use the placemat as part of… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a tutorial for making a beanie hat shaped like a pumpkin. The ones she made will be part of a set of coordinated pumpkin costumes for a friend’s family. I think it would also be… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial.
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Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make a pumpkin pincushion. How cute!! Get the tute.
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Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out this fun sewing book for… Read more ... 
