a NEW LOOK for my Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins!

september is here, and you know what THAT means...
it's time for sweater weather AND sweater pumpkins!!!

i've been making + selling my Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins TM since 2007,

and while i haven't sold any since i had my little hwf shop in 2017,

i occasionally still make new versions!

in 2021 i made a batch of new yellow 'sweeties' for myself, 

and this year after creating a huge new multicolor batch for my daughter Bethany,

i've made a revision to the way i finish them...

continue reading for a quick addition to my original tutorial...

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my original pumpkins have twine-wrapped stems, as seen here:

you can find my original tutorial HERE

after i finished up Bethany's pumpkins, i had an idea...

so i grabbed the leftover 'ribbing' from the sweaters i was using

and wrapped that fabric OVER the twine-wrapped stems.

i simply cut the ribbing to fit each stem, wrapped each one,

and used a few dots of hot glue to hold the ribbing to the stems:

the result was pumpkins that are completely soft and cushy looking,

with no twine visible at all...

it's a very plush look, especially since some of the sweaters were chenille.
a more elegant look, i think!

i like having this option for finishing off the pumpkin stems,
giving those of you who aren't into rustic details a more refined choice.

have you ever used my tutorial to make sweater pumpkins?
i'd love to see yours! leave me a comment with a link OR tag me in your socials!

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my Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins TM in publications:

 
Better Homes and Gardens Halloween Tricks & Treats Issue 2013

Romantic Homes Holiday Decorating Guide 2013

also included in the following print and online publications:

see more details about my published projects and articles 
on my PRESS page
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a reminder...
the product name 'Sweet Sweater Pumpkins' is trademarked
and my photos of my own creations are copyright protected,
including the photos in my tutorials.
any use of my photos or product name to promote or sell
any sweater pumpkins made by anyone other than me is illegal.

i do want you to use my tutorial and make them - even sell them! - 
but please don't re-stage the photos in my tutorial to create your own tutorial,
don't use MY photos to sell YOUR pumpkins, and don't claim these as your original idea.
that's just not nice.
sadly, all of those things have happened over the past 16 years. oi.

shared online:

creatively beth | team creative crafts linky party #162

thank you for including my pumpkins in your feature, Miss Beth!

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