Need something to put in your foyer or on your buffet? This adorable Stick Scarecrow is just what you need to add some height to your Halloween and fall display!
Happy Hollow Stick Scarecrow finishes 32" tall so he is just right to stand behind a beautifully carved pumpkin or two! You make this scarecrow using an easy fusible grid technique. We have a fabric kit, the fusible grid, and the accessories available on our website. It is a perfect project for a Sunday afternoon - open your windows, enjoy the weather, and quilt away!
We also had a great fan photo emailed to us yesterday! Two of our quilting customers carved pumpkins to mimic a quilt block! They were so creative we had to share them you! (Note that there is a quilt on the table and hanging on the chair in the back - they are definitely quilters!)
How did hey do this? We had to ask because we bet you want to try this, too!
They simply drew a basic quilt block on the pumpkin using a sharpie. Then they cut off the top of the pumpkin and cleaned it out really well just as if they were carving a regular Jack-O-Lantern design. They said the only thing they did different was use a strong metal spoon - not their regular silverware or serving spoons - and thinned out the area inside where they were going to carve. Since the design is a little intricate it makes it easier to have a "thinner" pumpkin wall. They did use the carving kit tools that you can pick up at any Target or Walmart - it made it easier to carve the small circles they had in their design.
They simply drew a basic quilt block on the pumpkin using a sharpie. Then they cut off the top of the pumpkin and cleaned it out really well just as if they were carving a regular Jack-O-Lantern design. They said the only thing they did different was use a strong metal spoon - not their regular silverware or serving spoons - and thinned out the area inside where they were going to carve. Since the design is a little intricate it makes it easier to have a "thinner" pumpkin wall. They did use the carving kit tools that you can pick up at any Target or Walmart - it made it easier to carve the small circles they had in their design.
So now it is your turn to make a little scarecrow and "quilt" your pumpkin! How fun to pick your favorite quilt block and use it as your pumpkin design this year! This will certainly be a hit with all of your quilt friends!
If you decide to "quilt" a pumpkin please share your pictures with us on Facebook!
We hope you enjoy the Scarecrow and the pumpkin idea!
Happy Quilting (and Carving),
QBTB
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