Make a pumpkin topiary with matching embroidery hoop pumpkins for your fall decor! These are easy to make using an old sweater and some dollar store pumpkins.
Today, we’ve joined a group of bloggers for our monthly challenge. This month, it’s an upcycled project made from fabric. This is always a fun challenge to participate in and it’s wonderful to see the creativity of others.
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How to Make a Pumpkin Topiary and Matching Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins
Supplies Used:
- Old Sweater
- Scissors
- 3 Craft Pumpkins of different sizes
- Hot Glue
- Twine
- Embroidery Hoops
- Leaf Stems
I used the sleeves for these pumpkins and saved most of the sweater for another project.
- Remove the stems from two of the three pumpkins
- Cut the sleeves into three sections
- Place one pumpkin into each of the sections
- Stretch the fabric so that it’s taut
- Glue the fabric in place with hot glue
Leave the stem of the top pumpkin in place and pull the fabric close around it and hot glue it in place.
Add twine between each pumpkin and tie it off into a simple bow.
I had a little trouble keeping the topiary from tilting. To solve the tilting problem, I searched through my craft stash and found a twine wrapped hoop that I purchased last year at the Dollar Tree. I used one of them on a Fall Floral Frame Wreath last year.
I removed the ribbon and bells and was left with the twine wrapped hoop. It was just the right size for the pumpkin topiary. It’s hot glued to the bottom pumpkin.
Making the matching embroidery hoop pumpkins was quick and easy.
- Use two 4″ embroidery hoops
- Cut two sections of the sweater sleeves large enough for the hoops to fit over
- Place fabric between the two pieces of the hoop and pull tautly
- Tighten the pin
- Trim the excess fabric close the the hoop
- Hot glue a pumpkin stem that was saved from the pumpkins
- Wrap twine around the stem to cover the hoop pin
Embellish the hoops to resemble pumpkins by adding leaves near the stem. To give it a more finished look, wrap two pieces of twine around the outside of the hoops. Hot glue it in place.
I’m happy with how these turned out! Using an old sweater, dollar store pumpkins that I already had and other items on hand kept the new cost at zero! That’s always great!
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Use an Old Sweater to Make a Pumpkin Topiary
and Matching Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins
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Gail says
This look is so adorable, Beverly, and perfect for Fall! I love how snug the sweater sleeves fit the pumpkins! What a great idea!
Beverly says
Thanks, Gail! I enjoyed making these and they were so simple, too.
Debbee says
OMG Beverly, I adore the pumpkin topiary! Genius using the sweater. Next time i’m at Goodwill, Im going to hunt out an orange sweater. Pinned for mu to do list!
Beverly says
Thank you, Debbee! The great thing about making these small and using the sleeves is that I have plenty of fabric left for another project that I’ll be sharing soon. Glad to have given you an idea! Thanks so much for pinning.
Jenny says
Projects that cost nothing are my favorite. This topiary is very pretty. The sweater materiAl was a great idea, the pumpkins & hoops look so warm anD cozy.
Beverly says
Mine too, Jenny! This was the sweater that kept on giving. I used it for the topiary, the hoops, and another project, too. Thank you!
laura says
hi beverly, these turned out great! I have a stash of embroidery hoops from a challenge last year. I love these! laura
Beverly says
Thanks, Laura! Embroidery Hoops are such great crafting items. I can’t embroider at all, but I have a bunch of hoops in my stash, too.
Laurie says
Beverly, Great use of an old sweater! I love the color combo with the grey and the natural color of the twine, so pretty! The hoop pumpkins are adorable too! Great idea to use the twine wrapped hoop to keep our topiary standing straight. Pinning!
Beverly says
Thanks, Laurie! I was happy with how these turned out. Having that twine wrapped loop in my craft stash was great because otherwise, the pumpkin topiary would have been topsy turvy. 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Michele Michael says
Absolutely CRUSHING on this project.
Beverly says
Thanks! I love when an idea turns out just the way I envisioned!
Julie says
Hi Beverly, oh I love this fall craft with the pumpkin topiary and the embroidery hoop. You did a great job and thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie
Beverly says
Thanks, Julie! These were fun to put together. Thanks for the party!
Marci says
What a pretty topiary! I love your color choices, just perfect for Autumn. Thank you for the clever tip about keeping the stack balanced. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
The topiary is amazing, and I Love the embroidery hoops! I love the the green leaves, and the color of the fabric. Gorgeous! Pinning!
Beverly says
Thanks, T’onna! I appreciate the pin. These were fun to put together.
Alexandra says
This is a really fun idea! I never would have thought to use the sleeves. Genius! Pinning. Love this idea, and would love to be able to shop for the perfect sweater to save at my local thrift store.
Beverly says
Thanks, Alexandra! The sleeves were more than enough to do all of these and I had more fabric left over for another project. Thanks for pinning!
Julie says
They look so classy, you’d never know they cost next to nothing to make!
I especially love the hoops, so simple but just perfect.
Beverly says
Thank you, Julie. I love finding ways to make budget friendly projects like these.
Mother of 3 says
Such a cute idea! I love the color and texture that the sweater adds to your topiary. Pinned.
Beverly says
Thank you, Joanne! I was glad to have found a way to use that old sweater. Thanks for pinning!
Mother of 3 says
This was one of my featured favorites from the Hello Fall party!
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Joanne! I appreciate it!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
What a great idea! Love the hoops!
Beverly says
Thanks, Dee. I like the hoops a lot, too. They were super easy to make.