Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Help! I can't stop making wool pumpkins!!

I can't stop making these!  You might remember I started with this one in August...
I make them all the time!  I look for all wool sweaters in shades of orange...and I find all shades of orange...like this lovely burnt orange.
And this winter white pumpkin topped with felted wool acorns...just love this one!  Even the curlicues are wool that I cut in very thin strips and wrapped around knitting needles after I soaked them with spray starch.
Pink, brown and off white acorns...
I love how this one tendril of vine kept trying to get into my picture (on the right there).
Then there is this really tiny pumpkin, it measures only about 3-4 inches wide!
So cute!  This wool is actually a deep orange, very pretty color!
And this used to be a cable cashmere sweater...I made the leaves differently with stitching on the leaves...this one is very soft and snuggly!
I really enjoyed making this one...each is so very different!
This one is non traditional, also made from a cashmere sweater in a lighter shade of orange.
And I added some wild blue and green felted wool acorns to the top, love the way they look!
There is that vine in the picture again...it must have a thing for wool pumpkins like I do!



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34 comments:

  1. CarolSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I'm a new follower! Will you follow me?
    http://songberries.blogspot.com/2010/09/buzz-on-by-thursday-blog-hop.html

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  2. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Hi Ellen! Just wanted to let you know that I gave you a blog award. Here's the link http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2010/09/and-award-goes-to-me-yeah.html

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  3. Anne K.September 30, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    These are so, so, clever and I can see why they're addictive to create...they're addictive to look at, for sure! :-) Mind if I mention and link to you on my next podcast?

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  4. LisaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    These are SO cute! Very similar to the stuffed pumpkins I'm making!

    How do you get the curl to work? I'm so curious!

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  5. MelissaOctober 1, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    I so very much love these! I really need to make some for my self. Super cute!

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  6. janimalOctober 1, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    They are completely cute. They look so very well made. Nice job!

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  7. Lori@Paisley PassionsOctober 1, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    SO cute!!! Thanks for linking this one up to Thrilling Thursdays too :)

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  8. KrystenOctober 1, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    If I could make wool pumpkins that looked like that, I wouldn't stop making them either! Darling!

    Following from A Little Knick Knack's link party! You can visit me at http://clickableparty.blogspot.com and join our link party too!

    Best,
    Krysten
    Clickable Party

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  9. AnnabelleOctober 1, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful! Absolutely Beautiful!

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  10. Pam EmersonOctober 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Awesome! love how you make them from old sweaters! I really need to be on the lookout for good sweaters to use :)

    stopping by from mommaskindacrafty :)

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  11. ElizabethOctober 1, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Oh my, these are just adorable. And I just happen to have an orange thift store sweater I have already felted. You can guess what I will be doing this weekend.

    Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth

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  12. .October 1, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I can understand why you can't stop....they are too fabulous!!

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  13. AlexisOctober 1, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Again I saw this on Tatertots and Jello...LOVE it!!

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  14. April @ HomeHinges.comOctober 1, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    I love pumpkin ideas. Great use for old sweaters. Very cool and fun and it doesn't go all mushy and moldy after a month. Always a plus.

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  15. Gwen @ Gwenny PennyOctober 2, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Oh my goodness, these are adorable! I LOVE the felted acorns on top. The curlicues are perfect! I can see why you can't stop making them!

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  16. UnknownOctober 2, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    SOOOOO cute! Following from Clickable Party. www.myhealthysushi.com
    -Kristen

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  17. {cindy}October 4, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Hi there,
    Popping in from Heather's.
    These are just precious!!!
    I think I would be addicted to making them too...if I could!!:0
    Enjoy the day

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  18. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Just what I need, another excuse to buy sweaters I will never wear. These are so cute and I could see a whole patch of different shades and textures and sizes, or even the same shade with different leaves and stems.

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  19. Nita StacyOctober 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    These are darling...I think you should just keep making them. More's the better.

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  20. maliaOctober 4, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    all your felted projects are gorgeous

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  21. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 4, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    So pretty! How I envy those that love to sew. :)

    Donna

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  22. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicOctober 4, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    These are sooooooooo cute. LOVE the felted acorns! :)

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  23. NicoleOctober 4, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    How sweet! Perfectly precious!

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  24. MagOctober 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    love this pumpkin... you can use it again and again...

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  25. Megan GunyanOctober 5, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Adorable! These are great! Thanks so much for sharing at my link party, Ellen! Have a wonderful day!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    I'm in love with the white pumpkin :)

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  27. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsOctober 5, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    These are beautiful! The ones with the acorn are my favorite!

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  28. MelissaOctober 5, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I so badly want some of these. Thanks for linking.

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  29. JillOctober 5, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Very cute! You're going to be so well prepared for halloween!! :)

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  30. AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    These are great! Thanks for linking with Make It Fantabulous! I am featuring you as a favorite this week! Come grab a button and don't forget to link up your newest project!
    Joy
    mommaskindacrafty.blogspot.com

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  31. KatieOctober 6, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    These are so cool and it's no wonder you can't stop each is different with lovely little details. I think the white with the acorns is my favorite, because it's an unexpected color. Thanks for sharing with us at A Crafty Soiree! Please join us next time too!

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  32. Sew Can DoOctober 10, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Cute and love the one with the acorns! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  33. AUDRAOctober 10, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    so cute!

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  34. Its So Very CheriOctober 17, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Hey Its Cheri from Its So Very Cheri (0ne of the Stars)--these are so cute. I see yoyu are from Missouri. We are originally from the KC area.
    Good Luck
    Cheri
    from Its So Very Cheri and the DIY Club

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