Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Checked Pumpkin-Hello Fall blog hop

 Hello to all my followers, and welcome if you have stopped in for the first time.  Today is my day on the Hello Fall blog hop hosted by Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks.  Carla always puts on a fun hop and I love to join in!

There are so many things I love about fall, the leaves, pumpkins, scarecrows, gourds and all the gorgeous fall colors.  But this year instead of all the fun colors I decided I wanted to add a buffalo checked pumpkin in black, white and gray to my decorating.  


If you happen to follow Jeanna at Slammin' the Screen Door you have seen some of her cross stitch projects she has going.  I used to cross stitch every winter, but haven't done it in years.  Enter Jeanna and her projects and I kept thinking about doing it again.  Gee do I really need to go down that rabbit hole again?  But then I found this cute checked pumpkin and I kept thinking about it for several weeks and Jeanna said that we should make it together.  So when Carla announced this hop I thought, why not!!  I mean I had all the supplies still in a bin.  So I bought the pattern and started and darn I couldn't wait for the evenings to roll around so I could sit and stitch!  It was small enough that I knew I could finish it and it was perfect for the blog hop.  But I think Jeanna got busy with life and she might not have started hers just yet. 

After the cross stitch was done I trimmed it to 7 1/2" and cut the black polka dot fabric at 2" wide. It looked like it needed some additional color so I added the orange flange.  The flange was cut to 1" wide and folded in half.

I then sandwiched the flange in between the cross stitch aida cloth and the polka dots and sewed with a 1/4" seam, adding it to the two sides.  Then repeat for the top and bottom.

I chose this fun orange BOO print for the back to make this into a little pillow.  The back was cut the same size as the front and sewed all around the four sides being sure to leave an opening to stuff it.  Because I wanted the cross stitch center to be the only stuffed part I stitched in the ditch between the aida cloth and the orange flange (leaving another opening so I could stuff it).  After lightly stuffing with small scraps of batting I sewed both openings closed.

This cute little pillow will look great with my Hocus Pocus wall hanging when I get it done. 

One more glamor shot since I picked up pumpkins this past week. I see a little bite mark, think that a squirrel has been up on the porch having a little snack!!

Won't you please join me in cheering on all of the bloggers who are participating in this hop which just started yesterday.  Here is a line up.  You won't want to miss all the great ideas!!
Monday, September 21st


Tuesday, September 22nd
Wednesday, September 23rd
Thursday, September 24th


Linking with Midweek Makers and Wednesday Wait Loss

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51 comments:

  1. Karen's KornerSeptember 22, 2020 at 12:45 AM

    A very cute addition to your Fall decorations.

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  2. Charlene McCainSeptember 22, 2020 at 1:27 AM

    What a darling pillow! Your cross stitch work is beautiful and the design is so cute. Love your Hocus Pocus quilt, too. Great Fall project!

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  3. AnnieSeptember 22, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    Vicki, your cross stitch pillow is SO cute! I also recently picked up my cross stitching again after many years of it all languishing in storage. Yep, jumping right into that rabbit hole again! I’ve missed it though. I love your hocus pocus wall hanging too. The two look great together along with those cute stuffed pumpkins.

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  4. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 22, 2020 at 5:31 AM

    I love cross stitch and your pumpkin pillow is really pretty and fun!

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  5. ShannonSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:25 AM

    It's nice to combine your crafting talents! Cute pillow.

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  6. RamonaSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:42 AM

    Your pillow is adorable and looks so nice with your wall hanging. I think you're ready for fall! Hopefully the squirrel will go to another house and leave your pumpkins alone. :)

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  7. Home Sewn By UsSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    Good morning, Vicki! What a sweet pillow. I never would have guessed it was cross stitch. I think the orange flange was the perfect addition - it really set off the cute design and makes it all pop. Happy Fall! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  8. piecefulwendySeptember 22, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    That is so cute! I haven't done cross stitch in years, but this one is tempting! Love the backing fabric too. It looks great with Hocus Pocus!

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  9. Stitchin At HomeSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:05 AM

    Oh your pillow almost makes me want to take up cross stitching again. It looks lovely with your wall hanging.

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  10. The Joyful QuilterSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:38 AM

    What a darling little pillow to coordinate with your Hocus Pocus wall hanging, Vicki! Your home decor is almost all ready for Fall. Happy quilting!

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  11. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:40 AM

    Great job with picking up the cross-stitch again, in a modern way, Vicki!

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  12. lynnSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    Cheers. Enjoyed your post, and hoping you have a great day

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  13. CarlaSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    Awww, this is adorable. Love the black and white buffalo checked pumpkin and then you finished it off perfectly. I used to cross stitch all the time and do miss it. Thanks for the inspiration and thank you for being a part of the Hello Fall Blog Hop.

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  14. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 22, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    That is cute as can be, Vicki! I couldn't believe you even cross-stitched the plaid section, so had to zoom in to check it out. The fabrics you combined for the pillow just really added so much fun to the whole look, too!

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  15. Alycia~QuiltygirlSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    How cute is that!!! and with the quilt too - it will be so great!!!

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  16. quiltingbydawnSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    So cute using the buffalo plaid!

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  17. Carol SwiftSeptember 22, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    I love that black and white plaid in the cute pillow and that quilt is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

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  18. ConnieSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    What a great surprise! The black, buffalo checked pillow is a good compliment to the other fall scenes that you photographed.
    Connie

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  19. JasmineSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    I’ve had so much fun catching up n your blog this morning. You are so amazing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing what you do. I’m so happy that your Etsy shops are doing so well!!!

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  20. tink's momSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    Jenna is a wonderful mentor. You did a wonderful job on this piece. The pillow is a perfect showcase for that pattern.

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  21. Karrin HurdSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:50 AM

    What a great pillow. Thanks so much for sharing

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  22. SherrieSeptember 22, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    Hi,
    Love the pillow...so pretty. Have a great day!

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  23. craftingaplannedlife@gmail.comSeptember 22, 2020 at 2:16 PM

    What an adorable pillow. I LOVE the cross stitch pattern. TFS!

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  24. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsSeptember 22, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Love your pillow. I used to do cross stitch a lot, but not so much anymore!

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  25. Rebecca SmithSeptember 22, 2020 at 4:18 PM

    That’s an adorable project!

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  26. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 22, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    Cute little project to compliment your quilt.

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  27. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM

    That's a sweet project and I especially love the authentic bite in the pumpkin. I can't keep a pumpkin on my porch for even a minute before it's chomped into. You have quilt a theme going there and clearly are a lover of Halloween. I'm guessing you're gearing up for something fun, even in this wacky year of pandemic times.

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  28. Sandi1100September 22, 2020 at 6:27 PM

    Cute project! I like doing cross stitch although lately I haven't been doing too much of it.

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  29. LJSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:52 PM

    What a darling pillow. I, too, should get back to doing cross-stitch. This pattern might just be what I need also! It looks perfectly fabulous next to your wall hanging; Looks like they belong together. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. KathleenSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    What a great pillow you made! I can see the attraction in cross stich but I have avoided that rabbit hole and so far holding steady!

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  31. Kathy HSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    I love your pillow, so cute.

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  32. CalicojoanSeptember 22, 2020 at 9:57 PM

    That is so darn cute. I got the cross stitch bug a few years back, it really is a fun diversion. That pillow looks great with your Hocus Pocus Quiltie

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  33. Carol AndrewsSeptember 22, 2020 at 9:59 PM

    I think your pillow is just the cutest project! It makes me want to take up cross stitching 😉

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  34. Quilting GailSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:19 PM

    Your checked pillow is very neat! I love how it will coordinate with your hanging ... now you just need to get it finished! :-) (and it will get finished - when it's ready to be finished! :-)

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  35. SheriSeptember 22, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    Wow I really, really love your cross stitched pillow! So smart to add the orange flange (thanks for showing how you did it) and matches so cute with the quilt! And I also saw your other post and so glad to see you have a tutorial for the star struck table runner! That is so pretty!!!

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  36. SheriSeptember 22, 2020 at 11:13 PM

    Oh and your pie and salsa looks fabulous too!

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  37. CarolSeptember 23, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful checked pumpkin in that cute pillow! Your wall hanging will be great with it.

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  38. For the love of geeseSeptember 23, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    So cute Vicki

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  39. EmilySeptember 23, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    So cute! Clearly the perfect project. I love that backing BOO print! This is super cute.

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  40. LauriejoSeptember 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM

    I haven't done cross stitch in years, but this does seem to be calling me.

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  41. LouiseSeptember 23, 2020 at 8:08 PM

    It's the perfect companion to the checked gingham fabric pumpkin in your quilt! Which one came first? So cute together :)

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  42. JANETSeptember 23, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    Your pillow is perfect in every way. The polka dots with checks, the orange flange, etc. Great job!!

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  43. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 24, 2020 at 7:03 AM

    What a sweet cross stitch piece. Love the plaid pumpkin.

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  44. tirane93September 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    i love that black check for your pumpkin, it is super cute! very nice work.

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  45. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    So very cute! No wonder it called your name. Puts me in the mood to cross stitch again. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss

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  46. MoiraSeptember 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    Cute project!

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  47. Sandra WalkerSeptember 24, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    I am not surprised at all that you got yours done so fast. It is adorable and I really like how you finished it off.

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  48. SusanSeptember 24, 2020 at 4:23 PM

    Just adorable Vicki! I take anything in a check fabric!

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  49. MichelleSeptember 24, 2020 at 7:03 PM

    Love your Fall projects. Black and white buffalo check is always a winner, no matter the season. :)

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  50. LyndseySeptember 27, 2020 at 9:50 AM

    Great fall projects I love the check fabric

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  51. JeannaOctober 14, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Your cross stitch is perfect and the pillow is an amazing finish. It goes great with your Hocus Pocus quilt. I have got to get on the ball...but there is no way I will FFO mine as nicely.

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