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creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

Monogrammed Cross Stitch Pumpkin

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I’m kind of in a crazed cross stitching mode.  Have you noticed?  If you’ve missed any of my cross-stitched wood and chair projects, scroll to the bottom of the post for the links.  This time, I mixed it up a bit and instead of cross-stitching on wood, I got a little seasonal and made a monogrammed cross-stitch pumpkin!  A total win for fall, right?

monogrammed cross stitch pumpkin

To make a stitched pumpkin, you’ll need a faux pumpkin {you could do it on a real one but I wouldn’t recommend it – smile}, yarn, string, or embroidery thread, a large bore needle, and a cross stitch pattern of the monogram you want to make.

To create a pattern, do a little google search of cross-stitch alphabets, find one you like, and draw it onto grid paper.  For this project, I made each X two squares by two squares.

supplies for cross stitched pumpkin

Center the pattern onto the pumpkin and tape it in place.

cross stitch pattern

Using a needle, poke into the pumpkin at each hole.  Poke all the way through if you can or use pliers to push the needle through.  You could also use a small drill bit to create the holes.

marking pattern on pumpkin

Using a craft knife, cut a hole into the bottom of the pumpkin.  Make sure it’s large enough for your hand to fit through.

hole in pumpkin

Using the twine or thread, stitch through each hole, creating an X.  Stitch in the same direction every time.

cross stitched pattern on a pumpkin

Simple as can be.  And if the holes are only the width of your needle, you won’t even need to secure the ends of the thread inside the pumpkin … the pumpkin will close up around the thread and hold it in place.

monogram on pumpkin

Depending on the size of the pumpkin, it will take less than thirty minutes to whip up this fall craft and you’ll have adorable fall decor for your mantel or porch.

cross stitched monogram on a pumpkin

Wouldn’t it be cute to cross stitch an entire word with one letter on each pumpkin?

cross stitched pumpkin

For more cross-stitch inspiration, be sure to click on the links below.

cross stitch monogram on reclaimed wood

cross stitched chair

cross stitch wood heart sign

cross stitch monogram necklace

cross stitch wood sign for Christmas

 


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Corey @ TinySidekick says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Super cute! I love this idea!

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  2. Elaine says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:44 am

    This is really cute!! A personal touch!! 🙂 I would love for you to stop by and Join my Link Party – My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! It’s going on now until Monday. I would love to have you and I pin everything! Have a great week!!

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    That is ADORABLE!! I’ve been cross-stitching for years, and never thought of doing it with a pumpkin. Now you have me planning on different styles! 🙂

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  4. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 19, 2015 at 10:22 am

    I’m always so amazed by you! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  5. Allyson says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:47 am

    This is such a cute idea! I love embroidery so this project is right up my alley. Great job!

    Reply
  6. Desiree @ The36thAvenue says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Super cute!
    Thank you so much for linking up… I am featuring you today!
    xo

    Reply
  7. Lara says

    September 30, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I love this! I’m all about unexpected cross-stitch. I have a frame on my wall with “Ya’ll gon make me lose my mind up in here, up in here” in cross-stitch. It always get a good chuckle.

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