For this week, I decided on a much larger project. I decided to use only a PDF pattern for my instructions. I used Pinterest to look at ideas for my weekly project. I decided to make something Fall—and Halloween-themed, so I found a free pattern for a cute pumpkin!

PDF Pattern of a super duper cute pumpkin pillow.

As I started this project, I realized it was much larger and would take longer than a week, so although I didn’t finish, I am excited to share. I wanted to learn how to only follow the pattern with all of the abbreviations.  The PDF I found did have a table showing all of the abbreviations which was very helpful.  My pumpkin project ended up not being finished, I am about 3/4 of the way through the project.

Almost Finished Pumpkin!!!

So here I have the main pumpkin, it has not been stuffed yet and I am a little disappointed because I followed the pattern exactly and I do not see the same curves and bumps as in the reference photos. I may have made a mistake going through the pattern but, the look of the pumpkin could change when I stuff and close it. I still have to finish the top of the pumpkin as well as the sprout, but I will post the completed pumpkin on my next learning project post!

I am very happy with the progress I am making. I want to start making Christmas presents soon, so get ready to see a lot of different creations!