Wool Felt Pumpkin Banner Tutorial; a DIY Fall Craft Idea

This Wool Pumpkin Applique banner is a pretty quick project and can mostly be done on the go, making it perfect for soaking up the last warmth of summer while still getting ahead of the coming season!

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If you have never done wool applique before, you are in for a treat! The feel of the wool and felt is soft and smooth, and there is no worrying about fraying or turning under edges!

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– Banner – Thread – Freezer Paper – Wood Dowel – Wire – Glue Gun

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One: Transfer the Applique Patterns onto the Wool Felt Cut out the pattern pieces with a slight margin all the way around.

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Two: Create the Banner To make the banner, first cut a piece of white wool-blend felt to 8 1⁄2” X 12”.

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With the felt piece vertical (tall, not wide) measure up 2” from the bottom on each side and make a faint mark.

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Three: Embellish If you want to embellish the banner with stitches or trim, do that next. I used the brown floss from the pumpkin stem (all 6 strands) to blanket stitch around my banner.

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