Cut a circle out of the autumn coloured felt or fabric with a diameter of 9cm (3½ inches).

Using strong (or double strand) thread, sew a line of running stitches around the circumference of the circle, approximately 0.5cm (¼ inch) from the edge. Don’t cut or tie the thread when you have completed the circle.

Pull the thread to create a puff. Fill the felt or fabric with a little stuffing to create a ball.

Once the ball is stuffed, pull the thread tight and fasten securely.

To create a pumpkin shape, use the gold thread (or your chosen colour) and sew through the centre of the bottom of the ball and come up out of the top. Go back into the centre of the bottom, so the thread rests against the ball, and pull the thread out through the top again. Pull slightly to indent. Repeat to make multiple segments. I like to go down the opposite side, gradually make the segments smaller, but you can decide as you go! When you have made 8 segments, tie off the thread.

Cut out a circle from the green felt with a diameter of 2.5cm (1 inch).

Using the hot glue, stick the green felt circle to the top of the pumpkin to hide the gathered material.

Using the hot glue again, stick a pipe cleaner in place on top of this circle to make a stalk. I like the look of 2 pumpkins together. Wrap the pumpkin(s) around a napkin to create a ring.