pom pom pumpkins tutorial

Here's what you'll need:

Note: Myra asked if the pom poms are from a fringe so I wanted to let everyone know that, yes, they are. Thanks myra!

STEP 1
Use fray check on the stem, twist it snugly so that you get a good base for the glue and thread to hold to. Let dry.

STEP 2
Dip the stem into the glue. Try not to get any on the pom pom or you'll have a mess. This is something I happen to know all about so you'll want to heed my warning.

STEP 3
Remove any excess glue with a toothpick. You don't want it too gloppy, just a nice covering.

STEP 4
Place one end of a 6" piece of the embroidery floss at the base of the stem.

STEP 5
Wind the floss into a loop at the top of the stem. Try to get the loop as small as you can and as flat against the top of the stem as possible.

STEP 6
Hold the pom pom in one hand, wind the floss back down to the bottom of the stem. Trim the floss and secure the end with a dab of glue. Feel free to mold the stem to get it into shape. (Works best while the glue is still damp.)