These Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs are a super cute way to decorate for the upcoming fall season. This is an easy, inexpensive craft that is just as unique as it is cute!
DON’T WORRY… THESE EMBROIDERY HOOP PUMPKINS DON’T REQUIRE A NEEDLE AND THREAD. IN FACT, YOU ONLY NEED JUST A FEW SUPPLIES TO MAKE THEM!
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EMBROIDERY HOOP PUMPKIN ORBS ARE A NO-SEW WAY TO ADD A UNIQUE TOUCH TO YOUR FALL DECOR.
I’m not much of a sewer, but I do dabble a bit with embroidery – which means I have a ton of embroidery hoops lying around my craft room.
Once I realized there were so many Unexpected Uses for Embroidery Hoops, my crafty wheels started turning. From floral terrariums to chalkboards, there are so many things you can make with these hoops.

WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
Versatility is the highlight for me with these types of craft projects. I like being able to use something in a completely unexpected way while providing a bit of a challenge.
These pumpkin orbs did just that but were surprisingly easy to make. And because it takes so few supplies – all of which can be purchased at Dollar Tree – I’m not spending much at all to make them.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Embroidery Hoops (4” and 6” in diameter)
- Felt Craft Cuts 9” by 12” (Dark Green, Olive Green)
- Wooden Finials – Small (2) and Medium (1)
- Acrylic Craft Paint (Bright Orange, Burnt Orange, Dark Brown)
- Wired Twine
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Wire Cutters
- Pencil
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERY HOOP PUMPKIN ORBS
Follow this quick step-by-step tutorial below:
- Loosen the metal screws and separate the inner and outer hoops so you have three hoops total.
- Paint the 6” embroidery hoops with bright orange acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Paint the 4” embroidery hoops with burnt orange acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Attach one of the small wooden finials to the top of the medium wooden finial with the glue gun and glue sticks to create a large wooden finial. Basecoat both finials with dark brown acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Starting with two 6” embroidery hoop pieces, insert one inside the other forming an “X” shape. Slide the third 6” hoop over the first two forming a line through the “X”. Secure with hot glue. Repeat with the three 4” embroidery hoops. Attach the large finial onto the 6” pumpkin and the small finial onto the 4” pumpkin.
- Measure and cut a 12” and an 8” length of wired twine with wire cutters. Wrap around a pencil, creating a coil and then slide off the pencil. Pull the coil apart to create a pumpkin vine. Cut several leaf shapes from olive green and dark green craft felt with scissors. Run a small line of glue at the base of the leaves and fold in half to create dimension.
- To finish, attach the wired twine vines to the top of each pumpkin using a glue gun and glue sticks, and then glue the felt leaves to the side of the finials.
** TIP: Wooden embroidery hoops can be found in the stitching area of the craft store. Unfinished wooden finials can be found in the craft section.
These quick and easy Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs go together in just about 15 minutes each with limited supplies. It is the perfect size for a tiered tray decoration. Make additional pumpkins in a variety of sizes to accent your Fall décor.
MORE UNIQUE EMBROIDERY HOOP CRAFT IDEAS:
- If you’re looking for another unique way to make pumpkin decor, try these Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins made with Fall-inspired plaid fabrics. There’s still no sewing required!
- Get a head start on your winter decor ideas by bookmarking this Simple Embroidery Hoop Winter Wreath idea.
- Here are 19 Unexpected Ways to Use Embroidery Hoops to help give you a bit more inspiration with what you can do with these little Dollar Tree finds.

Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs
No sewing is required to make these Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Orbs, plus they are a unique way to decorate for the fall season!
Materials
- Embroidery Hoops (4” and 6” in diameter)
- Felt Craft Cuts 9” by 12” (Dark Green, Olive Green)
- Wooden Finials – Small (2) and Medium (1)
- Acrylic Craft Paint (Bright Orange, Burnt Orange, Dark Brown)
- Wired Twine
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Wire Cutters
- Pencil
Instructions
- Loosen the metal screws and separate the inner and outer hoops so you have three hoops total.
- Paint the 6” embroidery hoops with bright orange acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Paint the 4” embroidery hoops with burnt orange acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Attach one of the small wooden finials to the top of the medium wooden finial with the glue gun and glue sticks to create a large wooden finial. Basecoat both finials with dark brown acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Starting with two 6” embroidery hoop pieces, insert one inside the other forming an “X” shape. Slide the third 6” hoop over the first two forming a line through the “X” as shown in the photo. Secure with hot glue. Repeat with the three 4” embroidery hoops. Attach the large finial onto the 6” pumpkin and the small finial onto the 4” pumpkin.
- Measure and cut a 12” and an 8” length of wired twine with wire cutters. Wrap around a pencil, creating a coil and then slide off the pencil. Pull the coil apart to create a pumpkin vine. Cut several leaf shapes from olive green and dark green craft felt with scissors. Run a small line of glue at the base of the leaves and fold in half to create dimension.
- To finish, attach the wired twine vines to the top of each pumpkin using a glue gun and glue sticks, and then glue the felt leaves to the side of the finials.