Halloween Candy Corn Centerpiece Tutorial
This is a tutorial for a Halloween table topper but you could easily change the colors and make it for any season. I’m having fun making a few things for Halloween. I wanted to make a center piece that looked like candy corn. I didn’t have a pattern – just created as I made it.
I cut 3 different colors into 2.5 inch strips.
Then I cut the pieces into triangles. I used the 60 degree mark on my ruler.
Here is a closer picture so you can see that I place the 60 degree mark on the bottom of the strip and then cut the pieces.
When I got the 6 triangles I realized it wasn’t going to look like candy corn when I sewed them together.
So I got cut some black solid into 1.25 inch strips and sewed the black between the pieces. Make sure to leave a little overhang so you don’t come up short.
Here I am adding the last strip.
It kind of looks like a Bull’s Eye! I didn’t get my strips lined up perfectly.
Then I cut 3 inch strips and put a border on.
Finished piecing……I can see the candy corn pieces now.
Then I decided to add some scary Halloween cats to it using my Sizzix Big Shot and my Cat & Moon die. You could also do a search for Halloween graphics and put something like that on the table topper. Sizzix has several different dies that could be used for Halloween.
I only put 3 cats on so it wouldn’t get to busy looking. I used the orange fabric for the backing and Warm & Natural for the batting.
Originally I was only going to free motion applique the cats and do the black areas.
I didn’t like it so I quilted the whole thing changing colors of thread for the different areas.
I cut my binding 2.5 inches and sewed it to the front side, then I folded it to the back and stitched it down from the front.
Here is a photo of the back – pretty busy but no one will be looking at this. I had fun experimenting and it turned out better than I thought. The finished size is about 19 inches.
I recently did a table runner and have a cute Candy Corn wooden decoration by it that reminded me of this post.
Feel free to Pin this to Pinterest!
HalfDozen
I love this! off to try and make myself one…. with out the cats though 🙁 I dont have that nifty machine. Thanks for sharing.
Teri
This would be a great tree skirt in Christmas color. The cats are a great addition.
Stephanie
This is SO cute. Can you tell me, does the Sissix die work in the Accucut Go or do you have a Sissix Big shot to do that? I had thought of getting the Accucut, but the die offerings weren't as good. Thanks!
scraphappy
Super cute — seeing your creative use of tools always makes me look at my own gadgets in a new light. Nicely put together tutorial.
Barb
I absolutely love this table mat! Thanks so much for a great tutorial! How do you like the Sizzix Big Shot and how does it compare to the AccuQuilter GO?
Amy
very nice! thank you for sharing.
Mindie Hilton
You are so tallented. Love your Halloween inspired theme and the candy corn. I would love for you to share this and more at my weekly linky, fri-mon,
come strut your stuff.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
Katrina
Love this! I might just have to make this! Thanks so much for sharing.
make.share.give
This is so cute! I think candy corn tastes nasty but it's so Halloweeny. Missed you last Saturday!
Nancy
I love this. The cats are a perfect choice for a finishing touch.
KaHolly
It is just adorable!
Sheila
Really clever idea and I love those cats !
Jill
Just gorgeous! I'm loving those cats!! 🙂
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Jackie
That is just fantastic, and thank you for sharing!
Cherry Red Quilter
I think it is a cute idea and very clever! Love it!
kendascrafts
cute idea!
Exuberant Color
I wouldn't dare have that in my house! I love candy corn and that would me running for the candy dish, LOL! So clever!
mainer
That is a wonderful project. I may have to borrow it. But that's what a tutorial is for, right?
Quilty Conscience
This is too cute! I've been seeing candy corn things on different blogs but as I HATE candy corn I haven't felt the desire to make anything. But this! This is too darn cute and I'm going to make it..before Halloween. Thank you! Toni
krisgray
LOVE IT! Thank you for showing me a good way to use that 60 degree mark on my rule. Love your black cats!
Ellen
Oh my gosh – so cute and so clever! I am beginning to think I need to get some of those new-fangled cutting gadgets!!