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Candy Corn Centerpiece Tutorial

Last Updated on January 25, 2017 by Connie 21 Comments

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Halloween Candy Corn Centerpiece Tutorial

Table Topper Tutorial for Halloween Candy Corn
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.
Cutting the fabric for the blocksThen I cut the pieces into triangles. I used the 60 degree mark on my ruler.

Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialHere 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.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialWhen I got the 6 triangles I realized it wasn’t going to look like candy corn when I sewed them together.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialSo 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.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialHere I am adding the last strip.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialIt kind of looks like a Bull’s Eye! I didn’t get my strips lined up perfectly.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialThen I cut 3 inch strips and put a border on.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialFinished piecing……I can see the candy corn pieces now.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialThen 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.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialI 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.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialOriginally I was only going to free motion applique the cats and do the black areas.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialI didn’t like it so I quilted the whole thing changing colors of thread for the different areas.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialI 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.
Halloween Candy Corn table topper tutorialHere 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!Halloween Table Topper Tutorial

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  1. HalfDozen says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:44 am

    I love this! off to try and make myself one…. with out the cats though 🙁 I dont have that nifty machine. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Teri says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    This would be a great tree skirt in Christmas color. The cats are a great addition.

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  3. Stephanie says

    October 23, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. scraphappy says

    October 3, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Super cute — seeing your creative use of tools always makes me look at my own gadgets in a new light. Nicely put together tutorial.

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  5. Barb says

    October 3, 2011 at 2:20 am

    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?

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  6. Amy says

    September 30, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    very nice! thank you for sharing.

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  7. Mindie Hilton says

    September 30, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    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/

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  8. Katrina says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Love this! I might just have to make this! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  9. make.share.give says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    This is so cute! I think candy corn tastes nasty but it's so Halloweeny. Missed you last Saturday!

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  10. Nancy says

    September 27, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I love this. The cats are a perfect choice for a finishing touch.

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  11. KaHolly says

    September 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    It is just adorable!

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  12. Sheila says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Really clever idea and I love those cats !

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  13. Jill says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:07 am

    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
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jackie says

    September 26, 2011 at 1:01 am

    That is just fantastic, and thank you for sharing!

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  15. Cherry Red Quilter says

    September 25, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I think it is a cute idea and very clever! Love it!

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  16. kendascrafts says

    September 25, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    cute idea!

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  17. Exuberant Color says

    September 25, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    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!

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  18. mainer says

    September 25, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    That is a wonderful project. I may have to borrow it. But that's what a tutorial is for, right?

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  19. Quilty Conscience says

    September 25, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    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

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  20. krisgray says

    September 25, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    LOVE IT! Thank you for showing me a good way to use that 60 degree mark on my rule. Love your black cats!

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  21. Ellen says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Oh my gosh – so cute and so clever! I am beginning to think I need to get some of those new-fangled cutting gadgets!!

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