Fall-O-Ween Treat Jar

Fun Autumn snacks deserve a fun place to reside ... until they're snatched up and devoured! Our family loves candy corn and peanuts mixed together ... and for those who don't know, the 3:1 ratio is perfect. Three peanuts to one candy corn ... tastes just like a Salted Nut Roll. I used scraps of hand dyed wool from my basket to make my leaves and acorn ... took a little walk in the woods and pulled down some grapevines ... found an empty jar on the shelf and got to work.

You'll find the directions here ... just download and print.  Download Fall-O-Ween treat jar pdf

And here are the templates for the leaves and acorn. Download Fall-O-Ween jar template 0928

A limited amount of kits are available by calling the store ... 651.426.1885. The kits include hand dyed wool, jute webbing, and a tag, for $13.25. Tax and shipping is extra.

If you haven't worked with wool before, I thought it might be helpful if I gave you a few tips and some quick instructions on how to make the project. Pix are worth a thousand words you know!

Oh ... and THIS is the post where you need to comment to be in the pot for prizes! It's my turn to be the designer of the day.

If you haven't worked with freezer paper templates before, this is how you do it. Lay your freezer paper over the shape design and trace it... paper side is up. Cut around it roughly ... no need to cut on the line yet. Press the waxy side to your wool and then cut out on the line. Pull the template up and do it again ... you need two of everything for the project. I find I can get about four repeats off of a template like this.

Here are some of my favorite tools for when I make my wool projects. I rarely do anything without a tube of Roxanne's Glue Baste. #9 embroidery needles are my choice almost every time ... they'll take up to four strands of floss ... they're nice and sharp but are thin enough to slide through the wool. Clover fork pins and applique pins are perfect for wool. The fork pins are long and great for anchoring larger pieces ... the applique pins are small and sink right into the wool ... I like that my floss doesn't catch on either of these pins as I'm stitching.Tonic 5" scissors are great for cutting out the wool shapes. They're sharp right to the point and their padded handles make cutting comfortable. Plenty of these products in stock ... call the Cottage and we can ship them right out! 651.426.1885.

In the project directions when I tell you to overcast the twigs for the veins, this is what they'll look like when you're done. Make your stitches kind of uneaven and slanted in different directions. It'll give it a more rustic look.

Here's what all the pieces look like when you're done assembling them. When you get ready to put all the parts together, long stitches are just fine. You mostly only want to anchor the pieces so they won't move around on the jar.

Same on the back ... anchoring stitches but make sure you don't go through the front.

I pinned the jute webbing on to my jar and then auditioned the placement of the leaves and acorns. When I was happy with them, I used flower head pins to hold them in place. I flipped the whole thing over and used some large stitches to hold it all in place.

Some other hints ... if you can't find black safety pins, use black spray paint on regular ones. My lid on my jar was shiny so I sprayed it black. Also ... if you don't have black chipboard for your tag just use some black card stock. Use a manila tag as a pattern or cut one out on a die cut machine ... like the Big Shot ... one of my favorites!

If you don't want to fill your jar with candy corn, think about using it to store pretty things you find on a Fall hike in the woods. Or maybe some snips of pretty wool ... or fabric strips. I'm sure you'll find some fun stuff to fill it up with!

Happy Fall-O-Ween!!

Comments

[Sue Goodin]

What a cute project. And I just love working with wool.

[Jennifer]

I've never tried wool, this project just might change my mind!

[nikki scott]

cant wait to have a go,this is my kinda thing

[Beth Bush]

This is the cuties "Treat Jar" I have seen and have to make some for gifts....Thank you some much for the pattern.

[Jane Z]

I love the idea of stitching over the twigs! I have never seen that before. What a great idea!

[Nay from Nays Place]

I havent worked with wool before but htis looks like its worth trying a new technique

[Brigitte Baierl]

thank you for the great tutorial, love the project. Unfortunately this kind of wool is hard to find in Germany. greetings Brigitte

[Rose Hunter]

Love your project and thanks for sharing with us. My family also likes the combination of candy corn and peanuts.

[Melissa]

Wow! A terrific fall project AND a tutorial! You rock!
Thanks so much for doing this blog hop - it's really such a nice way to start my day! :)

[Sew Create It - Jane]

What a pretty project..thanks for the pattern!

[Moira McSpadden]

Great project! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Jennifer]

What a fun project. Seems there are lots of wool felt projects for fall. Really need to get some wool. someday.

[Sandy]

Love it! Thanks for the wonderful project!

[julie love]

What a great project! It finally feels like Fall here in North FLorida so I am ready to make something Fall-ish! This is it!! Thanks so much!

[Janelle]

Love your great project! Thanks!

[Eileen]

Super cute project! I know I've been saving jars for a reason!

[Frances]

Very cute fall project.

[karen]

Love this project! And have never heard of candy corn and peanuts mixed together but boy! Does it sound yummy!
Thanks for the project.

[Terry]

What a cute treat jar! Thanks for the pattern! :0)

[Ellen]

Peanuts and candy corn? Never heard of that combo before, will have to try it! Your pattern is so very cute! New to working with wool but your instructions and pics explained very well. Thank you.

[Brenda Pigott]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this, I've looked forward each day to waking up to a new idea and thoughts of fall! Absolutely LOVE the project, that little acorn is so cute.

[Angie Wood]

Love the jar! I have never worked with wool before but I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration and will be back tomorrow!

[Cathy]

Thanks for the cute fall jar.

[SoozeM]

Thankyou so much for designing and writing this up for us, it is gorgeous!

[mtneedle]

I love your project! Makes me want to run out and get some candy corn!

[Amy]

This is a fun project, and you could fill it with the candy corn and peanuts. I'll be buying some on the way home from work to give it a try!

[Margaret]

Oh my gosh, this is so darling! Thanks for the pattern and thanks for the tips too!

[Kathy R]

Thanks for the cute project. I know just the person who will appreciate both the jar and the candy corn treats inside it!

[Sharon FISHER]

Thanx for the fun project. Wool is warm and cuddly for fall!

[shellie]

Love it! and I have a pair of Tonics, too - they're great! :)

[Crystal Knight]

Love this project. Looks so easy to do. Thanks for sharing.

[Judy]

I LOVE salted nut rolls, so this little snack is right up my alley! And the pattern is cute too! Thanks again!

[Christie]

This treat jar is way cool! Can't wait to try out the pattern and then to fill it with fall treasures! Thank you for sharing your talent with us - what a treat it is!!! HUGS... and stitches

[Cheryl]

How cute is that! What a great idea - thanks!

[Linda P]

I just love working with the wool - I don't do it enough. Your project is really cute and can't wait to try the combo of candy corn and nuts! I'm still scrolling back to see where the blk pins go tho - maybe I'm not awake yet. Thanks Rose Ann!

[Maureen]

What a fun, quick wool project. Thanks for the pattern!

[pat sloan]

Amazingly CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jean]

Love the fall project. Thanks so much for the directions.
I, too, LOVE candy corn and peanuts.......also like candy corn and gingersnaps together......yummy!

[AmyBB]

Love the use of twigs and leaving the curly tendrils on them.

[Bernie]

Very cute project.....Dont work with wool much in Fl. but maybe I'll give it a go!

[Martha C.]

What a Great description of Fall baking and harvesting. Love the project!

[katie paxton]

I love wool and I have a big roll of the webbing, looks like I am in business for todays project.
Thank you again for the blog hop, wish it won't end.

[LaurieC]

What fun project - a great fall treat!
Thanks for being a part of the blog hop - it's a great way to start the day!

[Jenny Matlock]

What a clever and lovely project. Wouldn't these make beautiful pins or wreaths as well? They look like something I might be able to actually manage.

Thanks for the fun blog hop!

[janet Chrzanowski]

Going to add the leaves and acorn to my fall wreath.

[cyndi hoeller]

love this idea of yours, putting real twigs on your wool felt leaves, great pattern

[Jill M in Ohio]

Great pattern! Thanks for sharing!!

[Ellie's Quiltplace]

I love your project. It looks great. I definately have to make one (or two, or three.... )

[Wendy]

Adorable project. Wish my stash included wool. I do have an old wool skirt I never did like very much ;)

[Paula W.]

I also enjoy the candy corn and peanut mix. I always make it every fall. Thanks for the project - a quick and fun treat jar.