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Monday, October 28, 2013

FREE Vintage Scarecrow pattern and Fall leaves

Happy Fall  y'all ...

Found these colorful leaves on a tree in my yard today ... 
they are aglow with Autumn colors.  


I have been cleaning out and purging ... but when I found this cute Scarecrow in my daughter's pre-K coloring books ... I just could not toss it ... I had to share it ...




This a long time ago ... like, late 1950's ... early '60's.

The Scarecrow is cut out of cardboard and clothes are glued on. This is before hot glue.

Mouth and chin are drawn in with ink. The coat is two pieces, lapped and glued to the body. Collar is folded down and tacked in place. Button and pocket are glued on. Bluejeans pants with patches ... and looks like seam binding gathered up for the feet and hands but would be cute with straw, raveled burlap or raffia.  Of course, a black velvet hat that is a little moth eaten.

This could be recreated for gift tags ... place cards ... a banner by attaching the hands together or just a fun decoration. 




You are welcome to print this pattern for your own decorating use. 
I would love to see how you use him.

Enjoy ...

I just sat him in a table decoration and he is really cute...





Linking to:

Knick of Time Tuesday ... Angie @ Knick of Time



 




14 comments:

  1. I would not want to get rid of that either!! That is definitely a family treasure. And it looks super on the table with all the fall colors!!! Your leaves you found are very pretty.

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  2. He is really cute and thanks for showing us how he is made!

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  3. He's adorable, Audrey....I love him.

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  4. He is so super cute, definitely a keeper! Thanks for showing us how.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  5. Your little scarecrow decoration is cute! I love the fall leaves. Thanks you for sharing! We are visiting in VA now and the color is so pretty! Nancy

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  6. I love your table vignette gathered atop the gigantic pig cutting board. So cute!! And the enamel pitcher with the gorgeous branches is a winner!!
    Mary Alice

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  7. Hi Audrey. :)

    First let me say that you blog header is beautiful! I love that you decorated with real leaves instead of fake ones. That's always better if you have them, in my opinion. Wish we had some here!!

    The scarecrow is adorable. I don't blame you for saving that at all.

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  8. Ditto Stacey's comment about the header. I am in love with the scarecrow - so precious and he is very handsome for his age.

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  9. oh so cute!!!!!!!!!! I love that scarecrow. Adorable!

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  10. Too cute! He's still in style! Scarecrows don't change much!

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  11. That is so sweet! I love that little scare crow!
    I had to put some paper on the screen and trace it... I want to make some with my littles...:)
    I can see why you kept him. ~Pat

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    1. Pat ... you should be able to right click on the image and 'save file' and it will download to your download file.
      Good luck ... hope the 'littles' enjoy it.
      Blessings,
      Audrey Z.

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