Okay...so it wasn't long at all before posting my first sewing craft!What you need:
fabric of choice, 2 pieces equal in size (any size)
coordinating thread
poly-fill (stuffing)
rice
sewing machine
ribbon
embellishment (optional)
What you do:
Tutorial with pictures can be found at: http://thoughtsandcraftsbyholly.blogspot.com/2008/09/passionate-about-pumpkins.html