Cutest Redhead Pumpkin in the patch shirt
To make a carved pumpkin, you traditionally cut the top off in a circle about 3 to 4 inches away from the stem, the Cutest Redhead Pumpkin in the patch shirt so that the stem serves as a lid. Note - never pick up a whole pumpkin by the stem, some pumpkin varieties are weak stemmed, pick it up by the base. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stuff and set them aside. I have found that a small serrated knife with a straight edge works best to make the cuts in the pumpkin.