To make a fringe from burlap
Measure the circumference of the pumpkin, and cut a strip of burlap 1 inch longer and 2 inches wide. Pull threads lengthwise, one at a time, to create 1 inch of fringe. Wrap the burlap around the top of the pumpkin vase and secure inconspicuously with a straight pin. Repeat for the other vases.
Gourd or small pumpkin gravy boat
If you are without a gravy boat for serving the giblet gravy, don't go scrambling to buy one. Make one from a small gourd or pumpkin. Cut out the top with a sharp paring knife, and then scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Set the pumpkin on a small plate or in a shallow bowl to keep it from tipping. Fill with gravy when ready to serve.
Excerpted from The Thanksgiving Table: Recipes and Ideas to Create Your Own Holiday Traditions by Diane Morgan, Photographs by John A. Rizzo (Chronicle Books, 2001).
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