It might be too late for this year, but I wanted to share this great pattern for making a pumpkin with a Laura theme. Find this one and more on Midwest Living. You will need to create a sign in to get to the other patterns.
Sarah S. Uthoff blogs at TrundleBed Tales; look for her on Twitter and YouTube and Blog Talk Radio
Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association, Vice-President and Membership Chair