Embroidered ornament
We worked on drawing a pattern for the snowflake, and then backstitching
it. To finish off the ornament blanket stitch the two felt circles
together, leaving an opening after 2/3 around to add a small amount of
stuffing. Then continue the back stitch. Create a loop with the
string before cutting it off to hang the ornament.
Activity: try making more felt ornaments out of different colors of felt
with contrasting string. For example, choose red felt, find a circle object to
trace, we used duct tape, and then draw your pattern and stitch using white
string. Beads and glitter glue add embellishments and make the ornaments
catch light on the tree.
Here is a picture of the finished project.
Another idea, use cookie cutters for the shape of the ornament. Cut two
of the same shapes in different fabrics or felt. Embroider an
initial or small picture or leave blank, blanket stitch them together, adding
stuffing. If you don't have stuffing use cotton balls, pull apart to
fluff them up. Add a ribbon to hang it.
Happy sewing and merry Christmas.
We worked on drawing a pattern for the snowflake, and then backstitching it. To finish off the ornament blanket stitch the two felt circles together, leaving an opening after 2/3 around to add a small amount of stuffing. Then continue the back stitch. Create a loop with the string before cutting it off to hang the ornament.
Activity: try making more felt ornaments out of different colors of felt with contrasting string. For example, choose red felt, find a circle object to trace, we used duct tape, and then draw your pattern and stitch using white string. Beads and glitter glue add embellishments and make the ornaments catch light on the tree.
Happy sewing and merry Christmas.
