Have you ever seen these lovely macaron zip pouches? That is impressed by these, however with out the zip pouch half. It is an embroidered macaron decoration with a candy flower for Mom’s Day!
Now, I wish to acknowledge that I’ve been on an ornament-making kick this 12 months. And I do know that some people are in all probability questioning why. Or perhaps what on this planet are you alleged to do with all these when it is not even Christmas. All I can say is that I like making them as a result of they’re small and enjoyable little issues to make and provides as items. That is the why.
As for what to do with them, I similar to discovering locations to hold them or show them. You may put them on somewhat department in a vase. Show them in your wall alongside different small artwork items. Perhaps even grasp them out of your rearview mirror! In the end, they’re simply enjoyable. But additionally, you should utilize any or all the ornaments patterns I share to get a headstart on vacation items. Simply sayin’.
In case you’re additionally questioning what makes this a “macaron” decoration when it seems to be like a circle with a flower on it, check out it from the facet. The back and front are domed like a French macaron. The center of the decoration has trim that is sort of like the sides or filling of the tasty deal with.
To make this, you may want the little macaron kinds that Zakka Workshop makes. Mine got here from Missouri Star Quilt Co., the place you should buy a pack of 4 discs with out the zippers designed for making a macaron pouch. However I do wish to level out that you may use my flower embroidery sample on one of many zip pouches.
However if you happen to’re in search of easy, let’s make an decoration!
One last item earlier than I record all of the supplies. I discussed Missouri Star Quilt Co., and the material and macaron discs for this had been supplied for me by them. Additionally they are providing 20% off orders of $50+ if you use this hyperlink. (affiliate hyperlink)
This is what you want:
Quilting cloth (I used Kona’s coloration of the 12 months, plus MSQ’s Quilt City)
Embroidery floss
Felt
2″ Macaron discs
Perle cotton and tiny crochet hook -OR- Small trim
Embroidery marking pen
3-inch Embroidery hoop
Needle
Scissors
Fast-drying glue
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Hint the within of the embroidery hoop onto felt two instances and minimize out the circles.
Hint the embroidery sample onto your cloth for the entrance of the decoration.
I’ve lately been loving having pre-cut packs of stable coloured cloth to make use of for embroidery. It is tremendous helpful! And whereas this time I acquired a pack of all one coloration (I will be utilizing the remaining for one more undertaking), the multicolor packs are nice for supplying you with numerous coloration choices while not having to purchase a ton of material.
Place one of many felt circles behind the embroidery hoop. You may embroider by the material and the felt. This makes the embroidery look nicer when it is wrapped across the disc.
Embroider the sample. I used three strands for every part. For stitches, it is principally again sew with some French knots for the eyes, tiny flowers and the middle ring. Plus some lazy daisies, a couple of straight stitches on the petals, and a scallop sew mouth.
Take away the sample markings. As a result of I used a pen than vanishes over time, I simply let it do its factor. If it’s good to soak it, keep in mind that the felt will take longer to dry!
For the again of the decoration, place the second felt circle on the mistaken facet of your cloth and minimize out a circle that is about 1/4″ bigger than the felt. Err on the facet of reducing it bigger than smaller. Place the disc domed facet down on the felt.
Comply with this identical course of to chop out the embroidered circle for the entrance.
Use embroidery floss or perle cotton to stitch across the fringe of the material with operating sew. It is best to maintain the stitches below 1/4″ lengthy. Mine had been in all probability 3/16″.
Pull the thread to collect the material tight onto the again and safe it with a knot.
Repeat the method for the second half of the decoration.
In case you’re utilizing small trim, you’ll be able to skip this step, however I made the trim with a crochet hook.
To do that, make a crocheted chain of perle cotton that is about 12 inches lengthy or somewhat longer. I used a 2mm hook.
Fold the trim in half and glue the 2 ends of the trim so they are going to be contained in the macaron with the remainder of the trim popping out from the underside.
Add extra glue across the inside and place the second half of the macaron on high. Press the halves collectively and allow them to dry.
For the very best protection, have the 2 sides of the trim cross to the other facet. This covers the little hole that you simply see in any other case.
Run a tiny line of glue across the seam of the macaron.
Convey the trim as much as the highest of the macaron, urgent it into the glue. Add an additional dot of glue on the high, and as soon as once more cross the trim. This kinds the hanger and covers all the sides.
Let the glue dry completely earlier than hanging the decoration or wrapping as a present.
I simply assume that is lovely and a enjoyable little ornament to make and share. It could even make a candy reward topper! Maybe on a field of actual macarons?
To customise it extra, you may as well skip the print on the again and use one other piece of stable cloth. Embroider “MOM” or a reputation to make one thing actually distinctive.
On the edible sort of macarons, they’ve what is called “ruffled toes”. The trim on my decoration is sort of like a ruffled foot, however the fringe of a stack of pre-cut attraction squares has a good higher texture! (It may be a bit messy although…IYKYK!)
