I needed to do some Christmas in July tasks, and it would not be full with out felt ornaments, proper? I make numerous this sort of factor and I am not stopping any time quickly. The ornaments I am sharing at present use a few of the deep-etch dies that I designed with Benzie, plus the Cozy Quilt Blocks sample I’ve in my store.
One of many issues I like concerning the dies that I’ve made with Benzie, but additionally with their others, is that you should utilize them in a number of methods. I began with ornaments in thoughts, then have made felt meals, a body, a needlebook and pincushion, and extra. However at present I am coming again to ornaments, however combining components in several methods. And that is what you are able to do too!
I made two kawaii quilty ornaments, and two which are a lot less complicated, with a tiny little bit of sparkle. Every model has an decoration lower with the Squares and Scallops die (affiliate hyperlink) and the Hexagons and Scallops die (affiliate hyperlink).
If you wish to make the quilty ones (and loads of different blocks too), seize my Cozy Quilt Blocks sample. All the sq. blocks will match on the sq. decoration I am displaying at present, and the hexagon/diamond blocks will match on the hexagon decoration.
The deep-etch dies work with a handbook chopping machine. I exploit a Sizzix Large Shot, however any that use wafer-thin dies will work. I did not suppose I wanted one, however I make so many issues with this now!
Along with the dies and die cutter, you’ll need:
Wool Mix Felt
Embroidery Floss
Freezer Paper and Iron (for quilt ornaments)
Sequins (for easy form ornaments)
Scissors
Craft Glue
Stuffing (for easy form ornaments)
We’ll begin with the quilty ornaments.
Reduce out a back and front piece with the 2 largest hexagon dies. On freezer paper, hint six diamond shapes from the Cozy Quilt Block sample (keep in mind you should utilize different designs too). Iron the freezer paper to your felt.
For the sq. model, lower a back and front piece utilizing the smaller set of sq. dies which have the sew markings. Hint the sample items you need for the quilt block onto freezer paper and iron that onto your felt.
Reduce out all of the quilt block items and peel off the paper.
Prepare the quilt items on the entrance decoration piece and use a tiny dot of glue to carry every bit in place. It is a lot simpler to sew them down in case you do that.
Use two strands of matching embroidery floss to sew the sides of the felt. Come up between the items or across the edge and go down by way of the felt piece you are attaching. Preserve your stitches tiny and evenly spaced!
Embroider the face with three strands of black embroidery floss. I simply freehanded mine, however the Cozy Quilt Blocks sample has suggestions for this.
Sew the back and front of the decoration along with working sew, utilizing the tiny holes as a information. I normally use three strands of embroidery floss for this.
So as to add a hanger, anchor a size of embroidery floss with a knot hidden between the back and front layers of felt. Make a loop that is so long as you want, then anchor it on the different facet. This creates a wider hanging loop.
And there you’ve two quilty ornaments! My sample has these on circles, which I additionally like, however I believe they give the impression of being so cute on completely different shapes too. It is a enjoyable approach to combine it up.
Now let’s make some easy form ornaments. These are impressed by classic geometric designs.
For the sq., which is definitely going to be a diamond right here, use the smaller set of sq. dies which have the sew markings, then all the remainder of the smaller scalloped squares. Reduce them out in alternating colours.
For the hexagon, which I am calling a geometrical rose, use the biggest hexagon scallop die, and all the remainder of the plain hexagons. Reduce the scallop piece from inexperienced and the remaining from no matter shade you need to your rose.
I additionally grabbed some sequins for this as a result of to me, classic felt ornaments all the time have some sparkle.
Stack up all of the scalloped squares. Thread a needle with three strands of coordinating embroidery floss and are available up by way of the middle. Thread a sequin on the thread and make a french knot by way of the center. Do not pull the knot too tight or it’ll pull by way of.
The standard manner of attaching sequins is with a seed bead within the heart, and you’ll definitely do this in case you’d desire.
Stack up the plain hexagons, rotating each a bit bit. Sew a sequin by way of the middle, then add extra sequins across the open areas.
Layer the back and front of the straightforward shapes ornaments and sew across the edges with three strands and working sew. Depart a spot so as to add a tiny little bit of stuffing. This exhibits off the free edges of felt and makes them extra dimensional, however the stuffing is elective. Sew the opening closed.
Add a hanger on the nook of every and they’re able to show!
Which decoration will you be making?
Sure, it is a bit early, however it is a nice time to get a begin on Christmas crafting. Plus, you possibly can get pleasure from this form of ornament any time of the yr. I particularly love hanging a single decoration on the wall close to different framed artwork or embroidery. It is an ideal little accent!
