When I spied Amy Butlers new lark range of fabrics and found this one with large, gorgeous circles I immediately saw Christmas decorations.
First I cut out two circles...
Then I found a ribbon for the loop and tied a knot in it...
Pinned the two circles, wrong sides together making sure I had the ribbon secured...
Using my walking foot I sewed twice around the circles, leaving a gap (about 3 inches) at the bottom of the decoration (for stuffing) and making sure the ribbon was sewn in securely at the top...
Then I stuffed it fairly generously using polyester toy stuffing...
Once I was happy with the amount of stuffing, I shuffled the stuffing away from the opening and stitched the opening closed. Twice. The opening edges got a little raggy so I just trimmed them...
Once closed, I used my fingers to evenly distribute the stuffing inside the decoration...
Then I found a couple of buttons and matching perle 8 thread and sewed the buttons onto the middle of the decoration (one on each side). This anchors the middle of the decoration and gives it a nice shape...
Then tie another piece of ribbon above the decoration and there you are...finished...
But what if you don't have any Amy Butler Lark fabric? You could use anything. I also made a pretty Liberty one.
They take about half an hour to make and I think they are sweet for something quick to hang on your tree or give to a friend. I have also made an embroidered one using wool felt. This took longer and I might show the step by step process for this another day! xo
16 comments:
Cute and easy! Thanks. I may have to make some of these. Your embroidery is exquisite.
Last one makes me swoon.... Beautiful.
ok that is just adorable, love the colors in the amy butler fabric, such a retro feel to it.
Thanks for the tutorial I will have to see if can find some of that fabric.
LOVE the wool ornament, I am starting to play around with wool , yes I caved and have started to collect wool!
Kathie
Such prettiness!!
xx
Cool, I will definitely make some of these, if not this year, then definitely next. I especially like the felt one.
Very cute and quick! Gotta love those kind of projects!
Adorable! I love the last one made with felted wool. Your stitching looks amazing!
I've been looking for Christmas decorations to make with the kids and these are pretty cute. They can pick out the fabric, ribbon and buttons, they can draw round templates and stuff them. All I'll have to do is sew them up. Perfect.
These are sweet. Especially love the embroidered felt one.
lovely decorations! Such a good idea to showcase a lovely fabric that way and the buttons finish it perfectly.
Sometimes the "simple" ornaments are the best! Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea.
Lovely!
Thanks for showing us how to make these lovely little decorations Cathy.
So pretty!!
You're so clever, they look fabulous and the embroidery one is lovely.
I would love to see the wool decoration. It is very pretty.
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