There’s something about handmade ornaments that makes a Christmas tree feel extra special—like it’s dressed in memories and love. This year, why not add a touch of cozy charm to your tree with hand-stitched felt ornaments? Today, I’m sharing how to create two adorable characters: a Snowman Star and a Gingerbread Girl using Spellbinders/Nichol Spohr’s Felt Stitch and Create Kits. These cuties are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face!
Hand-Stitched Christmas Cheer: Felt Ornaments for Your Tree
Nothing says winter wonderland like a snowman! This star-shaped snowman brings the frosty fun with its dapper hat and a cheery scarf.
My Process:
- I die cut my felt using my Platinum 6 Machine and a regular die cutting sandwich. I used Spellbinders Merino Wool Felt Holiday Collection Sampler but there are other Felt Samplers as well.
- I used my Pokey Tool to pop out any remaining felt chads for easier stitching.
- I stuffed my ornaments with felt for dimension.
- I used the running stitch and three strands of thread for my stitching. Using the running stitch, I went around my felt twice to have continous stitching.
- I used a mini hot glue gun to adhere the pieces and accessories that were not stitched on.
- To make my hangar, I ran a needle with floss through the back layer of felt and then knotted the floss at the top.
Sweet as can be, this Gingerbread Girl brings a dash of whimsy to your tree. Her hat and bow gives her a festive flair, perfect for the holiday season.
Key Products Used:
- Spellbiners/Nichol Spohr’s Felt Stitch and Create Die Collection
- Felt Snowman Star
- Gingerbread Boy/Girl
- Holiday Collection Merino Felt Sampler
- Merino Wool Felt Collection
- DMC Floss
- Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
- Tapestry Needles
- 9″ Pro Shears (great for cutting felt…and anything else in your craft room)
These felt ornaments are keepsakes that I will hang on my tree year after year. They would also make wonderful gifts for family and friends. Happy Holiday!
Karen
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