stitched ornaments, garland, or gift toppers ((a tutorial))

Have you ever:

*Been sold on a sewing machine simply because it had so many stitch options, only to have never used them years later ((except for the zig zag stitch))?

*Wanted to spruce up your Christmas gifts with a sweet, homemade touch?

*Needed a little something extra on your tree or in your Christmas decor?

Well then, I've got the perfect cute, simple & festive tutorial for you today!

Here's what you'll need:

Felt (the thicker the better)

Miscellaneous Thread Colors

Sharp scissors (otherwise, it will just fray the felt and make it look all wonky)

Your trusty sewing machine

Ready of the fun part?

Cut out random ornament shapes from your felt. I just free-handed mine, but feel free to print off some stencils if you're OCD particular like that. 

Pick your thread & select your stitch.

Have fun with miscellaneous stitches & thread colors to embellish your ornaments!

Using a needle & thread, sew a loop of thread onto the top of your ornament or use some hot glue and attach to your gifts. Who doesn't enjoy a little extra cuteness?

Fun options/ideas:

Make a garland out of your stitched felt ornaments.

Use metallic thread for even more glam!

Hang on your tree.

Cut out letters and spell out something fun on your mantle. ((Joy, Hark!, Love, Merry))


And speaking of decor...I added this to my Christmas decor yesterday. It makes me so happy! ((moved the garland from the fireplace so that I can hang stockings this week!))

love.


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