This is a kit for making three embroidered Christmas tree ornaments, each measuring 3" across. The three patterns are printed in permanent color to cotton fabric. You'll get everything you need to finish them including little hoops, felt backing, floss needles, and baker's twine for hanging.

Three hand-embroidered ornaments are inspired by the charm of vintage glass Christmas balls. Classic stitches are arranged in radiant circular patterns and rendered in festive reds, greens, and golds to bring a nostalgic warmth to your tree. Once they are framed in mini wooden hoops hang these treasures for old-fashioned holiday magic with a cozy touch of handmade.

Quality materials and handy extras include:
::> Three 3" natural bamboo embroidery hoops
::> Cotton fabric 17.5" x 6" with the designs printed in permanent color. Each finished ornament measures 3.5" when framed and finished
::> Full skeins of DMC embroidery floss to complete project
::> 2 embroidery needles
::> 5.75" tin for your supplies
::> 9"x12" felt piece in holiday color
::> Baker's twine for hanging
::> Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions in four-page 8.5" x 11" cardstock project guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do this if I've never embroidered?

Yes. All the instructions you'll need are included. If you've never handled a needle and thread, it might take a while to get comfortable. Take your time, keep your thread length under 18", and just be sure you're not tangling things and that you're pulling the thread all the way through. Once you've got this rhythm established with simple straight stitches, you can keep adding to the stitches you've mastered. The stitching guides actually tell you which stitches to start with on a design if you're new to embroidery.

What can I do with my finished project?

You can finish it in the hoop and hang it or get a frame with a circular cutout and glass cover. My favorite thing to do is to finish the design in a nicer hoop and then display on plate stand or small easel. I add it to styled vignettes around my house.

Will the printed pattern wash out?

No. You may wash your finished project but the printed design will not wash away.

What's the difference between kits and fabric prints?

The kits include not only the fabric print but also floss, needles, a storage tin, and hoop. The fabric prints include just the fabric print and the stitching guide. You will need to supply hoop, needles, and floss.

Do you offer PDF patterns?

No.

I see the option to add on scissors and needle minder. Do I need them?

You don't need a needle minder. It's simply a nice extra: it attaches to your work in progress with a magnet and will hold your needle when you need to put it down. 

You will need scissors, but any scissors that you have already will also work. Our scissors are the right size for fitting into the storage tin that comes with each kit, and I like having a few pairs for my my many works in progress.

Copyright

This embroidery pattern is designed by Debbie Hodge/Stitched Stories LLC and is for personal use only.

Patterns may not be reproduced or shared. 2023 Debbie Hodge, Stitched Stories.