Lots of people have asked me how to make the variation of quilted ornaments that feature a picture or image centered on each side (I like to call them “Snow Globe Ornaments”), so for the last week I’ve been working an a brand new tutorial. It’s finally done! You can get it HERE for only $10.
The awesome thing about these ornaments is that you can use fabrics with larger prints and patterns than you are normally able to get away with using the traditional quilted ornament pattern. You can also feature favorite characters, sports teams, holiday images, or even a custom photo, name or date (I will soon be offering ornament kits with customized embroidery for weddings, anniversaries, and baby’s first Christmas, so keep an eye out for those).
The tutorial includes full step by step instructions, and 60 close up photos covering the entire process. These ornaments can be a little bit trickier than traditional quilted ornaments (you can find a pattern for those HERE), but my tutorial really breaks it all down, and includes all my hints and tips for easily dealing with (or just plain avoiding!) what is usually the more complicated parts of making these. Also included is a bonus tutorial, which will show you how to make a ribbon bow and hanger… you’ll get this extra tutorial for FREE.
These instructions are in PDF format, and will be instantly downloadable from the receipt you will receive via email following purchase.
If you decide you would like to try making one of these ornaments, and have any questions at all about the process, or anything else related to quilted ornaments, please feel free to leave your question in the comment section right below this post…I will be glad to answer as best I can!
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HI, I bought a magazine yesterday and there was your gorgeous quilted ornament, well I almost fell off my chair when you stated that there was a tutorial with patterns,so ofcourse I purchased the tutoroial ,fabric and pins. My first half is great, then the ooops! began . LIning up the other half is tricky. I finished it, I love it but it needs improvement, so # 2 attempt hopefully will be better. But I really just wanted to thank you for sharing, they are so beautiful, I hope I will be able to make a few for my daughter, she would love them I’m sure. I’ll be watching my e-mail for updates and new designs, thanksd again !!!! Linda Gormley
Thank you so much, Linda… I really appreciate that! :)
Lining up that second half is definitely the trickiest part, but it gets so much easier, I promise!
Thank you again, and have fun making them! :)
Hi there. I am making a fabric ornament and would like to put a picture of my Nanny’s puppy in the center. My first attempt was absolutely a mess. I couldn’t get all the corners covered. Do you have any suggestions on how I could get Nanny’s puppy in the center? I also had trouble getting my squares lined up once I got a bigger piece of fabric. Any suggestions for that also? You make it look soooo easy. LOL
Great tutorial!!
Thanks for posting! :o)
Donna McAbee