Quilted ornament patterns, ideas, and tutorials to make your holidays sparkle.
I get asked all the time if sheer fabrics will work on folded fabric ornaments. The biggest issue you'll find when you use sheer fabrics, is covering the pins from the layer below. If you're not careful, pins can sometimes show through sheer fabrics. You can easily take care of this issue by either... 1. Using a solid ...
Stripes tend to look best when you make sure the stripes are running lengthwise through your fabric pieces when you cut them... that way they end up running outward from the center of your finished ornament (instead of going in all different directions and wonky-looking.) Of course... there are always exceptions to every rule. ;)
Don't be afraid to experiment with different textures when it comes to your fabrics & ribbons. I made this Basic Star ornament with 'crinkly' ribbon, and it created a pretty shimmery effect that I didn't expect.
You don't always need to use a ribbon bow on your quilted ornaments. For this one, I made a hanger out of gold beads, sewing it under the gold trim to hold it in place, and then covered up any "messy" parts with gold sequins. Simple & elegant! Happy Ornament-ing!
This is a fall pumpkin fabric that I found at JoAnns a few years back. I outlined the pumpkin (using the Snow Globe pattern) with a gold shimmery ribbon. The last layer is actually just more of the same pumpkin fabric. Then for extra sparkle, I added a few gold sequins and seed beads around the pumpkin. All ...
Have you ever tried making an ornament using only one color/pattern of fabric? This one is done with just one fabric, but I randomly scattered some gold beads and sequins for embellishment. You can find even more ideas for embellishing HERE.
Try using 'falling leaves' in place of a bow, for your Fall-themed ornaments. This is the same exact pattern as my "Moonlight" pattern (which is a free download on my site), except that I added some glittery leaves falling down one side, instead of a bow. (To add the leaves this way, start at the bottom, and ...
We have just returned home after being evacuated for Hurricane Irma. I live in Port Charlotte, FL, directly on Charlotte Harbor, and our area was forecasted to receive not only terrible winds, but also catastrophic storm surge flooding. We almost didn't leave. I've always been a little bit critical of people not leaving their homes in ...
Sign up for The Ornament Girl Newsletter, and I'll send you access to my Basic Star Ornament Workshop! Here's what you'll learn in this 3-part video series: (Videos are Closed Captioned) Video One: Supplies & Prep, including a printable shopping list, and a PDF Online Resource Guide. Video Two: How to make the Basic Star Ornament, from Start to Finish. Video Three: Embellishment ...
The Half & Half patten is a brand new design (the first of many to come!), by the super talented Monica Mihajlovic (a.k.a. SugarPlum), the very first independent designer for The Ornament Girl. I have hardly been able to wait to introduce you to Monica and her amazing designs. The Half & Half ornament pattern is ...
