Quilted Ornament Tips and Tricks

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…

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…

Probably one of the quickest & easiest ways you can dress up or personalize your quilted ornaments is to add a charm or two. Most of the time, I simply create a “chain” from a couple of jumprings, add my charm to it, and then pin it right onto the top of my ornament (held…

I have another quick & easy ornament embellishment idea for you: beads, sequins, and rhinestones… simply pin or glue them on! Here are a few ideas for you. You can create designs and patterns with our embellishments, or just put them on randomly… whatever fits your ornament best. Get creative! In our upcoming September Kit…

Want an easy and beautiful way to embellish your quilted ornaments? How about flowers? Here are a few quick ideas: These sparkly poinsettias are actually scrapbooking embellishments! Simply pin them to the top of your ornaments with pearled pins (or you can use beads, sequins, etc)… and you have a beautiful topper in seconds. This pretty daisy came from…

When you sign up for my email list, I send you a free pattern e-Book, for an ornament design that I created several years back, that I named “Moonlight”. It’s one of my all-time favorite ornaments (blue is my favorite color!), and it’s just one of those craft projects that ends up looking even more beautiful than you expect…

Using Stripes in your Quilted Ornaments

Try Unexpected Textures

You don’t always need a bow.

Use Ribbon & Fabric Together in a Snow Globe Ornament

Use Only One Color/Pattern In Your Ornament

Top your ornaments with ‘Falling Leaves’ for Autumn.

Quick Tip – Adding Charms to your Quilted Ornaments (and where to find them).

Quick Tip – Using Beads, Sequins, & Rhinestones on your Quilted Ornaments.

Quick Tip! Embellish your Quilted Ornaments with Flowers

A Variation Idea for the Free Moonlight Ornament Pattern.