Quilted Ornament Tips and Tricks
Using Stripes in your Quilted Ornaments
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. ;)
Read MoreTry Unexpected Textures
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.
Read MoreYou don’t always need a bow.
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!
Read MoreUse Ribbon & Fabric Together in a Snow Globe Ornament
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…
Read MoreUse Only One Color/Pattern In Your Ornament
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.
Read MoreTop your ornaments with ‘Falling Leaves’ for Autumn.
Looking for a way to top your Fall-themed ornaments? Try using ‘falling leaves’ in place of a bow! While this look can work beautifully with any fall themed design, it looks particularly stunning on the sleek looking Kimekomi ornaments such as the FREE Moonlight Pattern or the Elements Pattern. In the example above, I used…
Read MoreQuick Tip – Adding Charms to your Quilted Ornaments (and where to find them).
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…
Read MoreQuick Tip – Using Beads, Sequins, & Rhinestones on your Quilted Ornaments.
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. Pine Cone decorated with beads. Quilted Pinwheel Ornament decorated with sequins. Quilted balls decorated with beads & sequins. Sequins and beads can be used to hide foam…
Read MoreQuick Tip! Embellish your Quilted Ornaments with Flowers
Want an easy and beautiful way to embellish your quilted ornaments? How about flowers? Here are a few quick ideas: Poinsettias make a lovely topper to any Christmas (or even just winter) ornament! You can find them in all shapes and sizes and they can be used in many different styles, from traditional to very modern!…
Read MoreA Variation Idea for the Free Moonlight Ornament Pattern.
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…
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