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pianolady 06-03-2010 12:48 PM

Does anyone have an idea on making quilted Christmas ornaments? I need to make about 20, so should get started on something as soon as I can.

craftybear 06-03-2010 12:50 PM

http://www.make-stuff.com/projects/quiltball.html

MNQuilter 06-03-2010 01:06 PM

I made these quilted balls for christmas last year and they turned out so cute! They were a nice sit on the couch and work on type project! I even put DH to work helping put in pins!

Pam 06-03-2010 01:26 PM

I saw this one here, going to try it.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44993-1.htm

amma 06-03-2010 10:05 PM

Here is a pattern from one of our members :D:D:D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-3329-1.htm

Grammy2_be 06-04-2010 12:08 AM

Good for you to be thinking ahead.
Felt ornaments are pretty easy and fun to make. I just find a clipart image to use the outline as a pattern, then cut, embroider, sequin,blanket stitch the edges and stuff. Try doing a google image search for felt ornaments to get ideas.

Grammy2_be 06-04-2010 12:13 AM

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The doll I have as my picture is ornament sized. I made crazy quilt body, embroidered and beaded then inset the face. Here is the Christmas version.

Elly 06-04-2010 01:39 AM

Beautiful!!

It is almost Xmas in July!

CarrieAnne 06-04-2010 03:18 AM

Thats really cute!

Holice 06-04-2010 03:22 AM

How fancy do you need to be?

Holice 06-04-2010 03:31 AM

If you want very very simple:
Fuise two holiday print fabric between a heavy pellon (preferably fusiable pellon) You will need another fusiable on the unfuised side. Make a large layer of fabric.
Use cookie cutters for design or other pattern. Draw around around and cut out. open a small section and insert another piece of fusiable and your hanging ribbon and refuise.

Another is make balls using (I believe a pentagon shape) and English type piecing. Stuff and hang.

I have used this last technique to make larger balls out of double knit for children's play balls.

Holice 06-04-2010 03:32 AM

If you use the paper pieced balls, and if I can find them I will send you some shapes already printed on lightweight card stock.

Pam 06-04-2010 06:17 AM

Grammy 2 be, your doll ornament is darling! how have you done the face? It looks like porcelin or maybe eggshell.

pianolady 06-04-2010 06:44 AM

Thanks for your ideas, you are all great for coming to a person's rescue! I'm keeping a record of your ideas, because each year I try to do something different!

littlehud 06-04-2010 12:17 PM

Wow, I can't even think of Christmas yet.

JanetM 06-04-2010 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by amma
Here is a pattern from one of our members :D:D:D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-3329-1.htm

Thank you Amma for re-posting Shelly's ornaments. They are really nice. :-D

Grammy2_be 06-06-2010 08:07 AM

Thank you. The face is hand embroidered on a flesh tone fabric like ultra suede using a single thread, then I used brush on blush.

Sue Fish 09-16-2010 01:33 AM


Originally Posted by pianolady
Does anyone have an idea on making quilted Christmas ornaments? I need to make about 20, so should get started on something as soon as I can.

http://www.offray.com/57.html This can be made with fabric I cut strips 2" wide and folded in half instead of using ribbon..I like the fabric ones much better really...press well to make them nice and neat...


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