Vintage Christmas Ornament #8

Whew! I’m only four days late with Ornament #8. Evidently, I failed to look at my own calendar when I scheduled this one!  But here we are, so hopefully, no harm done. There are only 4 ornaments left! Then we get to start putting things together into finished projects — I’m excited to see this come together.

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So onward with Ornament #8!

Here’s the embroidery version:

I felt like I needed some more red in mine, since it IS my favorite color. Again, I’ve explained the stitches and colors I used where in the pattern, but it’s only a guideline. I did those middle circles with chain stitch. You may not like chain stitch, so please feel free to do your own thing!

Here’s my appliqué version for the throw quilt option:

Using rick rack for my stripes again! I’m really having fun with the rick rack.

Here’s my appliqué version for the wall quilt option:

This ornament is another one in which you can either piece the body to create the stripes, or make it all appliqué; the choice is yours. Both methods are given, and you can choose the one you think is easiest for you.

Have fun making them all your own!

The pattern is available as a PDF instant download in Hazel’s Mercantile for $1.75. The pattern has all the instructions for all the versions of the ornament shown above, along with full-size templates, piecing instructions, appliqué tips, the embroidery stitch chart with colors, placement information, and anything else I could think of to include. It’s ready for download, so you can get started right away!

As usual, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask. I’ll be happy to answer!

Ornament #9 comes out on September 20th.

Happy Stitching!