Short answer: embroidered ornaments are made from felt or twill with a small design and a name or year. Stitch on felt with tearaway or wash-away stabilizer, trim around the border and add a ribbon loop.
Ornament Ideas
- Baby’s first Christmas with name and year
- Family name ornaments
- Pet ornaments
- Teacher gift ornaments
- Mini holiday sayings
How to Make an Embroidered Ornament
- Hoop wash-away or tearaway with two layers of felt.
- Stitch the design and a satin or bean-stitch border.
- Trim close to the border.
- Add a ribbon loop and a felt back.
Tips
- Keep ornaments 3 to 4 inches wide.
- Use dense felt so it holds its shape.
- Add the year to make it a keepsake.
Small holiday designs to try: Christmas and Tis The Season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should an embroidered ornament be?
About 3 to 4 inches wide fits most trees.
Which stabilizer is best for felt ornaments?
Wash-away for clean edges, or tearaway for a quicker finish.
Can I add names and years?
Yes. Add lettering in your embroidery software or ask us to digitize a custom layout.
Ready to stitch? Browse our embroidery design shop or order custom digitizing for your own logo or artwork.
