I do love homemade things, and years ago made these ornaments for my Christmas tree.
The first thing I did was draw a pattern for a heart on paper. I made it slightly lopsided and slightly bigger than I wanted the heart to be to provide room for the seam allowance (for this project 3/8 inch.) I don’t think I have the pattern any more, so sorry for not showing it.
Then I folded my fabric right-sides facing out, and pinned my pattern on the fabric. You need to be sure not to cut out both sides with the right side up or you will have one side facing the wrong way when it is sewn together. (If your pattern is exactly symmetrical, then this will not be a problem.) I cut out the two sides and removed the pins and paper pattern. Then placing right sides together, I placed a loop of ribbon (to hang the ornament) at the top, tucked inside the heart, and pinned the two sides together, right-side facing in. I sewed the heart with a 3/8 inch seam allowance, leaving a small (about 1 inch) opening on the side. Then I turned the piece right-side out. I used a pen (with the point retracted) inserted in the opening, to push the fabric all the way out at the point of the heart.
I stuffed it with polyester fiber-fill, and sewed the small opening closed. Using a glue gun, I attaced a few buttons and ribbon to the front of the heart. That’s it.
These were so fun to make and they are some of my favorite ornaments on the tree. I made about two dozen.
Since I didn’t use Christmas fabric or colors, I sometimes hang these ornaments on armoire keys or dresser knobs all-year round.
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Trudy Callan says
December 9, 2011 at 16:36I love homemade ornaments. Yours are very pretty. I also love your fireplace with the skates, sled, etc., and the stories behind each item.
Ginger Zuck says
December 9, 2011 at 18:57These are so adorable!! Love them on the amiore knob!!
Honey at 2805 says
December 10, 2011 at 00:09Your ornaments are adorable, Anita!
Tracy says
December 10, 2011 at 02:17Very cute ornaments! Most of the ones on our “main” tree are handmade also or have some special meaning, which I think is just as it should be. Have a blessed Christmas!
Betsy@ coastal-colors says
December 10, 2011 at 02:32Anita, you are so talented! I love your ornaments! They’re so pretty! Very inspirational!
Honey at 2805 says
December 10, 2011 at 03:01Thank you for linking to the Christmas Party at 2805!
Sarah says
December 10, 2011 at 04:34Love your hand made hearts. Things made by hand with lots of heart are the best. ~ sarah
Katherines Corner says
December 10, 2011 at 13:39A beautiful holiday treasure Anita xo
Ann@A Sentimental Life says
December 11, 2011 at 14:36cute, I love hanging things like that from door knobs or drawer pulls
La Vie Quotidienne says
December 11, 2011 at 15:39So pretty! And I like the idea that you can use them year-around. They look adorable on the tree. Years ago I made fabric candy canes and I still use them…fun. Happy Holidays!
Bengts fotoblogg says
December 11, 2011 at 20:06Lovely ornaments, very nice.
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
December 11, 2011 at 21:21How pretty and festive! Love it that they are homemade! Happy weekend!…hugs…Debbie
Laurel says
December 12, 2011 at 13:42These are adorable…thanks for visiting and following 🙂 Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Karena says
December 12, 2011 at 13:52Anita your tree and ornaments are so lovely. The handmade hearts gorgeous!
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Karena
Michele Smith says
December 13, 2011 at 01:37These ornaments are adorable! How fun to make too.
Ann from On Sutton Place says
December 14, 2011 at 00:32These are just perfect. I love that you used varied fabrics. Happy Holidays!