Leave about 1″ on each side of the grosgrain ribbon open on both sides, so begin stitching the wool felt to the back of the ornament about 1″ away from either side of the grosgrain. If you need to trim away some batting, do that now. Sandwich the second round of low-loft batting behind the round of wool felt and situate both up against the back of the ornament. Using white sewing thread, tack the two sides of the grosgrain piece to the back of the ornament, with a few small stitches through the edge of the grosgrain and the fabric on the back of the ornament board.Ībout half the grosgrain piece should extend above the edge of the ornament – it’ll be about 1/4″ showing up above the edge of the ornament. This marks the center so you can see it from the back while you’re working.Ĭenter the folded grosgrain ribbon piece on the back of the ornament piece, using the pin as a guide for the center. This will or should be situated above the tip of the tree. Looking at the front of the ornament, insert a pin in the top of the ornament, centered. This is the folded piece of grosgrain ribbon. Now, with all your pieces ready to assemble, we’ll put the whole thing together. I also showed you how to make a pretty little bow here. ![]() Last time we met on the ornament, we prepared the front of the ornament for assembly. Without further ado – because it’s going to be a long one! – let’s go! ![]() ![]() Today, we’re going to finish up the Christmas Tree Ornament series, and I’ll also announce the give-away winners for this beautiful silk ribbon give-away from Di van Niekerk. I knew I should have kept up my North Pole connections! Well, here we are, December 13, behind schedule, but catching up! It was a recuperative weekend, but I’ll tell you what – the old rusty-not-trusty laptop from home just doesn’t cut it.
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