Each ornament starts with two matching shapes cut from Wool Blend Felt in Pink, Salmon, or Merlot. On the lighter felt, an iron-on transfer pencil carries the design straight from the template. On the Merlot, a light blue marker lets you draw it by hand so the lines show against the deep color. From there, it’s all embroidery floss, with double cross-stitches built from one vertical stitch and one across, plus tiny French knots. Gold floss sprigs on the pink ornament add a little shimmer when the tree lights are on. Stitch the two halves together with a needle from our felt and embroidery tools, fill them with a little polyfill from our felt craft materials, and finish with a floss loop for hanging. Keep your stitches relaxed as you go, since wool blend felt is soft and puckers if you pull too tight.

Handmade ornaments tend to become the ones a family reaches for first each year. Stitch the year or a set of initials on the back before you sew the halves together, and you’ll have a gift that marks the season it was made. Tuck one onto a wrapped present, or make a matching set with our Embroidered Felt Monogram Ornaments for a tree that feels personal.

If you’re new to embroidery, these stitches are a gentle place to start, and the template guides every step. When your ornaments are finished, we’d love to see them. Share a photo in our crafters’ community with #MadeWithLia.

FAQs

Is there a video tutorial for these ornaments?
Yes. Watch our embroidered felt ornaments video on YouTube to see each stitch up close.

Are these ornaments good for beginners?
Yes. The double cross-stitch and French knot are simple to learn, and the small size makes each ornament quick to finish.

Can I transfer the design onto dark felt?
Yes. A transfer pencil won’t show on deep colors like Merlot, so draw the design with a light-colored marker instead.

Can I personalize these ornaments?
Absolutely. Add initials, a name, or the year on the back for a keepsake gift.