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Completing the adorable, In-the-Hoop Christmas ornaments

by Olesya Lebedenko

We’ve reached the final step in constructing our charming, in-the-hoop, boot-shaped ornaments that we created on our wonderful PFAFF creative icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. It’s time to add those finishing touches that bring it all together!

A PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine with 2 felt boot Christmas ornaments decorated with gold machine embroidery; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Felt Christmas ornaments with the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine

Use pinking shears and carefully cut around the boot with a ¼” seam allowance. Don’t forget to clip the curves along the stitched line. Be extra careful not to cut through the stitching. These steps will ensure our ornaments look polished and ready to shine on the tree or as a special handmade gift!

A pair of scissors is being used to clip the curves on a boot shape with pinked edges that is embroidered on red felt; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Clip the curves along the boot shape.

Turn the boot ornament right side out through the opening. Use a chopstick to help shape it neatly. Gently stuff it with polyester fill to give it dimension and fullness.

A chopstick is used to turn a boot-shaped ornament made from red felt with gold stitching right sides out; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Turn the ornament right sides out.

A boot-shaped Christmas made with red felt decorated with gold machine embroidery is stuffed with a white polyester filling; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Stuffing the ornament

Fold the seams inward, then clip and blind stitch the opening. Thread a long needle with cotton floss and stitch through the top-right corner of the boot. Pull the floss through and tie a knot to form a loop.

A hand-sewing needle and red thread stitch an opening in a Christmas ornament made from red felt, machine embroidered with gold thread. A red clip holds the opening for hand-stitching; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Blind-stitch the opening of the boot.

A long needle threaded with gold cotton floss inserted through the top-right corner of a boot-shaped Christmas ornament made from red felt machine embroidered with gold thread; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Create a loop for ornament.

We did it! We’ve finished our ornament, totally programmed and stitched on the incredible PFAFF creative icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine!

Now it’s time to let your creativity shine even more. Make as many ornaments as you like to decorate your home or gift to someone special. Experiment with different shapes and embroidery designs to craft truly, one-of-a-kind creations that will bring extra magic to the holiday season!

2 red felt Christmas ornaments shaped like boots, made with machine gold machine embroidery and stitched on the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine lay on a piece of worn-looking white wood. A PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, a package of assorted PFAFF universal needles, some mini Christmas lights, and some nuts and seed pods are scattered around the ornaments; PFAFF creative icon 2, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80/12, PFAFF Universal Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14, PFAFF 6D Dynamic Spring Foot, PFAFF creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm), Mettler 40wt polyester thread, PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer, PFAFF 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System

Felt Christmas Boot ornaments with machine embroidery stitched on the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine

What an amazing time we’ve had creating together! I’m truly thrilled with the beautiful results of our felt Christmas ornaments and hope you enjoyed exploring all the fantastic features of the  PFAFF creative icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine along the way. It’s such a joy to bring ideas to life with this incredible machine, and I can’t wait to dive into more exciting projects with you in future posts.

Thank you so much for being part of this creative journey—it wouldn’t be the same without you. Wishing you the merriest and brightest holiday season, filled with joy, love, and inspiration. Here’s to making next year one of endless creativity, amazing sewing and quilting adventures!

Sincerely,
Olesya

This is part 4 of 4 in this series

Go back to part 3: More in-the-hoop holiday magic with the PFAFF creative icon 2

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