Creating the cutest embroidered holiday ornament ever | creative icon 2

After a cozy autumn exploring festive inspiration, I’m thrilled to welcome you into the magic of the holiday season with a project that’s as heartwarming as a cup of hot cocoa!

Today, we’re stepping into a world of creativity with the PFAFF creative icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine to craft a charming Christmas treasure—a stuffed boots ornament! These sweet little boots, made from soft felt and adorned with intricate embroidery, are designed entirely in-the-hoop, leaving just a quick hand stitch for the final touch.

Felt Christmas ornaments with the PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine

Together, we’ll bring this enchanting project to life, embracing the joy of creating handmade holiday decor. Let’s turn on our machines, sip some peppermint tea, and set the scene for a creative journey filled with stitching and smiles. Before we dive in, let’s take a moment to gather our supplies and ensure everything is ready for this festive adventure. The list below contains all the materials needed to create these little holiday boots!

Felt, threads, notions, and PFAFF machine needles, hoop and foot for our Christmas ornament

materials

Notes:

• The materials are given for one boot.
• finished measurement 3½” x 4”

fabric

• 2 – 8” x 12” x ⅛” sheets of burgundy polyester felt

threads

• 1 spool of Mettler 40wt polyester thread to match your felt color
• bobbin wound with main fabric matching thread
• 1 spool of Mettler 40wt polyester thread of bright yellow-gold color
• bobbin wound with yellow matching thread

notions

• stiletto and fabric glue pen
• patchwork clips and fine glass head pins
• 1 – ⅛” x 13” length of cotton floss
• sharp scissors and pinking shears
• ≈ 30g wadding
• 1 – 11” x 11” piece of PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer
• PFAFF Universal Needles Size 80 or 90 OR PFAFF Quilting Needles Size 90/14

feet/machine accessories suggestions

• 6D The Dynamic Spring Foot
• creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm)

Let’s start by attaching the embroidery unit. Then, it’s time for my favorite part of the process—switching on the PFAFF Creative Icon 2! On the welcome screen, tap the Embroidery option. A quick pop-up will remind you to clear the embroidery arm and remove any attached hoop before calibration. Simply tap ‘OK,’ and the machine will calibrate itself, moving the embroidery arm into position.

The PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen

TIP The standard zigzag stitch plate is recommended for embroidery and applique. But don’t worry if you forget—the embroidery navigation on the screen has your back with reminders and recommendations before the stitching begins.

The PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine creative hooping process of 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm)

Now, load the bobbin, thread the machine, and attach the 6D Dynamic Spring Foot. Grab the creative 120 Square Hoop (120 x 120 mm) and prepare your “sandwich” with an 8” x 12” x ⅛” felt piece on top of an 11” x 11” piece of PFAFF Aqua Magic Plus Stabilizer. Once everything is stacked, hoop the sandwich securely.

The PFAFF creative icon 2 sewing machine 10.1-inch capacitive touch screen

On the screen, select the hoop size by clicking the appropriate option, then choose ‘Start Hoop Scan.’ A pop-up message will prompt you to attach the hoop. Slide the hoop connector into the attachment, front to back, until it clicks into place. Tap ‘OK,’ and your hoop scan will be done in just about a minute, and you’ll be ready to roll!

And just like that, we’re all set and ready to dive into our fantastic Christmas magic!

In our post 2, we’ll explore the incredible built-in embroidery designs library on the PFAFF Creative Icon 2 to set up and create the perfect embroidery for our Christmas ornament. It will be a fun and creative journey, so get ready to stitch something extraordinary. I can’t wait to see you there!

This is part 1 of 4 in this series

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