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January Selvages Christmas Tree OrnamentJanuary Selvages Christmas Tree OrnamentJanuary Selvages Christmas Tree OrnamentJanuary Selvages Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com

The First in our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

Supplies: 7” X 10” Base Fabric (Muslin or ?)

At least 18 Selvages Edges 1 1/2” by at least 7”

10” Length of Ribbon for hanging loop

Buttons for star at top of tree

More Buttons and Lace to embellish as desired

Assembly: Note: Pick a mix of selvage edges... With and without writing, white or print to

the edge. And don't leave out those fringed edges!

Making The Selvage "Fabric":

1. Lay one selvage at one short end of your muslin base fabric

aligning the selvage edge with the raw edge of the muslin.

2. Position a second selvage strip so it's selvage edge covers

the raw edge of the first strip by about 1/4". Stitch along the

selvage edge of second strip through all layers.

3. In the same manner, position a third strip over the second

and stitch.

4. Continue in this way to cover the entire muslin base.

5. Using template given, cut two tree shapes from your sel-

vage fabric, following diagram at right. It is important to have

the templates oriented so the print on the selvages is right side up!

6. If desired, "decorate" your tree a bit with embellishments of buttons

and lace, staying away from the seam allowances.

7. Place the trees selvage sides together and stitch around, leaving

an opening to turn.

8. Turn right sides out. Stuff through opening. Slip stitch open-

ing closed.

9. Stitch ribbon to top of tree to form a hanging loop.

Cover edges of ribbon with buttons.

10. If desired, continue to "decorate" your tree with

embellishments of buttons and lace.

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Base Fabric

Start at one end.

Lay Selvage over

raw edge of

previous Selvage

by 1/4”. Topstitch

along Selvage

edge.

Tree

Template

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February Heart Christmas Tree OrnamentFebruary Heart Christmas Tree OrnamentFebruary Heart Christmas Tree OrnamentFebruary Heart Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com - The Second in our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

Supplies:

10” Fabric Square

24" of Rick Rack (I used the small RR I had on hand but any size would do)

12" of White Ribbon

Stuffing

Assembly:

1. Cut out two hearts using the Template given.

2. Starting at the bottom of the heart, baste the RR in place on the right side of one

of the hearts so the edge of the RR is at the edge of the heart as shown. Note that

I ran my stitches just to catch the "tips" of the RR about an1/8" (might be larger

if using larger RR) in.

3. Fold the ribbon length in half and pin in place at the cleft of the heart and the

ribbon laying against the heart as shown. Note that I placed my ribbon with the

fold at the cleft so I was able the tie a bow. The other option is to place the raw

edges at the cleft for just a loop without the bow.

4. Next place the two hearts Rights Sides Together with the basted one on top and

stitch a 1/4" seam (might be larger if using larger RR), leave opening to turn.

5. Turn and stuff. Slip stitch the opening.

Have A Wonderful Valentine's Day! Have A Wonderful Valentine's Day! Have A Wonderful Valentine's Day! Have A Wonderful Valentine's Day!

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March Swan Christmas Tree OrnamentMarch Swan Christmas Tree OrnamentMarch Swan Christmas Tree OrnamentMarch Swan Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com -

The Third in Our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

Supplies:

2 ea. 6” X 7 1/2” Rectangles of Burlap

Fabric Scraps: White 6” square, Water Blue: 2” X 6”, Red: 1”

square

8” square of Paper Backed Fusible Web

Stuffing

12" of 1/2” White Twill Tape

Stuffing

Prep For Applique: Swan (Four Templates Below)

Assembly:

1. Applique Swan, centered on one burlap rectangle.

2. Layer the two burlap rectangles, wrong sides together. Stitch 1” from

edge, leaving an opening to stuff.

3. Stuff Ornament with stuffing. Stitch opening closed.

4. Stitch a second line of stitching 1/4” outside first line, tucking in and

catching the short ends of the twill tape along top of ornaments to

make a hanging ribbon.

5. Pull away burlap threads parallel to the stitching on burlap to form a

fringe.

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April Row Houses Christmas Tree OrnamentApril Row Houses Christmas Tree OrnamentApril Row Houses Christmas Tree OrnamentApril Row Houses Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com

The Fourth in Our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

This ornament is just Fun and not too hard to make. The sample shown hasn’t

been stitched yet and it will be even yummy-ier when it is! But here’s what

you need…

5” X 7” Batting and Backing

Assorted Scraps

You’ll also need 10” - 12” or ribbon for hanging.

Assembly:

1. Trace the whole outer shape of the ornament onto the fusible twice. One will be your base, one

will be the backing.. Also trace three gables (The triangles at the top of each house), three doors,

six windows and two only house fronts (The red on either side in the sample). The middle house

is the base fabric (Dark Green in the sample.)

2. The two house fronts go on either side of the base unit. Fuse them in place. Add the Gables. If a

little of the base fabric shows tween the gable and the house front, consider it the Gutter or an Ar-

chitectural Detail!

3. Fuse the windows and doors in place. Position the Row House atop the Batting piece and fuse in

place. Trim. Position the backing and before fusing, tuck the hanging ribbon at the peak of each

of the outer gables as shown. Fuse.

4. Stitch everything in place. Use a straight stitch or a little zigzag, catching the ribbon.

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May Three Inch Ornaments May Three Inch Ornaments May Three Inch Ornaments May Three Inch Ornaments Here is a fun idea. Turn any 3” quilt block into an ornament. I’ve

given a few patterns here, but be sure to explore your favorite blocks

or make up some new ones! Use them as Ornaments, Gift Toppers

(use different fabrics for all sorts of occasions!) and Key Fobs. It’s a great way

to plow through your scrap bag and have a lot of fun!

To Make the Blocks:

Four Patch

CUT: 4 total 2” Squares of 2

to 4 different fabrics.

Assembly:

Stitch together into a pleasing

4-Patch.

Hourglass (Makes 2)

CUT: 2 Different 4 1/2”

squares. Cut each on both di-

agonals/

Assembly:

Stitch together into 2 pleasing

hourglasses.

Nine Patch

CUT: 9 total 1 1/2” squares of

2 to 9 different fabrics.

Assembly:

Stitch together into a pleasing

9-Patch.

To Make The Ornament:

Cut two pieces of backing each 4” X 3 1/2” .

Fold Wrong Sides Together so each is 2” X 3 1/2”.

Cut a 3 1/2” square of batting and a 3” strip of cute ribbon.

Assembly:

Take the ribbon, folded in half, and pin into one corner of

the block as shown so the ribbon is on top of the block.

Layer the batting then the block right side up and the two

backing pieces atop the block so the folded edges overlap.

Pin as needed. Stitch all the way around. Trim the corners

and then turn through the opening. Repeat for other blocks.

Your Ornaments are complete.

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June Mistletoe Christmas Tree OrnamentJune Mistletoe Christmas Tree OrnamentJune Mistletoe Christmas Tree OrnamentJune Mistletoe Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com

The Sixth in Our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

Cutting:Cutting:Cutting:Cutting: 5” X 8” of two different greens 2 “ square of red 1” X 12” strip of red 5” X 8” and 2” square of Paper Backed Fusible Web Assembly:Assembly:Assembly:Assembly: 1. Adhere 5” X 8” fusing to the back of one of the greens per manufacturer’s in-

structions. Fuse the second piece of green so the two greens are back to back with the fusing in between.

2. Note the pointed (Solid Line) vs. round (Dotted Line) end op-tion on Template A. Choose your favorite.

3. Trace Chosen Template A eight times to the Fused Green Sheet so the line can be seen well. Cut just inside the lines to yield eight leaf shapes.

4. Trace Template B (Berry) to the 2” Fusible square six times. Fuse to back of red square. Cut out and set aside.

5. Arrange 4 of the leaf shapes into a “plus sign” overlapping about 1/2” in the center as shown at right. Stitch together in the center as shown by dotted lines. Make 2.

6. Fold the 12” strip of red in half lengthwise to make the hanging ribbon.

7. Sandwich the Step 4 units with the top unit turned a bit AND with the hanging ribbon ends caught at the center of the units as shown. Stitch again in the same way as before.

8. Cover stitching by fusing three red Berries over the center on both sides to complete your ornament. You could also add buttons!

B

Template A

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July Flag Christmas Tree Ornament July Flag Christmas Tree Ornament July Flag Christmas Tree Ornament July Flag Christmas Tree Ornament From LynBrown.com

The Seventh in Our 2014 Ornament of the Month Series

Cutting: White: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Red: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Batting: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Prep for Appliqué:

Red: Templates A, B, C and D (Stripes)

Blue: Template E (Square Field)

Gold: Template F (Star)

(Note: All Templates Reversed For Fusible Applique)

8" of Ribbon

Assembly: 1. Following diagram, appliqué pieces in place (In alphabetic order) atop the white

ground. Note: Sample is not even stitched. I don't think it needs to be. It is just fused in

place.

2. Layer flag, batting and backing. Fold ribbon in half and tuck ends in the corner by

blue field between the flag and the batt to be caught by final stitching. Stitch about 1/4"

all around. Trim close to stitching.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Templates Revered For Fusible Applique

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Stitch 6 squares

Fold then

stitch sides

August Baby Block Christmas Tree OrnamentAugust Baby Block Christmas Tree OrnamentAugust Baby Block Christmas Tree OrnamentAugust Baby Block Christmas Tree Ornament Cut six 3 1/2" squares (I used all the same fabric)

Prep for Appliqué Your Favorite Way:

Letters given (Reverse for fusing)

6” coordinating ribbon

Fiberfil

Assembly: 1. Appliqué a letter or number to the center of one square (Or

All Squares!) if desired.

2. Following diagram at right, lay out your squares as

shown. Stitch together, leaving 1/4" free at both ends.

Add Ribbon as shown at top.

3. Now here is the trick: Following diagram at

right, fold diagonally and line edges up to

sew. Stitch sides. Refold. Stitch again.

4. Now stitch the top, leaving an opening in the middle

of one side to turn and stuff. Be sure to catch that ribbon!

5. Turn, Stuff. Stitch. Your Ornament is ready to hang!

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September Matryoshka Doll Ornament PatternsSeptember Matryoshka Doll Ornament PatternsSeptember Matryoshka Doll Ornament PatternsSeptember Matryoshka Doll Ornament Patterns From LynBrown.com

You will need:You will need:You will need:You will need: Large scraps for Bodies/Dresses/ Backs/Hanging Strap

Scraps for Aprons

Scrap for Face

Scrap(s) for Hair

ALSO:ALSO:ALSO:ALSO: Stuffing

Micron Pigma Permanent Marker

Cutting: Cutting: Cutting: Cutting: (Templates on next page) Cut two pieces (One Back and one Front) for each sized Ornament

along dashed lines.

3 Hanging Straps 1 1/4" X 9 1/2"

Draw Faces:Draw Faces:Draw Faces:Draw Faces: Place face scrap over face pattern. Trace, using permanent marker and

light source if needed. Trace all three, leaving space to cut each face.

Prep for Appliqué your favorite way: Prep for Appliqué your favorite way: Prep for Appliqué your favorite way: Prep for Appliqué your favorite way: (Add seam allowance for hand appliqué) Face for each size

Hair for each size

Apron for each size

Assembly:Assembly:Assembly:Assembly: 1. Press each strap in half lengthwise. Open and press edges to crease.

Fold again and stitch along edge. Make 3. Now fold Strap in half cross-

wise and pin one strap to center top right side of each back.

2. Place Apron, Face and Hair on doll front pieces according to pattern.

Appliqué in place.

3. Place front and back of large doll right sides together and stitch 1/4"

seam all around, catching the strap, and leaving an opening for turning

and stuffing at bottom. Clip seams. Turn and stuff. Repeat for other Doll

Ornaments. Slip stitch openings. 4. Hang your ornaments on the tree or give away with love!

Apron

Body/Back

Hair

Face

Full Size Patterns

On Page 2

Pg 1/2Pg 1/2Pg 1/2Pg 1/2

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MatryoshkaMatryoshkaMatryoshkaMatryoshka Doll Doll Doll Doll

OrnamentOrnamentOrnamentOrnament PatternsPatternsPatternsPatterns

Pg 2/2Pg 2/2Pg 2/2Pg 2/2

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October Mitten Christmas Ornament October Mitten Christmas Ornament October Mitten Christmas Ornament October Mitten Christmas Ornament From LynBrown.comFrom LynBrown.comFrom LynBrown.comFrom LynBrown.com

Supplies: Supplies: Supplies: Supplies: 9” Scrap of Red Christmas 5” Scrap of Green Christmas 6” Scrap of Batting 9” square of Paper Backed Fusible Web Cutting:Cutting:Cutting:Cutting: 1 1/4” X 9” Red Christmas for Strap Prep for Fusible Applique:Prep for Fusible Applique:Prep for Fusible Applique:Prep for Fusible Applique: 1 and 1 Reversed Mitten from Red Christmas 1 and 1 Reversed Cuff from Green Christmas (Note: Cuff was Fussy Cut) Assembly:Assembly:Assembly:Assembly: 1. Press strap in half lengthwise. Open and

press edges to crease. Fold again and stitch along edge. Position Mitten on Batt. Add Cuff overlapping as shown. Now fold Strap in half crosswise and pin raw edges of strap to batt at X (beneath the cuff.)

2. Fuse in place. 3. Trim batt away just beyond (1/8”) the

mitten. 4. Place reversed mitten and cuff on back

side of ornament. Fuse in place. 5. Stitch all around, being sure to catch

strap in stitching. 6. Hang on your Christmas Tree, use as a

Package Decoration or as a Place Card at your Holiday Dinner!

MittenMittenMittenMitten

CuffCuffCuffCuff

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November Santa Christmas Tree OrnamentNovember Santa Christmas Tree OrnamentNovember Santa Christmas Tree OrnamentNovember Santa Christmas Tree Ornament Supplies:

10” square Green

3” square Batting

4” square Red

10” Ribbon

Stuffing

Cutting:

Green: Templates A and B

Prep For Applique: (Your Favorite Way)

Beard Template from Batting

Hat Template From Red

Note: All 1/4” Seams

Assembly:

1. Applique hat and beard in place on Green A. Ink eyes as desired.

2. Finger press to find the center of Green A. Fold the ribbon and pin at X, matching raw edges so

ribbon lays against Green A. Fold Green A right sides together and stitch the two straight sides of

Green A together leaving open as indicated, catching ends of ribbon. Trim seam at point.

3. Finger press the Green B Circle in half. Pin in place matching the creases with back seam of Green

A and the center crease of the Green A Unit. Stitch, pivoting as needed going around curve.

4. Turn right side out, poking and smoothing as needed. Stuff firmly then hand stitch opening closed.

Template A

Template B

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plate

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December Jolly Birds Christmas Tree OrnamentsDecember Jolly Birds Christmas Tree OrnamentsDecember Jolly Birds Christmas Tree OrnamentsDecember Jolly Birds Christmas Tree Ornaments From LynBrown.com

This simple Bird Ornament reminds us that

It's natural for birds to live in trees... Even Christmas Trees!

Make them out of cottons, wool, home decor any fabric you prefer.

Make them in multiple sizes! Supplies For Two Birds:

Fat Quarter Red

20” Ribbon

Stuffing

Cutting:

Red: Templates Small and Large

Templates include 1/4" seam allowance.

Fold fabric right sides together and place template of desired size on top. Pin.

Cut around template to yield two bird pieces that are MIRROR IMAGES.

Assembly: 1. Fold Ribbon length in half and pin in place at the R on one of the

Bird pieces so raw edges are even.

2. Place two Bird pieces right sides together. Starting from bottom X,

stitch around Bird to other X, so an opening is left.

3. Clip curves and trim points. Turn Bird. Smooth curves and push out

points from inside.

4. Stuff Bird evenly to desired plumpness. Stitch opening closed. Re-

peat for second bird.

5. Hang a few Jolly Bird ornaments into your Christmas tree, use them

to adorn gifts, or add them to your holiday decor.

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