As a teacher or parent, you may be familiar with “writing prompts”. Well, consider today’s project suggestion to be a “weaving prompt”! In short, two jewel weavies make a perfect base for a Christmas tree ornament, and I leave it up to you to decorate yours any way your imagination will lead you …
How to make a basic tree ornament:
- Weave two jewels on the Original Jewel R loom.
- Use the starting tails to sew the sides together, leaving a small opening to stuff the ornament.
- Slightly stuff the ornament with Polyfil, yarn ends, or any stuffing that you have at hand. Do not overstuff.
- Close completely.
- Thread the end tails of the jewels in a tapestry needle. Make a couple of securing stitches through the tip, so that the yarn doesn’t pull in. Knot the tail ends together … this loop can serve as the hanger for your ornament.
- Decorate the tree any way you like with charms, beads, embroidery (you could also embroider before sewing the jewels together), ribbon, mini ornaments, …
The first example ornament is slightly stuffed with Polyfil. I left it largely undecorated, but threaded a wooden star bead onto the end tails for a topper.
For the second ornament, I used a fairy light string as stuffing!
Everything, including the battery pack, is inside the ornament (you can feel for the switch through the fabric).
Consider also use just one jewel and stiffen it!
Christmas craft items don’t seem to be in the stores just yet, but I think it is never too early (and never the wrong time) to think of holiday crafting. I hope you agree!
… humming “Oh, Tannenbaum!” …
