Felt 1960's Ornaments
Free
Patterns
General
Directions:
Using patterns, cut figures from felt, cutting two identical
pieces for each ornament. Decorate one or both sides, stitch together with a small
overcast stitch or blanket stitch, lightly stuffing with bits of nylon stockings
or cotton.
Snowman has black hat, blue or green eyes, red mouth and gold buttons. Snowman pattern
Christmas Tree is green with circles of several colors for ornaments. Christmas tree pattern
Stocking is red with cuff, toe and heel of white. Stocking pattern
Bird's beak and inner eye are white, outer eye is black; feathers are gold and black. Bird body is red. Bird Pattern
Gingerbread Man is gold with facial features and buttons in black. Gingerman pattern
Horse can be any color with contrasting color flowers scattered at random. Horse pattern
Star should be sprinkled with sequins or glitter. Star Pattern
Attach a piece of yarn to use as hanger.
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