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An Ornament for the Sew Addicted

December 8, 2011 by Jodi 15 Comments

It is clear that you all are as addicted as I am. So you will understand that it was only a matter of time before my habit spilled over into my holiday decorating. 

Actually, to tell the truth, I had “borrow” a tree elsewhere because we don’t have one up at home yet. It’s been one of those years, you know? But hey, I made this ornament! So that counts for something!

It made for a semi-pleasant afternoon of Christmas crafting with children hovering at my elbow, and shouting incredibly helpful things at me like “That’s ugly, mom. I don’t like it.” and “Maybe you should put some flowers or something pretty on it, Mom.” Thanks, dear children. You are too sweet.

Fortunately, my husband thinks they are the bomb. Thanks, dear husband. You are too sweet.

Maybe if I find another afternoon to spare, I’ll make a couple more.

Happy Advent!

Filed Under: Non-Sewing Crafts Tagged With: christmas, decoupage, modpodge, ornament, pattern, seamstress, sewing, sewing pattern, sewist

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  1. tabathatweedie says

    December 8, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    They are amazing. I want some!

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  2. VNitz, MyLittleCuddles says

    December 8, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    awesome!!! how did you make it look golden? I’d love to make one for my mom 🙂

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    • Jodi says

      December 8, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      I actually made two. One was from a silver ornament, the other a gold. But the gold look on both of them is from the sewing pattern tissue, with the sheen of the ornament coming through to give it that extra gleam. 🙂 neat, huh?

      Reply
  3. Maureen says

    December 8, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    They are fabulous!!! So perfect. As always, you blow me away!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Karen Chockley Mitzel says

    December 8, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I love them. I have patterns. I have mod podge. Oooh… you are a dangerously crafty friend 🙂 Is this your original idea? Totally fabulous. Pinterest doesn’t know what’s coming 🙂

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    • Jodi says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      I *think* it is an original idea. Correct me if I’m wrong. 🙂

      Reply
  5. iamvics says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Fabulous! You’ve got me thinking of a whole sewing themed tree!

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    • Jodi says

      December 9, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      what a great idea!

      Reply
  6. Kerry says

    December 11, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Wonderful! As soon as I get a spare afternoon I’m gonna make some for gifts for all my sewing friends! Thanks for the idea!

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  7. Debra says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Totally awesome and creative! Now I have a purpose for those patterns I used for my grandchildren that didn’t work out so well…and ones where I’ve misplaced pieces of the patterns.
    Thanks for sharing this idea!

    Reply
  8. Beadgirl says

    December 15, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Beautiful! Someone else commented on my blog about a “sewing tree,” and this would be perfect. My glass ornaments are clear, but maybe I can add a wash of gold paint. And I was supposed to pick up my sewing room tomorrow morning . . . .

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  9. iamvics says

    December 15, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Have you seen Wendy Vecchi’s Studio 490 Art Parts Tools for Art? http://studio490art.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
    Fun additions for more sewing-related ornaments!

    Reply
  10. Beadgirl says

    January 5, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I made my own: http://janalynmarie.blogspot.com/2012/01/few-more-christmas-crafts.html

    Not quite as elegant as yours, but thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  11. Anja says

    December 30, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Recently found your blog and immediately made me one of these 🙂
    Such a fun idea! Thanks!

    Reply

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  1. Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue Christmas ornaments · Sewing | CraftGossip.com says:
    December 11, 2011 at 9:23 am

    […] When people find out that I like to sew, they often try to pawn off some old, unstylish, already cut, wrong size sewing pattern on me.  Does this happen to you?  If so, Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you can use unwanted sewing pattern tissue to make a pretty Christmas ornament.  I love this idea!!  Get the tutorial. […]

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