Nutcracker Tree Skirt Sew-Along, Week Two: Embellish and Bonus Ornaments
Week Two
This is the week your tree skirt starts to shine. We add embroidery and sparkle to the characters, then turn the 11 bonus ornaments from the panel into little keepsakes for your tree.
How to Embellish a Tree Skirt Panel
Choose a few favorite characters and bring them to life with simple hand embroidery: a backstitch to outline a cape, French knots for buttons, or tiny stars around the Sugar Plum Fairy. Two strands of floss give a soft, delicate line.
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Add a Little Sparkle
Use the Nutcracker Sparkle Stencil and HeatnBond Sparkle Paste to add shimmer to crowns, snowflakes and wings. Spread a thin, even layer, lift the stencil straight up, and let it dry and set.
Jennifer's tip
You do not need to embellish every character. Pick a few favorites and let them sparkle. A little goes a long way on the tree skirt.
How to Make Fabric Christmas Ornaments
Layer each ornament with a backing rectangle, right sides together, and add a folded ribbon hanger at the top.
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Stitch around the edge with the ornament on top so you can follow its outline, leaving a small opening. Trim the backing to match, then turn it right side out.
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Stuff with fiberfill and close the opening with a ladder stitch. Repeat for all 11 ornaments, and just like that, your tree has a whole cast of characters.
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