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Garland Twist Finishing the Ornament Trim canvas to 1/2 inch on all sides. Fold one side edge under and roll the canvas, aligning the rows of stitching. Sew the side edges together with small invisible stitches. Clip the canvas at both the top and bottom edges every 1/2-inch right up to the stitching.

Cut two circles from cardboard about 1-3/8 inch in diameter (about the size of a film canister lid). Smooth any rough edges of the cardboard with an emery board. Cut two circles of coordinating fabric a little larger than the cardboard circles. Sew tiny running stitches around the outside edge of each fabric circle. With a cardboard circle positioned on the wrong side of a fabric circle, draw up the gathering thread and lace the fabric in place. Repeat for the second circle.

Hanger: Cut four lengths of #8 Pearl Cotton color 498, 24-inches long. Knot one end and twist approximately 30 times. Join the two ends together and thread the ends through a #20 chenille needle. Punch a tiny hole in the center of one of the circles to be used for the ornament top. Thread the cord through the hole to form a loop on the outside. Tie the cord together on the inside (wrong side) of the circle.

Fold down the top edge of the canvas so that no bare canvas is visible. Stitch the top circle in place with tiny invisible stitches.

Tassel: Make a tassel from #8 Pearl Cotton color 498. Cut a piece of cardboard 3" x 3". Wrap the pearl cotton around the cardboard 75 - 100 times. With an 8-inch length of matching thread, tie the threads together at the top of the card. Remove from the card. Wrap an 8-inch thread around the bundle about 1/2-inch from the top. Secure the ends of the wrapping thread inside the tassel. Cut the loops at the bottom and trim ends to desired length. Punch a tiny hole in the center of the circle to be used for the ornament bottom. Thread the tassel through the hole and secure with a knot.

Turn the ornament upside down. Tuck under the canvas, and stuff the ornament very tightly. Stitch the bottom end circle in place with tiny stitches. Add more filling as necessary. Decorate the top with a ribbon bow, twisted or braided cord, beads, tiny flowers, etc. Hang and enjoy! Sue

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Last Updated November 24, 2004