Day 17 - Felt reindeer decorations
I'm not sure of the origin of this little felt reindeer pattern, but it may have come out of a craft book quite a few years ago. It's cute though and easy to make!
Materials:
Chocolate and green felt
Buttons (red for nose/cream for eye)
X2 red sequins to go on holly - alternatively use small red buttons.
Cream embroidery cotton (2/3 strands)
Ribbon for hanging (approx. 21cm)
Needle/pins/scissors/craft glue
How to:
Right hand click on the template below and save to 'my documents'. Then print out on an A4 piece of paper and cut out. (Again, I still don't know how to do a pdf file, but this should work nicely).
Cut out the template and pin onto 2 pieces of chocolate felt (for the front and back of reindeer). Cut out. Also cut out the two small pieces of holly using green felt.
Stitch on the two buttons for the eye and nose. Lightly glue on the holly and then stitch on the 2 sequins (I've used a french knot to hold them in position - alternatively glue these on as well).
Blanket stitch (or straight stitch/machine stitch) around the outside of the reindeer and remember to enclose the ribbon before stitching completely closed.
I chose not to stuff the reindeer - but he would actually look very cute with some stuffing.
Oh he is so cute Mel.
Posted by: Beth | December 07, 2007 at 09:49 AM
cute little reindeer! Thanks for sharing. I am loving that others are having a handmade Christmas this year too.
Posted by: melinda | December 07, 2007 at 02:15 PM
oh that is just gorgeous....maybe I can manage one of those....yes still here by the way...when are you predicting now....lol...
Posted by: Lissy | December 07, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Very cute Mel, I might just have to make him tonight....
Posted by: Amie | December 07, 2007 at 07:31 PM
very cute little reindeer!
Posted by: manuela | December 07, 2007 at 08:32 PM
Oh Mel, your little reindeer is simply adorable!
Posted by: Sofi | December 07, 2007 at 09:18 PM
Your little reindeer is lovely!
Kind regards,
Sonnja, from the Netherlands
BEERTJE ZONN
Posted by: Sonnja | December 07, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Hi, I would love to thank you for the nice ideas you give me on this blog, especially for softies patterns!
I'm not very good at sewing but you are helping me very much!
Annalisa from Italy
Posted by: Annalisa | December 07, 2007 at 11:58 PM
beautiful creations:)
Posted by: Terrie Bailey | December 08, 2007 at 06:00 AM
oooohhhh this is soooo cute Mel !
Just moved house and FINALLY internet is back and running !!
NOW... time to think about xmas stuffs and that's where your ideas come very handy !! :)
Posted by: Brigitte | December 08, 2007 at 06:04 AM
I made one of these - so easy & so cute!! TFS!
Posted by: Amanda | December 10, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Its lovely¡¡ Thanks¡¡¡ =D
Posted by: PrenD-T | December 12, 2007 at 06:17 AM
This is very cute. I love it! I might do a last minute gift for my co-worker. I have some brown left over :D
Posted by: Savitri | December 19, 2007 at 07:38 AM