Felt Christmas Ornament Kits

Grandma lived in a cozy cottage on the edge of the woods. Every year as the leaves began to turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow, and the sun was replaced by the moon sooner in the day, she would gather children for stories. She told them stories like Little Red Riding Hood and the Wizard of Oz as well as stories about snowmen families and a baker who made all sorts of delicious cookies and cakes.

One day she was felting an old sweater by washing it over and over in hot water. She was planning on making a warm pair of slippers out of the felt. As she worked in the steamy air she thought about what she would give all the children for Christmas. And then it came to her - she would make felt ornaments of each of the characters in her stories and give them as presents.

She asked the neighbors for their old sweaters and for several days had the children help her make the felt while she told stories. Then while they were in school she cut out the felt and embellished it with beads and embroidery, making the characters come to life. On Christmas day each of the children found the characters peeking out of the top of their stockings.

Story copyright Gretchen Little. All Rights Reserved

It would be easy to make your own ornaments from the cookie cutters you have. Just trace the cookie cutter twice on felt pieces then embellish with beads and embroidery. Sew the edges together with embroidery stitches, leaving a small opening to stuff batting into. Once plump, attach a piece of ribbon in a loop, then finishing sewing the felt pieces together.