4 Ways To Sew Christmas Mittens for the Tree!

Left, a vintage polka-dot mitten, trimmed with

       It's amazing how many different looks you can give one simple pattern! (free mitten pattern below) Not only will this classic shape look entirely dissimilar depending on who decorates it, it is also perfect for stuffing with candy or cash. Two gifts, I might add, very appealing to just about anyone. And if these come wrapped in a one-of-a-king ornament, your friends, family or  guests will appreciate the time and attention you gave the gift. You don't need to "over think" gifts at Christmas.
       The supplies needed for the mitten ornament start with scrap fabrics. You can see from the photos that I used red and green wool felts, a woven plaid wool and also even a vintage polka-dot; any fabric will due. I then trimmed the mittens with pom-poms, ribbon, faux fur, brocade ribbon and embroidery, in order to give every version it's own look.

Left, faux fur trimmed mitten. Right,

       You may choose to sew around the mitten using a straight stitch and then turn it inside-out to hide the seam. Or, you could just embroider the outer edge with a blanket stitch if you prefer that look.
       I attached hooks to three of the mittens to hang but strung beads for the hanger on the red felt version above.
       This ornament craft is a playful means for using up all those random bits of trim, buttons, and ribbon that you may have tossed into the bottom of a sewing basket! 

• Some knitting patterns for ornaments from All Free Knitting
• Sugar Cookie Mittens from myrecipes

 

Free templates for several ornaments, including the mittens above. I will link back to this post
 for the other ornaments once these have been posted. Mittens are above, Poinsettia project,
Gumball Machine Ornament, and homespun gingerbread kids.

       "On Christmas morning, let us all give thanks to God for our common share in the gift of the world's greatest Life. Let us lift our voices in singing His praises. Let our hearts respond to His love. Let us feel His presence in the midst of our happy gatherings. Let us forget all griefs and quarrels as we express the love and kindness of Christmas which is the love and kindness of Christ." Margaret Scott, Age 21