Learn how to make a keepsake memory ornament using special fabric from a loved one, and putting it inside an embroidery hoop.
Mini embroidery hoops are a cute craft supply used to make lots of different types of ornaments like an embroidered tree ornament or a keepsake ornament with a child's favorite outfit.
These small embroidery hoops are often 3" in diameter and are sold in packs of multiples.
Today, we are making another type of keepsake ornament using an embroidery hoop and fabric, but this time, it's a memory ornament. The fabric is from my deceased aunt's favorite throw pillows, and the ornaments will be a beautiful reminder of her.
How to Make a Keepsake Memory Ornament with Fabric and Hoop
Step 1. Gather Supplies
Supplies Needed:
- Special Fabric from a lost loved one
- Mini Embroidery Hoops - we used 3" hoops
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Step 2. Separate the inner and outer embroidery hoops by loosening the screw on the top of the outer hoop.
Step 3. Once you've decided what part of the fabric you want to use for your ornament, place the inner hoop underneath the fabric.
Step 4. Lay the fabric down over the inner hoop, and place the loosened outer hoop on top of the fabric.
Step 5. Gently push the outer hoop down over the fabric and the inner hoop.
If it doesn't work, try to loosen the top screw a little bit more until the outer will slide down over the inner hoop.
Step 6. Tighten the top screw to hold everything in place.
Step 7. Trim the excess fabric around the hoop, leaving about ½" or slightly less.
Step 8. Put hot glue on the inside of the inner hoop and fold the fabric over to secure it into the glue.
Hold in place until the glue dries.
Step 9. Repeat around the whole ornament, gluing the extra fabric to the inside edge of the inner hoop on the back of your project.
This will finish off the back of the ornament.
Step 10. Add a hanging string of twine through the top screw.
That's how you make a keepsake memory ornament using a mini embroidery hoop and special fabric from a lost loved one.
This type of memory ornament is easy to make with a favorite shirt or other special piece of fabric, and you can make a batch of them since the hoops are sold in bulk.
You can also make a keepsake memory heart ornament using special fabric.
I love to make these and give them to relatives or friends who are missing a loved one. When it's used as a Christmas ornament, it makes the one who is missing a part of the holidays and gives comfort to those who are grieving.
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