30 Felt Christmas Ornament Ideas You'll Want to Make

ByClaire Armstrong

Felt Christmas ornaments are soft, colourful, a little bit quirky and, best of all, they don't smash when they fall off the tree! It's amazing what you can make with a few scraps of felt. And there's something delightful about turning those little leftover bits of felt into decorations you'll bring out year after year.

It's great fun turning a few scraps of felt into Christmas decorations with a bit of personality. Whether it's a cheeky gingerbread man, a colourful bauble or a woodland creature with a slightly wonky smile, handmade ornaments have a charm you don't get from shop-bought ones.

I've always enjoyed crafting with felt, especially at Christmas. It's easy to cut, doesn't fray and is perfect for a relaxing bit of sewing in front of the telly. For this roundup, I've gathered 30 felt Christmas ornament ideas, including traditional favourites, some rather cute animals and a few fun, unexpected designs. You'll find simple no-sew projects, embroidered decorations, and plenty of free patterns to help you get started.

Whether you're making a few decorations for your own tree or looking for small handmade gifts, there's plenty here to keep you busy in the run-up to Christmas.

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Why Felt Is Such a Good Choice

Felt is one of my favourite materials for Christmas crafting, partly because it's so forgiving. It doesn't fray, so there's no need to faff about with hems and seams, and even the simplest shapes can look lovely with a few decorative stitches.

It's also a great excuse to raid your craft cupboard. A couple of felt sheets, some embroidery thread and a handful of buttons are often all you need. And unlike glass baubles, felt decorations don't mind being dropped. Handy if your Christmas tree tends to attract curious children or pets!

I particularly like that you can make them as simple or detailed as you fancy. A plain felt star with a few embroidered snowflakes can look just as good as a more elaborate little gingerbread house covered in beads and buttons.

Handy Tips for Working With Felt

  • Use sharp scissors: They make cutting out small shapes much easier.
  • Choose thicker felt: It holds its shape better, especially for ornaments.
  • Try simple stitches: A running stitch and a blanket stitch are great for beginners.
  • Don't overstuff: A little stuffing is usually enough to give ornaments a nice shape.
  • Use up scraps: Save smaller pieces for noses, eyes, buttons and other decorations.
  • Have fun with colours: Mix and match shades to make your ornaments your own.

Don't Throw Away Those Felt Scraps!

Save your leftover felt scraps for my easy colourful felt garland. Just cut the felt into small squares and thread them together to make a fun Christmas garland.

You can also thread the squares onto craft wire and shape them into colourful baubles for your tree. A great way to use up even the smallest scraps!

30 Creative DIY Felt Christmas Ornament Ideas

Forget the idea that felt decorations are just for children's craft sessions. These designs are clever, from stylish Scandinavian ornaments to colourful retro baubles and quirky Christmas characters.

I've included a good mix of traditional and modern ideas, with projects to suit different sewing abilities. Some will take less than an hour, while others are perfect for those evenings when you fancy settling down with a cup of tea and a little hand stitching.

So grab your felt, thread a needle and see which ones take your fancy.

A Christmas Tree Full of Memories

One of my favourite parts of Christmas is unpacking the handmade ornaments we've collected over the years. Each one brings back a memory, and I love adding a few new decorations to the collection every year.

If you're still in the mood for Christmas crafting, check out my 37 Scrap Fabric Christmas ideas and my collection of paper Christmas crafts for even more homemade decorations. There's no shortage of things to make, just time to make them all!

For fun felt Christmas gift ideas, check out these Marimekko felt poppy brooches; you can also easily turn them into felt ornaments.

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