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I’ve had a few emails this season so far, inquiring about bow-tying on embroidered ornaments, and several thanking me for the tutorial they found on Needle ‘n Thread for the very same thing!
It occurred to me that, as time passes, it’s easy to forget all the content out on the saturated internet. And for those who are new to Needle ‘n Thread, you might not know how I tie a bow.
So I’m reviving this little tutorial for you today, in case you’re in a frenzy, finishing up hand-made Christmas gifts that need tiny bows to top them off.
When it comes to bow-tying, I’ve always struggled with consistency. In multi-attempts to tie a decorative bow – especially little ones – I’ve always relied on a bit of luck, and a lot of re-do.
That all changed when I discovered this method of bow-tying! Now, making consistent, small bows is a breeze – and it’s really satisfying!
That tutorial (follow the link above) was related to our Christmas Tree stitch-along ornament in 2022:
This Christmas Tree ornament was a tutorial in finishing, and the bow was part of it.
Since then, I used the same technique for the bow on this stitch-along ornament:
This Christmas Wreath ornament was from our 2023 stitch-along, and it was accompanied by the release of this project PDF that offers twelve wreath designs for hand embroidered ornaments. They’re so fun!
Never underestimate the power of knowing how to tie consistent little bows! They sure come in handy for all kinds of applications – not even just needlework. I’ve glued them onto cards and invitations, sewn them onto needle felted figures – you name it!
I hope you’re gearing up to celebrate a happy Christmas on this eve of Christmas Eve. We’ll have a Christmas puzzle for you on Christmas Day – and then we’ll be back to the normal schedule on January 5th!
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