Looking for a festive, hands-on holiday project? Try these charming felt Christmas ornament patterns you can buy and print at home. These easy-to-make felt ornaments add a personal touch to your tree and make thoughtful handmade gifts. This project is great to enjoy alone or share with a friend, daughter, or grandchild.
Why you’ll love these felt Christmas ornaments
I’ve always loved small handmade ornaments—one I bought years ago still sits on my tree. Felt ornaments bring that same cozy, handmade feel but are much more affordable and simple to make at home. They’re a perfect introduction to basic sewing and embroidery and a fun way to personalize your holiday décor.
Key benefits of making felt Christmas ornaments:
- Low cost supplies: Felt, embroidery floss, stuffing, and a few basic tools are inexpensive and widely available.
- Compact and portable: This craft takes up very little space—easy to tuck into a bag and work on while traveling or waiting.
- Highly customizable: Swap colors, add beads or buttons, or change embroidery details to create a look that’s entirely yours.
- Perfect for gifting: Use ornaments as tree decor, attach them to wrapped presents, or include them with an advent calendar for a special homemade touch.
Felt Christmas Ornament Patterns
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Peppermint Lane Snowman & Tree by Simply Eileen Designs
This sweet snowman and coordinating tree pattern is part of a seasonal collection with lots of charming options. The set is ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike—Simple shapes with delightful embroidered accents make for quick, satisfying projects.
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Winter Snow Globe (by Simply Eileen)
These cozy snow globe ornaments come in complementary colorways and include a variety of motifs—one set even includes a tiny reindeer. They’re great for experimenting with color and tiny embroidered details.
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Gingerbread Houses & Trees by Gingermelon
These gingerbread houses and trees are full of personality. The pattern shows how ornaments can be combined into a wreath or swag, offering versatile display ideas beyond the tree.
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Folk Art Stars by Patricia Welsch Designs
These folk-art-inspired star ornaments feature intricate embroidery and elegant color combinations—ideal for creating a refined, handmade holiday aesthetic.
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Winter Wonderland Ornaments
This set includes many playful winter-themed shapes. Mix and match colors and trim to make a cohesive collection for your tree or a seasonal garland.
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Warm Hands Ornaments by RachelsofGreenfield
Adorable mitten ornaments with playful winter motifs—perfect for using scraps of felt and practicing tiny applique and embroidery stitches.
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Ultimate Nativity Set by ArtandPrintsbyAJ
A complete nativity scene in felt—Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, animals, wise men, angels, and stars. These pieces make a meaningful set to create and give during the holiday season.
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The felt ornament patterns and supplies featured above are available from the sellers linked in each section. These patterns are designed to print at home, making them a convenient and creative way to craft unique holiday décor.
Other Christmas crafts to try
- No Sew Christmas Pillow
- Small Flocked Christmas Tree
- Wood Slice Christmas Tree Sign
- Fabric Christmas Ornaments
- Gingerbread Cookies (you can turn them into ornaments)
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Whether you’re new to hand-sewing or a seasoned crafter, felt Christmas ornaments are an easy, budget-friendly way to add handmade charm to your holidays. Start with a few simple shapes and build a collection—then give some away as special, personalized gifts.
