DIY Embroidered Christmas Baubles with Stick & Stitch Patches
Updated: Oct 13
Looking for a cosy Christmas craft project? These little embroidered Christmas baubles are a lovely way to add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree, and they're surprisingly simple to make!
Using my Christmas Stick & Stitch embroidery patches, you can create three mini hoop decorations featuring festive lettering and a delicate snowflake. They're perfect for adding something a little different to your tree, making thoughtful handmade gifts, or enjoying a bit of festive stitching on a cosy evening.
Stick & Stitch patches make embroidery easy, even if you're a beginner. There's no need to trace a pattern onto your fabric. Simply peel off the backing, stick the design in place, stitch over the lines, then dissolve the stabiliser in warm water to reveal your finished embroidery.
So grab your favourite embroidery threads, pop the kettle on, and let's make some Christmas decorations!
What you'll need
To make your own embroidered Christmas baubles, you'll need just a few simple supplies:
Three small pieces of fabric
3" mini embroidery hoops
Embroidery thread in your chosen colours
An embroidery needle
Small embroidery scissors
Warm water
You can choose any colours you like for your stitching. Traditional Christmas reds and greens look lovely, but metallic threads, snowy whites and soft neutrals would work beautifully too.
Step 1: Choose your Christmas designs
My Christmas Stick & Stitch pack includes three festive designs, each sized to fit a 3" mini embroidery hoop.
You'll receive:
A hand-lettered peace design
A hand-lettered noel design
A delicate snowflake design
Together, they make a lovely little set of Christmas tree decorations, but you could also stitch just one as a small handmade gift.
Before you get started, have a think about your thread colours and how you'd like each design to look. You could use the same colours across all three decorations to create a matching set, or make each one a little different.
Step 2: Peel and stick
This is where Stick & Stitch makes things so easy!
Take your chosen patch and peel away the backing paper to reveal the sticky side. Position it onto your fabric and press it down firmly.
There's no need to transfer the pattern yourself, so you can get straight to the fun part. The printed design stays in place while you stitch, making it especially helpful if you're new to embroidery.
Repeat with your other designs when you're ready.
Step 3: Stitch your designs
Now it's time to get stitching!
Thread your needle with your chosen embroidery thread and stitch directly over the printed lines. You can use whichever embroidery stitches you enjoy, or keep things simple if you're just starting out.
Back stitch is a great choice for the lettering and snowflake outlines, giving you a neat, defined finish. You could also experiment with other stitches to add texture and personality to your decorations.
Don't worry about making every stitch perfect. Handmade decorations are all about those little individual touches, and it's lovely to create something that's completely your own.
If you're a beginner, take your time and enjoy the process. The printed design acts as a guide, so you don't need to worry about drawing the pattern or keeping track of complicated instructions.
Step 4: Dissolve the patch away
Once you've finished stitching, it's time for the magic bit!
Gently rinse your embroidered fabric in warm water to dissolve the water-soluble stabiliser. The printed patch will gradually disappear, leaving your embroidery behind.
Rinse until all the stabiliser has dissolved, following the instructions supplied with your patches. Leave your fabric to dry completely before finishing your decoration.
It's always satisfying to see the finished stitching revealed, especially when you've watched the design take shape one stitch at a time!
Step 5: Turn your embroidery into Christmas baubles
Once your fabric is dry, it's time to turn your embroidery into a decoration for the tree.
Place your finished design into a 3" mini embroidery hoop (if it wasn't already) and tighten it so the fabric is held securely. Trim away any excess fabric at the back and finish it neatly.
Add a ribbon or hanging loop if you'd like, then your embroidered Christmas bauble is ready to hang!
The three designs look lovely displayed together on a Christmas tree, but they'd also make thoughtful handmade gifts for friends and family who appreciate something a little different.
Best of all, they're decorations you can bring out year after year, adding a little handmade charm to your Christmas celebrations.
Why use Stick & Stitch patches?
Stick & Stitch embroidery patches are designed to make hand embroidery simple and enjoyable.
They're ideal for:
Embroidery beginners who want to try stitching without having to transfer a pattern.
Experienced stitchers looking for a quick, relaxing project.
Handmade Christmas gifts that feel personal and thoughtful.
Cosy craft evenings when you fancy a little creative time.
Personalised decorations that you can bring out every Christmas.
The process is simple: stick, stitch, dissolve!
Because the stabiliser dissolves in water, you're left with your embroidery rather than a permanent printed design. You can enjoy choosing your own thread colours and stitches to make each decoration unique.
Shop the Christmas Stick & Stitch embroidery pack
If you'd like to make your own embroidered Christmas baubles, you can find my Christmas Stick & Stitch embroidery patch pack in my Etsy shop.
The pack contains three designs: peace, noel and a snowflake, each designed to fit a 3" mini embroidery hoop, along with instructions to help you get started.
Whether you're making decorations for your own tree or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, it's a lovely little project to enjoy in the run-up to Christmas.
You can also browse the rest of my Sweetpea Etsy shop for more Stick & Stitch embroidery designs and ideas.
Happy stitching, and enjoy making something handmade this Christmas!
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