Hi all - Looking for instructions to make Christmas ornaments and/or Pinecones using squares of fabric, folded like Prairie Points. I believe these fabric squares are then pinned around the round or egg shaped styrofoam shapes. I made them many years ago and can't recall how they are done. Any information will be really appreciated.
Thanks. Pink Lady
I have instructions for this on my computer somewhere. I'll search and see if I can't find it and get back to you. In the mean time perhaps someone else can help.
Charlotte
Hi - That's EXACTLY it for the Christmas Ornament. Now all I have to do is find the Pinecone done on the styrofoam egg! Can't thank you enough!
Pink Lady
I know how to do the pine cones so if you don't find directions online, I'll try to 'splain it for you. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
I knew I'd seen that pattern somewhere for free. I made about two dozen of the things a couple of years ago. Use a thimble if you're going to make very many of them!!
Hi - Thanks ms_peacock - got the free ornament instructions. Tia Mary I think I'd like you to 'splain' the pine cones for me when you have the time.
You folks are so so nice. Thanks for being here.
Pink Lady
So does this mean you recieved a copy of the instructions already? If you didn't reply to me off list and we'll talk.
Charlotte
Hi - Yes, Charlotte, I printed the instructions for the Christmas ornament. Sorry I wasn't very clear about that. Appreciate your interest and all your help.
Thanks Pink Lady
Glad you you were able to get them. You'll have to let us know how they turn out. I have the instructions to make them, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Charlotte
PinkLady wrote:
Making the pine cone ornaments isn't hard at all and quite similar to making the round ones. I'll 'splain here because just as sure as I do it in an e-mail, someone is going to ask where the directions for making it are -- LOLOL! OK -- first you need an egg shaped styrofoam piece, desired fabric and SHORT sequin straight pins. DO NOT try to use regular size straight
-- ask me how I know this -- LOL! Cut your fabric squares about the same size you do for the round ornament (I can't remember how big that is). Use one of the squares to cover the smaller end of the styro shape. Lay it over the end right side out and pin the four corners and then make little tucks along the sides to get rid of the excess. All of the fabric squares are folded the same way that they are folded for the round ornament. Pin one of the folded squares to the lower end of the styro shape so that the point of the fabric piece is right at the center. Pin the top straight edge of the folded fabric to the styro shape at the corners and where the folded edges meet in the center. DO NOT pin the pointed end of the folded fabric. Place another folded fabric next to the first one and pin it in place. Do this until you have one "round" of fabrics pinned to the egg shape. Your next "round" of folded fabrics and all subsequent "rounds" are done the same way. Place the first folded fabric piece so that the point is between two of the fabric pieces in the first round -- just like doing the round ornament. The key is that you DO NOT pin down the pointed end. This is what give the "pine cone" look to the piece. You need to make sure that all of the raw edges of the fabric pieces are covered buy the next "round". Because this is an egg shaped piece, you will need to increase and decrease the number of pieces of fabric to accommodate the size of the form. It won't always be one more than the previous row either. You might have to cheat and make a row with the pieces closer together. Just make sure that you don't have them so far apart that raw edges below show or the egg form shows. Ending the piece can be a tad tricky. When I start to get to the last few rows at that bigger end, I will lay another open piece of fabric over the form and pin it down and then continue pinning my rows to the form. It isn't always easy to get the fabric pieces to cover properly and this lets you cheat a bit. When you've put the last row possible on the piece, cover the raw edges at the top with artificial pine cone branchelets or with another piece of fabric. If you use fabric, fold it to make another, smaller square by bringing the points to center. I just usually finger press this piece and then pin it to the top so that it is centered over the raw edges of the last row of folded pieces. Add a hanging loop of some sort and you're finished. You could make these actually look like easter eggs by pinning the pointed end of the fabric pieces down. You'd have to set the piece on it's large end instead of hanging it from it's large end. I've seen the shape done in both ways and they are *cute* Easter Eggs and last forever. If you don't understand anything, just let me know, OK? I'm assuming anyone interested has taken a look at the round ornament so they know how to fold the fabric, etc. If not, let me know and I will 'splain. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
Hi - Thanks soooooooo much for your very well-written instructions. As soon as I can gather the supplies (involves a very long drive "to town") I'm going to get started. I'll do the pinecones first (autumn) and then the ornaments (Christmas). But since Easter is just around the corner maybe I'll try to do some eggs. These projects are for the enjoyment of our long-term folks at our local hospital. So, on behalf of all of them, thanks so very, very much. I'll take some photos and if I can figure out how to get them posted, I'll let you know.
Pink Lady
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