Hello! Please note: This is a PDF pattern download, not the actual ornament. This is a pattern only and does not include materials. This pattern is written in English.

Pattern No. 3 - Ghost of Christmas Past
This pattern is the third in my Ebenezer Ornament Series, a set of hand sewn wool felt Christmas ornament patterns inspired by Charles Dickens’ delightfully spooky Victorian novella, A Christmas Carol. More patterns in this series will follow.

This detailed, intermediate level sewing pattern shows you how to make an embroidered, sparkly, Spirit of Christmas Past ornament. As written by Dickens, this spirit is an ever shifting candle-like old man/youth wearing a tunic and hoisting a large candle snuffer under his bare arm. He also features a fresh holly branch, sparkly crown of light, a golden belt, and decorative summer flowers on his tunic. This project is perfect for your own Christmas tree or for special handmade gifting. The ornament is sewn entirely by hand.

Choose your own colors, or follow my pre-chosen colors of Benzie Design felt, floss, sequins, and glass beads. For more information on this ornament series, as well as detailed color guides and links to kits, please visit this page on my blog: https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/p/ebenezer-ornament-series.html

HOW HARD ARE THESE TO MAKE? I'm often told my sewing patterns are more akin to a craft class! I give very detailed instructions so you aren't left wondering. While this is not a beginner's sewing project, it is probably easier than you think! If you can work small, do precision cutting of pieces, sew basic hand stitches well (running stitch, whipstitch, and backstitch), work with seed beads and sequins, wire snips and pliers, and are familiar with basic sewing and embroidery terms, then you can make this project and make it well!
HERE'S WHY: this pattern utilizes a Sulky brand water-soluble stabilizer which makes putting the ornament together easy, fast and accurate. The design prints or copies directly on the stabilizer, which is then adhered to the felt, and you embroider/bead right on top of it! NO TEDIOUS PATTERN TRACING OR EMBROIDERY TRANSFER. Fantastic! (If you can't use the Sulky stabilizer, I've also included tips for that.)

The 21-page Ghost of Christmas Past sewing pattern features:

- 3.5 x 5 inch wool felt Ghost of Christmas Past figurine ornament with embroidery/beading
- Tiny beaded holly staff, crown, and metallic snuffer
- 3.5 inch hanging loop
- Tracing sheet with 21 years of dates to embroider on the back of the ornament
- Neat, digitally drawn, actual-sized pattern pieces that do not overlap
- Step-by-step, detailed instructions with clear, professionally drawn diagrams and color sample photos
- Resources section with stitching diagrams, tips, and supply links

Materials used to make this ornament include: wool or wool-blend felts, cotton pipe cleaners, metallic or iridescent chenille stem, unfinished 20 mm and 8 mm wood beads, embroidery floss, seed beads, sequins, stuffing, wire, and a Sulky printable stabilizer. A complete list of materials is in the photo of the pattern page above. Zoom in to read through it.

This pattern is in PDF format on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, so you can print it from your regular printer at home on standard paper and printable stabilizer, as many times as you need for personal use. Note: Also compatible with A4 sized paper if you deselect 'fit to page' and print at actual size.

This pattern PDF will be available for INSTANT DOWNLOAD once your payment is completed!

NOTE: These decorations have small parts and may present a choking hazard. These are not decorations designed for children under the age of three.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY SELLERS: If you are an enterprising home sewer, it is OK to make items with your own clever hands to sell from this pattern as long as you include a pattern credit. No mass production allowed. Please review: https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/p/selling-guide.html

This pattern is ©2021 Larissa Holland, all rights reserved. Do not distribute, share or publish any portion of the pattern, online or otherwise. Purchasing the pattern does not transfer you the copyright. It is unlawful to copy and resell this pattern. Thanks for respecting the copyright!