owl ornament made from felt with button eyes

Woodsy Felt Owl Ornament

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made from felt an owl for your Christmas tree

This majestic woodsy owl will make a wonderful addition to your Christmas tree. This little creature will look adorable perching on a branch of your tree. These little woodsy owl ornaments can be made in a matter of minutes! Their rustic felt fabrics and natural embellishments will fit right into your Christmas tree environment.

owl ornament made from felt with button eyes

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CREATE THIS ADORABLE OWL FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE! HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE IT:

  • 9″x12″ sheets of rustic felt
  • ribbon for handle (or use a metal ornament hook)
  • fiber fill or stuffing
  • 2 buttons for eyes
  • moss, sticks, and/or greenery
  • basic sewing supplies

Feel free to use our free felt owl ornament pattern!

Felt Owl Ornament – Step 1

cutting out owl pattern

The first thing you are going to do is pin and cut out your owl. You can use our free Owl Pattern or feel free to make your own.

Felt Owl Ornament – Step 2

sewing side seams of owl

Next you are going Pin the owl pretty sides together around the outer edge. Put double pins at the bottom as shown 3″ apart. These pins indicate to not sew in-between them. That is where you will stuff the owl. Once you have pinned you are going to sew around your owl pressure foot edge. You can use a straight stitch or a decorative stitch if your machine has that option.

Felt Owl Ornament – Step 3

pin down the beak of your owl

Then fold the top of the owl down and pin in place as shown. Stitch the “V” area of the owl. (This will be the face.)

Felt Owl Ornament – Step 4

stuff the owl and sew the bottom close

Now what you are going to do is stuff your owl and sew the bottom closed using the same stitch as you did before.

Felt Owl Ornament – Step 5

Add on eyes and greenery to your felt owl

Finally, hand sew the button eyes on. Hot glue moss, sticks, or greenery to complete your woodsy owl ornament.

Add a ribbon or a hook to your owl and it is now finished! This ornament will be a hoot when people see your Christmas tree!

Happy Sewing and Decorating from Judi

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made from felt an owl for your Christmas tree

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