Sheep Ornaments

sheep ornament

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I am in a few scripture study groups and I wanted to make something meaningful for all the ladies. The theme of Jesus as our shepherd comes up so much – we are his sheep!  So I knew I wanted to make a sheep ornament (plus I love sheep!). I began to make THESE ornaments, only to realize I made the sheep to big!  The sheep would not fit in the jar lids!  It was midnight so there was no turning back!  This is what they turned into!  And I love them!  Here’s how you can make them:

Supplies:

2 charm squares (5″)

5″ square Heat n Bond Fusible Fleece

Scraps of white and black fabric for the sheep

Heat n Bond Lite

Heat n Bond Ultra

Fiber Fill

Ribbon

Sheep pattern

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Begin by selecting your charm squares – I love projects that use up what I have on hand!

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Trace the sheep body on to Heat n Bond Lite.  Trace the sheep ear, head, and feet onto Heat n Bond Ultra.IMG_1801

Heat set the pieces onto the wrong side of the fabrics.  Let cool.  Cut out each piece.  Peel off backing paper.
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Position the sheep pieces onto the center of one of the charm squares.  Heat set into place.IMG_1804

Sew around the sheep body with a straight stitch.  I used the ultra heat n bond for the feet, ear, and head – which require no sewing.  Of course you could sew around each piece – I had to make a lot and now it was 1:00 am!IMG_1805

Heat set the sheep square to the fusible fleece.  Then layer them together as pictured above.IMG_1806

Cut a template out of cardstock of a circle just under 5″ in diameter.  You can see how it fits right inside of the charm square.  Pin and cut the circle through all 3 layers.IMG_1807

Pin all the layers together and tuck a little hanger in the top.IMG_1808

Sew a scant 1/4″ seam around the circle, leaving a 2″ opening to stuff.  Add a little fiber fill and then sew the opening closed.  Sew around the ornament a second time – I like how it looks when the two seams are a little off – it also helps round out any areas that aren’t perfect!IMG_1809

Tie a little bow and sew into place (or in my case, 1:30 am, hot glue that thing and then go to beed!)IMG_1693

Now go and sew a pasture of sheep! And don’t forget that Jesus loves you 🙂IMG_1694

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