Supplies Need for the Christmas Tree Ornament:
·A 4 or 5 inch wide Pleated strip of fabric will make 2 trees.
A Styrofoam cone 3" or 4" high with a 2" diameter at the base of the cone.. ·
6 Stranded Cotton Floss. I used red and green.
·Number 7 Darner Needle for smocking, number 9 darner or 9 embroidery needle to add beads if beading the smocking rows. A number 12 Betweens needle or a Beading Needle if adding beads as listed in the pattern.
#10 or 11 Seed Beads. I used red and gold.
18" of 1/4 or 3/8 wide ribbon to finish the top.
4" of Gold Cording, or addtional ribbon for a hanging loop..
·Small square of craft felt to match tree fabric.
·All purpose sewing thread that matches the pleated tree fabric.
Basic sewing supplies such as pins, a tape measure and fabric shears.
A pinnable surface such as a smocking board, ironing board, or folded towel.