Have you ever seen these cute macaron zip pouches? That is impressed by these, however with out the zip pouch half. It is an embroidered macaron decoration with a candy flower for Mom’s Day!
Now, I need to acknowledge that I’ve been on an ornament-making kick this 12 months. And I do know that some of us are in all probability questioning why. Or perhaps what on the planet are you speculated to do with all these when it isn’t even Christmas. All I can say is that I like making them as a result of they’re small and enjoyable little issues to make and provides as presents. That is the why.
As for what to do with them, I identical to discovering locations to hold them or show them. You possibly can put them on somewhat department in a vase. Show them in your wall alongside different small artwork items. Perhaps even hold them out of your rearview mirror! Finally, they’re simply enjoyable. But additionally, you should use any or all the ornaments patterns I share to get a headstart on vacation presents. Simply sayin’.
If you happen to’re additionally questioning what makes this a “macaron” decoration when it appears to be like like a circle with a flower on it, check out it from the facet. The back and front are domed like a French macaron. The center of the decoration has trim that is sort of like the sides or filling of the tasty deal with.
To make this, you may want the little macaron kinds that Zakka Workshop makes. Mine got here from Missouri Star Quilt Co., the place you should buy a pack of 4 discs with out the zippers designed for making a macaron pouch. However I do need to level out that you possibly can use my flower embroidery sample on one of many zip pouches.
However for those who’re on the lookout for easy, let’s make an decoration!
One last item earlier than I checklist all of the supplies. I discussed Missouri Star Quilt Co., and the material and macaron discs for this have been supplied for me by them. Additionally they are providing 20% off orders of $50+ while you use this hyperlink. (affiliate hyperlink)
This is what you want:
Quilting material (I used Kona’s colour of the 12 months, plus MSQ’s Quilt City)
Embroidery floss
Felt
2″ Macaron discs
Perle cotton and tiny crochet hook -OR- Small trim
Embroidery marking pen
3-inch Embroidery hoop
Needle
Scissors
Fast-drying glue
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Hint the within of the embroidery hoop onto felt two occasions and reduce out the circles.
Hint the embroidery sample onto your material for the entrance of the decoration.
I’ve not too long ago been loving having pre-cut packs of stable coloured material to make use of for embroidery. It is tremendous helpful! And whereas this time I obtained a pack of all one colour (I will be utilizing the remaining for one more venture), the multicolor packs are nice for providing you with numerous colour choices while not having to purchase a ton of cloth.
Place one of many felt circles behind the embroidery hoop. You will embroider via the material and the felt. This makes the embroidery look nicer when it is wrapped across the disc.
Embroider the sample. I used three strands for every part. For stitches, it is largely again sew with some French knots for the eyes, tiny flowers and the middle ring. Plus some lazy daisies, a number of straight stitches on the petals, and a scallop sew mouth.
Take away the sample markings. As a result of I used a pen than vanishes over time, I simply let it do its factor. If it’s essential to soak it, do not forget that the felt will take longer to dry!
For the again of the decoration, place the second felt circle on the mistaken facet of your material and reduce out a circle that is about 1/4″ bigger than the felt. Err on the facet of reducing it bigger than smaller. Place the disc domed facet down on the felt.
Comply with this identical course of to chop out the embroidered circle for the entrance.
Use embroidery floss or perle cotton to stitch across the fringe of the material with working sew. It is best to maintain the stitches underneath 1/4″ lengthy. Mine have been in all probability 3/16″.
Pull the thread to collect the material tight onto the again and safe it with a knot.
Repeat the method for the second half of the decoration.
If you happen to’re utilizing small trim, you may skip this step, however I made the trim with a crochet hook.
To do that, make a crocheted chain of perle cotton that is about 12 inches lengthy or somewhat longer. I used a 2mm hook.
Fold the trim in half and glue the 2 ends of the trim so they are going to be contained in the macaron with the remainder of the trim popping out from the underside.
Add extra glue across the inside and place the second half of the macaron on prime. Press the halves collectively and allow them to dry.
For the perfect protection, have the 2 sides of the trim cross to the other facet. This covers the little hole that you just see in any other case.
Run a tiny line of glue across the seam of the macaron.
Deliver the trim as much as the highest of the macaron, urgent it into the glue. Add an additional dot of glue on the prime, and as soon as once more cross the trim. This kinds the hanger and covers all the sides.
Let the glue dry totally earlier than hanging the decoration or wrapping as a present.
I simply assume that is cute and a enjoyable little ornament to make and share. It could even make a candy reward topper! Maybe on a field of actual macarons?
To customise it extra, you too can skip the print on the again and use one other piece of stable material. Embroider “MOM” or a reputation to make one thing actually distinctive.
On the edible sort of macarons, they’ve what is named “ruffled ft”. The trim on my decoration is sort of like a ruffled foot, however the fringe of a stack of pre-cut appeal squares has a good higher texture! (It may be a bit messy although…IYKYK!)
