Dresden design #1 - Felt Snowmen

I made these cute little snowmen the other day,

just in time for the Saturday snow.

After all, it is still Winter, so I am allowed to make snowmen!

They were so easy to make.

You need the following supplies:

white/off-white thick or furry felt

black embroidery floss

sewing needle

scraps of red plaid and solid green material

black brads

stuffing

gluegun

Step#1 - cut 2 Dresden pieces out of felt

(I used Stampin Up's new Dresden design die in my Big Shot Sizzix machine)

(Tip:it is best to cut thick or furry felt one layer at a time)

Step#2 - sew around your snowman with a blanket stitch leaving the head unfinished and the curved bottom separated.

(Tip:notice, I started around the bottom curve of one side 

and went all the way around to the other curved opening.)

Step#3 - stuff your snowman

Step#4 - cut strips of your solid green scrap material for the hat

I think I cut a piece that is about 2x6in.

(Tip: make sure it is wide enough to go around his head 

and long enough to fold over twice.)

Step#5 - using your glue gun, pipe hot glue in a line 

along the edge of your fabric.

Step#6 - immediately fold just enough of the material 

over to cover the glue.

Step#7 - repeat step5&6

Now you have a fold for the bottom of your hat.

Step#8 - Now hot glue the hat to your snowman's head.

Step#9 - Wrap & glue the green strip all the way around.

Step#10 - Using your red plaid scrap pieces, 

cut scarves and top ties for the hats.

Step#11 - Tie on your scarves and hat ties.

(Trim when finished)

Step#12 - add your black brad eyes by just poking them in.

Now you have some cute little snowmen for next Christmas.

I really enjoyed watching the snow fall, 

while I made these cute little felted men.