Kids Signature Hand Embroidered Ornament

The holidays have a way of bringing memories to the surface. Every ornament, every song, every scent seems to hold a story.

Keepsakes and holidays go hand in hand because they remind us of the people we love and the moments we never want to forget.

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When our oldest son passed away suddenly in 2022 at the age of 12, the holidays took on new meaning. Each year since, we've looked for ways to keep his memory close and to share a piece of him with our family.

One of the most special things we've made are these ebroidered Christmas ornaments stitches with his signature. It's a small detail, but it feels like having a part of him with us.

We gifted the ornaments to grandparents and they've become treasured keepsakes for everyone who loved him.

This year, we wanted to do the same with our other kids signatures. And so the keepsake embroidered Christmas ornament was born.

You can do the same for someone you love. Whether it's the handwriting of a child, parent or dear friend, embroidered Christmas ornaments are a beautiful way to preserve their memory for generations to come.

VIDEO: How to Embroider Keepsake Ornaments

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Create embroidered Christmas ornaments to preserve loved ones’ handwriting and memories.

If you are new to hand embroidery, make sure to grab our FREE Beginner's Guide to Hand Embroidery to get you started.

How to Make Signature Embroidered Christmas Ornaments

Materials Needed

Signature from Child
3" Embroidery Hoops
10" x 10" piece of muslin
Water-soluble Fabri-Solvy
Sulky 12wt. Christmas Sampler
Frixion Fineliner Pens
Embroidery Needle
Optional: florals, ribbons, etc. for decorations

Step 1

Trace the signature onto some Fabri-Solvy using the Frixion Fineliner Pens.

Step 2

Place your embroidery hoop over the fabric and twist into place. Making sure to center your fabric.

Step 3

Place signature in the middle of the fabric and press with fingers to secure it.

Step 4

Using a backstitch, sew the signature onto the muslin fabric.

Step 5

Remove the Fabri-Solvy with water and allow design to completely dry.

Step 6

Cut about a 1" seam allowance around the outside of the embroidery hoop.

Step 7

Carefully run a basting stitch around the raw edges of the embroidery hoop.

Step 8

Turn the hoop over and carefully pull the basting stitch so that the fabric starts to gather around the hoop. Tie off the edges of the thread.

Step 9

Cut a piece of cardboard or Kraftboard the same size as your embroidery hoop. Hot glue the board to the back of your hoop to encase the fabric raw edges.

Step 9

Cut a piece of twine about 6-8 inches long to thread through the hoop screw.

Hot glue some holiday floral like holly and ivy to the top of the hoop to cover the screw.

Looking for other fun holiday ornament ideas? Make sure to check out our Buffalo Plaid Hoop Ornaments.