Since I finished my fall wreath, my new “kitchen project”–as in leaving the materials out on the kitchen island to work on in spare moments–is to make enough mini-pillow ornaments to decorate a small Christmas tree. I started on these last fall but only ended up finishing five. First, I cut all my Christmas remnants into 4-inch squares to mix and match for fronts and backs. I always add a bit of embroidery a-la-mode to the front, along with buttons or jingle bells here and there. Then I stitch and stuff just as I would a regular pillow but add a ribbon for hanging before sewing. I love how festive they look, and they make a great road-trip project, too. I’ll post my decorated tree when they’re all done! ♥
Oooh! I’m pinning this one. These couldn’t be cuter.
Thank you! I love that I can take the little squares and some embroidery things in the car and “work” (well, really play!) with them there.
Very cute!
Thank you!
How cute !! I can’t wait to see them on a tree
I know! Christmas is right around the corner, isn’t it!
ohhh so cute!
I want them!!!
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Thank you! I’ll make you one!
these are adorable!
Thank you, Jennie!
I’m having fun making them! 
I love those and have lots of Christmas fabric in storage to use. Soft ornaments are especially good when you have small children around the tree or pets. I always had the soft ornaments on the lower shelves so the little ones could touch or the animals could sit under without fear of being hurt. I’ll try a few when I get moved in and my sewing room set up again. They make me smile and inspire me. Thank you.
You’re very welcome! And that’s a great point about small children and pets! It would be fun to use these for a little tree in a child’s playroom so he/she could decorate, undecorate, and redecorate it every day!
I’ll look forward to seeing your ornaments when you get time to try some! 
Last year I made a dozen stuffed ornamental birds for decorating. Took forever! I love the mini-pillows
Do you have a photo of them on your blog? I’d LOVE to see them! I’ve started collecting bird projects to do someday!
Really sweet. Have you tried other shapes?
No . . . but that’s a great idea!
Ohhhhh! They are just so cute. One great idea to use up scraps. Got to add them to my to do list. Goshhh! My list is getting bigger and bigger.
I know what you mean!!! Not enough hours in the day to do the fun stuff.
So neat…love the jingle bell ones…~mkg
Those are my favorite, too!
Great idea – I’ve been making pincushions out of leftover squares from quilting projects, but this would also be a good way to use them up. Look forward to seeing the decorated tree! =D
Thank you! Hopefully I WILL finish this project this time around!
Those pillows are sooooo cute!!
Thank you, Lisa!
omg, it was 106 today. this gives me hope! plus they are cute
Hang in there! We’re having a lovely autumn day here in Kansas USA!
What a delightful project. You always find cool ways to use your stash! And a-la-mode too.
Thank you! They’re definitely cheery to work on!
Those are so cute! Will definitely have to share with my sister! She would love these!!
Thank you! It’s fun making them up as I go along!
Great idea, they’re really cute.
Thank you, Clever Blonde!
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Thank you, Lisa! that is so sweet if you! Hope you’re having a GREAT weekend!
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A few years ago I made sets of pillow ornaments with cross stitch patterns of Santa Clauses, the kids love them. I might try these too to add to a few spots around my home this holiday.
Those sound so cute! Maybe you can post pics sometime!
I will, thanks
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I just found a link you will LOVE … and I know you will a-la-mode it even more. http://thesewingloftblog.com/2011/09/07/taming-the-scrap-basket/
Wow, thank you, Liz! That really looks fun, and I’ll definitely explore this lovely blog!
Love the mini pillows, really nice!
Thank you! I’m having so much fun working on them! I made a few while traveling over the weekend . . .a perfect car activity!
I love these, they’re fantastic! I esp. loves the ones with the bells on the outside, what a great idea.
Thank you! Those are my favorite, too!
Those are cute, what a nice idea for a home made tree decorations.
Thank you! I may end up putting them on a BIG tree since I can’t seem to stop making them!
This is exactly what I needed to see. I picked up a bunch of scrap Xmas fabric last year. I’ve been planning to make some into reusable gift tags, but this ornament idea is great too!
Yay! I can’t wait to see your ornaments! They’re really fun because you can make them up as you go along.
These are absolutely adorable! A Christmas must have! Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome, Janet! I’ve made a dozen or so more since then . . . I should probably get out that “small” tree and see if they all fit!
These are so adorable!
Thank you! I think I might need to STOP making them, as they may already cover more than a “small” tree!
Haha! Then I guess you’ll just need extra small trees all over the place
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I love this way to use up Christmas fabric offcuts