Cookie Ornaments, In-the-Hoop

When you download the design, you will find multiple files. Some are embroidery files and some are dielines files (marked with "DL") that are used to cut the fabric to the correct shape.

Open and print each dieline file using an embroidery software. If you do not have an embroidery software, take a look at our helpful video on using dielines

We also recommend Wilcom's Hatch software which comes in different levels depending on what you'd like to use the software for. Hatch Organizer works well to view your designs, print dielines and templates, change design colors, and create basic design layouts. (This is an affiliate link. We may earn commission on purchases made with this link.)

Spray the backside of the "DL" dieline with temporary adhesive and smooth it on the felt.

Cut out the shape and remove the paper.

Repeat this process for the front piece and back piece, too.

Now that the fabric pieces are cut and ready, it's time to embroider the ornament. Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.

Attach the hoop to the machine and load the full embroidery file (not the DL files). Use a size 11 or 75/11 sharp sewing needle, not an embroidery needle. A sharp sewing needle has a finer point than an embroidery needle, and it makes cleaner, smaller perforations in the tear-away stabilizer. Embroider the design. The first thing to sew is a placement stitch for the front fabric piece. Follow the steps on the color change sheet - when you reach the step labeled "front piece tackdown" stop the machine and remove the hoop but do not unhoop the stabilizer.

Spray the backside of the front fabric piece with temporary adhesive.

Place the fabric right inside the dieline.

Attach the hoop back onto the machine and continue embroidering the design - a running stitch tackdown will sew next. This binds the fabric to the stabilizer.

Then, another dieline will sew. This is the dieline for the inside applique piece (the "DL" file). When you reach the step labeled "internal detail tackdown", stop the machine and remove the hoop but do not unhoop the stabilizer.

Spray the backside of the inside applique piece with adhesive and place it right inside the dieline.

Attach the hoop to the machine and continue embroidering - a zigzag tackdown will sew next.

Then, all of the inner elements will sew. 

And then a satin stitch border. Look for a note that says "back piece tackdown" - when you reach this step, stop the machine, and remove the hoop but once again do not unhoop the stabilizer.

Cut a 7" long piece of ribbon and bring the ends of the ribbon together to form a loop. Use a small piece of masking tape to secure the ends of the loop to the top of the backside of the back fabric piece. 

Spray the backside of the back fabric piece with adhesive.

Turn the hoop over and place the back fabric inside the shape on the backside of the embroidery. Tape the ribbon to the side of the hoop so that it will not be sewn over in the remaining steps.

Since both sides of the ornament will be visible when complete, wind a bobbin with the same color used in the needle

Attach the hoop back to the machine. Continue with the design - another tack down stitch will sew. This binds the front and back fabric together.

After the design has finished, remove the tape, unhoop the stabilizer, and gently tear it away (The first dieline will be removed when the stabilzer is torn away).

Add a tasty look to your Christmas tree with these festive cookie ornaments. Stitched entirely in the hoop, they're a sweet addition to any holiday decor (great for gifts, too!).