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Dala Horse Ornaments: Swedish-Inspired Holiday Decor

  • By Becky Hanson

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Bring Scandinavian charm to your holiday decor with these DIY Dala Horse Ornaments! Inspired by traditional Swedish design, these felt ornaments add a unique, handcrafted touch to your Christmas tree or home decor. Featuring a contrasting color of heat transfer vinyl for extra detail, each ornament is crafted by cutting elements with your crafting machine and then sewing them by hand. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create one beautiful Dala horse, sized at approximately 5” x 5” (13 cm x 13 cm). Perfect for adding a cozy, cultural flair to your holiday celebrations!

What you will need
Machine:
Tools:
  • Fabric Grip Mat 12” x 12”
  • Standard Grip Mat 12” x 12”
  • Rotary Blade
  • Basic Blade
  • Brayer
  • Weeding Tool
  • Heat Press or Iron
  • Hand Sewing Needle
  • Painter’s Tape (optional)
Materials:
  • Felt (desired colors for each horse body)
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl (for contrast embellishment on horse)
  • Polyester Fiber Fill Stuffing
  • Thread
  • Chopstick
  • Parchment Paper
  • Ribbon, Yarn or Monofilament Thread (optional, for hanging ornaments)
Instructions:

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