DIY Christmas Door Hanger Using a 12" Embroidery Hoop | Quick & Easy Holiday Decor
Looking for a quick and easy way to add a little handmade Christmas cheer to your home? Today, we're making an adorable Christmas Door Hanger using a 12" embroidery hoop, a couple of pieces of fabric, and a wooden welcome sign!
This project is perfect for beginners, uses just a small amount of fabric, and comes together in no time. Plus, it's a wonderful way to use up some of those beautiful Christmas fat quarters you've been collecting!
And the best part? You can easily change the fabrics and wooden embellishment to make one for just about any holiday or season!
Supplies You'll Need
Before we get started, gather these simple supplies:
- One 12" embroidery hoop
- One fat quarter of Christmas fabric
- One coordinating piece of fabric measuring 5" x width of fat quarter
- One wooden "Welcome" sign
- Basic sewing supplies
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Needle and thread (optional)
- Yarn, ribbon, or a decorative tie for hanging
Fabric Tip: Choose two coordinating Christmas fabrics that complement each other. I used a beautiful poinsettia print paired with a red fabric for a traditional Christmas look.
Let's Make Our Christmas Door Hanger!
Step 1: Choose Your Fabrics
Start by selecting your favorite Christmas fat quarter and a coordinating fabric for the center strip.
I love combining a festive floral print with a smaller print or tone-on-tone fabric. This allows the wooden welcome sign to stand out while still showing off those beautiful Christmas fabrics.
Step 2: Prepare Your Fabric
Cut your coordinating fabric to measure 5" x the width of your fat quarter.
This piece will create the decorative band across the center of your door hanger.
Prepare your fabric pieces and arrange them so the coordinating strip runs horizontally across your main Christmas fabric.
Step 3: Assemble Your Fabric
Join and arrange your fabrics to create the background for your embroidery hoop, keeping the decorative band centered.
Press your fabric as needed so everything lies nice and flat.
You want the center strip to be straight and positioned where your wooden welcome sign will eventually go.
Step 4: Place Your Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop
Loosen the screw on your 12" embroidery hoop and separate the two rings.
Position your fabric over the inner hoop, making sure its where you want it.
Place the outer hoop over the fabric and gently tighten the screw.
Pull the fabric snug so it's smooth and free of wrinkles.
Once you're happy with the placement, tighten the hoop securely.
Step 5: Finish the Back of Your Door Hanger
Now it's time to secure the fabric to the back of our embroidery hoop!
Start by trimming away the excess fabric around the outside of the hoop, leaving enough fabric to fold over the back edge.
Using your hot glue gun, carefully apply a small bead of hot glue along the inside edge of the embroidery hoop on the back.
Working in small sections, fold the excess fabric over the edge and press it into the glue to secure it.
Continue working your way around the entire hoop, adding a little hot glue at a time and folding the fabric over as you go.
Be careful when working with hot glue, as it can get very hot!
Once you've made your way around the entire hoop, check that all the fabric is securely attached.
Helpful Tip: Working in small sections makes it easier to keep your fabric smooth and prevents the glue from cooling before you can secure the fabric.
Step 6: Attach Your Wooden Welcome Sign
Now it's time to add the finishing touch to the front of our Christmas door hanger!
Position your wooden welcome sign across the center of the coordinating fabric strip.
Once you're happy with the placement, you have a couple of options for attaching it.
Option 1: Hot Glue
Apply hot glue to the back of your wooden welcome sign where it will make contact with the fabric.
Carefully position the sign on the front of your door hanger and gently press it into place.
Allow the glue to cool completely before moving your project.
Option 2: Needle and Thread
You can also use a needle and thread to secure your wooden welcome sign to the fabric.
Choose a thread color that blends with your sign or fabric, and carefully stitch around portions of the lettering to hold it securely in place.
You can even use a combination of hot glue and a few stitches for extra security!
Step 7: Add a Hanger
We're almost finished!
To make your Christmas door hanger ready to display, add a piece of yarn, ribbon, or a decorative tie to the top of your embroidery hoop.
Simply loop your chosen material around the top of the hoop near the tightening screw and tie it securely.
Make sure your hanger is long enough to fit over a door hook or wherever you plan to display your finished project.
And just like that, you've created a beautiful handmade Christmas door hanger!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Want to see exactly how I put this adorable Christmas door hanger together?
Join me over on YouTube, where I'll walk you through the project step by step!
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Make One for Every Season!
One of my favorite things about this project is how easy it is to customize!
Just change your fabrics and wooden embellishment, and you've got a completely different door hanger.
Think about all the possibilities:
- ā¤ļø Valentine's Day ā Hearts and pink or red fabrics
- š St. Patrick's Day ā Shamrocks and green fabrics
- š° Easter ā Pastel fabrics and a wooden bunny
- Fourth of July ā Patriotic fabrics and stars
- š Fall ā Pumpkins, leaves, and warm autumn colors
- š Christmas ā Poinsettias, candy canes, and festive prints
You could even make one for everyday decorating using your favorite quilting fabrics!
A Quick and Easy Handmade Gift
These embroidery hoop door hangers also make wonderful handmade gifts!
They're lightweight, easy to personalize, and a great way to share a little handmade happiness with friends, family, neighbors, or teachers.
And because they use such a small amount of fabric, they're a fun project for using up your fabric stash!
Let's Get Crafting!
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy Christmas project!
Sometimes the simplest projects turn out to be the cutest, and this little embroidery hoop door hanger is no exception.
If you make one, I'd love to see it! Be sure to share your finished project with us.
And don't forget to visit Candy Cane Ridge Quilt Shop for more beginner-friendly quilting projects, holiday inspiration, and sewing tutorials.
Until next time, happy sewing!
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