Sketch a simple 6"x5" snowman pattern on computer paper. Copy my pattern if you want. I call him Mr. Melts. Pin and cut two snowmen on unbleached or tea-stained muslin.

Pin around the snowman.   Leave an opening at the bottom.

Stitch using the pressure foot as your guide.

Turn your snowman pretty side out. Stuff and hand stitch the opening closed.

Let's make a hat! You can use felt OR if you have an old sweater that doesn't fit anymore, you can cut the sleeves and make that into a cute snowman hat. Cut a small 5" square, or large enough to fit around the snowman's head.

Pin the side seams of your hat with the fabric 'pretty sides' and stitch. Turn the hat pretty side out. Fold up the bottom and you've got yourself a snowman hat.

When making the face, use blush for the cheeks and a small, black permanent marker for the eyes. The nose can be stitched or painted. I make my snowmen noses out of clay and mold them into the shape of a carrot and then bake them in the oven.

Then, add ornaments to your ornament. Get creative with scarves, hat, skis, shovels, whatever you want. We'd love to see what you come up with. Send your photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I'll post the pictures on the site. Also, send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !

Happy Holidays!