Who doesn’t love that silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh? For nearly a century, his simple wisdom and unwavering love for his friends (and honey) have captured hearts around the world. Pooh Bear reminds us of the joy in small things and the importance of friendship, making him a timeless character we cherish. He’s extra special to me because my Dad loved him.

If you’re looking for a new craft project that brings a touch of that Hundred Acre Wood magic into your home, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to create an adorable stitched felt Winnie the Pooh ornament. This project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels and results in a heartwarming creation you can hang on a tree, display in a nursery, or gift to a fellow Pooh fan. Let’s gather our materials and start crafting this classic friend!

Winnie The Pooh

Before we begin, let’s take a moment to appreciate the enduring charm of Winnie the Pooh. Created by A.A. Milne, Pooh Bear’s adventures with Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and the rest of the gang have been a source of comfort and delight for generations. His gentle nature and profound, yet simple, quotes like, “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart,” resonate deeply with both children and adults.

Bringing this beloved character to life through crafting is a special way to connect with the stories and share that nostalgia with others. This handmade ornament isn’t just a decoration; it’s a tiny, tangible piece of childhood wonder.

The Stitched Classic Pooh Ornament

This project uses the Stitched Classic Pooh Etched Dies from Spellbinders to create a detailed and charming felt ornament. The die set includes all the pieces needed to assemble Pooh Bear, his iconic “Hunny” pot, and even a little honeybee.

Materials Needed

To create your Stitched Classic Pooh Ornament, you’ll need a few key supplies. Having everything ready before you start will make the crafting process much smoother.

• Spellbinders Stitched Classic Pooh Etched Dies
• Die-Cutting Machine:
• Felt:
  • Gold (Beeswax) for Pooh’s body
  • Black for his facial features and the bee’s stripes
  • White for the bee’s wings
  • Carmel, Cream & Blue (Cornflower) for the “Hunny” pot
• Embroidery Floss: Matching embroidery floss will bring your ornament to life. You’ll need:
  • Blue – DMC 813 to stitch the honey pot label 
  • Brown – DMC 744 to stitch the honey pot and lid pieces 
  • Gold – DMC 434 to stitch the body pieces together and the center of the flower
  • Red – DMC 117 for the flower
• Embroidery Needle: A standard needle with an eye large enough for your floss.
• Stuffing: Poly-fil or any similar fiberfill to give your ornament a plump, 3D shape.
• Adhesive: A fabric glue or hot glue gun can be helpful for securing small pieces.
• Ribbon or Twine: For creating a hanging loop.

Trim all of the batting pieces a little smaller than the felt pieces.

A full supply list with links can be found later in the post.

How to Make The Stitched Classic Pooh Ornament

Now for the fun part! Follow these steps to assemble your adorable Pooh Bear.

Step 1: Die-Cut Your Felt Pieces

First, use your die-cutting machine and the Stitched Classic Pooh Etched Dies to cut out all the necessary felt pieces. The die set includes two body pieces, two shirt pieces, and smaller dies for the eyes, nose, eyebrows, and mouth. You’ll cut:

• Two body shapes from the gold felt (save the scraps).
• Two body shapes from the batting
• Four leg shapes from the gold felt.
• Four leg shapes from the batting
• Four arm shapes from the gold felt
• Four arm shapes from the batting
• Two honey pots from the caramel felt
• Two honey pots from the batting
• One hunny label from cornflower felt
• One hunny label backer from cornflower felt
• One hunny label backer from cream felt
• Eyes, nose from the black felt.
• Two pot lids from the caramel felt
• Two pot lids from the batting
• One dripping honey from the deep gold
• One bee stripes from the deep gold
• One bee body from black felt.
• One bee wings from white felt

Step 2: Inlay the Facial Features

Take your gold scraps and use the dies in the set to cut a backer piece for the eye and the nose (they’re small, roundish pieces). Use fabric glue to fasten the pieces behind (on the inside) where the nose and eye will be. With a little dab of glue on each position, the felt eye and nose onto the face (you are glueing them to the gold pieces you just added to the inside of the bear.

Using your black embroidery floss, carefully stitch these features onto the felt. A simple running stitch or backstitch works wonderfully. This is where Pooh’s sweet personality starts to shine through!

Step 3: Assemble the Body

Now, place the front body piece (with the face details) on top of the two batting pieces. And then the second, plain gold body piece. Line up all the edges carefully.

Using gold embroidery floss, begin stitching the two body pieces together around the edges. A blanket stitch is a classic choice for felt projects and gives a lovely, polished finish. Start at the bottom and work your way up, leaving a small opening at the top or side for filling. If you want to hang your ornament, create a loop with a 8″piece of 1/8″ ribbon or twine. You can tuck the ends of the ribbon into the seam at the top of Pooh’s head before you stitch it completely closed, securing it in place.

Step 4: Stuff Your Ornament

Once you’ve stitched most of the way around, gently push small amounts of Poly-fil stuffing into the body through the opening. Use the handle end of a small paint brush or a similar tool to guide the stuffing into the nooks and crannies. Continue stuffing until Pooh has a nice, plump shape, but be careful not to overstuff, as this can stretch the stitches and tear the felt.

Step 5: Close the Seam

After stuffing, stitch the opening closed.

Step 6: Stitch the Arms and Legs

Create a sandwich consisting of one felt piece, two batting pieces and then another felt piece for both of the legs and both of the arms. Using gold embroidery floss, stitch each arm and leg together around the edges using the blanket stitch.

Step 7: Assemble Pooh

Adding the arms and legs is a little tricky. Tack each one to the body with one strand of knotted floss, making sure that you don’t stitch through to the other side. Move the needle to create a X in the center of the “joint”, repeating 3 or 4 times until the arm or leg is snug. Repeat with the other leg and the arms.

Step 8: Make the Hunny Label

To create the Hunny label, use tweezers to remove all of the letter pieces from the back of the label. Use a glue brush or a toothpick to add a little Glue around the letters and adhere to the Cream back piece. With 1 strand of DMC 813 stitch around the label

Step 9: Embroider the flower on the Honey Pot

Using a single strand of red embroidery floss knotted at the end, poke your needle from the inside where you want the center of your flower to be. Put the needle right back in where you came out with it. Without pulling it all the way through, weave the needle up and out of the fabric a small distance away. This will be your petal length. Now, take the needle over your thread loop and then down through the felt on the other side of the loop. Pull the thread all the way through to create the petal. The tighter you pull, the narrower the petal will be. Continue working around the edge of the loop until you have a complete flower.

To create the center of the flower, use a single strand of yellow floss. Bring your needle up through the center of the flower and pull it all the way until the knot stops it on the back. Wrap your floss around the needle a couple of times and take the needle down through the same spot, and pull all the way through. Create a knot on the back side and snip the extra thread away.

Step 10: Make the Honey Pot

Sew ¾ of the way around the honey pot using the blanket stitch. Be sure to allow enough space to insert a small amount of Poly-fil. Note: rather than a larger piece of stuffing, use smaller pieces and then determine whether there is enough. Don’t overfill it. After filling the Hunny Pot, finish stitching and tie off.

Stitch across the front lid and one layer of batting, and then fasten it to the top of the honey pot with fabric glue. Now, glue the back section of the lid to the back of the Hunny Pot. Then stitch completely around the top of the Hunny Pot Lid.

To finish the pot, glue the honey so that it’s dripping from the lid. Attach the label with glue. Assemble the bee with glue and fasten it to the honey pot.

Once your glue has dried then you can fasten Pooh’s paws to the honey pot like he’s holding it.

Your Stitched Classic Pooh ornament is now complete! You have a delightful, handmade creation that is full of character and charm.

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