Tiny Quilt Ornament

Cut four 2.5-inch squares of contrasting fabric and sew them together as shown in the picture. Trim the 4 edges so you have a basic square or rectangle. It doesn't have to be perfect. Cut a piece of quilt batting or old blanket, old wash cloth, etc for the middle layer, and another piece of fabric for the quilt back. They should be the same size. Put in a safety pin or two to hold the quilt together, then insert it into a small embroidery hoop. Mine is about 3? in diameter. Tighten the screw to hold it in permanently. Thread a needle and sew a running stitch near the seams where the 4 corners meet in the middle, just as if you were quilting a bigger quilt. When you?re happy with the amount of stitching, run the needle part way in and out a couple times and stop. Put a drop of Fray Check or glue to hold the needle in place. Glue on a cheapy thimble, a button and maybe a little spool of thread. Write your name and date on the inside of the embroidery hoop on the back.