Victorian Christmas Tree Kit (Set of 3)

Description

The Victorian Christmas Tree Kit makes three ornaments 3½” high that are filled with stuffing and decorated on both sides.  The decoration consists of a variety of colored balls which in the late 1800s were glass blown balls that replaced fruit such as red and green apples that were used to decorate a tree.  This kit has wool felt pennies to serve as the balls that are used as the decoration.  You can add a green strand with french knots to look like a string of lights added to the tree, or you can skip the green strand and french knots and stitch in decorative candles reminiscent of the 1800s.

Everything you need to start is right in the package including precision cut wool felt, floss, a sewing needle and instructions.   You can even download our instructions before you buy the kit to check it out.

Rating: Apprentice – 2 Hours

This product is Made in the USA in our Shop in Colfax, California.

Our wool felt is Made in the USA from wool grown in the USA.  It is a blend of 35% wool and 65% rayon.

Why A Blend? 

• Our goal was to have a blend that is close to the wool/cotton blend which has been in use for hundreds of years through out the world.
• The wool/cotton blend was favored over 100% wool or 100% cotton as the combination provided much better service
  • The wool provided strength and warmth while the cotton added breathability and softness to touch.
  • It was an ideal combination for all kinds of weather and purposes.
• Rayon and cotton are almost identical with cotton being a little bit softer and rayon being more silky or shinny on the surface.

How are Rayon and Cotton Different?

• Rayon is made from cellulose, a carbohydrate plant substance, derived from wood and wood pulp which is then made into fibers.
• Cotton is made of cellulose fibers from the cotton plant.