ITH Grinch Ornament Embroidery Project

By Sew Chic on July 17, 2026

SKILL LEVELBeginner
TIME REQUIRED01:00

Description

Create a festive Grinch ornament using the In The Hoop technique. This beginner-friendly project adds a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. Perfect for personalizing gifts. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials

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Materials

4” x 4 - 5” x 7” - 6” x 10” or an extra-large embroidery hoop.

Fabric in your favorite colors.

2.5-ounce Cut-away Stabilizer.

Batting

Repositionable adhesive spray

Fabric scissors

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/mira-embroidery/stockdesign/1/meithde120

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

This is a collaboration between ITH Boutique and Emerson.

Step 1:

For one of the ornaments tautly hoop a 2.5-ounce cutaway stabilizer in your embroidery hoop, and run color-stop 1 and 2 as a placement line.

Step 2:

Remove the hoop from the machine, do not unhoop. Put a ribbon in the vertical placement line with the help of the repositionable adhesive spray, that way you can hold your ornament when you finish the project. Now run color-stop 3.

Step 3:

Remove the hoop from the machine, do not unhoop. Cover the placement line with batting with the help of the repositionable adhesive spray, and run color-stop 4.

Step 4:

Remove the hoop from the machine, do not unhoop. Cover the placement line with green fabric with the help of the repositionable adhesive spray, and run color-stop 5 through color-stop 9.

Step 5:

Remove the hoop from the machine, do not unhoop. Cover the back of the hoop with green fabric with the help of the repositionable adhesive spray and run color-stop 10.

Step 6:

Remove the project from the hoop. Cut out the outline of the design, with sharp scissors, Be Careful don't cut the ribbon and save the ornament for later.