Find the side of the diamond. Start at the outermost detail of one side of the diamond. Stitch a running stitch in a diagonal line from that point to the topmost point of the pattern.
I was a half stitch off on a recent piece. A running stitch all the way around the design will insure that your diamond is symmetrical.
NOTE: Use a light-colored thread for your measuring stitch. You will remove the stitch later in the process and darker threads have been known to leave a stain.
Stitch a border. Using a double-running stitch, create a border using the tips of the measuring stitch as a guide.
Carefully remove the measuring stitch, wash, and press your design.
Trim excess fabric, creating a seam allowance of about 4 stitches. Press seam allowances to the wrong side of the design.
Locate the center of the border.
Start stitching by running thread through the stitch just right of center. Pinch the border in half, locate the stitch just left of center and begin whip stitching the border.
Whip stitch to the end, then secure thread by running it back under a few stitches.
Repeat on the opposite side. With both sides completed, it should look like this:
Pinch the finished sides together.
Stitch a third side.
After three sides are sewn, stuff with batting, making sure to work it into the corners. Do not over-stuff. Sew the fourth side closed using the whip stitch.
Secure the four sides in the center, weaving the thread in and out of the seams several times.
Add thread to one of the tips for a hanger. Embellish as desired.
Your "No Measuring Required" diamond ornament is now complete!
