Posts by Staci Ann Lowry
It’s illegal to teach our patterns.
I hate that I need to write this post, but I need to put out a reminder about the legal use of our patterns. They are copyrighted and it is illegal to teach them, to share instructions for them, to distribute our content, or to use them in any way other than to make your…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 5: The Playful Twist Pattern
For Week 5, we’re revisiting another previously Club-only design… and this time, we’re re-creating it. The Playful Twist Pattern. This pattern was originally designed on an egg shape for Easter, but for this Challenge, we are making it on a round ball. And it’s gorgeous in holiday fabrics! (Scroll down!) Just like most of our…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 4: The Western Star Pattern
For Week 4, we’re reaching into the vault and pulling out a previously Club-only design. The Western Star Pattern. This pattern is special because its focal point is a five-pointed star, which is a little more rare in the quilted ornament world. We originally created this design for patriotic fabrics, but we wanted to show…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 3: The Wrapped Up Pattern
This week, we picked one of our newer designs from the Artist Collection. Looking for the Diamond Pattern post? You can find that HERE. The Wrapped Up Pattern. I absolutely love this pattern! Not only is it awesome for using scraps, it’s totally adorable. The little present has a 3-dimensional vibe and it’s so fun…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 2: The Starburst Pattern
For Week 2, we’re going back to one of our REALLY classic ‘Classics’! The Starburst Pattern. This pattern is simple and truly beautiful. If you made the Basic Star last week, you’ll find this one to be a very natural progression. And, the varieties you can do with this pattern! In the main part of…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 1 FAQ
We usually get this question about the Basic Star Pattern, and I I wanted to make sure I addressed.. in case this was something you were wondering about, too. The Basic Star Pattern calls for 2 fabrics.. but you said to use 3 fabrics in the Challenge. What am I supposed to do? So, yes,…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 1: The Basic Star Pattern
Ready to start the ornament challenge? Me too! Last year, we had hundreds of people participating in this Challenge. And…. … when I sent out the Frequently Asked Questions email a few weeks ago and asked who was doing the Challenge (which I do every year)…. we had hundreds more replying they were doing the…
Read MoreThe Fall 2023 Opening! Christmas Club FAQ
It’s almost time for us to re-open the Christmas Club! We’ve been prepping for this all year. This will be our 4th opening: In 2020, we opened the first 1000 spots (which sold out in about an hour). In 2021, we opened 500 more spots (which also sold out). In 2022, we opened 350 more…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas 2023 Challenge| FAQ
We’ve had a few questions come in since I announced the 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge the other day. So, here are some answers for ya! Do I have to sign up for this? Nopers! It’s something you can choose to participate in (or not), you do not need to carve anything into a stone…
Read More2023 Challenge Supply and Foam List
We’re beginning the 2023 Ornament Girls Challenge soon! In order to make all 12 ornaments, you will need… 1. About 2 to 2-1/2 yards EACH of three different fabrics (this is a generous approximation – you may use slightly different amounts depending on how you arrange your fabrics on your own ornaments. We’ve been told each year…
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