Ready to start the ornament challenge? Me too!
So... the other day when I sent out the Frequently Asked Questions email, I asked if you would reply and let me know if you were doing this challenge....
...and we got hundreds (even more than last year!) of replies saying "YES! I'm doing the challenge!" In fact, the yes's are still coming in. It's incredible. I am so excited. I can't WAIT to see all of your ornaments.
We're starting with an easy one: The Basic Star Pattern!
We're starting with this pattern because it's nice and easy. And also, it's awesome. ;)
This is the one that's based on the old-fashioned ‘Quilted Star’ technique that has been around forever and ever. Over the years, I changed it up a tad and put my own little spin on the techniques I use to make it.
And guess what? If you're new to this, you can learn how I make them, for free (yes, FREE). I have a 3-part video workshop, teaching this pattern step-by-step. I'll lead you through it all.... what you need, what to do, and how to finish it. Click RIGHT HERE for the videos.
I did two again this year. (The Basic Star can be made in SO many ways).
The two ornaments below almost look like 2 different patterns, but there are actually only TWO differences: I did a different number of layers on each (one has three layers, and the other has four), andI put the fabrics in a different order. You can also vary this pattern up by simply widening layers, or bringing them closer together.
TIP: Make a layer wider if you've got a fabric with a larger print on it.. so more of that print will show.
That's what I LOVE about this pattern – just change the order of fabrics, or the width between layers, or one of a zillion other details... and you will be able to create totally different looks.
They all look so different it’s hard to believe they are all the basic star pattern. Staci, your colors remind me of old pastel ornaments. They’re all lovely. Looking forward to getting my foam today, so says the USPS, so I can begin the challenge.
Isn’t it just amazing how different they can look depending on the fabrics used? I hope your foam arrives for you today!
All are absolutely awesome !! You girls are truly amazing !! Thankyou so much for all the inspiration you give us !! Happy ornamenting !! ??
Thanks so much Pam! Happy ornamenting to you, too!
I am new to OG. Where do i get the pins and whst kind/size? So excited to get started!
Hi Gerry, welcome to Ornament Girl life! I hope you love making them. You can find the pins we recommend here: https://theornamentgirl.com/blog/quilted-ornament-supply-list/ If you need anything else, please let me know. I’m happy to help.
I am not that familiar with Instagram so I hope my picture went through
Instagram is a lot of fun but can be a bit confusing when you’re new to it. You’ll want to sign up for an account if you don’t already have one, and then post the picture with the hashtag so we can find the picture. I hope that helps? Have a great day!
Am I part of the club? If not, how do I join to get a kit each month? I tried to log in but didn’t work. Thanks
Hi Jacki, would you be able to email us about this? https://ornamentgirls.com/contact/ I don’t see an email associated with this comment and we need your email to look into this for you. If you’d please send us an email, we can look into this for you. Thanks!
These ornaments are lovely! Don’t know how many of the challenge I’ll get done but I sure enjoy looking! Don’t do Instagram so that’s a bummer!
Love making these ornaments. Question: I have several “jelly roll bundles” of 2.5 inch wide strips of fabrics. Would these work for making the ornaments? Thanks.
Hi, love doing the ornaments each year! Are you sending an email this year again?
Can you use the jelly roll type bundles for these projects? They are 2.5 inches wide. I love making these. Thank you
Love the ornaments! Are the snowflakes on the fronts in the shop? I love them and looked through the embellishment section and couldn’t find them.
How can I submit what I made if I am not an OG Girl or use instagram?
Hi Theresa, you’re always welcome to email us the pictures so we can look at them that way. You can find our contact page here: https://ornamentgirls.com/contact/ We’d love to see your ornaments! Janelle
No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to get my centers even. What am I doing wrong? Or, is there a way to score or mark the ball so I can be sure my spacing is correct.
Hi Robin, would you be able to send us a few pictures of your ornament so we can see what’s going on? That would be helpful to see what’s going on and help you. Thanks so much. https://ornamentgirls.com/contact/
Where. An I get lined balls?
Hi Christy, you can find our lined balls here: https://theornamentgirl.com/market/product-category/ornament-supplies/foam-shapes/ I hope that helps and have a great day!