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 that many of you have some left over when you start with this amount, but we're just trying to err on the safe side.)
****I recommend 3 fabrics that contrast highly with each other.****
2. A LOT of straight pins. I would go ahead and buy yourself a nice big one pound box from HERE.
3. Foam. Okay, so during the first few challenges, I didn't give this info out ahead of time (because I didn't always have the whole thing planned out that far in advance lol).... but right now, I can give you an almost-definite foam list for the first 11 weeks.
But, as we've done every year, the 12th week will coincide with our big bundle of NEW PATTERNS - and just like last year, there will be SEVERAL new patterns to choose from.
And of course, I have no idea which patterns you'll pick, or if you'll even want to purchase the bundle at all (but it's awesome, so I think you will!)
So, let me break this down for you the best I can...
(Note: All of the lined-ball recommendations below can be drawn on by you! Due to ever-changing supply availability, we may not always have our pre-lined foam available each week. But, we DO have all the resources to show you how to do this yourself.)
Weeks 1-11, you'll need:
- 5 - 3" Balls (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 4 lines would be very helpful)
- 2 - Large Hemi
- 1 - Disc
Week 12: ANY (or all) of the following:
- 2 - 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - Wedge
- 1 - Cube
(Wait til you see this year's Bundle! We DO plan to have another special Foam Bundle available in December for this.)
4. Whatever embellishments you'd like to use for all 12 ornaments.
5. Each week's pattern (hint: the first week will be the FREE Basic Star pattern)
What if you don't yet own each week's pattern?
I don't want to leave anyone out, so in order to make this as accessible as possible for everyone to make along with me, each week's pattern will be available at a very special deal!
The special price will be for one week only, on that week's pattern. I'll send you a link to each week's special deal when I send you your weekly challenge email.
Also, please note, that the first week's pattern is FREE.
Be sure you're on my email list so you can get each week's Challenge Email! Each week's email will say 'Ornament Challenge Week #' in the subject line so you can spot it easily!
(If you've never tried one of our patterns before.... they are FOOLPROOF. And many of them come with full-length videos, too. So, no worries.. you WILL be able to make these ornaments along with me. :) )
So.. will you join me for this? Comment below and let me know.
It's gonna be fun!
Yes , I’m in .
Yes I’m there
I’m going to try my best
I am in!
I’ve only made quilted star ornaments but I want to give it a try!!
i WILL TRY IT!
Excited to get started again this year, I’m definitely in ?
I’m ready!
Estou dentro
I’m ready!
I plan on doing the challenge. While this is supposed to be used with 3 fabrics, I’m challenging myself to use my stash. I have fabric out the wazoo and they are all gifts. So matching isn’t necessary. Next year perhaps I’ll use 3 fabrics for all 12, I just need to get through some of what I have. I am a fabric, cardstock, embellishment, and glitter horder. :D
I guess I need to read more closely before hitting send…all of the ornaments I make are gifts, not the fabric. eesh
I am in for the challenge
Bernie Taylor
I am excited to be in once again this year.
I’m in! Can’t wait!!
That will be a start for my new Christmas Tree. Can’t wait.
This will be my first time with the challenge and get me making some ornaments this year.
I would love to do the challenge. This will be my first time doing the challenge. I am looking forward to it.
Count me in.
I’m definitely in! Can’t wait to see all the different fabrics others will be using. Thank you so very much Staci for having this wonderful challenge.
This will be my first time and I can’t wait!!!
Excited to begin another challenge.
Yes! Looking forward to it!
Been doing the challenge since 2018, why stop now. In 2021 and 2022 I made two sets each year. All have been gifts, but one set I did for myself. Got this year’s fabrics, just need to get embellishments and ribbons.
Looking forward to this new adventure. I have never been disappointed in any of the supplies or videos.
Yes I’m in too!
I am looking forward to it! Love this!
I’m in.
Count me in. I just bought my challenge fabric today! Yea!
Sounds like fun, can’t wait!
Gotta go pick some fabrics!
I’m sure going to try. :)
I’m in! This will be my first year.
I’m in!
I’m in. First time participating in the challenge.
I’m in, going to be one of my daughters Christmas presents!
I’m in, looking forward to it
I’m in, this is going to be such fun.
I’m in. Looking forward to starting.
I am in!
Ready to get started!
Yes, I am in!
Going to give it a try.
Yes, I’m excited to join you!
Thanks!
First time trying this. Count me in.
I’m in.
I. Ant wait to get started! This will be my first time in this ornament challenge.
I can’t wait.. thank you
Looking forward to the challenge.
Hope to see Staci again doing the video’s. Miss you BOBBI
Yes I will be doing the challenge. The first time since I joined this group. Now I’m retired I finally will have the time.
Yes
I’m Totally In!!! Love This Challenge!!
Yes, i’m participating,
i hope that my order to Germany will arrive in time.
Thanks
Yes I’m in. I hope to get to do all 12. But it’s a very busy time if the year for me. I’m looking forward to my first challenge and to see all the beautiful ornaments that everyone makes.
I’m in!!
YES, I’m in for the challenge. My very first one.
Me too, cant wait loved last year
I look forward to the new challenge for this year – 2023!
I’m in!!! First timer here!