12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 4: The Western Star Pattern

By Staci Ann Lowry | October 16, 2023 |

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 you just how gorgeous this pattern can be in holiday fabrics, too! (Scroll down!)

Just like most of our patterns...  you'll get a step-by-step video tutorial AND a full-length eBook showing each step in detail, with photos.

Here's mine. I was SO tickled with how this came out. (Tip: Pick your most solid or striking, fabric for your center star to really make it pop.)

Your turn!

Your challenge is.... to make your own Western Star ornament using your 3 chosen fabrics.... have fun creating your color combo!

Remember, if you don't know how to make the Western Star pattern, you can buy it (on sale this week only) by CLICKING HERE.

Then, show us what you've got by posting it on Instagram using the hashtag #OrnamentGirlsChallenge so we can all see it!

(And, if you're an Ornament Girls Club Member, please post it in our private FB group!)

I'll see ya in a week, with Challenge Pattern #5. (Make sure you're on my email list!)

Happy Ornament-ing!

Staci Ann

p.s. If you bought your foam ahead of time-based on the Supply List I gave you, this week uses a  5-Lined Ball. (But, don't worry if you don't have a pre-lined ball. We have a video showing you how you can mark your own.)

p.p.s. Monica's striking red & black Western Star ornament is shown at the top of this post. Here are the rest of the OG Team's Week #4 ornaments:

Tanya's Icy Blue Western Star.. I love how the beautiful pattern in her blue fabric is the focal point of her star:

Darlene's adorable candy-themed ornament:

Kennedy's beautiful country-themed ornament:

Olivia pretty-in-pink Western Star:

And, here is Tanya's adorable Halloween version:

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18 Comments

  1. Margarita Martinez on October 16, 2023 at 9:13 am

    They are so cute and I love them ?

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  2. Brenda Chauvin on October 16, 2023 at 9:31 am

    They are all so beautiful. But I am really in Love with Tanya’s Halloween ? theme one.

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    • Anonymous on October 16, 2023 at 9:43 am

      Me, too. I love Halloween.

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      • Patricia Hellinger on October 16, 2023 at 12:16 pm

        Do you sell the black cat in Tanya’s ornament? I Love it!!!!

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        • Sarah Cinocco on October 16, 2023 at 2:54 pm

          Hi Patricia, we’re so glad you love Tanya’s embellishments! We don’t offer these in the shop, I’m so sorry! I hope you can find something that will work for you!

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  3. PAMELA BUNCH on October 16, 2023 at 9:43 am

    Everybody’s ornaments are stunning. Great job.

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  4. Brenda Dominick on October 16, 2023 at 10:07 am

    WOW, so many talented individuals, they are all so beautiful……thanks for sharing

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  5. Suzanne on October 16, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Is there an adjustment on total rectangles for the country design? I just love how the green layers look.

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 16, 2023 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Suzanne, we’re so glad you like Kennedy’s variation! We don’t have the cuts listed anywhere specifically, but to get that look, you will need 10 more rectangles of that color. I hope that helps!

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  6. Sue on October 16, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    Can’t wait to use my Halloween fabric on the western star. Love them all. You lady’s must be a blast to sit and craft with. ?

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  7. Marie Nigro on October 17, 2023 at 8:42 am

    I love them I have to make it you guys are great

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  8. Lawanda Krontz on October 19, 2023 at 9:49 am

    Where can I find the gingerbread colored fabric on the gingerbread ornament? I love it!! I love all the ornaments!!!

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 19, 2023 at 10:07 am

      Hi Lawanda, the gold fabric that Darlene is using in her candy themed ornaments is Hoffman Fabrics ‘Joyful Traditions’ S# T7752

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  9. Vicki E . on October 22, 2023 at 9:23 pm

    They are all so beautiful and different! It’s great to see so many variations to help those of us that fabric coordinating challenged! My vote to win this round is Darlene!

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  10. Cicera on October 23, 2023 at 6:14 pm

    Difícil escolas qual é à mais linda…

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  11. Julie Coates on October 24, 2023 at 12:32 am

    I was wondering if you sent out Week 5’s ornament today? If so I didn’t get it. If not I guess I’ll get it when you do. Thanks

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  12. Peggy Ross on November 27, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Any chance I can see the band detail on Darlene’s gingerbread themed ornament? I love it! Thanks

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