We're beginning the 2024 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)
- 3 - 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Ball (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Ball (where 4 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - Cone
Week 12: ANY (or all) of the following:
- 2 - 3" Balls (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - Disc
- 1 - Wedge
- 1 - *New secret shape coming soon!
(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!
Looking forward to it again. Every year I choose a different theme for my fabric. This year I am using red, white and blue.
I will participate in the 2024 12 week ornament challenge. Thank you!
Believe it or not my fabric just came in and I hadn’t yet received your email announcing the OG CC. I’m so excited to be doing it again this year. I just checked and luckily I have all the necessary foam too. I know I need some extra ribbon but I’ve got enough to start. This is my favorite thing to do each year and I look forward to it all year. Never can find the right fabric though. I’m just not very good at putting it together. We’ll see how this year’s choices do.
Yay so glad it’s finally here.
I’m in can’t wait
I’m in and have the first week material cut and ready to go!
Definitely I’m in!!
Yup, I’m in.
I’m in ??
I do want to participate in the 2024 challenge. Question: You indicated above “Wait till you see this year’s Bundle! We DO plan to have another special Foam Bundle available in December for this.” If the challenge starts September 1, how will the special bundle help us? I have a few of the OG form balls but not sure if I should wait for the bundle or buy more now to get the required number for the challenge. Sounds exciting and I have been enjoying the patterns each month.
Hi Sheilah,
Thanks so much for your comment! There will be a special collection of patterns that will be released at the end of the challenge, and the foam bundle will be created to work with those brand new patterns. I hope that helps!
This will be my 3rd Challenge, love doing them and I even get my husband asking each Monday, did you get the next one yet. Question: I need to order more foam so would it be possible to order the ‘new shape ‘ with my order (I live in Australia and postage is expensive – + exchange rates :) ?
Hi Beth,
I am so sorry, but the new shape isn’t available yet! We will have a foam bundle available at the end of the challenge that will include the new shape. We’ll be sure to share more information about that as we get closer!
Love the looks of these folded fabric ornaments. I just started making them this past spring. They sure turn out pretty. I have so much to learn and think this 2024 Challenge will be a great way to accomplish this. I’m really looking forward to it!
I am looking forward to it. It will be my first time.
I’m in!
little late to the party but I am in
I’m in