12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2024 Week 2: The Prairie Pinwheel Pattern

By Staci Ann Lowry | October 6, 2024 |

Well, down here in Florida, we've got another hurricane bearing down on us, but nothing is gonna stop us from sending out your Week #2 Challenge! This week, we're making....

The Prairie Pinwheel!

The Prairie Pinwheel Pattern was designed by Darlene, and she didn't call it the 'Prairie' Pinwheel for no reason... Darlene draws much of her inspiration from her life on a farm in Kansas!

It doesn't look like it, but this pretty pinwheel is quick and easy to make!

In the pattern, you'll see that I used pink, green, and black/white gingham fabrics. Here's how I substituted in my Christmas fabrics:

  • For the gingham (Fabric 1), I used my holly fabric.
  • For the pink (Fabric 2), I used my red fabric.
  • For the green (Fabric 3), I used my cream fabric.

And, Olivia did each side of her ornament differently!

On both sides, the first three layers are actually all the same! She added all three of her colors to the center pinwheel layer, and then alternated the red & green in her second layer. For the third layer, she used her holly fabric.

But, on the first side, she added a fourth layer.. again alternating the red & green fabrics, but opposite how she did in Layer Two.

Adding that fourth layer gives the ornament a totally different look, doesn't it?

Your turn!

Your challenge is.... to make your own Prairie Pinwheel using your 3 chosen fabrics.... you can arrange your fabrics like we have, or better yet, mix it up!

Remember, if you don't know how to make the Prairie Pinwheel pattern, you can learn it right HERE.

Then, show me 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 #3.

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 an 8-Lined Ball. But, don't worry if you don't have a pre-lined ball... this one can either be done without lines, or you can draw your own.)

p.p.s. Here are some of the OG Team's Week #2 ornaments:

Darlene's beautiful pink & gold Christmas Prairie Pinwheel, and another one in red, white, & blue (this pattern is MADE for red, white, & blue):

Tanya's elegant red & black Prairie Pinwheel, and adorable Halloween version:

Kennedy's adorable vintage rose-themed Prairie Pinwheel:

Elizabeth's elegant red and gold Prairie Pinwheel:

Tammie's beautiful pink and blue floral Prairie Pinwheel:

My traditional/slightly vintage vibe Prairie Pinwheel (I left off a layer on the first side, to leave more of the red showing):

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30 Comments

  1. Anonymous on October 7, 2024 at 8:54 am

    You mentioned you could get it “free here”, but it takes you to your shop where it’s listed for $7.00. I assume it’s not free this week??

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    • Staci Ann Lowry on October 7, 2024 at 11:10 am

      I apologize for my mistake; this pattern is not free but it is on sale for only $7. I corrected the post, and thank you for alerting me of my mistake!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous on October 7, 2024 at 9:24 am

    Same question.

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  3. Anonymous on October 7, 2024 at 9:46 am

    When will we be able to sign up for your monthly club? (Not the actual boxed ornaments, but the pattern only club?)
    Thanks in Advance
    Lisa ?

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    • Staci Ann Lowry on October 7, 2024 at 11:10 am

      We are opening the digital-only club in just a few days!

      Reply
  4. Diane on October 7, 2024 at 9:49 am

    Same question.

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  5. Anonymous on October 7, 2024 at 10:26 am

    I just ordered the pattern with a mistake in the email. It is lindab4877@hotmail.com
    Thanks, Linda Barnhill

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    • Staci Ann Lowry on October 7, 2024 at 11:11 am

      I’ll make sure to let our customer service team know and correct that for you! Thank you!

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      • Wendy Kauling on October 12, 2024 at 8:12 am

        Hi! I signed up to join the OG club when it was open a few days ago. The payment went thru but I never got my log in email. I might have entered the wrong email.

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        • Sarah Cinocco on October 12, 2024 at 3:45 pm

          Hi Wendy,
          Someone from our customer support team has reached out to you to help get this fixed!

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 7, 2024 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Linda, I wanted to let you know that I have updated that for you and resent the pattern. I hope you love it!

      Reply
  6. Marlène on October 7, 2024 at 11:47 am

    Hello, I ordered the pattern 6 hours ago, still haven’t received anything, Clara told me she sent it again to me but still nothing, I don’t understand … is there a problem ? Why I am not receiving it ?Thanks.

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 7, 2024 at 1:02 pm

      Hi Marlene, I am so sorry that you are having trouble accessing your new pattern! You can access your pattern by logging into your Ornament Girls account. I will also resend just your log in information. Once you log on, select “Pattern Library” and then “Classic Patterns”. From there you will be able to scroll to your Prairie Pinwheel Pattern. Will you please let us know if you have any trouble with that?

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      • Marlène on October 7, 2024 at 1:18 pm

        Hi; thank you for coming back to me, but I do not have any account so I can’t access to the pattern library, I thought I would received it by email.
        I can’t connect, I try the ‘lost password’ with my email, I try the ‘snappy login’ …nothing goes through and I do not recieved anything.
        I haven’t received my log in information either.
        I can’t login, and I have nothing in my email… I do not know what to do anymore… What can I do ? Can I create an account to have access and how ?
        Thank you

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      • Marlène on October 7, 2024 at 1:35 pm

        Alright, I manage to gain access to my library pattern, I have nothing in my email still but I have everything in my library, thank you so much and sorry for all the trouble.. I’m relieved now, I’ll be able to enjoy the christmas challenge… Thank you again

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        • Sarah Cinocco on October 7, 2024 at 2:11 pm

          Hi Marlene, I’m so glad to hear you were able to access your account. I hope you love working on your pattern. Just for the future, sometimes our emails end up in a spam folder or a promotions folder so you may need to check there. It can also help to add our email address (staciann@theornamentgirl.com) to your address book so your email recognizes us. Happy Ornament-ing!

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  7. Eileen N Bernier on October 7, 2024 at 12:05 pm

    Just a prayer that you all will be safe from any harm from this incoming hurricane.

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  8. Jane Frankland on October 7, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    Hi I’m working on your ornaments in the uk and having trouble finding the lovely little jewels you add to the ornaments could you please give me some advice about what to use

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 7, 2024 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Jane, we’re so glad you love the embellishments! Many of our embellishments are flat backs. You can also look for shank buttons and then cut the back off or adding some bling to a bead cap. Here is a link to the flat back embellishments in The Ornament Girl Supply Shop: https://theornamentgirl.com/market/product-tag/flatbacks/

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  9. Rachael on October 7, 2024 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Jane, I’m in the UK and look for jewellery findings. Try the likes of eBay, Etsy and Amazon too. Also if you have any craft, haberdashery stores. You will also find bits in Hobbycraft Craft and the Range. Hope this helps. Xx

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  10. patricia moore on October 7, 2024 at 4:08 pm

    Hope you are safe in Florida. My prayers are with you

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  11. patricia moore on October 7, 2024 at 4:08 pm

    Hope you are safe in Florida. My prayers are with you

    Reply
  12. Kim on October 7, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    Is there a supply list for christmas challenge ? I can’t wait to going the club.

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  13. CHRISTINE SIKES on October 7, 2024 at 7:41 pm

    I think I’m on the waiting list for your clubs. How can I be certain?

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 8, 2024 at 11:39 am

      Hi Christine, I see you are on our wait list for our Christmas Club. I can also see that you’re signed up for our emails so we will be sure to let you know about our next club opening!

      Reply
  14. Vivian A Long on October 8, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Do you or will you be opening a sign up for membership in the Ornament Girls Club ( the club with the kits)?
    Thanks so much and praying for everyone’s safety during this time.

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 10, 2024 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Vivian, we are open for new members in our digital club now, but we don’t know when we’ll be able to open the VIP club. If you are looking to get a kit in the mail each month, you might enjoy the Christmas Club. You can find out more about that club here: https://ornamentgirls.club/christmas/

      Reply
  15. Frankie Barrowcliff on October 16, 2024 at 10:23 pm

    What happened to the little jack o lantern that one of your ornament girls did on week 2 of challenge? I would love to have a video of that jack o lantern. I can’t remember what one of your ornament girls did that ornament.

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    • Sarah Cinocco on October 21, 2024 at 5:38 pm

      Hi Frankie, I will be adding a video of that variation soon!

      Reply

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