2026 Challenge Supply and Foam List
We're beginning the 2026 Christmas 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. 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" Ball (with no lines)
- (1) 4" Egg (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- (1) 4-1/4" Cone
- (1) 3" Bauble(opens in new tab)
- (1) 3-1/4" Disc
Week 12: ANY (or all) of the following:
(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 (or more) 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!
I will join
I’m so glad you’re joining us Vanessa!
I will join
Yay! I’m so glad Shay!
I will join may not be able to keep up but I want to join. I am scheduled for surgery 6 October on my back.
Staci and her team have the best challenges.
NJ
I hope the surgery goes well! Join in when you can but take care of yourself first!
I will join you
I’m so glad you’ll be pinning along with us!
Count me in!! Looking forward!!
Hooray! I’m so glad you’ll be joining us!
Yes, I would like to join in!
Happy Ornament-ing!
I’m in
I’m so glad you’ll be joining us!
I’m going to try..
I hope you have fun!
I’m in. Picked up some beautiful material today. I am looking forward to it.
I love the shopping part of the challenge! Happy Ornament-ing!
I have a roll of autumn fat quarter.
Will a fat quarter work? 18 rolls, 18×22 Thanks so much!
Hi Janice,
You are going to want at least 8 fat quarters of each color if you are using all fat quarters. It might be a good idea to get more though to accommodate fabric choices or any mistakes.
I’ll try to join this year’s challenge.
I’m so glad to hear that!
Yes
I’m glad you’re going to be pinning along with us!
I will be doing this challenge as well. I have been participating since 2018 when I joined OG’s. Last year, I put up a big tree of only OG ornaments and made my daughter and daughter-in-law their own set of challenge ornaments. So much fun seeing everyone’s creations.
Oh my goodness, how lovely! I’m so glad to hear this has been such a special part of your holiday traditions!
Of course I’m in.
I’m excited you’re going to be pinning with us!
I’m in
Happy Ornament-ing! Janet!
I’m in
It’s going to be so much fun!
Excited to start this challenge. Trying to make sets for my granddaughters.
Oh! How lovely!
You bet I do? Have since the beginning.
Happy Ornament-ing!