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12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 7: The Diamond Pattern
Since we went a little outside the comfort zone last week with the Quilted Owl Pattern (which, by the way… I’ve got no regrets. You guys showed us some adorable little owls!)… this week we thought we’d bring it back around to a more traditional-style design: The Diamond Pattern. We originally introduced this pattern back in…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 6: The Quilted Owl Pattern
You guys, we really want to take you out of your comfort zone this week! Stick with me here, because I think you’re gonna be pleasantly surprised when you make this cute little guy. The Quilted Owl Pattern. Darlene originally created this pattern ages ago. Since it’s a little more niche-y, we don’t see it…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 5: The Playful Twist Pattern
For Week 5, we’re revisiting another previously Club-only design… and this time, we’re re-creating it. The Playful Twist Pattern. This pattern was originally designed on an egg shape for Easter, but for this Challenge, we are making it on a round ball. And it’s gorgeous in holiday fabrics! (Scroll down!) Just like most of our…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 4: The Western Star Pattern
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…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 3: The Wrapped Up Pattern
This week, we picked one of our newer designs from the Artist Collection. Looking for the Diamond Pattern post? You can find that HERE. The Wrapped Up Pattern. I absolutely love this pattern! Not only is it awesome for using scraps, it’s totally adorable. The little present has a 3-dimensional vibe and it’s so fun…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 2: The Starburst Pattern
For Week 2, we’re going back to one of our REALLY classic ‘Classics’! The Starburst Pattern. This pattern is simple and truly beautiful. If you made the Basic Star last week, you’ll find this one to be a very natural progression. And, the varieties you can do with this pattern! In the main part of…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 1 FAQ
We usually get this question about the Basic Star Pattern, and I I wanted to make sure I addressed.. in case this was something you were wondering about, too. The Basic Star Pattern calls for 2 fabrics.. but you said to use 3 fabrics in the Challenge. What am I supposed to do? So, yes,…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2023 Week 1: The Basic Star Pattern
Ready to start the ornament challenge? Me too! Last year, we had hundreds of people participating in this Challenge. And…. … when I sent out the Frequently Asked Questions email a few weeks ago and asked who was doing the Challenge (which I do every year)…. we had hundreds more replying they were doing the…
Read More12 Weeks of Christmas 2023 Challenge| FAQ
We’ve had a few questions come in since I announced the 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge the other day. So, here are some answers for ya! Do I have to sign up for this? Nopers! It’s something you can choose to participate in (or not), you do not need to carve anything into a stone…
Read More2023 Challenge Supply and Foam List
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…
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