{"id":8781,"date":"2019-09-29T22:20:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T02:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theornamentgirl.com\/blog\/?p=8781"},"modified":"2020-06-27T14:58:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T18:58:05","slug":"2019-week-1-the-basic-star-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theornamentgirl.com\/blog\/ornament-challenges\/2019-week-1-the-basic-star-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2019 Week 1: The Basic Star Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Ready to start the ornament challenge? Me too!<\/p>\n

So… the other day when I sent out the Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a> email, I asked if you would reply and let me know if you were doing this challenge….<\/p>\n

…and we got hundreds (even more than last year!<\/i>) of replies saying “YES! I'm doing the challenge!” In fact, the yes's are still<\/i> coming in. It's incredible. I am so excited. I can't WAIT to see all of your ornaments.<\/p>\n

We're starting with an easy one: The Basic Star Pattern!<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m starting with the Basic Star, because it was my VERY first tutorial, and it's easy. And also, it's awesome. ;)<\/p>\n

This is the one that's based on the old-fashioned \u2018Quilted Star\u2019 technique that has been around forever and ever. Over the years, I changed it up a tad and put my own little spin on the techniques I use to make it.<\/p>\n

And guess what? If you're new to this, y<\/b>ou can learn how I make them, for free (yes, FREE).<\/b> I have a 3-part video workshop, teaching this pattern step-by-step. I'll lead you through it all…. what you need, what to do, and how to finish it. Click RIGHT HERE<\/a><\/strong> for the videos.<\/p>\n

I did two again this year. (The Basic Star can be made in SO many ways).<\/p>\n

The two ornaments below almost look like 2 different patterns, but there is actually only ONE difference: I did one with three layers, and the other with four. You can also vary this pattern up by simply widening layers, or bringing them closer together.<\/p>\n

TIP: <\/b>Make a layer wider if you've got a fabric with a larger print on it.. so more of that print will show. (I did that in the first picture below, to show more of the larger floral print.)<\/i><\/p>\n

That's what I LOVE about this pattern \u2013 just change the order of fabrics, or the width between layers, or one of a zillion other details… and you will be able to create totally different looks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"12-weeks-quilted-ornaments-basic-star-8\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"12-weeks-quilted-ornaments-basic-star-2\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n
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Your turn!<\/h1>\n

Your challenge is…. to make your own Basic Star Ornament<\/b><\/a> using your 3 chosen fabrics…. you can arrange your fabrics like I have above, or better yet, mix it up!<\/p>\n

Remember, if you don't know how to make the Basic Star, you can learn it for free right HERE<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Then, show me what you've got by posting it on Instagram using the hashtag #OrnamentGirlsChallenge<\/a><\/strong> so we can all see it!<\/p>\n

(And, if you're an Ornament Girls Club Member<\/a>,<\/strong> please post it in our private FB group!)<\/p>\n

I'll see ya in a week, with Challenge Pattern #2.<\/p>\n

Happy Ornament-ing!<\/p>\n

Staci Ann<\/b><\/p>\n

p.s. Here are our OG Designers' Week #1 ornaments!<\/p>\n

Monica's Basic Stars:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\"Monica-Challenge-2019-BasicStar-Duo-850\"\n\t

Darlene's Basic Star:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"darlene-basic-star\"\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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