{"id":9278,"date":"2020-09-27T21:53:42","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T01:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theornamentgirl.com\/blog\/?p=9278"},"modified":"2020-09-27T21:53:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T01:53:42","slug":"2020-basic-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theornamentgirl.com\/blog\/ornament-challenges\/2020-basic-star\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Weeks of Christmas Ornaments Challenge 2020 Week 1: The Basic Star Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t

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

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

We’re starting with this pattern because it’s nice and easy. And also, it’s awesome. ;)<\/p>\r\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>\r\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>\r\n

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

The two ornaments below almost look like 2 different patterns, but there are actually only TWO differences: I did a different number of layers on each (one has three layers, and the other has four),<\/em> andI put the fabrics in a different order. You can also vary this pattern up by simply widening layers, or bringing them closer together.<\/p>\r\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.<\/p>\r\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>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\"no-sew-basic-star-quilted-ornaments-set2-pink-gold-shabby-1000\"\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Your turn!<\/h4>\r\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>\r\n

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

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

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

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

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

p.s. If you bought your foam ahead of time based on the Supply List<\/a><\/strong> I gave you, this week uses an 8-Lined Ball<\/a><\/strong>. 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>\r\n

p.p.s. Here are Monica and Darlene’s Week #1 ornaments!<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\"darlene-basic-star-2020\"\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\"12Days-2020-Monica-01-BasicStar\"\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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