Ornament Tips and Tricks
How to Divide your Ball into 5 Segments
This video will show you how to divide your ball into 5 segments, no matter what size or brand ball you’re using. (We divide the ball into 5 segments for patterns like the Spiral Pattern.) You will need… A strip of paper long enough to wrap around the ball (or, use the printable strips found…
Read MoreHow to Divide your Ball into 6 Segments
An easy way to divide your ball into 6 equal segments, no matter what size ball you’re using! You will need… A strip of paper long enough to wrap around the ball (or, use the printable strips found under the video!) Paper scissors Pen/Pencil/Marker A couple of pins If your ball does not have the…
Read MoreHow to find the North & South Poles, and the Equator, of a Foam Ball
Ever have a foam ball that doesn’t have the North and/or South poles clearly marked? Using a rough foam ball, with NO markings? In this video, Monica shows you a trick for finding the North & South poles, and the Equator line, no matter what kind of ball you are working with… no measuring required!…
Read MoreWorking with Stripes in the Prism Fold
How to use Ribbon to make your Ornaments.
This video discusses using various types of ribbon, in place of fabric, to make your ornaments! Recording of a Livestream we did on Facebook (making a Basic Star with Ribbon): Also, here is a short eBook you can download: AND… here is a handy little chart showing the number of ornaments you can…
Read MoreHalf & Half Pattern Tips – Creating a ‘Mouse Ears’ Ornament
In this video, Monica talks about tips for creating adorable ornament designs featuring some famous ‘mouse ears’… (and minions too!) In the video she show variations of three patterns: Half & Half, Parasol, and the Basic Star. (Click on each name to learn more about these patterns). Video embed code not specified. Monica covered a…
Read MoreHalf & Half Pattern Tips – Creating a ‘Flag’ Ornament
In this video, Monica talks about how you can vary the Half & Half pattern to create a Flag design. We hope you enjoy this idea!
Read MoreUsing ‘The Diamond Method’ for finishing Pine Cone Ornaments.
Finishing the tops of Pine Cone Ornaments (or any other type of pattern where all of the fabric is brought together at one end of the ornament)… can be tricky! It can be hard to cover all of the pins and raw edges, without creating a lot of extra bulk. This video will show you…
Read MoreGuide to Fabric Cuts
Would you like to download this Guide? Right-click [s3file s3url=”The-Ornament-Girls-Guide-to-Fabric-Cuts.pdf” newtab=”yes” ]HERE[/s3file], and then choose ‘Save’ or ‘Save As’.
Read MoreWorking with Stripes in your Ornaments.
This video will show you the ways you can arrange striped fabrics and ribbons in order to achieve different looks. These are just some ideas & examples – please experiment to find out what YOU like! (If you have any questions, or if you have any other ideas to add, please leave them in the comments…
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