Hi all :D . I wanted to do a little something for everyone for Christmas. As I am so far away sending all my friends a little something just isn't possable so I hope you enjoy these instead :P Patterns for all these are posted further down in the thread. This is also my way of saying thankyou for all the encouragement, friendships and laughs I've had since I've been on the board here :thumbup: .

Thanks for everything and have a very Merry Christmas

Some more examples of what you could use these patts for, Pot holder and placemat :D

Very nice, so sweet, Those are adorable.

Below are the Patterns for the Christmas tree ornaments. I would reccomend the 3" and the oval star for experianced piecers who enjoy a challenge, the 4" is less demanding. If you are relatively new to this method try the larger sizes posted further on in this thread and work your way down to the smaller sizes.

I added a ribbon for a hanger and bound these with bias, an alternative would be to bag, turn and stuff with a little batting.

Below is included the patterns for an 8 & 10 inch circular star the 8" is a great size for a pot holder and I have made the 10" into a placemat, you could also make a matching 4" to use as a coaster

Also below are foundation piecing intructions for anyone who would like them. I haven't include cutting directions for the fabric because there are so many different sizes, also cutting needs vary with the quilter. I recomend that you start out with quite large pieces if you are new to foundation piecing, as you get the hang of it you will be able to work out how much allowance you need to give yourself.

I really hope you enjoy these and have a very Merry Christmas :P

Thank you for these, Shelly. I love your fabric choices. I'll save these patterns to make a whole batch next Christmas. It doesn't look like I'll make it this year.

Aww, Shelly, thank you! I too am going to print and use these patterns for next year. They are so intricate and beautiful!

Hugs,
Sharon

Thank you ShellyQ! It is nice of you to share with us, and you do really good work. I have yet to master making pot holders. Making such tiny ornaments must have been challenging!

Have a Merry Christmas yourself!

Thank You ShellyQ :D This is such a beautiful gift, you have spent a lot of time on these, it was so thoughtful of you :D Each pattern is wonderful, I love how they can be adapted in so many ways :D
I appreciate you friendship, encouragement, and humor so much, too :D I wish you, your family and friends a Wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Thank you so much, Shelly! :thumbup: Can't wait to try all of them!

Thank you sooo much and a Merry Christmas to you too!!! These are an adorable gift!!! They remind me of the window pane cookies the lady down the street from us made when I was a child. She used hard candies to fill in the stars while they baked in the oven. These will bring back memories of her for years to come!!! Thank you again!!!

Thank you Shelly! Those are really pretty!!! :D

oh, how beautiful will definitely download these when i get a quiet moment!

thank you!

Very cute! Thanks for the patterns! Merry Christmas!

Shelly,

Thank you so much. You are such a blessing to us when you took the time to share your patterns and directions particularly since it is the Star of David. I have already printed copies and will definitely use them again and again.

May this holiday season be especially specials this year.

Remember: HE IS THE REASON ! !

Suzanne

Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for the project templates. I am going to have some fun this morning!

Joy!

Thanks for posting your ornaments, directions, and suggestions for other uses. My dil loves seasonal things, and I think these would be great as potholders or hot pot spots. I plan to make her a set with one for each holiday. After the holidays, of course!! :)

Thanks so much everyone, I'm glad you like them :P

Bless you, Shelly! I had been looking for some ornaments or potholders for my 2 DILs. These are the answer to my prayers. They are beautiful!
Blessed Christmas!

Thank you & Merry Christmas, Shelly.

Thank you Shelly this is such a nice present. I think I will try these for next year. Have a wonderful Christmas from our home to yours.

Happy Hannuka!!! :P :P :P :P

Thanks, Luv. These will put to perfect use some fabrics i've been collecting to make Hannuka decorations!!!!

You are the best!!!! :P :P :P :P :P :P

Thanks Shelly, for the pics and patterns. I will start early next year to make. :D

:D I may not be up to the challenge of the smaller ones but I may try anyway. They are just sooooo pretty. I really like the Star of David look and even looks like stainglass. Lovely! I'll be downloading them too! :mrgreen:

shelly thank you so much for sharing the patterns with all of us. hope you, your family and everyone on the board have a blessed holiday.
jeanette

Shelley you are an angel. I have to make a ornament for a quilt guild exchange and I had no idea what to do. I really really appreciate your effort and thank you for your wonderful Christmas gift to us.
I hope Santa is VERY generous to you!
Rita

Thank you sew much for these. I've been trying to think of something I could make for my friends at the gym, and this may just be the thing.

Thanks so much for sharing, they're added to my pattern file already.

Merry Christmas

please
send pattern
thank you
frankie
I want to make these with my grandchildren over holiday
to keep them busy
looks easy

Shelly,
Thank you very much for the thoughtful Christmas gift. I am going to start working on them right away so I will have enough to decorate my whole tree next year. A Blessed Holiday Season To You & Your Family :roll:

Happy Holidays, Shelly,

What a lovely, thoughtful gift for all of us. Since the powers that be chose to raise my taxes this year, this great grandma was looking for something practical and easy to do for my gang. They can always use pot holders, ornaments, hot dish mats etc. I am getting busy today. Thank you for playing "Santa" this year.

Thank you so very much. What a wonderful gift to quilters. Merry Christmas to you . Quilter 1234 P.S. they are beautiful. :D

I agree with you all, these are beautiful and being the Star of David does help remind us why Christmas is not just a "holiday". Thanks Shelley and all for your comments. I'm still fairly new at this and really enjoy seeing the encouragement many offer in their comments.

Thanks so much for your generous gifts! They are beautiful. Merry Christmas! mamajoyce

Page one of this post has the downloads for the templates and instructions

thank you..... i love them !! i just started paper piecing and i love it ! will make them for next year...no time now !! thanks again and merry christmas !

Thank you so much for this gift... I have only done paper piecing once, so I will be doing the bigger project. This is just one of the reasons I love this board... :) :) :) Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season and Happy New Year to all :D

thank you so much, I love them.............I'm new here and I just can't beleive all that is here..........

jan in indiana