What Is the Difference Between The Ornament Girl Patterns, Kits, and the Kit of the Month Club?

The Ornament Girl sells three main things: individual no-sew quilted ornament patterns, complete ornament kits, and the Kit of the Month Club. Patterns are for crafters who already have fabric and supplies and want to choose their own materials. Kits bundle everything needed to make one ornament, so they suit beginners or anyone who wants a ready-to-go project. The Kit of the Month Club is a subscription that sends a new ornament kit every month, which fits people who want a steady supply of projects without picking each one. If you are brand new, the site recommends starting with the free Basic Star Ornament Workshop before buying anything.

Patterns: for crafters who supply their own materials

A pattern is the instructions — the step-by-step directions and illustrations for making a specific quilted ornament. You bring your own fabric, pins, and the other supplies.

This is the right choice if:

• You already own fabric and basic ornament-making supplies.
• You want to pick colors and prints to match your own tree, a gift, or a specific theme.
• You plan to make several ornaments and would rather reuse one set of materials.
• You are comfortable following written directions and cutting your own pieces.

The site describes its patterns as "foolproof & totally step-by-step," and customer reviews specifically praise the written directions and illustrations. One reviewer, April, a retired English teacher, said she has read many sets of directions for quilting, embroidery, and garment sewing and rates these "at the top." Another reviewer, Robin, noted the tutorial included "so many little ways to save pins and material."

That feedback matters if you are deciding between a pattern and a kit: the pattern quality is the part of this site customers call out most often, so if you already have supplies, a pattern is the lowest-cost way to test whether you enjoy the craft.

Kits: everything for one ornament in one purchase

A complete ornament kit bundles the materials for making an ornament, so you do not need to source fabric or supplies separately. The site lists "Complete Ornament Kits" and "Ornament Supplies" as separate sections, which tells you kits and loose supplies are sold as distinct things.

Choose a kit if:

• You are new and do not want to buy a full set of supplies before you know you will stick with the hobby.
• You want a single project with a defined look, rather than choosing your own fabric.
• You are making a gift and want the finished ornament to match a specific design.
• You would rather not spend time sourcing and matching materials.

The trade-off is flexibility. A kit locks you into the design and materials chosen for that kit, while a pattern lets you swap fabrics freely. If you already have a fabric stash, buying kits means paying for materials you may already own.

Kit of the Month Club: a new ornament kit every month

The Kit of the Month Club is a membership where you "make a new ornament every month" — each month brings a new ornament kit. It is the subscription option, as opposed to one-off purchases.

This suits you if:

• You want a recurring project and like the idea of building a collection over time.
• You would rather not decide which ornament to make next.
• You want kits delivered on a schedule instead of buying them one at a time.

It is a weaker fit if you craft only occasionally, prefer to choose every design yourself, or want to use your own fabric. Because it is a recurring commitment, it makes more sense after you have completed at least one ornament and know you enjoy the process — which is exactly why the free workshop is the recommended starting point.

How to choose

A practical path: start with the free Basic Star Ornament Workshop to confirm you enjoy the no-sew method. Then buy a single kit if you need materials, or a pattern if you already have them. Only move to the club once you know you want a monthly supply of projects.

Before you buy

• Start free. The site explicitly recommends the free Basic Star Ornament Workshop for anyone brand new.
• Check what a kit includes. The site separates kits from "Ornament Supplies," so confirm whether a given kit covers everything you need or whether some tools are sold separately.
• Look at the pattern reviews. The site points to reviews for its patterns; the testimonials emphasize clear directions, which is the main risk when buying instructions sight unseen.
• Billing and shipping details are handled on the site's Billing & Shipping page — check there for current terms rather than assuming.