I saw this little star ornament, called a Folded Swedish Star, online with the sure promise that it’s very easy to make. One Facebooker claimed she made 40 of them in 15 minutes. (Don’t quote me on that. I don’t remember the exact time, but it was such that I figured I could whip out all that I need of them, about 18, in a half a day or so.
So since I was feeling fairly fit this morning, I figured I would download some instructions and whip out my 18 star ornaments. After reading numerous tutorials (one in Swedish), watching several videos on the subject, and cutting and ironing and folding and refolding and recutting and re-ironing and refolding and cussing and re-cussing--I finally produced one wee star ornament. (I’m not one to give up on a project until I’m in danger of mental collapse.) I have been at it for at least four hours for one star. I no longer feel anywhere close to fit, and I never want to see another folded Swedish star.
To put some perspective on just how
confusing and
exasperating the process to
make this star is,
think Rubiks Cube.
Now I’m going online to see if I can find something that my brain can handle to produce a few small friendship gifts in multiples--18 at least. It will have to be something that requires no folding and that originated in an English-speaking country--preferable Alabama.
After vowing last year (and the year before and several years prior to that) that I was never again hosting hosting a large family dinner, I am indeed hosting a large family dinner here on Thanksgiving. Wiggle and weasel though I might, I am never able to extricate myself from these things. It has something to do with a false sense of responsibility caused by guilt instilled in me by forces I care not to elaborate upon. I thought I would start cleaning up the house today. Instead I wasted my time and meager energy and that stupid star.
Happy Turkey Week, Everyone.
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On 11/19/2018, Barbara Anne said ...
What a bummer to have something that boasts about being so easy isn't easy in the least. You wee star is lovely, but not worth the time a frustration it took to make it.
Are the 18 little favors you need for quilting friends or for non-quilters?
Wishing you spoons enough to enjoy your share of Thanksgiving cooking and eating. Lew the others do the clean-up!
Hugs!
On 11/19/2018, Debbie Price said ...
Are you cooking EVERYTHING? Egads, if you are, tell everyone it is potluck!
I am going to find this Swedish star thing. It has now intrigued me!
Happy Thanksgiving!
On 11/19/2018, carol said ...
I bookmarked the star and thought this would be fun. Maybe this will be for another challenge. Thanks for sharing.
On 11/21/2018, Pat said ...
Hilarious, but I know it’s not funny! I made 15 tissue (purse size) holders. They did require folding but they were simple enough for me. Happy Thanksgiving!
On 11/24/2018, Cindy in NC said ...
I love the tissue cover pattern from Two Brown Birds. Click on “My Designs” at the top and the tutorial is on the right side bar. It takes only two pieces of fabric, and these can be churned out assembly style. I like to zig zag my edges and trim (using a rotary cutter and quilting ruler) off the “hairs” before turning them inside out. I just made a bunch of these for a church craft and bake sale. I gave them as gifts at school one year (in fabric featuring the school mascot), and they were big hits. They also make a nice holder for a gift card. I order pocket tissues from Amazon for the best price, but these are fairly inexpensive at places like Target and Walmart.
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