Santa Claus, the first pattern in my new 'Twas the Night Ornament Series, is now available! These ornaments are inspired by Clement C. Moore's 1823 poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, better known as The Night Before Christmas. I love the vintage look evoked by the sparkly sequins and beads.
The 20 page detailed PDF pattern comes with a 2nd pattern sheet that has 20 years worth of dates for the back of the ornament, if you are like me and appreciate the years written on your ornaments.
These four sparkly samples were made using Benzie Design's wonderful wool-blend felts, glass seed beads, and sequins. Such great quality! I really enjoyed working with them, and highly recommend them for yours. I'll be posting detailed color guides for these samples, and yes, Benzie Design will be offering kits for you made up with these colors! Yay! Thank you, wonderful Benzie folks! Stay tuned for more information on that.
Red and white is such a classic and lovely combo for your Santas, but don't feel like you have to stick with that! He looks smashing in all kinds of color combos.
You guys know tiny things are my jam, so I especially love the miniscule stocking with candy cane and jingle bell ornament. The jingle bell makes a little cheerful sound whenever it's moved. Choose to make either a Christmas tree stocking or a snowman stocking. Both designs are included in the pattern.
Just like my Twelve Days Ornament Series, these ornaments also utilize Sulky Stick 'n Stitch to make the embroidery, beading, and pattern assembly a snap. More ornaments are to follow in this series, so stay tuned. I do not have a release date for the next pattern, but you can be sure you will see updates and posts right here and on my other channels.
WHERE TO BUY: These PDF patterns are only available in my Etsy shop for instant download. There's a detailed list of materials needed in the listing in the photos but I'm always happy to answer questions! Just shoot me a convo via Etsy.com.
Lots more information about this series can be found on this dedicated resource page. I'll be updating that page constantly as this series develops. Now on to pattern no. 2...
Congratulations! He is fabulous! Oh, my... all the details... you’ve done it again! Love, love, love! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Grandma G! :-)
DeleteJust downloaded this sweet ornament. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you!0
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Adonna! Happy sewing!
DeleteHe's perfect! I canNOT wait to see what's coming next!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited, Honeybee! I'm glad you are too! :-)
DeleteLooks fantastic. When I click on the link though, it says it is sold out?
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Thanks for letting me know. It was temporarily sold out because of an Etsy hiccup, but it's available now. Thank you!
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ReplyDeletePerfect work :)
These are the cutest ever! I have a large Santa collection and one of my trees is all Santas. I ordered the pattern and can't wait to start. I did read thru all the directions and they are terrific. I am going to make mine in the classic red because most of my Santas on the tree are red.
ReplyDeleteHi, Norma! Thanks so much. :-) Love to see what you make!
DeleteI cannot wait to start on these! I've been having trouble finding the three sizes of white sequins at my local craft stores and Benzie only carries the small size. Do you have a source for the 6mm and 8mm? Thank you so much for making such beautiful patterns!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Larissa, i love it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much dear for this pattern
ReplyDeleteWhere did you purchase the little bells Santa holds? I like that shade of blue the pink Santa holds.
ReplyDeleteHi there, I purchased those at my local Hobby Lobby or Michaels or JoAnn... Can't exactly remember! :-) I'd give you the brand name but I threw away the packaging. Local stores usually have a great selection of Christmas supplies in the fall. :-)
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ReplyDeleteCan someone share how long it takes to make the Santa and Mrs. Claus ornaments? Each one.
ReplyDeleteIt takes me two-three crafternoons to make a Santa Claus or a Mrs Claus. It differs between crafters (and I'm on the slow side), but you have to soak and dry your embroidered pieces so I would say 2 crafternoons is the minimum it would take.
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