Mrs. Claus is the second pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series. Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you below, so that you can easily make Mrs. Clauses that look like my Benzie felt samples!
Benzie Design has long been one of my favorite places to purchase wool-blend felts. They have stellar customer service, quick shipping, and their felt, floss, sequins and beads are an absolute joy to work with! They will be very happy to help you with what you need.
First, some handy links to get you started:
To buy the Mrs. Claus pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com
To buy the Classic or Retro felt palettes shown here:
Benzie 'Twas the Night felt palettes
To buy the helpful notions kit:
Benzie 'Twas the Night notions kitTo shop their beautiful sequins & beads:
Benzie Sparkle & Shine page
OK! Here are the color guides:
Classic Red Mrs. Claus:
Ecru: Coat trim, hood trim, sleeve cuffs
Graphite: Lower half of the body, belt
Carmine: Coat, sleeves, hood
Coral: Upper half of the body, mittens
Swan: Skirt
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:
Hood trim and coat trim: 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (or sub 4 mm Benzie Moonstone), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Coat: DMC B5200, DMC 3846 (also for number on coat back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Belt: DMC B5200, 8 mm brassy gold sequin, 5 mm aqua/light blue sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead
Skirt: DMC B5200, DMC 666, DMC 892, 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (flowers), Benzie Strawberry glass beads (flowers), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (trim), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Teal glass beads
Mistletoe ball: DMC 5283, DMC 666, 8 mm wood bead colored with green fabric marker, Benzie Clover glass beads
Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread
OTHER NOTIONS:
Wrapped gift: Benzie white stiffened felt, charcoal card stock, 1/8 inch gold ribbon
Classic Mustard Mrs. Claus:
BENZIE FELT COLORS*:
Ecru: Coat trim, hood trim, sleeve cuffs
Peacock: Lower half of the body
Graphite: Belt
Mustard: Coat, sleeves, hood
Swan: Upper half of the body, mittens (or sub Peacock for mittens)
Bronze: Skirt
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:
Hood trim and coat trim: 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (or sub 4 mm Benzie Moonstone), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Coat: DMC B5200, DMC 3844 (also for number on coat back), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, 5 mm aqua/light blue sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Belt: DMC B5200, 8 mm kelly green sequin, 5 mm aqua/light blue sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead
Skirt: DMC B5200, DMC 3846, DMC 699, 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequin (center flower only), 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Kelly glass beads
Mistletoe ball: DMC 5283, DMC E 3852, 8 mm wood bead colored with green fabric marker, Benzie Kelly glass beads
Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread
OTHER NOTIONS:
Wrapped gift: Light blue iridescent sparkly card stock, charcoal card stock, 1/8 inch gold ribbon
Retro Pink Mrs. Claus
BENZIE FELT COLORS*:
Ecru: Coat trim, hood trim, sleeve cuffs
Graphite: Lower half of body, belt
Flamingo: Coat, sleeves, hood
Julep: Upper half of the body, mittens
Marigold: Skirt
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:
Hood trim and coat trim: 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (or sub 4 mm Benzie Moonstone), Benzie Rose Quartz (or Foxglove) glass beads
Coat: DMC 718, DMC 606 (also for number on coat back), 4mm Benzie White sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent beads
Belt: DMC B5200, 8 mm silver sequin, 5 mm magenta sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead
Skirt: DMC B5200, DMC 718, DMC 3848, 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins, Benzie Teal glass beads (flowers), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Boots: 4 mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rose Quartz (or Foxglove) glass beads
Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread
OTHER NOTIONS:
Christmas clementine: 8 mm wood bead colored w/orange permanent marker, green card stock stem
Wrapped gift: White sparkly card stock, charcoal card stock, 1/8 inch silver ribbon
Retro Mint Mrs. Claus
Ecru: Coat trim, hood trim, sleeve cuffs
Graphite: Lower half of body, belt
Julep: Coat, sleeves, hood
Chartreuse: Upper half of the body
Olive: Skirt and mittens
*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:
Hood trim and coat trim: 5 mm iridescent clear cupped sequins (or sub 4 mm Benzie Moonstone), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Coat: DMC B5200, DMC 937 (also for number on coat back), 4mm Benzie Moonstone sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent beads
Belt: DMC B5200, 8 mm brassy gold sequin, 5 mm kelly green sequin, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass bead
Skirt: DMC B5200, DMC 606 (or sub DMC 3851), DMC 602, 4mm Benzie Moonstone sequins (except a 5 mm on the center flower), Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Boots: 4 mm Benzie Jade Green sequins, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent glass beads
Mistletoe ball: DMC 5283, DMC 602, 8 mm wood bead colored with green fabric marker, Benzie Clover glass beads
Hanging loop: DMC 5283
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread
OTHER NOTIONS:
Wrapped gift: Pink stiffened felt, charcoal card stock, 1/8 inch gold ribbon
That's it for the Mrs. Claus color guides. Here are these Mrs. Clauses paired with their color coordinated Santa Clauses. Find the detailed color guides for Santa here!
These color guides can be followed exactly, but feel free to vary the choices to match your tastes and make your own unique combos. The way I've combined the Benzie Classic and Retro felt colors are just a few of the possibilities! I'd love to see what you make. :-) #twasthenightornaments
