Mr. Marley: detailed Benzie color guides – kits available!

Mr. Marley is the second pattern in my Ebenezer Ornament Series. Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you below, so that you can easily make Mr. Marleys 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 Mr. Marley pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

To buy the Victorian or Modern Pastel felt palettes shown here:

Benzie Ebenezer felt palettes and notions kits

To shop their beautiful sequins and beads:

Benzie Sparkle and Shine page

OK! Here are the color guides:

Victorian Copper Marley

BENZIE FELT COLORS*:

Copper: Coat and boot cuffs

Peacock: Waistcoat

Blush: Breeches (body) and kerchief

White: Cravat

Burgundy: Coat collar and sleeve cuffs

Graphite: Boots

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:

Coat: DMC 761, Benzie Blue Glass seed beads, Benzie Rainbow seed beads (buttons), Benzie Moonstone sequins (buttons)

Coat cuffs: DMC 3844

Waistcoat: DMC 761, Benzie Rose Gold Metallic seed beads (buttons), Benzie White seed beads

Breeches: DMC 3712, Benzie Rose Gold Metallic seed beads (buttons), Benzie Copper Metallic sequins (buttons) 

Boot tassels: DMC E301

Year on back: DMC 3845

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

OTHER NOTIONS:

Chain: Silver charm chain with links measuring 6 mm at the widest place, 6 mm jump rings

Jingle Bells: 17 mm silver jingle bells

Charms: Benzie Bellwether Metallic Silver Wool Felt, Benzie Silver Metallic Sequin, Benzie Silver Iridescent Seed Bead, silver card stock, DMC 5283 Metallic Pearl

Glasses: Silver 24 gauge wire

Hanging Loop: DMC 5283 Metallic Pearl

Victorian Turquoise Marley

BENZIE FELT COLORS*:

Turquoise: Coat

Midnight: Waistcoat and boot cuffs

Bronze: Breeches (body)

White: Cravat and kerchief

Swan: Coat collar and sleeve cuffs

Graphite: Boots

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:

Coat: DMC E301 or D301, Benzie Blue seed beads, Benzie Rainbow seed beads (buttons), Benzie Moonstone sequins (buttons)

Coat cuffs: DMC 3750

Waistcoat: DMC 958, Benzie Blue seed beads (buttons), Benzie Rainbow seed beads

Breeches: DMC E301 or D301, Benzie Silver Iridescent seed beads (buttons), Benzie Silver Metallic sequins (buttons)

Boot tassels: DMC E168

Year on back: DMC Blanc

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

OTHER NOTIONS:

Chain: Silver charm chain with links measuring 6 mm at the widest place, 6 mm jump rings

Jingle Bells: 17 mm silver jingle bells

Charms: Benzie Bellwether Metallic Silver Wool Felt, Benzie Silver Metallic Sequin, Benzie Silver Iridescent Seed Bead, silver card stock, DMC 5283 Metallic Pearl

Glasses: Silver 24 gauge wire

Hanging Loop: DMC 5283 Metallic Pearl

Modern Pastel Moss Marley

BENZIE FELT COLORS*:

Moss: Coat

Julep: Waistcoat

Ecru: Breeches (body), kerchief, and cravat

Fern: Coat collar, sleeve cuffs, and boot cuffs

Turquoise: Boots

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:

Coat: DMC E3852 or D3852, Benzie White seed beads, Benzie Gold seed beads (buttons), Benzie Teal Metallic sequins (buttons)

Coat cuffs: DMC 991

Waistcoat: DMC 935, Benzie Red seed beads (buttons), Benzie White seed beads

Breeches: DMC 501, Benzie Gold seed beads (buttons), Benzie Gold Metallic sequins (buttons)

Boot tassels: DMC E3852

Year on back: DMC Blanc

*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread

OTHER NOTIONS:

Chain: Gold charm chain with links measuring 6 mm at the widest place, 6 mm jump rings

Jingle Bells: 15 mm gold jingle bells

Charms: Benzie Bellwether Metallic Gold Wool Felt, Benzie Gold Metallic Sequin, Benzie Gold Seed Bead, gold card stock, DMC 5282 Metallic Pearl

Glasses: Gold 24 gauge wire

Hanging Loop: DMC 5282 Metallic Pearl

Modern Pastel Ecru Marley

BENZIE FELT COLORS*:

Ecru: Coat and cravat

Coral: Waistcoat

Ochre: Breeches (body)

Pink: Coat collar, sleeve cuffs

Turquoise: Boots

Julep: Boot cuffs and kerchief

*Note: You will need matching floss or thread colors

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS*:

Coat: DMC E3852 or D3852, Benzie Red seed beads, Benzie Gold seed beads (buttons), Benzie Rose Quartz sequins (buttons) (or Benzie Teal Metallic sequins would be nice buttons too)

Coat cuffs: DMC 3705

Waistcoat: DMC 501, Benzie Gold seed beads (buttons), Benzie White seed beads

Breeches: DMC 830, Benzie Gold seed beads (buttons), Benzie Moonstone sequins (buttons)

Boot tassels: DMC E3852

Year on back: DMC 501

*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread

OTHER NOTIONS:

Chain: Gold charm chain with links measuring 6 mm at the widest place, 6 mm jump rings

Jingle Bells: 15 mm gold jingle bells

Charms: Benzie Bellwether Metallic Gold Wool Felt, Benzie Gold Metallic Sequin, Benzie Gold Seed Bead, gold card stock, DMC 5282 Metallic Pearl

Glasses: Gold 24 gauge wire

Hanging Loop: DMC 5282 Metallic Pearl

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 Victorian and Modern Pastel felt colors are just a few of the possibilities! I'd love to see what you make. :-) #ebenezerornamentseries