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 Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com
To buy the Modern Pastel or Victorian felt palettes shown here:
Benzie Ebenezer felt palettes and notions kits
To shop their sparkle and shine:
Benzie sequins and beads and also their metallic felts
OK! Here are the color guides:
MODERN PASTEL GRAY GHOST
and MINT GRAVESTONE
Silver: Robe/sleeves/hood, body
Fern: Gown
Ecru: Trim on robe/sleeves/hood
Julep: Gravestone
White: Snow
Gold Metallic: Petals
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
All trim: DMC 580, D3852
Berries on hem: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Button combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie Gold seed bead
Hood Tassel: DMC E3821 (or sub E3852)
Robe: DMC 934 (stems), 3814 (thorns)
Combos: 5 mm lime green sequin + Benzie 4 mm Kelly Green sequin + Benzie Red seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Petals: DMC 3705
Sleeves: DMC 934, 3814
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Gown: DMC 934, 3814, 3705, and D3852
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Rose Quartz sequin + Benzie Red seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Gravestone: DMC 991 (name only), 501, D3852
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Jade Green sequin + Benzie Teal seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Gold seed beads
Berries: Benzie Gold seed beads
Years on back:
Robe: DMC 3814
Gravestone: DMC D3852
*All sequins/beads sewn with gold metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5282 (gold)
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:
All trim: DMC D301, 3705
Berries on hem: Benzie Gold seeds beads
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
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FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Front: DMC 500 (name), 501 (sprigs), D301, 3705
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*All sequins/beads sewn with gold metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5282 (gold)
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MODERN PASTEL PINK GHOST
and GRAY GRAVESTONE
BENZIE FELT COLORS:*
Ecru: Robe/sleeves/hood
Ochre: Gown
Pink: Trim on robe/sleeves/hood, body
Silver: Gravestone
White: Snow
Bronze Metallic: Petals
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:
All trim: DMC D301, 3705
Berries on hem: Benzie Gold seeds beads
Button combo: 5 mm gold sequin + Benzie Gold seed bead
Hood Tassel: DMC 3705
Robe: DMC 501 (stems), D3852 (thorns)
Combos: 5 mm gold sequin + Benzie 4 mm Rose Quartz sequin + Benzie Red seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Gold seed beads
Berries: Benzie Gold seed beads
Petals: DMC 3705
Sleeves: DMC 501, D3852
Berries: Benzie Red and Gold seed beads
Gown: DMC 501, 830, D301, D3852, 3705
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Rose Quartz sequin + Benzie Gold seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Foxglove** seed beads
Gravestone: DMC 535, D3852
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie Rose Quartz seed bead
Berries: Benzie Red and Rose Quartz seed beads
Years on back:
Robe: DMC D3852
Gravestone: DMC 535
*All sequins/beads sewn with gold metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
**Foxglove is discontinued. Sub in Rose Quartz or other pink bead
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5282 (gold)
*All sequins/beads sewn with gold metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
**Foxglove is discontinued. Sub in Rose Quartz or other pink bead
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5282 (gold)
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VICTORIAN CHARCOAL GHOST
and DARK GREEN GRAVESTONE
BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Graphite: Robe/sleeves/hood, body
Graphite: Robe/sleeves/hood, body
Turquoise: Gown, gravestone
Midnight: Trim on robe/sleeves/hood, body
White: Snow
Copper: Petals
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
All trim: DMC D301
Berries on hem: Benzie Graphite seeds beads
Berries on hem: Benzie Graphite seeds beads
Button combo: 5 mm black sequin + Benzie Graphite seed bead
Hood Tassel: DMC E301
Robe: DMC 943 (stems), 831 (thorns)
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Rose Gold seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Red seed beads
Berries: Benzie Red seed beads
Petals: DMC 831
Sleeves: DMC 943 (stems), 831 (thorns)
Berries: Benzie Red and Rose Gold seed beads
Gown: DMC 823, 831, 3705, and D301
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Rose Gold seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Red seed beads
Gravestone: DMC 823, 831, D301
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + 4 mm Benzie Copper sequin + Benzie Rose Gold seed bead
Berries: Benzie Rose Gold seed beads
Years on back:
Robe: DMC 3705
Gravestone: DMC 823
*All sequins/beads sewn with copper metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5283 (silver)
*All sequins/beads sewn with copper metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5283 (silver)
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VICTORIAN BURGUNDY GHOST
and LIGHT BLUE GRAVESTONE
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BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Burgundy: Robe/sleeves/hood
Burgundy: Robe/sleeves/hood
Blush: Gown
Copper: Trim on robe/sleeves/hood, body
Swan: Gravestone
White: Snow
Peacock: Petals
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
All trim: DMC 154
Berries on hem: Benzie Rose Gold seeds beads
Berries on hem: Benzie Rose Gold seeds beads
Button combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Rose Gold seed bead.
Hood Tassel: DMC E301
Robe: DMC 760
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Aquamarine seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Aquamarine seed beads
Berries: Benzie Aquamarine seed beads
Petals: DMC D301
Sleeves: DMC 760, 350
Berries: Benzie Aquamarine and Rose Gold seed beads
Gown: DMC 154, 350, D301, and 3844
Combos: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Aquamarine seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Aquamarine seed beads
Gravestone: DMC 924, 3844, D168
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie Aquamarine seed bead
Berries: Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Years on back:
Robe: DMC 760
Gravestone: DMC 3844
*All sequins/beads sewn with copper (ghost) and silver (gravestone) metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5283 (silver)
*All sequins/beads sewn with copper (ghost) and silver (gravestone) metallic sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5283 (silver)
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METALLIC GRAVESTONES
These two ornaments were not part of my 'official' samples because the metallic sheen makes them problematic to photograph legibly, but that doesn't mean they won't look great IRL with your set.
GOLD GRAVESTONE:
BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Metallic Gold: Gravestone
White: Snow
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Front: DMC 500 (name), 501 (sprigs), D301, 3705
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Copper sequin + Benzie Rose Quartz seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Rose Quartz and Red seed beads
Year on back: DMC 500
*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5282 (gold)
BRONZE GRAVESTONE:
BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Metallic Bronze: Gravestone
White: Snow
FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Front: DMC 823, D168
Front: DMC 823, D168
Combo: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequin + Benzie 4 mm Teal sequin + Benzie Teal seed bead.
Berries: Benzie Teal and Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Year on back: DMC 823
*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread. In addition to the DMC colors listed, you will also need matching floss or thread to sew pieces together.
OTHER NOTIONS:
Gravestone glitter: Medium grind white iridescent
Hanging Loops: DMC Metallic Pearl 5283 (silver)
I hope this was helpful! 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
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