new Retro and Classic palette shots

I recently snapped these photos of my 'Twas The Night ornaments alongside their corresponding Benzie Design Retro (pink/green/mint) and Classic (red/blue/mustard) felt palettes. Benzie Design supplies lovely and convenient felt/floss/notions kits so that you can make ornaments like my samples! Not to mention their awesome customer service and quick shipping. Hugs to you, Benzie!

To buy the PDF ornament patterns: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

’Twas The Night detailed color guides:
https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/.../benzie-color-guide...

To buy the MmmCrafts Retro and Classic felt/floss palettes: benziedesign.etsy.com

Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come: Benzie color guides – kits available!

Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come is the fifth pattern in my Ebenezer Ornament Series. Here are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you so that you can easily make spirits and gravestones 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 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

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
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

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

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 

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)

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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

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)

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VICTORIAN CHARCOAL GHOST

and DARK GREEN GRAVESTONE

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
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

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

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)

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VICTORIAN BURGUNDY GHOST

and LIGHT BLUE GRAVESTONE

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
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

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

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)

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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)

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BRONZE GRAVESTONE:

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Metallic Bronze: Gravestone

White: Snow

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
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)

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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

Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come pattern now available!

I'm so happy to say that Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come is now in my Etsy shop. This pattern is the fifth in my Ebenezer Ornament Series, which is inspired by my love for Charles Dickens' spooky Victorian novella, A Christmas Carol. Besides the ghost figurine, there is a second bonus ornament included in this pattern: Scrooge's gravestone!

The difficulty level is intermediate – not for beginners. If you've completed my Twelve Days Ornament Series, you are likely ready to step into the Ebenezer series! (Twelve Days is a great primer as it builds your skills when you do the patterns in order.)

Skills needed for this particular pattern are backstitch, whipstitch, detached chain stitch, drawing on the face with pencils, precision cutting/sewing/glueing of very small pieces, and working with pipe cleaners, beads, and sequins. 

As with the rest of my ornament patterns, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come is organized into detailed step-by-step instructions with scads of diagrams and tips.

The pattern includes 15 years to trace and embroider on the back, if you like.

This eerie, silent spirit is described by Dickens as dressed in black from hood to toe, with the only distinguishable feature being his pointing hand. You can see I took some artistic license in my choice of colors and in the fact that the spirit's face is visible within the hood. Feel free to be more faithful to the text and use only shades of black felt and floss, if you like! I just couldn't do it. #becausecolor

The dirge of spirits you see above were all made with the same two Benzie Ebenezer color palettes I curated for the rest of the series. Nary a black robe among my samples because I just can't resist using lots of color, y'all. My apologies to Mr Dickens, but I have it on good authority from a Dickens scholar that he loved to dress in garish colors, so I'll just say this is a tribute to his personal fashion sense! I had fun coming up with the thorns/wilting flowers on the robe and skull embroidery motif for his gown, and wanted them to have some nice pop! 

Because this pattern has two ornaments, it will take about three or four crafternoons to make a Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come set. Put on a good movie or podcast, make a hot cuppa, and enjoy the process. It will be worth it!  :-) 

And don't forget the Victorian glam! Choosing to add some metallic embroidery, metallic tassel, and metallic wool felt accents (like the petals) will level up the holiday sparkle.

This ornament is best constructed using Sulky Stick 'n Stitch (aka Sticky Fabri-Solvy) which makes the process much faster, easier, and more accurate. If you already have the materials on hand to make the other patterns in the series, you might just need a few more things like a flat scrap of Pellon 70 Peltex (or sub a white piece of stiffened craft felt), colored pencils, white gel pen, and some white or iridescent glitter. There's a full materials list on the first page of the pattern shown below. Click to zoom:

I will be publishing detailed color guides for these samples soon. Ish. Those will coordinate directly with the amazing felt/floss/notions kits put together for your buying convenience at Benzie Design! 

To purchase the instantly downloadable PDF pattern, visit my Etsy shop. :-) 

Not Even A Mouse: detailed Benzie color guides, kits available!

Not Even A Mouse is the fifth pattern in my 'Twas the Night Ornament Series. Below are the detailed felt/floss/sequin/bead color guides for you, so that you can easily make sleepy-mice-in-teacups that look like my four samples pictured above. 

Benzie Design has long been one of my favorite places to purchase wool-blend felts (and they also have 100% wools). They have stellar customer service, quick shipping, and their felt, floss, sequins and beads are an absolute joy to work with! Their friendly staff will be very happy to help you find what you need, including a good many of the tools and other notions you'll need for this series.

First, some handy links to get you started:

To buy the Not Even A Mouse pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

To buy the Classic or Retro felt palettes featured below:
Benzie 'Twas the Night felt palettes

To buy the helpful notions kit:
Benzie 'Twas the Night notions kit

To shop their beautiful sequins & beads:
Benzie Sparkle & Shine page

Check the end of the pattern if you are looking for local sources of supplies. Outside the US? Benzie gladly ships internationally, but if the shipping cost is a consideration, check here for ideas. 

OK! Here are the Benzie color guides:

Classic Palette White/Red Teacup

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

White: Teacup, mouse 
Swan: Quilt
Coral: Pillow

Mustard: Teddy

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Teacup: DMC 666 and D3852. Clear iridescent 8 mm + gold 5 mm sequins for large flowers, Benzie 4 mm gold sequins for small flowers. All seed beads for flowers are Benzie Gold. On the rim: 5 mm iridescent translucent sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads.

Quilt: DMC 666. 5 mm iridescent translucent sequins + DMC White French knots.

Pillow: DMC 666 and White

Mouse: DMC 310

Teddy: DMC 310 and 666

*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread. 

Classic Palette Blue/Gold Teacup

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Swan: Teacup 
Mustard: Quilt
Peacock: Pillow

Graphite: Teddy

White: Mouse

Bellwether Gold Metallic*: Teacup handle and foot
*Not included in the Classic palette

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:**

Teacup: DMC White (at rim), 3844, and 3852. Translucent iridescent 8 mm + Benzie White 4 mm sequins for large flowers, translucent iridescent 5 mm + Benzie White 4 mm sequins for small flowers. All seed beads for flowers are Benzie Rainbow Iridescent. On the rim: Benzie 4 mm Gold sequins + Benzie Gold seed beads.

Quilt: DMC 666. 5 mm iridescent translucent sequins + DMC White French knots.

Pillow: DMC 3852 and 831

Mouse: DMC 310

Teddy: DMC 3844 and 666

**Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread. 

Retro Palette Pink/Teal Teacup

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Flamingo: Teacup 
Chartreuse: Quilt
Julep: Pillow

Marigold: Teddy

Ecru: Mouse

Note: I dithered about doing the Teddy in green and the quilt in orange instead. If you make it that way, show me! haha

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Teacup: DMC 606 and 991. Translucent iridescent 8 mm + Benzie White 4 mm sequins for large flowers, translucent iridescent 5 mm + Benzie White 4 mm sequins for small flowers. All seed beads for flowers are Benzie Foxglove.** On the rim: Benzie 4 mm White sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads. 

Quilt: DMC 991. 5 mm iridescent translucent sequins + Benzie Foxglove seed beads (or sub in DMC 3806 French knots)

Pillow: DMC 904 and White. 

Mouse: DMC 310

Teddy: DMC 310 and White

*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with iridescent sewing thread.

**Benzie no longer offers Foxglove. Try Magenta.

Retro Palette Mint/Pink Teacup

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Julep: Teacup 
Moss: Quilt
Chartreuse: Pillow

Flamingo: Teddy

Ecru: Mouse

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

Teacup: DMC 936 and White. Benzie Gold 8 mm + iridescent pink 5 mm sequins for large flowers, iridescent pink 5 mm sequins for small flowers. All seed beads for flowers are Benzie Foxglove.** On the rim: iridescent translucent 5 mm sequins + Benzie Foxglove** seed beads. 

Quilt: DMC 959. 5 mm iridescent translucent sequins + DMC 3806 French knots

Pillow: DMC 3851 and 3847 

Mouse: DMC 310

Teddy: DMC 310 and 666

*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread.

**Benzie no longer offers Foxglove. Try Magenta.

I hope these guides were helpful! (Looking for other color guides? Check here.) The way I've combined these Benzie Classic and Retro felt colors are just a few of the possibilities! Feel free to follow these guides exactly or come up with your own lovely color variations. I'd love to see what you make. :-) Here's the IG hashtag:

#twasthenightornaments

ghost couture

Making steady progress on the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come. Forgive my artistic license here, but I find I just can't restrict myself to varying shades of black. My apologies, Mr Dickens. 

The pointing hand is made with cotton pipe cleaners. It's easy, no worries. And I've decided I don't want to cover up any portion of his robe, so I think I will make the gravestone a separate ornament and throw it in as a bonus. 

I posted this initial test hood/head earlier and I'm still working out how best to do his facial features, which according to the text can't be seen at all. But there has to be a bead inside the hood, so I'll settle for casting his creepy face in deep shadow by wiring the rim of the hood. 

See other patterns in this ongoing series:

https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/p/ebenezer-ornament-series.html

Not Even A Mouse pattern is in the shop!

Yay! My new Not Even A Mouse PDF pattern is now available in my Etsy shop: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

Skill level: INTERMEDIATE
(If you finished my Twelve Days series, you are ready!)

Not Even A Mouse is the 5th ornament in my ongoing 'Twas The Night ornament series. It is entirely hand sewn. Sleepy mouse and Teddy are both removable so they can be ceremonially tucked in on Christmas Eve. 

There are options in the pattern to give Mouse a tether or fix him permanently in place. The natural grabbiness of the wool felt keeps the free range mouse securely tucked in. He even stays put when I turn the ornament upside down!

The samples you see here are made with my curated Classic or Retro 'Twas The Night palettes at Benzie Design. One of my samples also features a small amount of their lovely gold metallic felt if you want your teacup handle and foot to be extra fancy!

I'm so excited to be FINISHED! I hope you enjoy sewing your sleepy lil' mice and teacups.

Pattern available here: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

Coming next: The fifth ornament in my Ebenezer series, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.

back to school means mmmaking!

Back to school means back to cozy fall crafting! Looking for a project? May I suggest my Twelve Days Ornaments? (Shown here in cheerful Benzie Design wool felts and DMC flosses, but choose any colors you like!)

A set of these heirloom wool felt ornaments made by your own clever hands will be such a joy to bring out each year at Christmas. And they are easier to make than they look because of the magic of Sulky Stick n Stitch!

Find the patterns in my Etsy shop:
mmmcrafts.etsy.com

time for Christmas crafting!

Christmas is coming! Do you have your fall crafting planned? May I suggest a nice coffee, a good movie, and a handsewn woolfelt ornament project? They make lovely gifts and are always treasured heirlooms brought out each year.

I have beginner friendly and intermediate PDF pattern downloads in my Etsy shop! All with detailed, step by step instructions: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

SHOWN ABOVE: Intermediate level 'Twas The Night ornament patterns:
1 - Santa Claus
2 - Mrs Claus
3 - Little Elves
4 - All Through The House

Sewn with my curated @benziedesign felt palettes: Classic and Retro. Detailed color guides:

https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/.../benzie-color-guide...

LodeStar Tree Topper: detailed Benzie color guides

LodeStar Tree Topper is the first in a short series of two wool felt Christmas star patterns. Here are the detailed Benzie felt plus floss/sequin/bead color guides for each of the samples I made, so that you can easily make LodeStars that look just like mine.

Benzie Design has long been one of my favorite places to purchase wool-blend felts (and they also have 100% wools, metallics, and glittered). 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, including a good many of the tools and other notions you'll need for these patterns. They also have a .com if you prefer, but their kits for my patterns are only sold via Etsy.

First, some handy links to get you started:

To buy the LodeStar Tree Topper pattern: mmmcrafts.etsy.com

To buy the felt colors referenced below:

Benzie's handy Lodestar listings tailored to my guides below. You can choose suggested options in the drop down menu.

Shop all of Benzie's Metallic or Glitter felts
Shop all of Benzie's sequins & beads: Benzie Sparkle & Shine page

Below I'll tell you exactly what I used from my stash – all felt is Benzie, but some notions are Benzie's but some are not. For instance, I used bulk silver lined 10/0 beads for most, but Benzie's 11/0 beads also work wonderfully well. Feel free to make substitutions!

Here you go:

Aqua/Silver LodeStar  

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Aqua: A and D 
Silver metallic: B, C, and E

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

• A: DMC White, 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• B: DMC White and 958, 5 mm aqua sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• C: DMC 958
• D: DMC D168, Benzie 5 mm silver sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• E: DMC 958, Benzie 8 mm silver sequins, 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins

*All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread

Note: Feel free to sub in 11/0 beads for 10/0, or use 5 mm sequins wherever I've used 4 mm.

White/Silver/Gold LodeStar

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

White: A and D 
Silver metallic: BB and E

Gold metallic: C

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

• A: DMC D3852, 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• BB: DMC 832 (outlines) and D3852 (middle veins), Benzie 5 mm gold sequins, Benzie gold seed beads
• C: DMC 04
• D: DMC D3852, Benzie 5 mm and 4 mm silver sequins, Benzie silver seed beads
• E: DMC 832, Benzie 8 mm and 5 mm gold sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads

*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread

Note: Feel free to sub in 11/0 beads for 10/0, or use 5 mm sequins wherever I've used 4 mm.

Mustard/Bronze/Gold LodeStar

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Mustard: A
Bronze metallic: B, C, and E

Gold metallic: D

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

• A: DMC White, 5 mm clear iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• B: DMC White and 3845**, Benzie 5 mm silver sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads, Benzie Aquamarine seed beads  
• C: DMC 3845**
• D: DMC White, 6 mm copper sequins, Benzie 4 mm Copper sequins, Benzie Rose Gold seed beads
• E: DMC 3845, Benzie 8 mm silver sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads

*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread

**Blue not your thing at Christmas? Try subbing in another color for the blue stitching: bright red, mustard yellow, white, silver, or gold.

Note: Feel free to sub in 11/0 beads for 10/0, or use 5 mm sequins wherever I've used 4 mm.

Burgundy/Red/Gold LodeStar

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Burgundy: A and D
Red metallic: BB, C, and E

FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

• A: DMC 666, 5 mm red sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• BB: DMC D3852, Benzie 5 mm gold sequins, Benzie Gold seed beads
• C: DMC 154
• D: DMC 666, Benzie 5 mm and 4 mm Gold sequins, Benzie Gold seed beads
• E: DMC 154, Benzie 8 mm gold sequins, Benzie Gold seed beads

*All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread

Note: Feel free to sub in 11/0 beads for 10/0, or use 5 mm sequins wherever I've used 4 mm.

Iridescent/Silver 'Easy Button' LodeStar

BENZIE FELT COLORS:

Iridescent metallic: A and D
Silver glitter: B, C, and E

SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*

• A: 8 mm and 5 mm white iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• B: 5 mm white iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads, Benzie Foxglove seed beads**
• C: 5 mm white iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads, Benzie Foxglove seed beads
• D: 5 mm smoky translucent iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads
• E: 8 mm white iridescent sequins, 10/0 silver lined clear seed beads

*All sequins/beads sewn with iridescent sewing thread

**I used pink Foxglove beads because my iridescent white sequins appear mostly pink.

Note: Feel free to sub in 11/0 beads for 10/0, or use 5 mm sequins wherever I've used 4 mm.

I hope these guides have been helpful! Questions? Contact me at mmmcrafts.etsy.com

two new lodestar samples done, two more to go

Two more final Lodestar Tree Topper samples completed, with probably two more to go. I need to make at least one pendant version to show you, and I think I may do that one as a simplified star, without the embroidery. 

I'm working on edits to the PDF pattern instructions on the fly. Progress is slow but steady, y'all!

Shown: Benzie felts: Aqua, Julep, White, silver metallic and gold metallic