Color Guide: By The Chimney

By The Chimney is the sixth 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 stockings and stuffers 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 By The Chimney 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 color guides:

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CLASSIC PALETTE RED/CORAL STOCKING

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Ecru: Stocking Cuff, Teddy Belly/Nose 
White: Doll Collar, Lolly Front
Carmine: Stocking Stripe/Toe/Heel, Red Doll Arms/Dress/Hair Bow
Coral: Stocking Front and Back
Peacock: Stocking Stripe, Blue Doll Arms/Dress
Swan: Teddy Head/Ears/Arms/Body, Blue Doll Hair Bow
Graphite: Doll Bodies
Nutmeg*: Cookie Front
*Not included in the Classic Palette

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Stocking: DMC White, DMC 3846, DMC 3852, DMC 666. Translucent iridescent 8 mm + 5 mm sequins for snowflake, and Benzie White seed beads for stripe and snowflake
Year on Back: DMC White
Cuff: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Red Doll: DMC White, DMC 3852. 5 mm aqua blue sequins + Benzie Teal seed beads
Blue Doll: DMC 3852, DMC 666. 5 mm red sequins + Benzie Red seed beads
Teddy: DMC 310, DMC 666
Cookie: DMC White, DMC 666. Benzie Rose Quartz seed beads
Lolly: DMC 666 and DMC 3706
*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with gold sewing thread. 

NOTIONS:
Jingle Bells: Red and gold 9 mm
Candy Cane: two 3 mm cotton pipe cleaners, one dyed with a blue permanent marker

PAPER CRAFT STUFFERS:
Book: Cover is coral linen scrapbooking card stock, cover title and pages are 28 lb ivory stock, bookmark is DMC 3844
Gift Box: Blue scrapbooking card stock, tag is white card stock, tied with DMC 5283

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CLASSIC PALETTE BLUE/YELLOW STOCKING

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Ecru: Stocking Cuff, Teddy Belly/Nose 
White: Doll Collar, Lolly Front
Swan: Stocking Stripe/Toe/Heel
Peacock: Stocking Front and Back, Doll Hair Bow
Mustard: Stocking Stripe, Doll Arms/Dress, Teddy Head/Ears/Arms/Body
Graphite: Doll Body
Nutmeg*: Cookie Front
*Not included in the Classic Palette

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Stocking: DMC 666, DMC White, DMC 831 (chevrons), DMC 830 (Xs), DMC 3846, DMC 3852 (snowflake X). Translucent iridescent 8 mm + 5 mm sequins for snowflake, and Benzie White seed beads for stripe and snowflake
Year on Back: DMC 3852
Cuff: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Doll: DMC 666, DMC 3845. 5 mm teal blue sequins + Benzie Teal seed beads
Teddy: DMC 310, DMC 666
Cookie: DMC White, DMC 666. Benzie White seed beads
Lolly: DMC 666 and DMC 3852
*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread. 

NOTIONS:
Jingle Bells: Blue and gold 9 mm
Candy Cane: 3 mm cotton pipe cleaner plus 3 mm red mini chenille stem

PAPER CRAFT STUFFERS:
Book: Cover is blue linen scrapbooking card stock, cover title and pages are 28 lb white stock, bookmark is DMC 666
Gift Box: Red linen scrapbooking card stock, tag is white card stock, tied with DMC 3852

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RETRO PALETTE PINK/ORANGE STOCKING

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Ecru: Stocking Cuff 
White: Doll Collar, Lolly Front, Teddy Belly/Nose
Flamingo: Stocking Front and Back, Doll Hair Bow
Marigold: Stocking Stripe/Toe/Heel
Julep: Stocking Stripe, Doll Arms/Dress, Teddy Head/Ears/Arms/Body
Graphite: Doll Body
Nutmeg*: Cookie Front
*Not included in the Retro Palette

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Stocking: DMC 943, DMC White, DMC 605, DMC 3607. Translucent iridescent 8 mm + 5 mm sequins for snowflake, and Benzie White seed beads for snowflake, Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads for stripe
Year on Back: DMC 943
Cuff: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Doll: DMC 900, DMC 3806. 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins + Benzie 4 mm Lilac sequins + Benzie Magenta seed beads
Teddy: DMC 310, DMC 3607
Cookie: DMC White, DMC 3806. Benzie Teal seed beads
Lolly: DMC 606 and DMC 3806
*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread. 

NOTIONS:
Jingle Bells: Silver and dark pink 9 mm
Candy Cane: one 3 mm cotton pipe cleaner, one 3 mm orange mini chenille stem

PAPER CRAFT STUFFERS:
Book: Cover is mint scrapbooking card stock, cover title and pages are 28 lb ivory stock, bookmark is DMC 580
Gift Box: Bright pink linen scrapbooking card stock, tag is white card stock, tied with DMC 606

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RETRO PALETTE MINT/GREEN STOCKING

BENZIE FELT COLORS:
Ecru: Stocking Cuff 
White: Doll Collar, Lolly Front, Teddy Belly/Nose
Julep: Stocking Front and Back
Moss: Stocking Stripe/Toe/Heel, Doll Body
Chartreuse: Stocking Stripe, Doll Hair Bow
Flamingo: Teddy Head/Ears/Arms/Body, Doll Arms/Dress
Nutmeg*: Cookie Front
*Not included in the Retro Palette

DECORATIVE FLOSS/SEQUIN/BEAD COLORS:*
Stocking: DMC 3806, DMC 907, DMC White, DMC 943, DMC 580 (snowflake X). Translucent iridescent 8 mm + 5 mm sequins for snowflake, and Benzie White seed beads for snowflake, Benzie Kelly Green seed beads for stripe
Year on Back: DMC 580
Cuff: 5 mm translucent iridescent sequins + Benzie Rainbow Iridescent seed beads
Doll: DMC 943, DMC 580. 5 mm lime green sequins + Benzie Kelly Green seed beads
Teddy: DMC 310, DMC 900
Cookie: DMC White, DMC 3806. Benzie Clover seed beads
Lolly: DMC 601 and DMC 3806
*Matching floss colors are not listed. All sequins/beads sewn with silver sewing thread. 

NOTIONS:
Jingle Bells: Pink and green 9 mm
Candy Cane: two 3 mm cotton pipe cleaners, one dyed with a green permanent marker

PAPER CRAFT STUFFERS:
Book: Cover is green scrapbooking card stock, Cover title and pages are 28 lb white stock, bookmark is DMC 3806
Gift Box: Lime green linen scrapbooking card stock, tag is white card stock, tied with DMC 3806

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