This is a pattern sheet for 4 new Christmas baubles for 2023. They range in degree of difficulty from fairly easy for the first teardrop one, through to more advanced for the star and small landscape. 4mm sequins are used for the baubles, and small star and flower sequins for the landscape.
Threads used are Presencia Finca 60 for the white thread, Mez Coats cotton for colour and DMC Diamant for the glitter thread.
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