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Christmas Balls Tutorial

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Featuring QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Rivolis 8mm, new products from 2020, you'll follow along with Allie to create the Nordic Christmas Ball Cover. With a little bit of Hubble Stitch and some netting, a one of a kind heirloom will be created for the whole family to see from year to year. Remember the positive details of 2020 with a contemporary beaded ornament cover for yourself, while sharing a piece with all the special people surrounding you near or far during this Christmas season!

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Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Christmas Balls Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Emerald, 2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Light Siam, 2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Emerald AB, ~ 40 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
Potomac QuadBow - White Shimmer -16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 grams
Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque White Luster, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Green, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~1 Gram
Czech Long Feather 5x16mm - White AB, 8 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Begin with Hubble Stitch using .006 wildfire beading thread and a size 12 needle.
Create four separate components with QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Rivolis.
Use the Hubble Stitch technique to connect these components.
Embellish with crystals and seed beads to enhance the design.
Follow the tutorial to assemble the components and finalize the Christmas ball cover.

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Featuring QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Rivolis 8mm, new products from 2020, you'll follow along with Allie to create the Nordic Christmas Ball Cover. With a little bit of Hubble Stitch and some netting, a one of a kind heirloom will be created for the whole family to see from year to year. Remember the positive details of 2020 with a contemporary beaded ornament cover for yourself, while sharing a piece with all the special people surrounding you near or far during this Christmas season!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Emerald, 2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 8mm - Light Siam, 2 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Emerald AB, ~ 40 Pieces
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Garnet AB, ~24 Pieces
Potomac QuadBow - White Shimmer -16 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 grams
Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque White Luster, ~2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Green, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~1 Gram
Czech Long Feather 5x16mm - White AB, 8 Pieces

Project Steps

Begin with Hubble Stitch using .006 wildfire beading thread and a size 12 needle.
Create four separate components with QuadBow Beads and Potomac Crystal Rivolis.
Use the Hubble Stitch technique to connect these components.
Embellish with crystals and seed beads to enhance the design.
Follow the tutorial to assemble the components and finalize the Christmas ball cover.