Christmas Balls

(2016), 1 1/4" diameter, size 11 delica beads, Swarovski crystals, Fireline, microfiber cloth for stuffing.

I made a whole lot of Christmas baubles last year featuring the beading pattern from Jean Powers on Etsy. After I took the picture I fixed little strips of chiffon to each of the bead balls to be able to hang them up as decorations. These were so much fun. Each is made up of 20 little bead triangles featuring a bead-set crystal at its center.

Had to leave the posting til the new year, because I didn't want to spoil all my friends who got the little beauties as presents.

Here are the non-crystal balls I made as a trial before I graduated to the more shiny ones...