McCall's 9490; ©1968; Pattern includes enough transfer to make 12 Christmas balls (6 of View A and 2 each of Views B, C and D). A rectangle of fabric is stamped, seamed and smocked to cover a Styrofoam ball quickly and beautifully. Nylon thread forms an invisible loop for hanging. Or omit hanger and heap them in a bowl for table decoration. Copyright 1968. View A has a single row of cascade smocking around its center and is gathered into pleats to fit the ball at each end. Views B, C and D are embroidered around the center and smocked to fit the ball at each end. View B has two rows of cross-stitch embroidery, forming diamonds. View C has a row of lazy-daisy stitch flowers. View D has two curved, intersecting lines, couched or chain stitched. Sequin, pearl or jewel accents are pinned to ce