What a terrific idea these felt Christmas Stockings are. Everything that you need is included in the kit and all pieces of felt are printed with the pattern to embroider on or sequin over. I had so much fun doing the first one, that I am well on the way with my second.
Here's the first one completely finished.........
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| First Stocking.......This one's for me!! |
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| Close up of details |
My second stocking is for Poppy and I am hoping this will be finished by Christmas.
Each night while the family are watching TV, I am sitting cutting, threading sequins and embroidering away, stuffing away where necessary as my stocking takes shape. There are always little add on's, like kittens, teddy bears or toys to bring it to life. This one even has lights to be added to illuminate the stocking.
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| Santa looks so peaceful :) |
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| Plenty of surprises in the bag |
Sure each stocking takes a time, but little by little it builds up into a 3 dimensional story and will be a family heirloom for future generations. I am looking around for more designs for the other members of the family and I think I will be busy for the next few months or even years!!
Aren't those just adorable! And it would be very nice to see them come together, bit by bit, every evening. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comments. I'll be sewing every night until Christmas and slowly they will keep growing. Be sure to keep watching and I'll keep posting my progress.
ReplyDeleteFantastic job! I used to do this kind of kit, back in the day when the old eyeballs liked me better! I am wanting to make some decorative stockings this year (no kids, no family, so I don't decorate much) and was going to quilt them..but maybe I might check these out at the store again and see if I can do it..having all the time in the world to do so! i followed you from Free Motion linky!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Cheri, I am trying to make all of the stockings before my eyes start to get worse (dont you just hate getting older). Take a look, I am sure you will still be able to do it and its so much fun. Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeleteGreat stockings Dawn, they look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, still got a few to make for everyone.
DeleteNice! How fun to have 3D on it!
ReplyDeleteYes Vera, they really pop off the stocking, well worth doing. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteGorgeous! The colors stand out and the 3D add so much depth. The sewing and embroidering is beautifully made too!
ReplyDeleteThanks France, it's lovely that you visited and commented
DeleteWhat a great project! My mom made ones like those for us as children and we adore them! Now she is making them for her grandchildren. They are sure to become a treasured heirloom. Also, thanks for sharing your link at my blog's linky party KISMIF at http://moderntraditionquilts.blogspot.com, and please come back again!--Shannon
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments and also hosting KISMIF. It's nice to meet new people in the sewing world.
DeleteI have made them for My Husband, children and even the puppies over the years. I love the patterns they come up with each year. So pretty- Merry Christmas in July!
ReplyDeleteI only discovered them last year and am totally hooked. I will probably make Bella and Snowy our 4-legged friends one each too. Thanks for stopping by
DeleteThe "stockings" are a work of art... LoVe them!
ReplyDeleteWell done Dawn :)
Thanks Cheryll, I just loved doing them. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself.
ReplyDeletewow Dawn this is awesome,well done,can i just give you a hint ,by replying to the people here they will not get your message unless they happen to go back to comments,if you would like to reply to them and for them to see your reply you will need to reply to their email that comes to you in where you get your emails,enjoy your day.xx
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