Christmas stocking

[deornie]

I decided to create a family heirloom...lol also persuaded my friend that this is a great idea so now we are looking for ideas for perfect Chrsistmas stocking...

I think i want to use patchwork and also some of the patches i want to use cross-stitched canvas with card motifs on (teddies and christmas trees, etc) also consiering using aplique... But well how to put that all together here is the big problem ....lol

Have you made your own Christmas stockings? Or do you have one that Grandma made? Come on! Share here!!! (time to show off )

Also all ideas are welcome!!

Lots of hugz to everyone! Love, deornie

 

[catzinjammies]

Hi, your idea sounds great, and can become a cherished heirloom easily. A couple of things you may want to try:

> use fabrics from clothes or other belongings you love but can't use anymore
> cross stitch pieces will really enhance your patchwork, good idea!
> turn your patchwork on point for a nice look
> be careful to make the toe of your stocking large enough ( I made one early on that ended up with too small a toe and it looked awful)
> making a patchwork means it's self lined

Have fun, CIJ

 

[VioletAngel]

Ooooh, patchwork sounds interesting! No, only the store bought fuzzy kind I buy, and then embroider them with red and green embroidery thread, and add sequins and beads to make individual fancy designs, and then sequins or beads to spell out the person's name on the top. Also, I place ribbon bows here and there for girls.

 

[Tyeise]

If you are making it for an heirloom, make sure it is durable so that it will last for years.

 

[deornie]

Hey thanks for your ideas folks! I am still looking for perfect combination of all the Tecniques...LOL Hugs to veryopne

 

[SparkyMaddie]

this is a sweet craft idea but no,we have disneyland bought stockings.i'd love to make heirloom christmas stockings but wouldn't know how to begin!

 

[astral angel]

Make your own template by drawing on a large piece of tracing paper, or even newspaper will work. Make designs on the one side, and sew them together. Depending on how large you want to make them, the larger the easier it is to embroider them after they are sewn together, otherwise, sew them together after you embroidery them. The sewing and crafts stores usually sell some very interesting Christmas materials around the season. Keep checking them for availability of Christmas colors, and designs.

 

[deornie]

this is a sweet craft idea but no,we have disneyland bought stockings.i'd love to make heirloom christmas stockings but wouldn't know how to begin!

HEy I just drew a shape of stocking on the paper and lined it into patches so busy embroideringpatches and names... well all you need some pieces of material of the right colour and padding, well if you wanna cross-stitch smth you can PM me i can share some Christmas designs!!

 

[Saint Melania]

This sounds like a terrific project! And here I was thinking of crocheting some Christmas stockings, and maybe this other idea is better. Woohoo!

 

[deornie]

Hey I already stitched a name well looks like I am getting somewhere(started the next one) Also stitched some patches, will try to get some pix soon

 

[LittleAngel]

great idea but i have so many stokings but there all old

 

[cameocat]

My dogs and cat have Christmas stockings, my kids have Christmas stockings, and they are all larger than mine and hubbie's stockings. I did make them myself, so only have me to blame for this shortsightedness.

 

[deornie]

Geez It is taking me soooo long to make them...lol I'm the wizard of procrastinating....LOL but well here to share.... The names and 2 patches I stitched.... Found theright fabric and threads and everything.... one problem, I dont have a nice quilt design of the stocking? My fanstasy is too wild to make anything decent...lol Ive never done quilts or patchworck before so I'm kinda stuck....

http://www.geocities.com/deornie/S3700004.JPG

 

[catzinjammies]

Those are beautiful, nice work! Thanks for posting the pics.

CIJ

 

[deornie]

Hey now im tottaly confused saw such a nice artificial fur in the show white and red... so want to use that as welll LOL

 

[NorwayUnn]

Real neat!