I found a cute kit online, but soon realized that there was a LOT of hand sewing involved and I wouldn't have them done in time for this year.
Then I found a cute idea for mini stockings. I had to find a copyright free drawing of a stocking and then enlarge it.
Pretty easy to do....trace the stocking parts onto paper backed fusible web...fuse pieces to desired fabrics then cut out.. Then, fuse onto felt.. Cut the felt even with the cotton print then stitch close to the edge of the cuff ( no need to do the sides of the cuff as you'll do that later) and do the same to the inner edges of the heel and toe if you add them.
Next, you place the stocking onto another piece of felt and stitch around the stocking (except for the top of course) and trim around the stocking using pinking shears.
Six of the seven I want are done and stuffed with their goodies and ready to mail out next week. The last one doesn't need to be done until Christmas Eve at the latest so I've got time.
Six of the seven I want are done and stuffed with their goodies and ready to mail out next week. The last one doesn't need to be done until Christmas Eve at the latest so I've got time.
I made a Christmas bow tie for my dog, Buddy a week or so ago, but it was just too big for him despite my cutting the required pieces smaller than the instructions called for.
It made me think of a circus clown. He's going to have his pic taken with Santa tomorrow and NOT wearing a clown tie! So, after I finished the 6 stockings, I made another stab at making a smaller tie for him.
Much better!
Speaking of Buddy, he's sitting here whining me...it's bedtime ( or so he thinks) so I guess I'd better end this for tonight.
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