My first one! I've never made one before this one!
I started out making a fabric stocking, and trying to quilt it without knowing what I was doing. That was a disaster. No, really! And I realized that if I actually saw that to its completion, it would be my first Christmas stocking, and I just couldn't let that happen.
So I had a bright idea to make my stocking out of felt. It would be soft and warm, but not lined, quilted, or have any extravagent stitches. It would just be... festive!
And here it is, front and back.
Now I'm thinking I'm going to add a few things before I send it out. Even a humble little sock needs as much bling as possible, don't you think? Well... we'll see.
If you want a chance to win this little felty, which is not so much functional (won't hold anything heavy) as decorative, please leave a comment on this post! On December 5, one commentor will win this baby, just in time to hang up somewhere with the other holiday decorations. I think it would even be nice with some lovely-smelling potpourri or some dried herbs inside it.
If you want to see some of the other stockings offered up in this year's Christmas Stocking Giveaway, zip over here, and scroll down to the link list at the bottom of Robin's post.
how grand that you have
ReplyDeletethe Spare Time,
the Energy,
and the Know How
to create such a treasure...
:-)
{{ i am not one bit surprised
that you do }}
plus,
i think if you turn it over
and put your hand inside
it might also work as a puppet
which
i always find
useful to have around the house,
some one you can Blame things on....
as in
"" on no!
that wasn't me that _____ the _______!
that was ___________, the puppet!""
yes!
yes!
happy~to~take~the~blame puppet by day;
festive holiday stocking by night...
2!
2!
2 for the price of one!
{{ if i were 2 win
this well*designed treat,
that is what i would do }}
I'm always amazed by people who can sew little patches on things. I sewed a patch on the knee of my jeans once but then I found out I couldn't get my leg through it because I'd sewed the front of the leg to the back. Oh well, I suppose you aren't going to put your foot in that stocking anyway so never mind ...
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet, would look great on my tree. Good Luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh definitely put my name in! I love your stocking! Turquoise is after all my favorite color! and i just love the overall design and the whimsical embellishments.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you used a different color on each side! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI think your first stocking looks terrific! It's OK if it won't hold anything heavy. When my kid's stockings are full I place them under the tree. That way I can stuff them with whatever I want and not worry about the weight.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the stocking give-away!
WOW, nice job newbie stocking maker! Very stunning and love the colors and simplicity. you also made me laugh, this is an important part of your blog! xo
ReplyDeleteStep away from the bling. That stocking is so adorable as is. And if you insist on giving it to me I will gladly take it. But not until December!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous K
I think your stocking is cute so I would like to hang it in my home.. so please enter my name for a chance to win it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!! It is so adorable....Please enter my name into the draw...Oh and Merry Christmas...Hugs Kate...x
ReplyDeleteso very cute,well done
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous, funky little stocking! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is really sweet and different. I agree potpourri would be just the thing.
ReplyDeleteJust another delightful treat from the fabulous Chris. Who knew you had blue feet?
ReplyDeleteVery unique - being two sided. I'd hang it at my office.
ReplyDeleteThat is totally cute! LOVE LOVE LOVE It! My daughter would probably have her bun bun lovie sleep in it! :0)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a 2 - sided stocking!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in please!
What a cute stocking. It would be lovley to hang it in my home.
ReplyDeleteAaawww it's cutesie. I love it:)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and quite unusual! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! Me! Ahem, I mean, I would love to be considered for your stocking creation. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. Seen some lovely stockings so far
ReplyDelete2 sided is the best, Lovely little stocking!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute! Thanks for the chance in your wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat is too cute!! I love it and so would my kids. You should sell them!! Thanks for a great giveaway and good luck to all who enter.
ReplyDeleteMerry CHRISTmas!1
Melissa
Dein Nikolausstiefel ist wunderschön geworden, da mache ich gerne bei der Verlosung mit!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße aus Norddeutschland!
Thanks for the chance to win your cute stocking! Shahann at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteYOUR FIRST STOCKING!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, well done. I love the shape and the decorations on it. I would love to hang this near my tree.
Wonderful first stocking! Too bad you need to give it away. Most of my ornaments are wool felt, so I'd really like to have this to hang near the tree! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteI think your felt stocking is very cute and I am liking the turquoise colors this year. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute stocking. I can't decide if I like the front or back more. Thanks or the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteCharming as can be!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little stocking, I sure would love to win it.
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