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FearlessLeader
16-10-2011, 08:14
i know they're probably all still in the back of cupboards or in a box in the garage somewhere, but i'd love to see anyone's kid's christmas stockings. I'm going to make one for DS and would love some inspiration
TIA
tootiredtosleep
16-10-2011, 09:34
I made big sacks for my kids out of Christmas fabric from Spotlight, with a red draw string top. They are a little bigger than a pillow case.
I then bought red, green and white felt to sew their names on them. One big rectangle of red, smaller rectangle of green and white letters of their name, sewn on with blanket stitch in red cotton. Hard to explain, but it looks great.
FearlessLeader
16-10-2011, 17:59
oh yeah i can imagine that. :yes: did you sew the letters on or just the red and green felt? I think i'm too lazy to stitch his name, i might get some of those iron-on letters.
tootiredtosleep
16-10-2011, 18:13
I'm better at sewing than ironing! I sewed them on, probably a good thing they only get used once a year.
FearlessLeader
16-10-2011, 18:20
hand sewn or with the machine? How big were the letters? I'm just going to do a traditional stocking so quite small. Sorry for the 20 questions :o
tootiredtosleep
16-10-2011, 18:49
Hand sewn, but machine would work too. Letters were about 10cm high. I printed them off in word and cut them out for templates.
DaughteroftheForest
16-10-2011, 19:12
SIL made DS and DD felt stockings the year before last. She used iron on letters and also stitched on a few bells and angels/santas. They're very cute and very cherished in this house. Will have to get her to whip up another one for DD2 :yes:
I'll PM you a link to a an album that has a few pics of my girls Christmas stockings- there's only 9 pics in the album, so you should find them no worries!
You've just reminded me I need to make another one very soon!!!
Barefooted
17-10-2011, 10:51
Subscribing to Remind myself to Scan a Pic of My Stocking.
spideysmummy
17-10-2011, 11:23
Subscribing to come back with pictures !
Here is the stocking (well, sack) that my mum made DD last year for her first xmas
Stocking
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/amanda_01/october2011004small.jpg)embroidery (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/amanda_01/october2011005small.jpg)
The stitching on the sack is white, which makes it a little hard to see in the photo, but you get the idea!
Mrs Beee- that is gorgeous! You have a very clever mum!
Mrs Beee- that is gorgeous! You have a very clever mum!
I know! You should see the quilt she made her, it's gorgeous too. I (and DD!!) are very lucky!!
FearlessLeader
17-10-2011, 21:46
ooooh, so many ideas, thanks guys! :yelclap:
Barefooted
21-10-2011, 09:34
Sorry for taking to long, I had to sort through 60 years of photos.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/babysilva/SCAN0024
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/babysilva/SCAN0024.jpg)
Just me and Siblings there. This year there will be 11. Mum keeps most of them here, My sister's Kids have ones at home and here.
FloatingFairy
21-10-2011, 09:43
Christmas morning with a sack full of goodies
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r183/shannna3/163097_134935199899761_100001498466220_205537_1987 472_n.jpg)And just the sack
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r183/shannna3/165667_134935009899780_100001498466220_205529_8037 968_n.jpg)I just bought one from the store. Ours were similar growing up.
A bit bigger than a pillow case.
Ohh one of my gorgeous BH may mummies is making my kiddies stockings this year!!! I am so excited cos they are just lovely and I suck with making things lol!
Can't wait for them to arrive :D
FloatingFairy
21-10-2011, 09:51
Ohh one of my gorgeous BH may mummies is making my kiddies stockings this year!!! I am so excited cos they are just lovely and I suck with making things lol!
Can't wait for them to arrive :D
Awww :goodvibes: thats really sweet!
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