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Stockings hung with care
09 December 2003 |
Last year, I made stockings kindergarten-style, adding sparkly red glitter and glue to cheap, red-and-white fur. They were cute and they did the job, but this year, I wanted to make something a tad more sophisticated. So, I used felt.
Okay, okay, I know felt doesn't exactly echo sophistication, but the results are starkingly more polished -- and personal -- than last year's. I bought pre-sewn stockings from Michaels and a stack of felt squares. I used buttons, embroidery floss, fabric glue and cord trim to add character to each. I made it up while I went, and I got lucky. I'm quite pleased with the results.
Now, let's just hope Santa fills 'em up to the brim.
 The stockings for Rima and myself. (My name was too long to spell out.)
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i haven't been to your site in awhile... it's gotten even better than i remembered. keep spreading the sunshine. kc | February 16, 2004 11:04 PM |
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Have been introduced to your site from Anna my friend, love your illustrations and inspired by the Christmas stockings. I'll be back to read your diary updates. Donna Dibb | December 15, 2003 04:47 AM |
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Crafty! Those are snazzy stockings, my friend. :) Miya | December 10, 2003 04:52 PM |
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mine reminded me of something i forgot since childhood: christmas stockings make great pre-christmas mittens. they... are... nap... induce... zzzzzing... rama | December 10, 2003 03:29 PM |
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beautiful! your stockings inspire me to make some personalized, crafty ones myself! carrie | December 10, 2003 01:19 PM |
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well done! miguel | December 10, 2003 11:05 AM |
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aw girl! they are soo cuute!! i can't wait to stuff them and watch the giraffe's tummy grow! stella | December 10, 2003 10:58 AM |
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those look really lovely. you have wonderful talent. stef | December 10, 2003 06:49 AM |
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it's a giddy thing that felt is having a rennaissance these days. these stockings are most personal and precious miss girlicake! love 'em. lisa | December 10, 2003 06:32 AM |
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Christine, I envy your talent. I wish I could make such a stockings myself. They look awsome! Agata | December 10, 2003 02:21 AM |
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Your site looks adorable, and I love your stockings! krissy | December 10, 2003 01:11 AM |
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SO WONDERFUL!! Those just put the biggest smile on my face. Miss Chiffonade | December 9, 2003 10:22 PM |
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It's not because I love felt, but you did a pretty nifty job with those stockings! Peppermint Tina*:) | December 9, 2003 09:28 PM |
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You made such cute stockings! My older sister is getting a new kitten sometime between Christmas and New Year's and I was planning to make him a stocking filled with kitty snacks and toys and embroider his name on it. Handmade things are good things! Erma | December 9, 2003 07:44 PM |
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oh how adorable! rama is a lucky prince to have such a sweet princess. isn't felt fun! i've been wanting to dress my christmas tree with felt. i've the felt but not enough guts. i just stare at the felt. imma big chicken! but lookee here... you should me what i could do! wohoo!!! time for me to get my thinking cap on and some scissors too! ok no more staring lucy goose. wish me luck. lucia | December 9, 2003 04:29 PM |
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dude. after you showed me these this morning i went to hobby lobby and bought the cutest fabric to finish mine! so inspired! yay stockings! hee. miss you. xo lisaann | December 9, 2003 04:09 PM |
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hey christine! i think you did a pretty good job with the stockings... way to go! :) kat | December 9, 2003 02:44 PM |
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Me likey the stockings. BLACK! Woo! gp | December 9, 2003 12:24 PM |
