Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Cutest Stocking Ever!

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I was recently contacted for a custom order to make a Christmas stocking.  A very special Christmas stocking.  The young woman shared with me that she wanted a stocking made that would be for a baby.  This was how she and her husband were going to announce to their family that they are expecting.

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She wanted a toile fabric, but the toiles I have in my supply are not very baby-ish.  I wound up suggesting what I call a storybook toile to her and sent her a picture of it.  She loved it and this is how it turned out.

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I used Osnaberg to line the stocking as well as for the cuff.  The yellow background of the storybook toile and the neutrality of the Osnaberg keep the stocking gender neutral.

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The hanger is a piece of yellow satin ribbon sewn in place with a button ~ for cuteness.

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I ordered extra of the fabric, so I have enough to make a few more.  Or something else, equally as cute!  I also whipped up a little bunny out of some of the scrap cuttings that I sent along as a little gift.

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Cutest stocking ever! It was a pleasure to have a small part in this happy occasion.

19 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The stocking and the bunny are the cutest ever. Love the fabric.

Becca Bertotti said...

How cute are they?! You picked out the perfect fabric for such a special announcement! And, how heartwarming knowing that your stocking and bunny will be keepsakes forever!

Sonny G said...

oh my, those are so sweet,, know they are thrilled with what you made..

applause~!

Sherry said...

What a fun fabric! The stocking is the cutest ever and is a fun way to announce a new baby.

Anonymous said...

Kathy, how special that she chose you to help announce her special news! Your stocking is adorable! The fabric is perfect and the bunny is precious! You are so talented! I know they will treasure this for years to come!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That fabric is fabulous. The stocking and bunny turned out great.

Okio B Designs said...

That was such a cute idea for them to do. And yes, that is quite possibly the cutest stocking - and lil bunny! - ever!

Jeanine

chateau chic said...

This is so adorable, Kathy!! Love the fabric and how cute is that bunny. This is such a great way to announce their blessed event!
Mary Alice

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Love that fabric. How cute the stocking and the bunny turned out, and what a fun (and pretty)way to announce the pregnancy. laurie

JP said...

Really cute stocking, Kathy...they will be ecstatic!

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, this is the cutest stocking ever and I love that fabric and the sweet bunny. What a great way to make the announcement of a new baby on the way!!
Hugs

Our Hopeful Home said...

What a great idea! I made a custom necklace for someone before their child was born with a medal of the saint the baby was being named after. It really is nice to be a part of that. I'm sure she LOVED it, and the bunny too! Love the toile.
xoKathleen

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

Oh my, it is the cutest stocking! Love that fabric! The bunny is adorable too. It must be so cool to know your handmade item is celebrating such a great life event!

Nancy said...

Love the Fabric Kathy, it's perfect!! You're right it is the cutest Stocking EVER!!

Huggs, Nancy

Createology said...

This is such a great story and your baby-to-be stocking is uber cute. And how very sweet to create this uber cute bunny and gift it along. Baby Blessings and Bliss...

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

How very sweet...love the charming fabric! I know they will love it!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

That is the cutest stocking ever and what a lovely way to make their announcement!

farmhouse-story said...

it's darling, kathy! love the little bunny, too:)

Tea in the Library said...

Love that fabric! The bunny is sooo cute too!

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