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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Christmas In July

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Please don’t snort in disgust at me for that post title. Yes, thoughts of Christmas are way to early for me yet, but there was a “Christmas in July” weekend this past weekend at Lebanon Peddlers Mall, where I have my booth space.  I had a few things on hand to bring in, but this year I wanted to try making some stockings for my booth and my Etsy.  Today I’m sharing my first attempt at stockings.

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I used some fabric I had that really didn’t have much yardage left to it. In fact, I’m surprised I was able to get two stockings cut from it.  I used the red and white French fabric for the front.

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A quilted cream fabric for the back.

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And a red and white stripe for the cuff.  I followed a pattern from Sew Like My Mom and modified the tutorial to work for me.  There are a lot of tutorials and patterns on Pinterest, too.

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These still need to be ironed and have a ribbon loop added for hanging.

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These are also good practice because I want to make two new stockings for me and the hubby in a black and white scheme to go with our living room, where the fireplace mantel is.  Chances are if I don’t start now, I won’t have them done in time for this Christmas {again}.

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I recently ordered some toile and coordinating ticking stripe from Fabric.com to get started.  While I promise I won’t inundate you with posts about Christmas this early, I will share the stockings when I have them all done.   These two are headed to the booth and then I’ll alternate making them for my Etsy and the booth.  But, mine are up next!

 

13 comments:

  1. Super cute! I don't think it's too early at all for these projects. I always leave it too late then scramble at the end :)

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  2. Those came out great! Love the colors. So perfect for the holidays.

    Jeanine

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  3. Kathy, does the word LOVE!!! work?
    Perfect!

    Cynthia

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  4. Very cute Kathy..Yes, It's way too early for me to think about Christmas..I usually dread it..Gotta plan ahead though..:)

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  5. I like them, very nice I too have been thinking of Christmas crafting~

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  6. Those are very pretty!!! I need to improve my sewing skills!

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  7. Very pretty, Kathy. I wish they made that fabric in purple! :)

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  8. they are darling, kathy:) i'm hoping to make a couple this year-i should do them now, too!

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  9. Happy Christmas in July. I love those toile stocking, Kathy. Toile has always been a favorite with me- xo Diana

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  10. Your stocking are so pretty.
    I'll bet they sell like hot cakes!
    Merry Christmas, LOL
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  11. Kathy, those are adorable! I have never seen that fabric in red!

    Carol

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  12. These are so cute. You have inspired me to think about my Christmas projects.

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  13. These are precious! You always make the cutest things! You're one talented seamstress!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy