Handmade Christmas Stocking


This week I traveled to my favorite little fabric boutique in Columbus for a night of sewing with some ladies.  On Monday I finished work, quickly drove to Columbus, sat down at Sew To Speak and introduced myself to the 5 women I would be spending the next 3+ hours with.  Our instructor was Mary Dugan, who is an amazing quilter that also blogs about her sewing adventures over here.  She taught us quilting basics and how to make our own customized stocking.  

I am so in love with the look of this retro inspired stocking, that I now want to make 10 more of them.  Family members: Beware.

The only problem that I ran into was finding a place to hang my stocking since we do not have a fireplace. Luckily, my chalk wall saved the day and I have my stocking hung ready to be stuffed with some candy and nail polish!  (...ahem, ahem hubby)

Here are some photos from our class and a look at the other adorable stockings created that night:



Mary taught us that quilting straight lines is easiest when using masking tape to keep your rows straight.


The lining for my stocking is a soft grey and white floral fabric.





I love all the fabrics used this night!  Makes me so ready for Christmas season.




I'm in love obsessed with this "Oh, deer" fabric from Moda.
I want to buy it in every color.


My stocking is hung above my workspace in LBF studios <3



16 friendly comments:

Mandy Ford Art & Illustration said...

Those are so darling! The fabrics are so fun and I love the ball trim. And how cute is your chalkboard fireplace?! :)

k|n photography said...

Oh I love them!! Would you consider selling them in your shop :) I will buy them in a heartbeat! :D

Deborah said...

Fab-u-less stockings! I adore them!!! I can feel the warmth from your fireplace!

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a wonderful post!! Your chalk fire place is brilliant!! I haven't been in a Christmassy mood but seeing your stocking makes me want to play Christmas carols. Enjoy making more!

Nicky said...

Jumped over from Molly Flanders - love your stocking and your warm fireplace!

Kris from Duke Says Sew What said...

Here from Molly Flanders. Lucky you to be able to take one of her classes! I adore your stocking and the little flower is a perfect touch.

Ginette said...

Popped over from Molly Flanders. Your stocking is awesome! Looks like you had a blast at the class. Love your chalkboard wall and the fireplace!! So clever!

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Mandy @ This Girl's Life
Thanks Mandy! It was so much fun! And I loved using the pom pom trim for the very first time. I'm so in love now.

Little Blue Feathers said...

@k|n photography

I would love to sell them in my shop, but I think I might be a little too late on getting them made and in my shop. I definitely want to make them for next year though! Thanks for visiting my blog! :)

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Deborah

It's definitely warm + cozy! haha!

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Rachaeldaisy

Thank you Rachel! I'm glad this put you in the Christmas spirit!

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Nicky

Thank you for visiting!

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Kris from Duke Says Sew What

Thank you Kris! I am still so giddy about the stocking!

Little Blue Feathers said...

@jillian at faith that laughs.

Thanks friend! xoxo

Little Blue Feathers said...

@Ginette

Thanks Ginette! I think everyone should have a chalk wall to play with :) So much fun!

Selfsewn said...

Oh lucky ladies and lovely stockings!
Wish I could join in xx