Things are getting crossed off the list!
Unexpected sickness of small child gave me some muck about time at home. The stocking or an oven mitt are the projects in a strip-piecing class next weekend.
A sick child however, does not give you time to run out and copy a stocking template when your printer is broken, so I made do with tracing one we have a bit larger.
The only thing I’ll change for the class is the shape. It wasn’t bad, but not exactly what I had in mind. Any ideas besides Denyse Schmidt’s stocking pattern? Her’s looks to long in the toe to me.
What I do like is the aliens and other fabrics.
The lining is fun and the home decor made it stout.
The simple quilting worked well too.
I forgot to take a shot of the back before I dropped it off, but here you go.
Peace out and be thankful!
xo
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A little birdie told me that Bernina NW has some Door Bustin’ deals like a stitch regulator and walking foot on sale!
RE: the stocking – I’ve used Camille Roskelley’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27780490@N05/5256889572/in/set-72157625943258964 Your piecing is sure nice though!
I did a stocking tutorial for Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure a while back, you can check out my template and use it if you like the shape: http://www.sewwequilt.com/2010/12/scrappy-stocking-tutorial.html
p.s. it’s a super professional hand drawn pattern tracing.
And I love the aliens; the whole pieced strip is great.
Have you seen this one by Rachel of imagine gnats? I want to try it. It’s the only one I’ve seen with a decent looking shape.
Try this shape:
http://www.gerberadesigns.com/triedandtrue/?p=1152
I made this set last year (at 85% I think)
Or the one I REALLY like (I made it myself) – I can mail you a tracing of it if you like.
Love your flavor of colors. It’s funny you should ask for a stocking pattern…I’ve been looking too and have not found one I like more than the one up at Cluck Cluck Sew http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2010/12/tutorial-lined-stocking-with-cuff.html HTH
Lovely! Thank you for sharing. Best, Mtetar
A thick ankle is good in a stocking, it makes packing in the goodies easier.
I so wish I was a LOT closer and could come to you classes.
It is darling! I wish I knew where I found the stocking pattern I used… It was just a free download online… You could come copy the stockings I have, although a run to the print shop is probably a bit quicker
Love your stocking!!!!! I’ve always liked the shape (just ignore the felt and the instructions and add 1/4″ on all sides) of Amy Butler’s Christmas Stocking. And it’s a FREE Download.
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/pdfs/Felt_Stocking.pdf
Dianne
Thanks Dianne, that looks great!