Tuesday, November 30, 2010

stockings!

 I have been so excited to show you the stockings I made for us! I told myself I would make them before Christmas this year....last year. So, I made my deadline, but barely. Oh well! Without further ado...our stockings!


I used Anna's tutorial-and love how they turned out! I did cut my accent piece of fabric 1.25" instead of 2 and adjusted it as needed. That's the only change. I chose a simple font to embroider the names-Castorgate.

I just love the fabrics...

  Home Dec fabric from Joann's...sorry don't have the selvage anymore!


 Michael Miller Large Whimsy Doozie in Candy


 Michael Miller Geranium Ta Dot and Large Whimsy Doozie in Candy



Michael Miller Large Whimsy Doozie in Candy


 I LOOVE the ribbon I picked out-some candy cane striped grosgrain. Purchased here.


I am still trying to figure out my Christmas decorating style.  These stockings are a step in the right direction...wish me luck!

35 comments:

Sarah said...

LOVE! Especially the button/ribbon loop! They are adorable!!

felicia said...

Those are beautiful! I like the ribbon and button detail too!

Tara said...

I LOVE them!! They are beautiful. The fabrics are perfect.

Shana said...

Beautiful!

Bethany said...

Oh my heavens I adore them!!!!
I love anything Michael Miller, but your combos are sublime!!

Tricia said...

These look fantastic. Great job with the lettering.

Mandy said...

so super cute!!! you did an amazing job....can't wait to see the rest of the decor!

Anna said...

jess!!! these are so so cool! I love the fabrics you picked and the embroidery is just PERFECT! don't even get me started on christmas decorating style, I'm so terrible at seasonal decorating. :(

Nikki said...

Those are A-DORE-A-BLE!! LOVE them!!

Jac said...

These are gorgeous (just like all of your other projects)! Your blog truly is an inspiration. I think I might have to tackle some of these myself :). Any tips on the embroidery? Yours looks fantastic.

Black and White {Side by Side} said...

So cute!!! Love your fabric choices :) Fun & modern.. but still traditional red & green! Cute!

Chris said...

The stockings are AWESOME. Well done, now for stuffing them!

Tiffany said...

I absolutely love those! Fabric choices and everything. I want an exact set with our names on them, but seriously no time to make them. I'll be lucky if I get one of the Christmas crafts done this year that I also promised myself last year I would have done this time. Oy.

Karissa Jade Ferguson said...

I'm in the process of figuring out my Christmas decorating style too. I have a feeling I'll be making and re-making a lot through the years. I was planning on making these stockings from Anna's tutorial this weekend. Yours look great!

{photos by shannon} said...

Love these! I have 3 stockings for my kids and I want matching ones for hubby and I, and future kids but can't find them since I bought them 2 years ago. I wish I could sew so I could make some for us and make matching ones in the future if needed.

Andrea said...

So very cute!! You did great with the names! They look perfect!

Emily said...

These are great! We don't have stockings yet and Anna's pattern is on the top of my list after I finish making Christmas presents for my sister in law, sisters, and dad. :) (I have actually finished four other gifts, which is pretty good for me)

Mrs. Sassy Crafter said...

they are really cute! I ust bought all the stuff I need to make ours, isn't great to make your own stockings??? You can pick the colors, theme, etc. I just love it!!!!!

*Stephanie Lance* said...

I LOOOOOOOVE these!!! They are so pretty! I can't stop looking at them! I want to make some but probably not until our little family grows a little more! Or maybe i'll pay you to make us some! hee hee Anyway, I just love them! Good job!!

Larissa said...

LOVE them. I can't wait to see the rest of your decor. We have had our decorations since getting married and I am hoping to revamp this year...haha...probably not though.

Vanessa said...

Those are beautiful! Great fabric choices.

Kristie said...

So cute! These turned out great. Now you just better remind Santa to fill yours! :-) My Santa often forgets!

Kat said...

They look great! I would love to make stockings to hang up but we have no space in our tiny place to hang them. We have santa sacks this year. Hopefully next year we will have a house and a nice spot to hang our stockings.

Katie said...

These are so wonderful! I really love your fabric choices and I just love how they coordinate, but aren't quite matchy-matchy. Super awesome.

Janae Rebecca Lance said...

love the hanging loopy things(ok im not a sewer oh well hehe) they are way cute

THE SHAWS said...

Oh my goodness, these are just wonderful! I will pay for you to make one for me and Jeff...seriously. If you're up for it, please email me! I would LOVE to have some beautiful Jessica stockings in my house...with our names on them of course!
LNDS.SHAW@JSCOPRESIDIO.COM

THE SHAWS said...

Oh my goodness, these are just wonderful! I will pay for you to make one for me and Jeff...seriously. If you're up for it, please email me! I would LOVE to have some beautiful Jessica stockings in my house...with our names on them of course!
LNDS.SHAW@JSCOPRESIDIO.COM

THE SHAWS said...

oopsie, my email is wrong.

LNDS.SHAW@GMAIL.COM

Hi, welcome..... said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I love your colour choices and attention to detail!! the ribbon and button trim...just divine xx

MiniBinoy said...

woww!! too pretty to take my eyes off them..congrats!!

Hanna said...

these are great! I'm feeling the same way, trying to figure out my Christmas decorating style. I hate most of my stuff right now, time to start crafting!

Brittany said...

love them! fun and festive.

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Jess! The fabrics are to die for. Love them! And the button detail is just too cute. Nice work!

Emily said...

I'm linking this up to a stocking roundup! Come check it out! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

Jeannie from PolkaCabana.wordpress.com said...

SO how did you embroider using that font? I love it!! ADVICE? PLEASE?????