A little sewing here, a little sewing there, and you've got finishes to share, right? I'm happy to say I completed a Christmas stocking for my little grandgirl! Inspired by one found in Heather/@geminiredcraft's Instagram feed, with a palette gleaned from (half of) a fabric bundle curated by Kristina/@fabricbubb, from there I made it up as I went. Quilting with one layer of batting and some uneven straight-line gave the stocking some good structure and texture. I used the stocking shape template from Camille Roskelley's Merry, which I had used to make a hexagon stocking for baby's big sister a few years ago. That way, they are very similar in size and shape. Don't you love that fussy-cut feature fabric - Cotton + Steel's Noel Snow Babies by Sarah Watts? Baby's mama and I sure do!
I also finished the Tall Tall Trees pillow! It's a pattern by Amy/@amysinibaldi of Nana Company. I made mine using scraps for the trees, twill ribbon for the tree trunks, and the snow-like Cotton + Steel Sprinkle in gray for the background. I finished it at 12" x 20", just a little larger than the pattern directions. Not shown, the back is the same gray fabric, with a lapped zipper, then it seemed perfect to finish it off with more of that red stripe.
Believe it or not, there are just a few more gifts I hope to make before Christmas, so I better get to it!
both are great finishes, but I especially love grand girl's stocking! nice work. Stomach flu has brought everything to a halt at my house :(
ReplyDeleteBoth of these look great. I especially like the pillow. I love that you are making the gifts and how wonderful they are. I am sure they will be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteLove those tabs on the tree trunks! I have a pilloe for my daughter to finish by the weekend... happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how just a little bit of time each day can add up to finishes. Both finishes here are great, but I especially love the details you fussy cut for your granddaughter's stocking!
ReplyDeleteLove the details on both projects. Enjoy the finishes and good luck with the rest of the Christmas sewing!
ReplyDeleteWell ... I'm not really fan of Christmasy things ... But these two projects are so LOVELY that I could change my mind ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour pillow and Christmas stocking are both super sweet! Love the fussy-cutting on the stocking :)!
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