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My friend, Katy, at the
The Grey Colt in Hudson, Ohio sent me an invitation to participate in their annual stocking competition. Normally, I don't think I have any time for such extra fun - but now that I find myself sewing ALL THE TIME - I decided to throw my hat into the ring!
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I started with a simple stocking pattern and cut out two pieces from an old hemp sheet.
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I gathered up all sorts of old red scraps and sewed them down to each of the two pieces - on opposite sides. I didn't bother turning under the seams - I just sewed a simple patchwork with raw seams. Each piece fit together like a jigsaw - I tore at the pieces that were too big and fit them into the right space - just like a puzzle pieces.
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Eventually, I had two pieces with patchwork sewn on opposite sides. I sewed them together - inside out, leaving a 1/4" seam for good measure.
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I used an old curtain 1" top scrap with a ring sewn on to reinforce the top of the stocking and add in a hanging ring.
I don't think I'll win a prize for this old stocking - but everything used was recycled and it took me about an hour to create.
If you'd like to create your own scrap stocking - look for our stocking kit on the website soon.
9 comments:
I love it, Perfect sticking made with my favourite colours and shades.
Cute stocking! I love that you created with recycled items...that is my creative medium! Currently, I am working on a blanket, throw, for the couch from recycled sweaters.
What a great fun project!
So lovely and inspiring! I don't really sew, but it makes me want to try!
Wow! Beautiful!!!
Maryanne said...
I LOVE IT! I would love to buy a kit from French General, will it include vintage scraps? Oh my!
wonderful stocking....really!
It would be quite nice to make one from clothing that a child had outgrown so that the pieces would be with them forever...on their own Christmas stocking.
Thanks for sharing this....AND the amazing Hat Factory.
......wow.......
What a lovely idea. The stocking is beautiful. x
I love it -the look is just gorgeous. Do you know when a kit might be available??
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