Embellished Wool Stockings
My inspiration for this Christmas arrived when I found these two vintage wool blankets at a local antique shop. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but price tags for $12 each. Umm. SOLD.
The blue and green blanket had stockings written all over it. I made a pattern, because that is how I roll, but Martha Stewart has a whole tutorial on how to make these here. I made sure the fringy goodness was at the top.
I sewed them together from four inches down from the top using 1/2 ” seam allowances and then turned them right sides out (1). Then I sewed the top four inches of cuff, folded it down and pressed (2). The fun part is embellishing the stockings. I used locker number tags to embellish the cuff and I added leather cord and bells for hanging instead of a tab
… and then I tied them onto the only place I could think of.
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i love this idea! so simple, even i can do it! and it looks awesome!
Love your stockings. Also, love the shutters they are hanging from.
Judy
These turned out lovely! And I think it’s so neat that you made them from vintage blankets…that just makes them even more special! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
You had me at plaid – then I went crazy when I saw that shutter!
Kelly
Your shutter was meant for hanging your funky plaid stockings! The numbers are a fun addition. Is that how many gifts they get?
Those are so cute! I love the blue plaid!
What a cute vintage idea. I have a couple of shutters out in the garage…………now just have to find wall space. I’m visiting from Coastal Charm’s Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
I really love these! I plan to make some…just haven’t found the time yet! Happy holidays!
These are so sweet Mary! Love the cozy warm vibe!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Ok… I’m back because these stockings and the way you displayed them are great! You are a STAR over at I Gotta Create! Featuring you now. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up,
<3 Christina
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