Hold on to those old Christmas sweaters that might be out of style or might not fit quite right anymore. Mine had both of those issues. LOLThis week, I took my old boiled wool sweater and cut it into a stocking. It was very easy to do. I just traced around one of my old stockings allowing for seams. The loop at the top is the band from the sleeve wrist.
I think I did a pretty good job. Doesn't look too different than Martha's below, does it? I'm not her biggest fan, but now and then I see some good ideas. I did mine before I saw this.
Martha Stewart has instructions on this stocking as well as pillows. I have made the pillows, in the past, but I don't have any examples to show you.
Nan, Just found your blog.Cute. Cute. Cute. Can't wait to see how you decorate your porch for Christmas! Looking forward to stopping back.
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This stocking is just fabulous. You did a great job! It looks just as good if not better than ole Martha's !!!Wish I could sew like you......*sigh*
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Beautiful stocking Nan. I have my sister's favorite sweater. She wants me to make it into a pillow for her. Thanks for passing on the instruction page. You have the most beautiful home. I alwasy love looking at your "stuff".
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Your stocking is so cute. That's a great idea....the pillows, too! Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteI like your stocking. Maybe I'll search some thrift stores for old sweaters to make a couple for my house. Great idea. You and Martha and me! ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteOh, I Love that red stocking!
ReplyDeleteSandra Evertson