BIG NEWS! + Holidays Past - Tutorial Round-Up

In a moment, everything has changed for us.

Our family has just welcomed a precious little one into our hearts and home through foster care. This was a bit (ENTIRELY!) :) unexpected, so I'm likely to be out of the loop for a while as we adjust. I have a couple of posts ready to share with you, but this may delay our kick off for January as we take things day by day. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

Rachael at imagine gnats is planning a special auction to support the families of CT, so be watching for how you can be a part of that.

And, with Christmas just a week away now, here's a quick share of some of my previous Christmas tutorials I thought you might enjoy! Maybe one will be just right for a last minute project or gift you can create. :)

Dress up those jammies! This tutorial shows you how to add ruffles or cuffs to your favorite pants/shorts pattern.

Yo-Yo Gloves. A fun & easy way to add some seasonal personality to plain gloves.

Make your kid's "Wishlist" part of the holiday decorations!

Free template & instructions for this adorable penguin applique!

Thread Cone Christmas Trees....the perfect way to use up all those empty thread cones!

Easiest Stocking EVER!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Remember...

Pattern Review - Merry by Thimble Blossoms

I've been using the festive "Merry" pattern from Thimble Blossoms for my stocking sewing. 

 This pattern is PACKED with creative stocking options! Quilters will especially love this pattern since it offers a variety of pieced and quilted options to help make each stocking a unique creation. 

The pattern includes detailed instructions with illustrations for each option. The options included are....

Zig-Zag Stocking

Pinwheel Stocking

Hexagon Stocking 

& Simple Stocking

I have used the Simple version for my stockings and lined but didn't quilt each one. 

I also added a ribbon trip accent along the cuff of each stocking.

This is a great stocking pattern! I look forward to trying some of the other options once I gain a little quilting experience. 

You can find the pattern in the Thimble Blossoms shop.

SUMMARY

Sewing Experience Level: Beginner - Advanced based on which option you choose.

Size Range: N/A

Special Techniques: Piecing and quilting on certain options.

Pattern Format: PDF or Paper

Materials Used: Cotton Christmas prints with muslin lining and ribbon trim.

Personal Notes: A versatile pattern with lots of stitching options sure to fit any style!

Easiest Stocking Tutorial EVER!

This may just be the easiest stocking ever to make!

READY???

Here's what you need....

A stocking pattern template. (I'm using the Merry pattern from Thimble Blossoms)

Some double sided, pre-quilted fabric.

Extra wide double fold bias tape.

 I had a small cut of pre-quilted fabric in my Christmas bin and thought it would be perfect for this project! This is how I turned it into a couple of stockings...

Cut 2 stocking shapes from your pre-quilted fabric. Be sure to flip your pattern over so that you will have a stocking pointing in each direction to sew together. Pin the 2 stocking pieces together with whichever side you want to be see on the inside. Stitch and turn right side out.

 Carefully pin bias trim along the raw edge of the top of the stocking.

 Cut a piece of the bias tape for your hanger and stitch along open side.

 Place the hanger at the center of the back seam under the top trim and pin in place.

 Stitch the top trim in place, securing the hanger and folding under the end as you finish.

 Ready to SPREAD CHEER!

Plenty of time left to join our sew along project this month!