I had more fun than the law will allow yesterday putting the final decorative stitches on the applique designs for the mini stockings. (See my earlier posting about the start of this project and the book I’m using.) Next up is assembly — and with 14 of these little cuties to finish, I’m very glad I disciplined myself to complete each step on all 14. Susan has probably made hundreds of the mini stockings over the years — and since she literally wrote the book sharing her tried-and-true methods, it’s best to follow her instructions carefully. After attaching the header to the top of the stocking it’s time to stack up the lining (right sides facing) and backing (wrong side up) fabrics. The stocking front is placed on top of the stack and acts as the pattern. Here are the final five stacked, ready to cut.
Here they are with the hanger on top of each one, ready to sew.
Susan is joining me in my studio tomorrow to sew. I can’t wait to complete the first one!
Sooo cute! I admire your discipline to do this in….January!
I never thought I’d ever like to make these, but you are changing my mind. I realllly like the colors, especially the green you’re using. Go ahead and have that fun…worth a night in jail!
i was wondering where those cute little footies were going! darling stockings! great colors, too!
they’re so lovely!