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belated stockings
2007 @ 11:10 am
I know I’m not the only one out there that is completing a Christmas project in January. Oh wait, it’s February. I have only one more step to Christmas stocking completion… sew on those dingle balls! Unfortunately, my machine is not svelte enough to accommodate my cuff so it must be done by hand. Hopefully I’ll feel the urgency before December 25th.
(Mr. Sassy’s is not pictured, but does exist!)
I’m really pleased with how they came out! My mom and I followed this guide, but wound up needing to make some changes based on the placement of my monograms. The fundamental difference is that my cuff is sewn to the top, but is not turned down. It would have been a lovely effect, but it just wasn’t working out for my stocking. I would have had to make very long green parts to fix that error and once the embroidery was done, there was no turning back. If you are wondering, the font is French Script. I used this same font for MJ’s birth announcement. HyperFont software was the first add-on that I purchased for my machine!
I’m making headway on the Kerchief hat, but it probably won’t fit Maia for a couple of years. I’ll consider myself ahead of the game for once. Luckily, one of my co-workers, who MJ adores, whipped up a hat and mittens for her! If you haven’t yet used Alchemy Synchronicity for anything, I highly recommend it. It’s a wool silk that can’t be beat! Of course, it’s available here. One skein makes a baby hat and mittens!
I’ll leave you with a few choice shots. First, my new project boxes (sewing) from Ikea. They are cardboard, but look like leather if you squint…
My newly organized sewing supply drawer…
Brooklyn General fabrics from which I must choose ONE for new couch throw pillows…
and finally, a peaceful MJ at the shop one day. She rarely falls asleep there and when she does, it’s fabulous. This time she was so exhausted, she passed out mid-meal.
Comments
MJ couldn’t be any cuter! Although, I’m sure that the peaceful sleeping baby becomes a baby tornado when she wakes up!
I’m am so jealous of your sewing drawer. Each time I sew, I am reminded of the fact that I need a bunch of plastic bobbins, but I can never remember to actually buy them…
Have fun picking out a fabric for your cushions! And I hope MJ becomes an champion BG napper.
oooh. that reminds me that i want some of that animal fabric 
the stockings look great! i’m sure you’ll sew on those dongals as soon as you can. that way you can make room for more projects!
I covet your machine’s monogram capability. Hoo, I could have some fun with that! Dangerous. The stockings look great–love the ball fringe.
As for cushions, I’m partial to the stripe on the far left…been meaning to buy some of that for myself…
Those boxes had me fooled, they definitely pass for leather. I love the new organization system, as well as the cute photo of sleeping MJ.