I can't believe Christmas is so soon!
Why is it that you always feel you're so on top of things, and then suddenly, it's only a week and some change away?!
This apartment is very excited about Christmas this year...very.
And I do mean all of us:
The stockings were hung (the sweatery and the personalized) the other day, and they really sweetened up the already sweet + cozy living room.
I made these felted-sweater stockings last year, so they might look familiar!
I didn't have a stocking here (I have one that my mom made me that lives at her house), but Josiah did, so we needed to fix that pronto. I put some pretty polka-dot cotton and red wool felt together (making it resemble a sort of giant sock) and embroidered the pieces. After it was all pinned together, Josiah sewed it up...it was his first time using a sewing machine, and I must say, he did a top-notch job.
Here are the two "real" stockings:
I made Josiah's last year...it's made from suiting fabric and a beautiful red velvet.
*Sigh*
It's really here, folks (Christmas, that is).
The Black Apple is still busy, busy trying to get out holiday orders...but I'm going to sneak in plenty of gift-sewing and podcast listening today. I am very excited about this prospect.
PS: Thanks for all the embroidered-poppy love!
I'm glad to hear that french knots have given others the fits before. There were lots of requests for the lucid diagram I used, but I honestly couldn't find it. However, as suggested by Jill, there is a magnificent french knot diagram over at the lovely Primrose Design (right here). What a great resource!
Comments (17)
The stockings came out TOO cute. Josiah did a good job with the sewing machine!
Marilyn · December 14, 2007 at 01:51 PM
Awww, I love how eager your cat looks for Santa to arrive at the door. Super cute!
I notice that your stocking is much bigger than Josiahs! Does that mean you get MORE GIFTS?
Marie · December 14, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Fun! These stockings look like so much fun to make. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing it.
p.s. You're now on my blogroll.
*hugs*
Sarah
Sarah · December 14, 2007 at 03:05 PM
I LOVE those sweater felted stockings! Also, the new stocking is FAB!
Lindsey · December 14, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Those stockings are adoreable
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · December 14, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Your blog is lovely, It is a place to dream! Can we do that, can we dream of living in a fairytale when we look at your blog? I love it!!! Anyway, I was happy to see your stockings hung on the wall and hung on hooks by the door. I did that this year and though it seemed different they added some festivity to the normal tan colored walls. Thank you for blogging, we enjoy it.
odelsa · December 14, 2007 at 05:18 PM
I will refrain myself from suggesting that you make stockings next year with your girls on them..I cant help it..I just see them and picture them on everything. The stockings are cute ! and I wonder how it is that you have more than 24 hours a day to do all of the wonderful things you do and run a business and have a life?!
~Christine :)
Du Buh Du Designs · December 14, 2007 at 05:40 PM
I love your two stockings! They're so sweet hanging together like that. I finally bought a sewing machine on Black Friday, so I will be making my family all new stockings soon! You and Josiah did a great job on yours!
Erika · December 14, 2007 at 11:05 PM
P.S. Was Miette waiting to go outside? We used to have two kitties that were beggers to get out. :)
Erika · December 14, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Every year I say I'll remember to knit stockings. Every year I shake my head at the calendar that insists I have waited to late again. Sewing them from felted sweaters... I can do that! Next year.
Lovely decorating and wonderful blog.
Heather · December 14, 2007 at 11:41 PM
I love the way Xmas look like on these photos...
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g. · December 15, 2007 at 03:23 AM
What cute stockings!! I especially love those sweater ones you made from last year... I need to do that some time! :) And yay for boys that can sew!! :D
Casey · December 15, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Hi,
Christmas is so close and I wish that I was as organized as you! I am super jealous!! One more present to buy for Christmas for one of my daughters and no tree or decos to speak of-how sad is that! Josiah did a fantastic job with the stocking!!!
Congrats to you both!
Melissa xxxxxx
Melissa · December 16, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Hi,
Christmas is so close and I wish that I was as organized as you! I am super jealous!! One more present to buy for Christmas for one of my daughters and no tree or decos to speak of-how sad is that! Josiah did a fantastic job with the stocking!!!
Congrats to you both!
Melissa xxxxxx
Melissa · December 16, 2007 at 09:05 AM
Hi,
Christmas is so close and I wish that I was as organized as you! I am super jealous!! One more present to buy for Christmas for one of my daughters and no tree or decos to speak of-how sad is that! Josiah did a fantastic job with the stocking!!!
Congrats to you both!
Melissa xxxxxx
Melissa · December 16, 2007 at 09:05 AM
Your place is just gorgeous :) You've inspired me to get decorating!
I've been too focused on other things...
Thanks :)
Merry Chirstmas!
April · December 16, 2007 at 11:59 AM
fantastic stockings, the sweater ones from last year are great, i am feeling very inspired! -kb
klothandbolt · December 16, 2007 at 04:31 PM