I ended up omitting the cuffs and skipping embroidering names on them. I finished them by just adding binding around the top. Each stocking will have a different color Gnoma on it, so everyone will know whose is whose without the names. Besides, I just ran out of time and needed to finish them.
One thing that has always bothered me about our previous stockings (which I bought before I started sewing), is that they don't hang right on the mantel. They are always twisting one way or the other.
So instead of centering the loops on the side seam, I put mine on the back right next to the side. This worked quite well, and the new stockings hang nice and straight.
I'll have to get the next two done in time for next Christmas.
Linking to Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
Adorable! I love stockings - I must have more than a dozen now. These are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCute stockings! Plus, I had to give a shout out to you because your name is spelled extra cool!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Carin
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Very, very, berry Merry Christmas cute! Thanks for the tip on where to place a loop when I make a set for my son and his intended!
ReplyDeleteI love them!! Great colors. And thanks for the tip where to place the loop!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Love the colors you picked. And oh the twisting! Such a simple solution - love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the loop tip - I'll keep that in mind. :)
ReplyDeletereally nice job on these
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