The problem with completing each quilted stocking is that, while they are super fancy and pretty, they are super fancy and time consuming\u00a0to make.\u00a0 But, I love that I took the time to make them and now we will have them every year (and I love that I\u2019ll never have to make new ones unless we continue adding to our family!)<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for something to do with your upcoming year, here\u2019s my process for homemade, patchwork quilted stockings!<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not a great patchworker, my lines are not perfect nor are my corners but it doesn\u2019t bother me to have some flaws because they were handmade and it shows.<\/p>\n I started with a square piece which I cut diagonally into two triangles, I then cut one of the triangles in half again (through the right angle, to the middle of the long side).\u00a0 I chose to use various green and gold patterns and cut many triangles out of each pattern.<\/p>\n I decided to make a Christmas tree pattern, so I stitch a small triangle onto both short sides of each large triangle to make a rectangular piece and iron the seams open:<\/p>\n I then sew the rectangles into long columns to make what I think looks like a Christmas tree, iron open the seams then sew the columns together matching the horizontal seams and again iron the seams open to make a large piece of patchwork (I find it’s best to lay out all my pieces before sewing anything to make sure I don’t end up with two of the same fabrics touching in the corners. \u00a0I use 8 different fabrics but 1 more would have made it a lot easier to vary the fabrics since 6 pieces come together in each corner). \u00a0For Doodle’s, I used a piece I had leftover from Sugarplum’s and added more columns (hence the awkward edges!):<\/p>\n I line my stockings so the raw edges of \u00a0the patchwork are enclosed and use the lining fabric to create the fold across the top of the stocking. \u00a0I use a $1 store bought stocking as a pattern for the shape and cut the patchwork and a lining together (good sides facing each other) into the stocking shape with extra of the lining on the top. \u00a0I sew the two together with the extra lining folded down and the back up to hide the unfinished edges. \u00a0Make sure when you sew it together, you put the folded lining BEHIND the patchwork like this:<\/p>\n Then turn the stocking to put the raw edges on the inside and pulling the finished side out:<\/p>\n (Note: if you put the lining OVER the patchwork before sewing and turning right side out–1st pic below–then you will end up with the raw edges of the patchwork out–2nd pic)<\/p>\n I make a monogram for each using a series of squares and a fancy letter (which I printed off the computer onto cardstock then used as a stencil). \u00a0I use Fray Chek to seal the edges of the bottom (largest) square and then use double sided iron transfer\/aplique paper to attach the medium square, small square and letter all together. \u00a0(Follow the instructions on the transfer\/applique paper. \u00a0I recommend attaching the applique paper to the fabric before cutting the shapes, especially the letter, as this keeps the edges clean and prevents the fabric from fraying).<\/p>\n I handstitch the monogram into place and a piece of fancy trim to the bottom of the lining fabric which forms the stocking top to secure the flap and raw edges inside:<\/p>\n I cut a back piece out of polar fleece \u00a0to the shape of the front (you can also use felt) and use a small strip of the fleece for the hanger. \u00a0I pin in the hanger and stitch the front to back all around except for across the top and VOILA!<\/p>\n Custom patchwork quilted stocking ready for Christmas Eve!<\/p>\n![\"stockings\"](\"https:\/\/www.beyondmommying.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/stockings.png\")
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