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Hi, My name is Kate and this blog is all about my adventures of happy living. By that I mean crochet, chickens and cooking. Here's to the good life - and being a good wife! xxx

Saturday 27 October 2012

Christmas Stockings

Today has gone just as planned. A lazy morning, a lovely fry up (yummy) and a good session on my sewing machine.
 
My plan for a homemade Christmas is going well, I must admit. I have found refuge in lots of hooky time and really enjoyed writing out a list of what I will make for each person I am sending a gift to. And guess what, I am on schedule!
 
Today was a great opportunity to sit down and try and recall the Stocking Workshop I attended over two weeks ago. Lindsey and Sandra must have done a good job because I had no problem!
 
I cut out all of the components and stitched them together. Oh I do love my sewing machine, it works like an absolute dream! I love hearing it chugging along keeping me company while I make!

 
 
 
I even remembered to snip into the curves!!

 
And they are hanging (only for a few minutes for my to enjoy though ... far to early for festive decorations!!)


I loved using this lacy trim to add a little vintage cheer. Doesn't it look like rolling snowy hills and Christmas trees. I would love to be somewhere like that now. All wrapped in lovely woolly warmers! Ahhhhhh!


This is the reverse of the third stocking. I actually think it looks really nice. Simply red, white and green. :)
 
 
Lovely ribbon, salvaged of a pyjama packet! Isn't it funny how when you start crafting, everything can be put to use!

 
I am starting to use my Facebook Page a lot more (do please pop over and say hi) as I am not getting as much time to write full blogs at the moment. So its great to just do a quick update and have a chat!
 
Finally, pop over to my Snowflake Swap post and put your name down! Go on ... it'll be fun!!!
 
Kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 

9 comments:

  1. It must be very satisfying to know that you are on schedule for Christmas. I don't know whether I'm on schedule or not!
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  2. I love the shape, you can get lots of pressies in! Ada :)

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  3. Loving your stockings Kate!
    Victoria xx

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  4. Well done, Kate! Your Christmas socks look great inside out or right side out!! I crocheted funny looking Christmas socks for our family years ago that we still enjoy hanging up each Christmas eve. Somehow or other on Christmas morning we each find a coin in the toe of our sock, a nice ripe orange, and an assortment of other little treasures. Fun :) xx from Gracie

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  5. Love the christmas stockings Kate,perfectly finished with the lace,I'm the same can't through any old lace ribbon,etc away,it'll come in handy for something,lol. happy week love juliexxx

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  6. Oh such wonderful Christmas stockings! Beside crochet and knitting I love to sew as well, but I am just able to sew something very simple! Your sewing is great!
    Wishing you a happy week!
    Best, LS

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  7. Good for you getting things done ahead of time. Your handmade stockings are lovely. Best wishes, Tammy

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  8. How good it is to get your Christmas makes done in plenty of time! Your Xmas stockings are lovely :)
    Helen x

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Thank you so much for your comments! I always read them and will be sure to check out your blog. Kate x