Little Christmas Project
Well, my Thanksgiving was wonderful. I enjoyed having both of my kids home. We talked, laughed, played games and ate yummy food. While I was sad to see my daughter head back to Florida, she’ll be home again soon for Christmas.
Christmas always seems to sneak up on me. My latest state of mind is that I am ahead of my Christmas shopping, since I have two of the most difficult gifts to find purchased (no Black Friday shopping either). I know a few more that I need to get and will likely be able to pick them up today. I’m taking a different approach this year and trying to get the more challenging gifts done first.
Of course, I haven’t really started thinking or making the sewing projects for Christmas. I think about Christmas gifts at two times during the year — July and then mid-November. I always have good intentions in July and plan to get things done ahead of time. Anyway, I took part in the 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop this year and it was fun to see the different projects. If you want to take a look at them again, you can go to my post here.
Santa came a bit early for me this year. One of his elves got busy and sent me some goodies. Rose of Something Rosemade sent me a little package of Christmas fabrics from her stash. Do you follow Rose? You should! She makes beautiful, colorful quilts and writes a lovely blog! Pop on over and say hi — I’ll wait . . .
So, when I opened my happy mail, here’s what I found inside.
This bundle of fabric was tied with the cutest little red and white string. I was very excited to see these pretty Christmas fabrics. See that top piece that looks a bit like patchwork? I’ll show you what I did with it in a minute. Right now, you need to see what else Rose tucked in the package.
Two little stilettos — how cute are they? Here’s a close up of each one.
I love this one. She looks a bit like me, I think, except that my hair never looks that snazzy. I do love her lip color too, and I want those glasses!
This next one made me grin from ear to ear. I mean, seriously, how cute is this??
The little blue pig is perfect, and the word “fly” just made it all the better! Isn’t it fun?
That cute little bundle didn’t gather dust (there’s a few fabrics in my stash that have, I’ll admit it). I made a few little projects out of them, and I still have fabric left over for more.
Back to that little patchwork fabric, which is actually fabric printed to look like half-square triangles. (If I had been thinking a bit more when I started this project, I would’ve taken pictures. I got so into this project, I completely forgot!) I cut a piece 9″ x 12″, then cut a piece of fusible fleece the same size and fused it to the wrong side of the patchwork fabric. Using red thread, I stitched on the lines and — voila — I had a little quilted piece of fabric. I pulled out a stocking pattern and traced it onto the fusible fleece. Then I cut a piece of coordinating fabric from the pack and laid it right sides together with the patchwork fabric. I stitched on the line drawn on the fusible fleece and cut out the stocking, leaving a 1/4′ seam allowance.
I traced the stocking onto another piece of fabric to use for the lining. With right sides together, I sewed the lining pieces together. Once that was done, I tucked the lining into stocking, stitched a binding to the top and added a hanging loop. The whole project took me a little over an hour.
The finished stocking is about 10″ tall. It’s the perfect size for tucking into a corner or hanging from a cute little hook. This will be a gift for a friend.
What about you? Do you have a fun, fast Christmas project you enjoy making? I’d love to hear about it!
Linking up today with Beth at Cooking Up Quilts and Beth at Love Laugh Quilt.
Wendy
28 Comments
Vicki in MN
Rose is a sweetie for sure, you lucky ducky!! I love your stocking, perfect fabric for it!!
piecefulwendy
Thanks! She sure is!
Louise Hornor
Oh, that’s so cute! Very smart to quilt it right on the printed pattern. Fast and fun! So nice that Rose sent you a giftie, too 🙂
I’m thinking about making a tree skirt for my nephew and his new wife as my one project using holiday fabrics this year. I’m not entirely sure they will put up a tree, though, so I need to hear back from my SIL before I get started.
Karen Goad
I never get into making Xmas things until it is practically too late to do them, like right now I decided to make some Christmas egg decorations and I will be lucky to get one done and have plans to make them all year round and I have a feeling that won’t get done
piecefulwendy
I can completely relate, Karen!
Cocoa Quilts
Wendy those are stilettos are so cute. I too have a cute little angel stiletto made by Rose. She is such a terrific, caring person. I and thrilled to have met you both on the hop this year.
Love that little stocking, the fabric is perfect.
piecefulwendy
I’m so happy to have met you two as well!
nanacathy2
That is a really pretty stocking.
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
Sandra Walker
That Rose is a darling! When pigs fly…love that one best, and yup the other looks a bit like you. Also love the little stocking you whipped up! Wow those fabrics sure didn’t gather any dust. 🙂
shelteringhaven
So much fun! I love it all!
piecefulwendy
Thanks!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
That Christmas stocking is so adorable! Rose is a quilting sweetie!!!
piecefulwendy
Yes, she is! Thanks!
somethingrosemade14
Thanks for the shoutout, Wendy! When I was scrolling down my blog feed, I saw the stocking and knew immediately it was your post. I am so glad you put the fabric, which been gathering dust in my stash, to good use; they went to a good home. I knew those colors were you. Now I have to think what I can do for the “Snob” Sister for our bee sisterhood–she’s also gotten me in trouble this year.
piecefulwendy
Oh, Snob Sister, heads up!! 😊
somethingrosemade14
I already need to make a correction to this comment, I meant to say the fabric bunch and not the stocking–which I love–great use for the patchwork print.
somethingrosemade14
Me again, saw the other comments about the stilettos and thinking maybe the confusion is the black tubing is only on for protection and is removed when used?
piecefulwendy
Yes, that could be. I’ll post on them again.
Tish
What an awesome little package from Rose. I love the pig stiletto 🙂 I always have the best intentions with homemade Christmas gifts, but somehow I always seem to fall a bit short.
piecefulwendy
Well, I’m glad I’m in good company, Tish! 😊
Preeti
A stiletto? You are not wearing them on your feet – that much is definite. So what are they for? The stocking is a darling. And quilty buddies are the best. Ask me how I know 🙂
piecefulwendy
Lol! Nope, not wearing them! A stiletto is a great tool for feeding your fabric under the needle. Holding down a seam allowance so it doesn’t flip during sewing etc. I’ll try to remember to show how I use it in an upcoming post.
Sandra Healy
That’s a lovely gift to get and your stocking is gorgeous. Well done on its speedy construction! I had never heard of a stiletto (in a sewing context!). I’ll look forward to seeing how you use it.
sue7oaks
Great gift Wendy! I love your stocking, it looks great! I would love to make one but I might need to roll that project over for next year…
piecefulwendy
Thank you! I’ve rolled over projects too!
Needle and Foot
OK, now I feel better. When I saw the stocking on IG, I wondered how you got all of those little HST’s made. Great fabric. I am also curious about the stiletto and look forward to hearing more on it.
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