Comments on Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity: Homemade Quilted Christmas Stockings

I do own a sewing machine, and I know how to sew, ...

2012-01-05T10:11:09.268-06:00

I do own a sewing machine, and I know how to sew, but quiliting is another thing entirely. I just need more time. Emmory is at the age where she is so interested in what projects I have going on, and she is always wanting to "help". It is too hard to take the time to learn this while helping hands, and curious little minds are around distracting my focus. And she doesn't take naps. I will just have to wait a couple of years until my kids are a little older and in school before I think I can really learn the art of quilting.

*Picky - Thank you so much! The stockings w...

2012-01-04T07:54:57.633-06:00

*Picky - Thank you so much! The stockings were a lot of work but also a lot of fun. I'm just glad I have some time before I need to make a fourth. ;) And I'm glad my mom still uses our stockings from childhood--such a treasure!

*Joy - You quilt?! :) If you ever feel like sharing pictures of what you're working on, I'd love to see!! And yes, I'm still giving Stacy the stinkeye for her comment. Ha!!

I just happened to catch a glimpse of Stacybuckeye...

2012-01-03T08:52:32.086-06:00

I just happened to catch a glimpse of Stacybuckeye's comment - LOL!

The stockings are so cute! How nice that it became a family affair. Even CPB joined in the fun - adorable pic btw.

I'm going to make a U of M quilt this year. I'm looking forward it. I don't have a starting date or a deadline, so it'll happen when the mood strikes. :)

Trish - these look amazing! That is super impressi...

2011-12-30T18:02:46.938-06:00

Trish - these look amazing! That is super impressive that you did them so quickly. I love the way they turned out and how each is a bit different. You will definitely treasure these. I also love the ones your mom made. Beautiful!

*Michelle - You must have more patience tha...

2011-12-28T13:06:23.747-06:00

*Michelle - You must have more patience than I have. ;) I'm pretty sure Scott knew that as soon as we got to Hobby Lobby he'd have me suckered!! Do you own a sewing machine? You could definitely make these! Will have to see if I have any scraps left over when I'm done with my quilt.

*Beth F - thank you! I love the way they turned out and hope they last at least a few years! ;) Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

*thegalnxtdoor - The stockings are hung by the chimney and once Santa Claus visits the night before Christmas he fills the stockings with goodies. I believe in some European countries shoes are left by the door for the same purpose. I'm honestly not sure where the tradition of stockings started!

*Darlene - Elle loves anything that she can stick in her mouth. Stockings are no exception. Ha!! :) Hugs to you, too--hope your Christmas was very blessed.

*Vasilly - Thank you so much Natasha!! The stockings were fun to make and I hope Elle loves hers when she's older. Happy Christmas to you, too!

*Stacybuckeye - LOL!!! That's a post in itself: "how do you find time?!" ;) Basically not work on anything besides stockings for a week? Ha! I hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas as well.

*Heather - *I* wish I could crochet and knit! ;) I'm of the opinion that sewing is much easier than the fiber arts. But thank you--hopefully they'll last for many years!

*Wendy - Thank you so much! They were a lot of fun--and of course it gave me an excuse to quilt. ;)

*Kailana - Thank you! :)

These are great, Trish!

2011-12-28T12:53:51.672-06:00

These are great, Trish!

I thought for sure I'd left a comment on this ...

2011-12-28T11:18:28.088-06:00

I thought for sure I'd left a comment on this post - but now I see that I didn't ... bad me!!! These are gorgeous, Trish!!! LOVE THEM :)

Oh Trish. They are beautiful. Seriously! And that ...

2011-12-25T19:01:37.714-06:00

Oh Trish. They are beautiful. Seriously! And that picture of little Elle with her stocking made my heart melt a little bit. I am so impressed! I wish I could sew!

Look, Super Mom, you are making the rest of us loo...

2011-12-24T22:47:09.547-06:00

Look, Super Mom, you are making the rest of us look bad! They are gorgeous. Wishing you and your beautiful family the merriest of Christmases.

Elle is such a cute baby! Your stockings are just ...

2011-12-24T14:42:16.411-06:00

Elle is such a cute baby! Your stockings are just lovely. Trisha, you're so creative. Merry Christmas!

The stockings are beautiful Trish! What a fun pro...

2011-12-24T14:06:17.691-06:00

The stockings are beautiful Trish! What a fun project to do together. Elle looks like she was having fun with hers. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and all the best in the New Year. Hugs to you all!

Wish you a very happy Christmas! :) The stocking...

2011-12-24T12:34:01.221-06:00

Wish you a very happy Christmas! :)

The stockings look absolutely adorable. And Elle looks so charming!

I would love to know what these stockings are used for. Out here, Christmas is not celebrated on that big a scale. Please to pardon me for the ignorance.

I love these! What an awesome job you did. Really....

2011-12-24T10:49:31.832-06:00

I love these! What an awesome job you did. Really. You will love these more each year. Elle is the cutest. Merry Christmas to you.

I am laughing out loud at Scott asking to go to Ho...

2011-12-23T14:25:50.109-06:00

I am laughing out loud at Scott asking to go to Hobby Lobby. You should have tested him to see how much of a stocking he could have made by himself. And how cute that he wanted them so bad he had to manipulate you into it? Love. And I love comment from Elise about Jason. That sounds like something that he would say.

They turned out so good. How much would you charge to make 5 for my family? I kid. But, really? How much? They look so great! I am jealous.

*Irene - How funny about your boys!! But I ...

2011-12-23T12:26:33.022-06:00

*Irene - How funny about your boys!! But I guess the bed posts is OK, too--except that might have been hard for Santa. ;) I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too.

*Kim/Sophisticated - Ha! Thank you Kim. We think she's cute, too. ;)

*Teresa - Mish Mash can be fun, too, but it gives you a good excuse to pull out the sewing machine, huh? ;)

*Samantha - thank you for your sweet words Sam! I hope you and yours have a beautiful Christmas, too.

*Alitareads - Bahhaha! Well, I can't sew buttons very well either (have to look up videos on YouTube), but sewing really isn't that tough--just takes patience and time.

*Melody - Yup, I love the stockings from my mom--she's the best. ;) Merry Christmas Melody!

*JoAnn - LOL! Poor Scott knew they'd never get made if he didn't help! He's such a good sport.

*Softdrink - Aren't those monkeys the cutest?! Merry Christmas to you and Hamburger.

*MJ - Ooooh, Hobby Lobby is a wonderful store! And if what you're looking at isn't on sale at the moment, wait for a week and go back. Thanks for the visit! :)

*Les - Isn't the Grinch material sweet? I knew that I wanted to include the Cindy Lou Who for Elle's stocking but couldn't resist one for mine as well. I've read about books that can be made from blog posts so I hope one day to make a little book with all my posts about the pregnancy and her updates. Blogging has been a great way for me to journal this new journey--sadly I wouldn't keep up without the blog. Merry Christmas to you, too, Les.

*Lisa - I already had a lot of fabric on ha...

2011-12-23T12:26:20.937-06:00

*Lisa - I already had a lot of fabric on hand from the Christmas Quilting Bee Quilt and then bought about 15 more FQs so I'm swimming in Christmas fabric! Will definitely have enough scraps for the future. You need to make a stocking for yourself!!

*Rhapsody - Yup, Scott is a good egg. Think I'll keep him around. ;)

*Laura - You could totally make these!! Get a sewing maching and we'll work on them together. Ha!

*Meg - Think you need to buy up a bunch of the sock monkey fabric to have on hand!! ;) The date was my husband's idea!!

*Meghan - I was a bit afraid of how these would come out but I'm really pleased. Of course imperfections that I notice but sometimes you have to let it go. Happy Christmas!

*Care - Why thank you, my dear. See what fun you can have with sewing?? ;)

*Andi - Yup, I die over the sock monkeys!

*Kristi - Poor Scott knew these would only get done if he helped! I can't remember the designer for the Grinch fabric--maybe Robert Kaufman, but the Sock Monkey is Moda. You could probably find online. The back is flannel but the front is regular cotton.

*Carol - Oh no! Sounds like you need a new stocking otherwise how will it hold goodies?! Bet the crocheted stockings are beautiful.

*Melissa - Making these together was definitely a lot more fun than making them all by my lonely. :)

These are awesome! I love the fabric with the name...

2011-12-23T06:03:26.670-06:00

These are awesome! I love the fabric with the names of cities (Route 66?) and the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. :) How wonderful that Scott wanted to help, too. I hope you decide not to make new stockings in the years to come. These are so special and will have great memories for that babe of yours, as she gets older. Save this post so she can read about the history of her first stocking. She'll love the effort both of her parents put into the tradition.

Merry, merry Christmas to you and your family, Trish!

Love it! They turned out so cute. I was actually...

2011-12-22T21:27:43.932-06:00

Love it! They turned out so cute.

I was actually in Hobby Lobby for the first time today, getting beading stuff. They had a great selection.

LOVE the monkeys! Merry Christmas!

2011-12-22T21:24:47.399-06:00

LOVE the monkeys! Merry Christmas!

Aww, just love this!! Scott must've really wan...

2011-12-22T21:22:17.036-06:00

Aww, just love this!! Scott must've really wanted those stockings.... and he even helped :-)

Oh Trish! They are gorgeous!! And the stockings wh...

2011-12-22T16:53:13.170-06:00

Oh Trish! They are gorgeous!! And the stockings which your mom made.... so very precious!

Those are so cute, Trish! I can barely even sew bu...

2011-12-22T16:10:43.423-06:00

Those are so cute, Trish! I can barely even sew buttons on a coat (no exaggerating), so I'm in awe of anyone who can actually Make Things.

Wow! These are just lovely and you are so talente...

2011-12-22T16:00:08.457-06:00

Wow! These are just lovely and you are so talented Trish!!! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!!

I love these. I'm going to have to do this nex...

2011-12-22T15:54:12.198-06:00

I love these. I'm going to have to do this next year after the little one arrives. Right now we have a mish mash!

Beautiful stocking, Trish! And Elle is just as ado...

2011-12-22T15:14:36.841-06:00

Beautiful stocking, Trish! And Elle is just as adorable as can be. What a charmer!