Monogramed Stockings

An update to last year's post about our Christmas stockings...

Last year, we weren't even planning on another stocking!  But my heart was changed by the turning of the new year and God gave us the hope of a baby in one short month!  All that to say that our stocking line-up has increased this year.  Take a look!

A few notes for anyone wanting to make their own stockings:

Start by reading last year's post, HERE.

You'll need:
Red Glitter Felt (by-the-yard in the fabric section), 1-2 stockings per 1/3 yard
White Fleece, 4-6 stockings per 1/3 yard
Black Fabric with interfacing
Ribbon for hanger

I used Baskerville font in size 288 in bold for my letter templates.

I'm a ghost. Boo.

That's what you'll be hearing Sarah say over and over and over on Halloween.

I copied Sarah's Halloween costume from a Pinterest find.   It looked simple enough, and it was.  Except for the skirt.  I can't get the tulle to fluff up like I want it to.  But it's still adorable.

Here's the original:

Toddler Girl Ghost Costume

And my completed version:

Cute, but my ghost face is HUGE!

To Do List: Thurs, Sept 8

1. Quiet Time (Beth Moore's Breaking Free)

2. Make Laundry Detergent using a recipe from Great Oak Circle (dot com).

3. Create our fall mantel using inspiration from Sweet Something Design.

4. Finalize a pattern for Advent calendars or banner to place in my Etsy Shop and my booth at the Spring Valley Craft Bazaar.

5. Plan a few meals for the next week or so...you can tell how ambitious I am.

On Second Thought...Christmas Fabrics

I'm kind of digging these instead...

Michael Miller's Quarter Dot Red

Christmas Candy Diagonal Stripes Green

Christmas Candy Damask Green

Christmas Candy Damask Red

Michael Miller's Little Flakes Green

Michael Miller's Holiday Yule Trees Aqua Tree Trimmers Multi

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Michael Miller's Play Dot Santa Red/Green

Moda Flurry Wonderland Evergreen

Moda Flurry Frost Chill

Moda Flurry Glitter Gumdrop

Fabric Picks for Christmas Projects

Amy Butler's Lotus Wall Flower Cherry

Amy Butler's Lotus Full Moon Polka Dot Lime

Heather Bailey's Pop Garden Sway Brown

Heather Bailey's Pop Garden Zag Stripe Red

Heather Bailey's Pop Garden Sway Ivory

Heather Bailey's Pop Garden Peonies Red

What are your favorite Christmas fabrics?

I Like This A Million Times!!!

For some time now, I've been watching The Cottage Mamma work her magic. This little just blew my socks off!

First of all, to find a vintage looking sheet set a the thrift store for $1.50.

Then, to have sewing skills like this...

Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress

Can you imagine the possibilities???

I Want to Make This

Maybe just for myself...maybe one for you if you ask me nicely...

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How soon?  Who knows...