This is my take on the classic red and white stenciled Christmas stockings from the 1940s and 1950s. I remember seeing these in the the dime stores when I was little, and I always liked the stenciled pictures.
I’m not sure how they applied the white paint, but stenciling just wasn’t an option for me. It’s not a craft I’ve done before, and I knew it would end up looking all fuzzy on the felt. The technique I ended up using is the same one I used to make my sister’s Halloween table topper — fusible web applied to a tightly woven white fabric, cut with tiny scissors, and then pressed onto the background fabric. I haven’t decided yet how to finish it off (maybe a scalloped edge), but the wool felt is pretty thick, so I don’t think I’ll need to line it.
This is an item I’m considering selling in my future Etsy shop — something I’ve been thinking about forever, but haven’t been able to get my act together to actually set up.
Barbara (Oodles) will probably recognize this stocking since I totally stole the design from one of her cute vintage stenciled stockings. Now I think I’m ready to make one with a Santa and reindeer.
Martha, that is so cute! I cannot imagine making all those precise cuts! It looks fabulous!
I was wondering how you did the white design on the stocking. I think you solved it very well by fusing. A vintage look.
I’m glad you are thinking about setting up an Etsy shop…let your fans know when you are open for business so we can start shopping for a Martha Gray creation!
I remember those from childhood, how I loved them! Yours turned out wonderfully! An etsy shop, how brilliant!
Oh, I LOVE those snowmen! They’re absolutely my favorite snow people ever. And you’re right, I did recognize it. Fabulous project, Martha!
Very nice! I love it. Count me in as a future customer when you open your Etsy shop.
Love the vintage design stocking! You did a wonderful job on the fine details.