These stockings took longer than I expected, but I’m sure I could streamline the process a bit. Locating suitable graphics from vintage stenciled stockings was a challenge, because so many of the them have tiny details and lettering that cannot be duplicated with my fusible web process. The Santa and reindeer were simplified from the original pattern, and I wasn’t sure how that would turn out, but I’m pretty happy with it. Maybe I should take another look at some of the more intricate designs to see if they could be adapted to my technique.
Next time I might make the white scalloped border larger to add a name. The border is smaller on these stockings because they were already big, and I wanted them to end up the same size as our current stockings (about 13″ x 19″). Fortunately, there is still room to add names in the main section, although I had to remove a snowflake from the red one to make space.
I have only seen a few vintage green stenciled stockings online, but I had a nice piece of green wool felt I wanted to use, and I do like the color. Actually, I think these stenciled designs would look nice on other felt colors as well, but the traditional red is still my favorite.
These are fabulous. They look just like the ones I remember.
These are so great. You did a great job. I want to sign up for the class!
These are just wonderful. I don’t have my stockings out yet; now I want to get them out!
Oh Martha I think these are just fabulous – they take me right back to my childhood! Really darling!
Love these! I would love to do one of these for each member of my family. If you sell a pattern, I’ll buy it. If you sell stockings themselves, I’ll buy as many as I can afford! 🙂
You do beautiful work – no matter if it’s quilting, wedding planning or stocking makin’! and not to mention the aprons!
Lovely and cheerful! Red and green theme is so cute! Love those sweet stencil designs. You did a beautiful job with them, Martha!
I love this vintage look. I do t do crafts but was going to try and make some Xmas stockings for my sisters this year. Can you tell me where I can find a stencil of Santa and reindeer you are showing? Thanks sheila