I know, I know, it's only November, so what's with the Christmas stuff? Well, it's nice to start thinking about it so it doesn't get too crazy at the last minute, not that I ever start thinking about it early. But, just in case you are that sort of organized person I thought I'd post a pattern for these stockings.
My mom made these for us a few years ago. Two are missing, just couldn't find em in my mess of an attic today. I drew the shape I wanted cause I couldn't find any elfy shaped stockings at the time, and she designed em with all those beautiful details that she's a genius with. Seeing them hanging empty for a week or so before Christmas and then watching the kids tear through em Christmas morning is so lovely, especially knowing the love and care my mom put into them. I sometimes make these stockings for girlfriends and stuff them with girly stuff because I think women, especially mothers think about others before themselves and though they may have made or bought special stockings for their kids, if they don't still have their childhood stocking, probably don't have a nice one for themselves.
I would love to make some this year from some of Joel Dewberry's (who I spoke with this week and is seriously an incredibly nice and generous guy, not to mention a design genius) red damask pattern or Amy Butler's fantastic Nigella damasks. Then again, Anna Maria's (did you hear, she's gonna be on MARTHA STEWART, yeah baby, gooo ANNA!) madras print would make a fabulous preppy punk rock stocking. And of course, anything by Jennifer Paganelli would be fantastic but I'd love to do one in her new basics black and white Casey Scroll, LOVE that one.
The pattern is down on the left, all the way down and I do apologize. You'll have to click on each link separately to get the instructions and each pattern piece cause I don't know how to make a proper PDF file. I'm sure my mother will correct this as soon as she sees this post and says "did you really put it up that way?". Merry November everyone!Sure enough, my mom took care of it and the pattern is over in the right column under Free Grand Revival Patterns.
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beautiful holiday inspiration!
Posted by: yummygoods | November 04, 2007 at 07:26 PM
I love the stockings, your mother's work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern, that's very sweet of you.
Posted by: June | November 04, 2007 at 07:38 PM
Very cute! I love your fabric choices too. In fact I'm waiting for the mailman to bring me some of that red damask that I ordered last week to make Christmas dresses for my girls.
Posted by: Missy | November 04, 2007 at 08:09 PM
So cute! What a great idea. Thanks!
Posted by: Freda | November 04, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Hi Tanya, what pretty stockings! Now that Halloween is over and am so ready for christmas, bring it on! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | November 05, 2007 at 02:53 AM
Everything you put your hands on....the graphics are amazing..I just love that mom made these..Hi Mom!!! So happy for Anna too!! She is perfect for TV!!!! And Joel such a happanning guy!!! and of course we all hale Amy who opened peoples minds to endless possibilities and you who make the world a better place to be...love, Jen
Posted by: jjennifer Paganellli | November 05, 2007 at 05:02 AM
love these stockings! thanks for another great idea!
Posted by: katie | November 05, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Such inspiring pictures...kinda gettin me in the mood! For Christmas!! I love the stockings--they are fab! (oh, and those books too...very cool!)
Posted by: Janna | November 05, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Love the stockings--they'd fit perfectly in my house. :) Your mom did great. I'd love to see more of her work. :)
And your fireplace--gracious--gorgeous!
Posted by: sheree | November 06, 2007 at 12:53 AM
Yes siree, all of our favorite fabric designers! So, now we just need some barefoot roses stockings! :))
Posted by: Laurie | November 06, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Beautiful!!! I keep saying every year that I am going to make amazing stockings for the boys as keepsakes...Maybe this is the year!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | November 06, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Very nice ones!
Posted by: Zee Longenecker | November 06, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I really got that christmas feeling now! What a cute idea to have elf stockings!! I love your blog so I'm adding you to my favourite links, I hope you do not mind :-)
Posted by: M&Co | November 07, 2007 at 02:33 PM
very nice!
Posted by: Monicaa | November 08, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Beautiful stockings and it's not too early to start thinking about this sort of thing.
Wow did you ever mention a dream team of fabric designers. Love them all. Your blog is a pleasure to browse.
Posted by: Lisa | November 09, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Thank you for the pattern, it so cute! I got so inspired I had to make one for my friend, you can see the result at my blog :-) Thank you again!!
Posted by: M&Co | November 10, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Thank you for the cute elf stocking pattern. I got so inspired I had to make one right away. You can see the result at my blog :-) Thanks again !!
Posted by: M&Co | November 10, 2007 at 03:58 PM