Sunday, November 27, 2022

Island Batik Ambassador's Creative Christmas Stockings Challenge

This month the Island Batik Ambassadors were challenge to make Christmas Stockings.  I recently received the Accuquilt Stocking Die and I knew it would be perfect to help me make my stocking.


When I was digging through my fabrics I found this pretty green and blue snowflake fabric.  It's not a traditional Christmas fabric, but I knew my snowmen would sparkle on it.


I decided to put snowmen on my quilt using the Accuquilt 2", 3" and 5" circle dies as well as the Holiday Accessory die.  


I then applied fusible to the back of some cream fabric as well as scraps I picked out for the accessories.  Finding just the right fabric for the carrot nose was fun.


I then applied the applique pieces and fused them in place.

I have a great love for rick rack.  It's such fun to use and provides a pop of additional color and texture.  I decided to carefully sew a piece into the stocking seam to add a little extra zip.  I'm glad I took the time because I love how it turned out!


To secure my snowmen I stitched about 1/16 inch away from the edges using a navy blue Aurifil thread.  I chose navy instead of black because I thought it was be a less stark contrast with the background fabric.  I also added eyes and mouth with a Pigma pen.



I also added a small loop of rick rack to the top of the seam to use as a hanger for the stocking.


All done!  Now to decide who to give it to so I can add a name.


I hope you get to quilt today!
Suzy

5 comments:

  1. #1 best homemade stocking

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  2. The snowmen are adorable! I love your stocking, Suzy!

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  3. Your stocking is very sweet. Your snowmen certainly sparkle against that gorgeous background.

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  4. Suzy, this is just adorable! The fabric is perfect for the snowmen!

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  5. Snowmen, island batik and rick rack - what could be better?

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