This is only one of a number of Christmas stockings completed this season ... some I got pictures of, some I forgot/got waaay too busy. They all have one thing in common. They are made with "found" materials. We are fortunate in the area to have some very good second hand shops. Unfortunate for me that I "See" something in every piece of fabric I pick up. The "hand" of the fabric will determine how it will be used. The heavier, more elegant fabrics, like this matelasse are outer use, linings are lighter and more delicate, like this silk blend. Even trims can be "sourced", as you can see in the top of this stocking, dressed with rayon tassel. Hangers can be twisted cord, ribbon, silk cord, even leather on some more rustic socks ... it all depends. This elegant sock is 16 inches long and 6 inches wide at the top opening. They range in size from a very tiny 3 - 4 inch ornament size to about 22 inches in my normal stock. I have made a couple of very large ones for special orders.
So ... this is my first stocking post, there will be several more ... I make these throughout the year and plan to "take them on the road" this year ... craft shows and fairs and whatever makes itself available. I'd love to hear from anyone with ideas.
The next few are a selection that went out just shortly before Christmas and the customer was kind enough to take and forward pictures to me.
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