So in amongst all the other things that have been going on lately, I have been regularly producing things for Quilt Now magazine. Issue 4 has been out for a wee while now, but there was a bit of an issue converting some people from the 3 reduced price to full price Direct Debits, so I was only just able to get hold of a copy.
Anyway, this is the Christmas themed one, where you can get your craft on in time for the big day with everything from advent calendars to a wreath quilt, but I made what everybody, big and small, looks forward to on the big day:
Using some fun Robert Kaufman Merry Moustaches fabric, I made a pocket Christmas stocking. Now there was a reason for the pocket – round here Santa always leaves some shiny coins, which always, without fail, end up jumbled up in the oranges and apples he also leaves at the bottom of the stocking, so there’s always that challenge to get them all out without half your coins rolling irretrievably under the sofa ;o) I figured other people would also have some wee gifts they didn’t want to get lost, so there you go, a pocket Christmas stocking.
Santa's just been in touch to check whether this is a 'pocket-sized' stocking or a stocking with pockets in it 'cos depending on which it is, he feels he might need to increase the elfcount to take account of having to sort out the goodies instead of just throwing them into one cavernous stocking. Answers on a postcard, please
But that's a Christmas tradition! A satsuma and a soon to be lost 50p in the foot of your stocking. *g* I've actually just tonight finished stockings for my Maw and Paw. I know what they're getting in the toe now!
But yeah, genius idea the pocket!
Lol on the comments!!
Now we have a new tradition in our house! And the kids will be thrilled, because, quite honestly, the old tradition included potatoes!!!
(Im hoping the hubster gets the idear and leaves a small bejewelled gift in that pocket, myself!
You really put potatoes in your stockings?! hahahahaha!
That's awesome that you're a regular contributor! Your moustaches stocking is really cute! 🙂
Way to go Katy!!! Love the pocket on the stocking …I wonder if Father Christmas will take the hint about leaving cash if I make up one of these ?
If Santa would just fold some of the paper cash into the pocket it would be able to roll around and get lost – genius!
love the idea of paper money Sarah, but only if I am the recipient, not giver
That should say "would not"
Cool stocking! What's good idea to add a pocket, at first I thought the pocket might be where you put Santas cookie to bribe him into giving you the best presents.
Yay you!!! That is great!
It might be time to make more stockings around here.
Real money? Round here Santa leaves chocolate money, but a good fistful
Looks great! Sadly only chocolate coins here too! Jxo
It wont be long before all the stockings are hung.
Big Hugs Kay
Oh my! You have posh Santa visiting you! Chez Pusscat it's usually a scratch card. Now that's class 🙂
LPC
My santa doesn't know about money in stockings, shhhh! I bought a copy if this issue, as a wee treat this week, and thought your stocking really stood out. The fabric is just perfect. juliex
Very cute idea!
good idea for the pocket. Potatoes in a Christmas stocking?
great going! x
Well, how cool is that!?!
Great project Katy 🙂
Cash over spuds any day. Great idea Katy.
A lil pocket makes everything cuter! Love it
I love the stocking and the tradition of a few coins plus the fruit sounds really fun. We have a chocolate tradition in our house.
Archie's wondering if the pocket is really for biscuits, not coins (chocolate or otherwise)…