I'm a person who makes lists. I have lists everywhere---in my purse, in my coat pockets, on the fridge... I think I like making lists... not because they keep me organized... but because I like the feeling of crossing off a task after I complete it. You can imagine, then, the overwhelming feeling of relief I felt when I tied the last knot on a little project that I've been working on for eight years!
Behold: THE STOCKINGS!!
I stole this tradition of homemade stockings from my sister Lori. When Justin and I were first married, we spent Christmas Eve in Lori's home. I watched as Lori's kids lay in front of the fireplace--gazing at the stockings they'd had their entire life--and laugh and fight over why their stocking was the best! I loved that they loved something their mother had made them... something that would be passed down and remembered forever. I'm a sucker for all things sentimental--so right then and there--I decided to adopt this tradition. It seemed like a great idea at the time... But boy, I had no idea how many years that little decision would affect me!! As I look at these stockings hanging neatly in a row today, I love them. But in all honesty, I hated those stockings most of the time. They made me bleed once or twice and swear a few times more than that. They were truly a labor of love, but I can now proudly say: IT IS FINISHED! I think each stocking deserves a tribute of their own...
Justin's:
Mine:
Kenna's:
Ky's:
Carson's:
And, as of December 23rd, Ashton's:
They really love them! See?
A little stocking trivia:
The Hardest Stocking to make: Kenna's
The Easiest Stocking to make: Kyler's
My Personal Favorite Stocking: Kyler's
My Least Favorite Stocking: Carson's
The Kid's Favorite Stocking: Ashton's
Stocking Detail I Hated the Most: Candy Canes & Scarves
Stocking Detail I Enjoyed the Most: Faces
The Stocking That Took the Longest to Make: Ashton's... 3 years!!!
If you ever stop by and get a chance to see the famous stockings, please tell me how fabulous they are... even if you are lying. It makes my tired hands feel better!
3 comments:
I think they look amazing! How in the world did you do them? My poor kids have homemade stockings too but they're just felt with a simple stitch around them, yours look all quilted and the graphics my goodness, like I said...amazing! Well done, you should pat yourself on the back a few times over!
Wow, those stockings are amazing! We had homemade stockings as well growing up, and loved it! Your post brought back a lot of memories, especially how we would also argue over who's stocking was the best. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!
They do look amazing! Beautiful!!! I love the sparkly sequins that will twinkle w/ the Christmas tree lights!
Little fact: I made stockings for my parents, sisters, brother and all of their kids. I have not made any for me or my own family. They are so much work!!! I bought some at Target for $2 a piece. Only the best for my own kids, right?
Great job on these beautiful heirlooms that your kids will cherish forever...and expect you to make for their spouses and all of the grandkids, too! :)
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