Thursday, 1 December 2011

Burlap & Lace


Having finished all my orders for Christmas and with just one day off left before packing up for our trip to the UK I decided to make some pretties for myself and, inspired by Sugar Lump Studio's and Lost Bird Studio's beautiful vintage Christmas stockings I thought I would have a go myself.
First I printed off the cute snow girl and the vintage Santa from The Graphics Fairy onto some calico that I had ironed on to freezer paper.  Remember how I was so afraid to try this technique until a few weeks ago?  Well now I can't seem to stop!  Next I cut out two stocking shapes from a piece of burlap and two from calico.  I ironed on some wonderunder to the back of the burlap which made it much easier to handle.  Then I had lots of fun sewing on vintage lace, beads and ribbons.  I made a cuff from some lovely damask fabric from the thrift store.  Then I simply sewed the calico backs on and hemmed the top.
A little while later I decided to tear two strips of the damask and have a go at making some fabric roses.  Like the freezer paper technique I have been putting this little experiment off for a while too.  BUT how easy was it?  and how pretty??  So now I will be making these darn cute little flowers and sticking them just about everywhere I think!

So anyhow enough of the waffling already, here they are, and I am just so pleased with the way they turned out!

Oooh and did you notice the loverly Christmassy pillow too?  Another image from the Graphics Fairy, Joy to the World, some great red and white Christmas print fabric and Bob's your uncle!  Oh and I also made three little hanging cushion ornaments too...well was I busy or what?

This week I am linking up with:

The Graphics Fairy Brag Monday
Feckled Laundry
Shabby Art Boutique 
ShabbyNest - Frugal Friday
Creation Corner Linky party 







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18 comments:

  1. The Polka Dot Closet2 December 2011 at 02:19

    Oh, they are both so cute!! I love the doilies on the stockings, the pillow is gorgeous!!

    Carol

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  2. makinggoodchoices2 December 2011 at 03:45

    I really really love these stockings. They so need to be hanging in myhouse...

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  3. Beth2 December 2011 at 07:46

    Such pretty stockings! Wish I could find that kind of burlap. It looks like a finer/tighter weave and just looks perfect with the lace and images you added!

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  4. Wendy @HerBallistic Garden2 December 2011 at 08:54

    Oh Rona! They're beautiful! You must be so pleased. Could you tell me where you found the tutorial for the freezer paper method? I'd like to try! I searched your blog, but couldn't find the "How to"? Or could you post on it? That'd be awesome! xo

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  5. Wendy @HerBallistic Garden2 December 2011 at 08:55

    ps...love the touches of lace at the heel & toe!

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  6. Marie Lost Bird Studio2 December 2011 at 08:58

    Hi Rona,
    your stockings came out beautifully!!You should link to Brag Monday over at the Graphics Fairy
    as well.Love all the beading you did.Thanks for
    the link back to me:)
    Have a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  7. Rona Gregory3 December 2011 at 03:54

    Thank you Ladies, Beth I got the burlap from Fabricland. Wendy I mailed you instructions!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions3 December 2011 at 08:12

    Beautiful, Rona! I love the stockings! I did notice your pillow. I saved that same image from The Graphics Fairy hoping I'd find a project I could use it for.

    visiting from Textile Party! : )

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  9. maddyrose3 December 2011 at 09:09

    The Christmas stockings are beautiful. The little pillow is lovely too. Hugs

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  10. Shannon@Cozy Home Scenes3 December 2011 at 11:10

    Thank you, Rona for the friendly comment you left on my blog. I adore the stockings you made. They look so nice with the lace trim. The pillow is lovely, too. Have a wonderful and safe trip.---------- Shannon

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  11. WhyCuzICan5 December 2011 at 07:48

    Awesome job Rona! I love making stockings, and love the GraphicsFairy- (like you) so it's a true win-win!

    And you finally found a trick that helps your crafting and can't stop--- another win, so it's a win-win-win!

    Nice job, thanks for sharing :D

    Visiting from BRAG MONDAY at GraphicsFairy this morning,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  12. Anonymous5 December 2011 at 08:12

    These stockings are just lovely : )Perfect shabby chic images for burlap. Makes me wish I could sew!!! hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. Thanks for the kind comments left at polly's. Don't forget to enter the giveaway : )

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  13. Megan5 December 2011 at 08:37

    Adorable shabby stocking.

    Thanks for the comment on my craft show post. I agree about the times...they're hard, especially in the area where I was selling (Flint, MI). I'm going to try another show this coming weekend, so we'll see.

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  14. Carol Salisbury5 December 2011 at 09:43

    Hi Rona, I just stopped by from Graphics Fairy. I love your stocking! You did a wonderful job on them. I think I have to look into the freezer paper technique, it looks great.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Unknown5 December 2011 at 19:41

    so vintage, you did a fantastic job!
    Thanks for linking up to Make the Scene Monday!

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  16. Wendy @HerBallistic Garden12 December 2011 at 07:06

    Kudos Rona! Your stocking was previewed by "The Graphics Fairy"! Yay! So pretty! xo

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  17. Tina12 December 2011 at 16:19

    SO CUTE! Thanks for sharing----

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  18. Kathryn14 December 2011 at 15:03

    What technique did you use with the freezer paper. They look lovely. Love them!!! The technique I use doesn't seem to like color ink as well as yours!

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Thank you for leaving a comment; I love to know what you think! Rona x

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