[Today we’re finishing the Christmas project we started Tuesday.]
Press all the edges flat.
On the back of each stocking, place a batting piece and pin in place. Cut away ⅜-inch of batting all around. Fold the fabric over the batting and pin in place on the front.
Topstitch along the edge of the stocking.
Place two stockings on the mat where desired. Toes can go in or out as you prefer. Place a couple of pins in each stocking to hold in place. Stitch each stocking down onto the mat from top to toe and back up to the top, leaving the stocking top open to hold the silverware. This can be done by machine or by hand. If using the machine, choose a small fairly close zig zag stitch.
Press the stockings and the mat.
Now to embellish. Weave a strand of red rick rack together with one of green. Measure across the top of each stocking and cut the woven rick rack to fit. Use fabric glue to glue in place.
Use gold 3D paint to run little irregular lines down from the rick rack and place a small ball of paint on the end of each line.
Use red 3D paint to define the heel and toe of each stocking. Embellishing is the fun part so go wild. Just remember what you put on the place mats must stand up to a gentle cycle wash. After washing, lay flat or hang to dry. Press on the back side if needed using low to medium heat.
Tags: holiday craft, Christmas craft, holiday place mats, Christmas place mats, quilted place mats, place mats with sewn-in silverware pockets, teach kids to set a table, craft tutorial
2 comments:
I loved this idea, I'll show it in blog also with your blog adress.
Thank you, Banuca. That's very sweet.
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