Holiday Stocking with chenille

Using faux chenille strips, I have embellished repurposed wedding dress stockings.

Faux Chenille

I have been experimenting with faux chenille. It is a process of cutting wide strips of woven bias cloth and stacking them in 7 layers. Then I stitch parallel lines and cut between the stitching 3 layers on each side. Once all the cutting is complete faux chenille is washed and dryed several times creating a pile nap.

Varsity Jacket Banner

Every time I looked in my closet, I would spot my old varsity jacket. Knowing I would never wear it again but not able to get rid of it, I remade it into a banner.

Nursery Set

Thank you Mikki for sending this photo of your nursery. I made the crib skirt, bumper covers, canopy, and bows.

Zipper rosette embellishments

I continue to perfect my zipper rosettes. I am adding not only vintage buttons but also jewelry pieces / parts. I'm finding better ways to attached the zippers to my fabric strips and playing with the fabric width.

Felted Holiday Stocking

I was given 5 felted thrift store wool sweaters and was asked to make simple holiday stockings. Notice the hanging loop is attached to the front of the stocking. I liked the angle of hanging drop this created. These stocking are also lined with a simple cotton fabric.

Mini Gift Bags from a Repurposed Stole

Thank you Pastor Parker for donating some stoles. I repurposed one into 6 mini gift bags with snap closures. They measure 3.5 x 4 inches. The fabric is so vibrant and crisp. Best wishes on your retirement!