Christmas Stocking help

Ok.... apparently my web site is in limbo at the moment, so I can't post
the pictures I took, but I made 4 stockings out of red and green
denim... nothing fancy just red stocking, green cuff or green stocking
with red cuff. I seem to be stumped at what to use for the hanging
loop. Denim seems like it would be too bulky by the time you have that
hemmed and attached to the hem at the cuff... looking at 4 to 6 layers
of denim there. So.... ribbon?? something course that would match the
texture of denim??? Ideas???????

Jan

That's a good idea!! Would Jo-anns or Hancocks carry that??????

Jan

Ribbon works, or how about some fancy trim such as upholsterers use, or the
lighter weights. have fun with the choices!
Diana

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"Jan Dunaway" wrote in message
nk.net...
Ok.... apparently my web site is in limbo at the moment, so I can't post
the pictures I took, but I made 4 stockings out of red and green
denim... nothing fancy just red stocking, green cuff or green stocking
with red cuff. I seem to be stumped at what to use for the hanging
loop. Denim seems like it would be too bulky by the time you have that
hemmed and attached to the hem at the cuff... looking at 4 to 6 layers
of denim there. So.... ribbon?? something course that would match the
texture of denim??? Ideas???????

Jan

Joanns probably do, I dont know about Hancocks.. but even our Walmart
carries an interesting selection of trims. Im sure you can find it fairly
easily. Good luck on your hunt... I wish we could see the finished
stockings! I love stockings. They are such a nice small project to spend
time on.
Diana

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"Jan Dunaway" wrote in message
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That's a good idea!! Would Jo-anns or Hancocks carry that??????

Jan

Why not jute? I see kids with jute belts on their jeans all the time. Now
to put it on the stocking??? Maybe staple it on or I suppose you could sew
it to the inside. I just finished making two Christmas stockings from
flannel - and for hangers I used 6 strands of floss (which look like jute
from the colour) - put them inside at about the point where the cuff is
attached to the sock - they look good.

Sharon (N.B.)
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"Jan Dunaway" wrote in message
nk.net...
Ok.... apparently my web site is in limbo at the moment, so I can't post
the pictures I took, but I made 4 stockings out of red and green
denim... nothing fancy just red stocking, green cuff or green stocking
with red cuff. I seem to be stumped at what to use for the hanging
loop. Denim seems like it would be too bulky by the time you have that
hemmed and attached to the hem at the cuff... looking at 4 to 6 layers
of denim there. So.... ribbon?? something course that would match the
texture of denim??? Ideas???????

Jan

Good to know, I was headed out to the big city to wally world as it is!
Thanks! And if you want, I can email you a pic! :-)

Jan

Now there's an idea, I may even have that in the house! Thanks Sharon!

Jan

I would love a picture, thank you!
mdcurtis at baldwin-telecom dot net
Diana

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"Jan Dunaway" wrote in message
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Good to know, I was headed out to the big city to wally world as it is!
Thanks! And if you want, I can email you a pic! :-)

Jan

Made DH and I a denim set when we were first married---his a Cowboy Boot--
mine a 'high heeled boot' (we were living in WY at the time)
Hand-embroidered our Zodiac sign on each ; ) Still hang them every Christmas
: )

HTH
Butterfly

"Jan Dunaway" wrote in message
nk.net...
Ok.... apparently my web site is in limbo at the moment, so I can't post
the pictures I took, but I made 4 stockings out of red and green
denim... nothing fancy just red stocking, green cuff or green stocking
with red cuff. I seem to be stumped at what to use for the hanging
loop. Denim seems like it would be too bulky by the time you have that
hemmed and attached to the hem at the cuff... looking at 4 to 6 layers
of denim there. So.... ribbon?? something course that would match the
texture of denim??? Ideas???????

Jan

Hullo Jan
Could you use a brass curtain ring? or something similar? Does it have
to be textile? Do you crochet? If so, you could make a nice little
short narrow piece of small stitch crochet - or macramé?
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In article et, Jan
Dunaway writes
Ok.... apparently my web site is in limbo at the moment, so I can't
post the pictures I took, but I made 4 stockings out of red and green
denim... nothing fancy just red stocking, green cuff or green stocking
with red cuff. I seem to be stumped at what to use for the hanging
loop. Denim seems like it would be too bulky by the time you have that
hemmed and attached to the hem at the cuff... looking at 4 to 6 layers
of denim there. So.... ribbon?? something course that would match the
texture of denim??? Ideas???????

Jan


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