Every year I have so many plans of the things I will do. This year I finally accomplished some! The first thing I found was a tree skirt that I wanted to make. I noticed it in Martha’s magazine. It was easy enough – and it was made with felt so I didn’t even have to finish the edges.

Next on my list was new stockings. Many years ago I made myself a stocking. Then I met Jamey so he got one too! Then came Abby. Well, this is Abby’s 3rd Christmas and she is FINALLY getting a stocking! Hannah gets one too! 

I purchased some wool felt at JoAnn’s. I searched online to see what other people were doing. I found a couple on Etsy that I liked. I also got an idea from PBK and Martha. Some of them are pretty similar to the ones I found and some I really changed up. I figure I’m not selling these – so a close copy is a compliment right? The one thing I did do differently on all of them is some hand stitching. I’d be willing to guess that I tied over 150 french knots. There were hundreds of other stitches as well. The originals also did not have many embellishments. I put some pom poms and jingle bells on each of the girls. I also lined each one with a matching cotton. I thought it might make them stand up to time a bit better. I am just thrilled with them. They make me smile every time I walk through the family room! Click on each image to get a closer look.