If you had told me a year ago that not only would I be knitting, but that I would be able to take a pattern from a magazine and modify it in order to make a friend a Christmas stocking nearly identical to one she already had, I would have told you that’s impossible. But it wasn’t impossible, and I did it. And it didn’t take me very long! It was fun, relaxing, and a blessing for me to help these friends welcome their new son into their family traditions.
And in case you are wondering, in the picture on her site, the stocking I made is the one on the far left!
Speaking of making things, I also have exciting news and another first for me. I just opened up an etsy shop to sell my handmade wares. From fabric gift bags to travel jewelry pouches, Christmas ornaments, and some REALLY fun bags made out of CapriSun juice pouches, I have quite a variety! Please stop on by and take a look around. You just might find something for someone on your Christmas list!! Thank you!!
You may be the answer to my prayers, dear friend…I have a set of stockings that a dear family friend knitted for my family when I was a baby (the set included a “Mom”, “Dad” & “Casey” stocking). My Mom gave them to me (since, of course, we’re not a “family” anymore — as my Dad no longer exists in my world). I’ve been wishing since Taylor’s first Christmas that the “Casey” stocking said “Taylor” instead so that we could use them for OUR family. Maybe, just maybe you could either recreate it or re-do the top section (NOT for this year, of course…so no hurry…and I’ll pay you). Can I send you a pic and get your opinion???
Casey – I’d LOVE to help you out! What a cool story! Send me a picture of it!