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Best Christmas Quilts 2012 from Quilter’s Newsletter

August 29, 2012 | 254 Comments

To be brutally honest, ordinarily the absolute last thing I want to think about in August is Christmas! But, I have to say once I took a peek through the Best Christmas Quilts 2012 issue published by Quilter’s Newsletter, all the fabulous quilting projects showcased in the magazine made me want to shout “Deck the Halls”! In fact, I’ve already started making one of the projects….Winter Delights Pillow by ZJ Humbach, featured on page 30 of the magazine. Next on my list is designer, Jocelyn Ueng’s quilt called One Winter’s Night. The colors of red, green and stunning teal blue have compelled me to put this quilt on my “to do” list.

I’m grateful to Mary Kate Karr-Petras and her great staff for choosing one of my projects for this special issue; my Basket Weave Christmas Stocking – photograph and pattern on pages 18-20.

< My Christmas stocking is unique and fun to make. Finished fabric strips are woven together to form the body of the project and raw edge applique techniques are used to finish both the heel and toe of the stocking. Machine quilting adds depth and texture to the project and some machine embroidery provides that "just right" final touch embellishment. (For those quilters not having machine embroidery capabilities, the word "joy" could be easily hand stitched onto the stocking cuff). As readers know, there is a great giveaway to be made. Leave a comment on my blog before 11:59 p.m. MDT on August 30, 2012 for a chance to win Alpine holiday fat quarters fabric bundle from Hoffman and a copy of Best Christmas Quilts. I will draw one name at random. One comment per person, please. Open to all those people who have not won something from Quilter’s Newsletter in the past 90 days.

< Thanks so very much for stopping by. Happy Christmas in August everyone. Kim P.S. Best Christmas Quilts 2012 from Quilter's Newsletter can be purchased at www.quiltandsewshop.com.

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Comments

  1. lauren says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    So cute! I’ve been agonizing over new quilted stockings for this year… maybe THESE are them. 🙂

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  2. Micheline Prescott says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Your stocking design is great! I can see it hanging from the fireplace now.

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  3. Rachell Reilly says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    How fun!
    All things handmade would be great for family Christmas traditions!
    Thank you for a great project and a chance to win!

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  4. Regina says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    This stocking is adorable. Love the treatment on the toe and heel – nice detail!

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  5. Bev Crabb says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Very cute stockings. The strips lend the pattern to a lot of personalization!

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  6. Jenelle Boxberger says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Your stocking is so Charming and Whimsical. LOL Looking forward to getting the magazine and congrats on having your project in it. Would really love to win the Christmas fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  7. Marge Kumaki says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    What a wonderful stocking pattern! It could easily become this year’s gifts for everyone in our office. It’s gorgeous.

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  8. Scarlette Hobbs says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Very fun christmas fabric, can do a lot with these, thanks scarlette

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  9. Betty Monahan says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Since I also weave, I like the idea of combining both crafts!

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  10. Linda Middlemist says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    love the Christmas stocking. Thank you for the chance to win
    the fabric

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  11. Beth Brown says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    So cute! My project this year is to make all the kids new stockings –

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  12. Karen Rogers says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love the fabric, love the stocking…..

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  13. Joanna says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I like the woven look of your Christmas Stocking and the toe/heel patches. So cute. Also love Hoffman Fabrics. Thanks so much.

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  14. Janet says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Cute idea both for stocking and other projects!

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  15. Lisa Marie says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Your stocking idea is very clever. Love it!

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  16. Kathy Ehrhard says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    What a cute stocking inspiring me to get into my Christmas UFO’s

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  17. Kathy Ehrhard says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    So cute and so inspiring to dig into my Christmas UFO’s

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  18. Deb says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Love the stocking and would probably love all the projects in the book. p.s. we always play Christmas music in August! 🙂

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  19. Kim says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Beautiful stocking! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. Kelly Solomon says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I love the stocking, especially the choice of colors! Just found your blog via Quilter’s Newsletter, and am excited to see your goodies.

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  21. Martina says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    This is a very lovely project. And I love the fabrics you used.

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  22. Kelli says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Cute stocking … I think I might make one for my mantle 🙂

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  23. Debbie Rockel says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I love this! I was looking for a stocking pattern for my Granschildren! So…YAH! Good Luck to all and than you for the opportunity to win!

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  24. Janine Huisjen says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    This stocking reminds me of the construction paper placemats we made when we were children, so the pattern seems perfect for a child–or for someone young at heart.

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  25. Teri Beamer says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I love this! I’ve been looking for a stocking pattern.

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  26. Margaret Lawrence says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Two new granddaughters in the past two months = two more Christmas stockings! This pattern is adorable and the Hoffman fabric bundle would make it fun.

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  27. Terri says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I just saw this fabric in my quilt shop yesterday – you’ve done an adorable stocking – thanks for sharing!

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  28. Jeanne says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    It IS hard to think about Christmas when it is 90 degrees outside! But your pattern is enticing, I think I will be thinking about Christmas! Thanks.

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  29. Kim Q says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I love your stocking! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. Kay says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    How did you know it’s time to make new grown-up girl stockings for my granddaughters? This woven stocking would be lovely in the Hoffman fabrics featured in the giveaway. Please please pick me.

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  31. Joan Kruse says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Cute stocking. I’ll have to add it to my patterns.

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  32. Nancy Boone says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I love the stocking pattern. I think the weave pattern is really pretty. It would make a really neat lap quilt. Love the fabric collection.

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  33. Evelyn says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Love the weave look. Great stocking. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. Mary DeBrunner says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Love the stocking with the up to date colors and a unique techniqu. Looks like a winner!

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  35. Sherryl Zurek says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Those stockings are so cute, and weaving them would be fun.

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  36. Beulah says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I’ve been trying for years to come up with something to do with all of my children’s outgrown Christmas clothes. This is a perfect project! I can make them a set and have them ready [all except the names] for when they have children! Thanks for the idea!!!!

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  37. Anda says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I just love the cheerful, festive fabric….beautiful! awolk@rogers.com

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  38. Tay Cutchin Satterfield says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    The beautiful stocking would be a beautiful addition to my holiday decorating. Love the Hoffman fat quarters and I’m certain I could make something festive!

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  39. Gill says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Great stockings!
    Great giveaway!
    Thanks!

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  40. mary says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    love it!

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  41. Patti-Ann Kubacki says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I’ve been meaning to make new stockings for my family and your stocking is perfect. Now I just have to get moving as I have to make 5 of them! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  42. Elaine Morgan says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    I love the weaving on this pattern! Christmas fabric is my favorite!

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  43. Janet Frank says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Really cute stocking. Just what I need to make for all my grands. Thanks

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  44. Hueisei says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Very pretty Christmas stocking! Love the fabrics too!

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  45. Susie Schutte says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Love the stocking!

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  46. Sherry Carson says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    So clever, and a could leave a single weaving unstitched to slide in a cany cane.

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  47. Susie Schutte says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Love the quilt!

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  48. Tanja H says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I love your stocking. The weaving is great. I don’t leave stockings for my kiddies. This year, I’m making quilted boxes. It should be fun, and new fabric is always nice.

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  49. Linda Webster says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Your stocking pattern is so cute!

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  50. Sharon S says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Very cute stocking. Love the fabrics too.

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  51. Deb G. in VA says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    What a cute stocking! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine and fabric!

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  52. Debbie Fick says

    August 30, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    your stocking pattern looks intrigueing. Will have to try it out.

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  53. Sandra Conklin says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I think this will be my new stockings for the fireplace

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  54. Sher Stiles says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for a great chance to win fabric. Always fun. Love your stocking, I just joined a Christmas Stocking swap with an online group and that pattern is perfect for this. Now to go get the magazine. Fabulous!

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  55. Winona says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Ooh, I love this Christmas stocking. So cute. It would be perfect for my 5 grandbabies.

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  56. Helen Meck says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Cute Christmas Fabric!

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  57. Jill Hicks says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I love the Christmas stocking. It is especially fun for me since I have a sister named Joy.

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  58. Debbie Moore says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Love the stocking. and love the colors of this collection. Would love to win!

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  59. Dawn Hollingsworth says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    So cute and it just so happens, stockings are on the “must-get-done” list this year! 🙂 Thanks for a terrific giveaway!! Good luck, Everyone! 🙂

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  60. Cynthia Scollard says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Love the fabric and the stocking is fabulous! :o)

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  61. Barbie Burns says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Love the woven stocking!

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  62. Evonne Estes says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Nice timing for this post. I have been looking for new stocking ideas to replace my store bought ones.

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  63. Kim says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I love the stocking! I need to get the book so I can make one for each of my 5 grandchildren! There is nothing like homemade items to make Christmas warm and loving! Thank you for designing the pattern!

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  64. Kathy Medlin says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Great job on your fabrics and stocking pattern!!

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  65. Linda Linstead says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Thank you for the project-Christmas will be here sooner than we think and I better start this project now! Great design, love your idea!

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  66. Kathy Medlin says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Great job on your fabrics and stocking pattern!

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  67. Linda Linstead says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Thank you for your stocking idea, love the project Christmas will be here sooner than we think! Great ideas!

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  68. loretta says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    cute, cute, cute; i would sure try making one!

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  69. Katie Y. says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Really great stockings! I have never made my own stockings, but I would love to do it 🙂

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  70. Wilma says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I love this quilt with bright colours.

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  71. Bonnie Eggert says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Have been making quilted Christmas stockings with names on a knitted cuff for each of the children and grandchildren as they arrive… this one is a cute pattern!

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  72. Marilyn Rogez says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Very nice stocking, I’m looking for a pattern and this would be perfect.

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  73. MaryAnn Meyers says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Christmas and fabric, my two favorite things!

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  74. Marilyn Rogez says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Very nice stocking!

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  75. Theodore Wilt says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    very impressed with this stocking and look forward to making one like it.

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  76. Stepahnie O says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Cute stockings. I want to make stocking these year. We will see if I have time. Shuttermom77 at gmail dot com

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  77. Maxine Racer says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Love both the stocking and fabric.

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  78. Maxine Reece says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Thanks for getting me going and excited about Christmas projects. Love the stocking and it would be good to replace some very old purchased stockings and even good for our Church Christmas Bazaar.

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  79. Laura McCullough says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Been wanting to try xmas stockings

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  80. Anna says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Love the stocking. Such a cute idea.

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  81. Dianne Daub says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    So much Fun! Makes a novice like me eager to do more and more!

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  82. leila purcell says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    love this stocking idea, would be great with the little one’s names also.

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  83. Bonnie Thiem says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I love to make Christmas Stockings. Really cute Christmas fabric.

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  84. Donna Purchase says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    These stockings would look great “hung by the chimney with care…”. Wonderful too that they can use scraps or jelly rolls.

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  85. Gail Muller says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    You are blessed to be able to spend your days doing something you love so much! Enjoy every day.

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  86. JoAnn Brager says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    You inspire me to get going on organizing my quilt room in our new home! Often times you hear about “Christmas in July” but “Christmas in August” is even better!

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  87. Debbie Mitchell says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Very fun fabric and what a great idea for it! I am a semi new quilter, but this looks like a project I could do.

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  88. Carol Y says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    What a great idea on how to successfully use leftover scraps. I think I’ll try it! Thanks!!!

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  89. Debbie Simonick says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Just love the stocking. Hope to win the fabric

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  90. Joan Horton says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I like a different way to make a Christmas stocking. Weaving sounds
    interesting and want to catch the pattern in Best Christmas Quilts.

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  91. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Love quilted stockings! I would love this fabric also!

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  92. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Love quilted stockings!! Would love this fabric also!

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  93. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Love quilted stockings! Would love this fabric also!

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  94. candy calvert says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Super cute! Love the design

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  95. valerie clinansmith says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    so cute-just love it

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  96. Patricia Schemel says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I have the Christmas crafting bug already. The ideas in the book are great.

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  97. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Love quilted stockings! Would love to have this fabric also….I would love to have all fabric! : )

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  98. Linda Jenkins says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I love the stocking and your blog.

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  99. CHRIS ZOFKIE says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    FUN CHRISTMAS FABRICS!

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  100. Tambra Vandal says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Adorable Christmas Stocking! Love seeing other quilted projects other than just Quilts. Congrats to you for this added beauty in QN Quilt Magazine!

    Tambra Vandal

    tvandal@windstream.net

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  101. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Love quilted stockings! Would love to have this fabric also!

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  102. Diann Cornell says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    I enjoy making Christmas stocking and your design is a winner.

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  103. Robin says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    What a cute little stocking!

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  104. Sherry Richardson says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I apologize! I kept getting an error message, telling me it was not accepted, then all at once, they were all on there! I’m sorry. It is not letting me delete any of them either.

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  105. Barbara Rickman says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Kin very pretty ,really has the christmas spirit. thanks for posting for us to see. Barbara

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  106. Kd Brown says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    What a great stocking and lovely fabric! You are so talented! Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  107. Claudia Curtis says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    I also love making Christmas Stockings. I’ve never made one by weaving the strips of fabric before! The fabrics are fun and cute for Christ Time and I’m sure that the fabrics would also be used in home mad gifts too.

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  108. Kathy Elamon says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Love these fabrics. Would go great for the wall hanging I want to make.

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  109. Ann Murray says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Love the stocking. Can’t wait to go out after work and get the magazine.

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  110. judi says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    That stocking is super cute! I really need to get going on some cute stockings for my younger kids. The plush ones from the discount store just aren’t good enough!

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  111. Dorothy Mayes says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Would love to win some fabric for this adorable stocking.

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  112. Nicki Nawrot says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Thanks for the great pattern and the giveaway

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  113. linda verburg says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Love finding all the wonderful new blogs and yours has just been bookmarked! And love the stocking! Thinking of making them for the grand kids this year and this would be a fun variation. Thanks for sharing!,

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  114. Maria Kievit says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Love your stocking. It gave me a thought as to what to do with blues that I pieced together years ago, but is not quite big enough for a wallhanging, and too big for a placemat. Maybe I can just make a stocking out of it!

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  115. Marguerite Guinn says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Cute, cute, cute!

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  116. Marguerite Guinn says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Cute, cute, cute! Love the stocking!

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  117. Marguerite Guinn says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Cute. cute, cute! Love the stocking.

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  118. Jane says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    These are beautiful fabrics, I have so many ideas as to what I could do with them. Thank you for the chance to win, hope I am lucky.

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  119. Carol Born says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I love what you have done. It is so nice to have traditions. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric!

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  120. Maryellen says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Your stocking is fun and different! Thanks. I really do need more Christmas fabric!! I’ll look for the magazine!

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  121. Julie A. Boster says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Dear Kim, Happy Christmas in August to you. Our Granddaughter is sure to love a Christmas gift of a stocking made with your project, Basket Weave Christmas Stocking. Thank-you for such a fun giveaway.Hoffman fabric bundle and Best Christmas Quilts 2012 ! ! !

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  122. Arline Minsky says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I thought the stocking design was very appealing and just enough different. Thanks

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  123. Pamela says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    OOOOOOOH I so want to make a unique Christmas stocking for my grandkids. This is a great pattern and the fabric will help make the reality come to light. Only if I win though. Thanks for sharing.

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  124. Lindsey says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I have been wanting to make my two young daughters quilted stockings since last Christmas but haven’t been able to get to it yet. This fabric would be so cute to make them with! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  125. Audrey says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Love this for my great granddaughter

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  126. Sue Heinlein says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Love it!! I’m working on my Christmas projects now and got the first one done!

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  127. Shelley Slocum says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Very cute stocking. Love the pattern idea. Thanks for offering the beautiful holiday fat quarters for the giveaway.

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  128. Kim Schau says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I love the fabrics used and your pattern…very creative and fun!!!

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  129. Joy Hancock says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Love the stocking – and my name is already on it! The fat quarters have loads of possibilities

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  130. Marilyn Logan says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Fabric is great and so is the Stocking.

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  131. Anne McClenaghan says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Hi what a cute stocking idea. So festive looking. I raeally enjoyed reading your blog. Very nice.
    Thank you for the chance to win fabric. Hopefully I’ll be able to post this comment this time- problem with thehumaan checker security thing.

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  132. Bonnie says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Lovely colors. Can’t wait to make this.

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  133. Donna Quimby says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    What a cute stocking!

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  134. Donna Harry says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    That is such a cute stocking with an old fashion look and I Love that about it! Congratulations on your project being published!!!!

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  135. Michelle Pease says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    I’m with you, I don’t usually think Christmas in August! But your Christmas Stocking might just get me in the mood!

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  136. Pauline White says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    The best part of Christmas is hanging the stockings!

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  137. Cindy Oshier says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Love the stocking! Can’t wait to check it out.

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  138. norma benz says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Such a nice variety of fabric and never thought of making a stocking like this! Fun.

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  139. Eva says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Love the fabric and the stocking.

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  140. Joyce K says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I have been looking for a pattern for a couple of years now….I think this is the one! How cute!

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  141. Barbara Stuart says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I love handmade anything for Christmas. August is the perfect time to think about this since it gives such a wonderful break from work. Your stocking is a wonderful “Creative Break” from crunching numbers all day! Thanks for a wonderful project.l

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  142. Tamra Corley-Dunn says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Adorable, would love to make these for my grandchildren. I am a newbee to Quilting, this would be a lot of fun. Thank you for the chance.

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  143. Linda Burns says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    That stocking will look perfect on my front door’s long, narrow window!

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  144. Jane S. says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    I like those woven stockings! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for the chance to win some cute fabric. 🙂

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  145. Carol McDowell says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Christmas already? Guess I better start thinking about it and those fabrics would help 🙂

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  146. Diana says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I’d love to win this lovely Christmas fabric!

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  147. Nancy Rosa says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I would love to make my grown kids something special that they would use as a yearly tradition.

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  148. Claire McCann says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Once I get started, your ideas inspire others to start generating in my brain. Thanks for being such a creative and sharing person! <3

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  149. Amanda Best says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I, too, have a hard time thinking of Christmas in August. I will probably try some quilted stockings this year, they look fun.

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  150. Sandra says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    That stocking is stunning! Love your work!

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  151. Lorilynn Feller says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    what a great looking Christmas Stocking!

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  152. Jo says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    What a lovely design for a stocking. Love the fabric too 🙂

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  153. Serina Kelley says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Love the Stocking! I have to make stockings this year for my family and new Daughter-in-Law! Drooling over the fabric!

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  154. Carla G says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    What a cute stocking! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

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  155. Rhonda Best says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    These look fun to make!

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  156. Carol Smith says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Love the stocking,my granddaughter needs a bigger Christmas stocking,I will look for the magazine on my next shopping spree. Thanks

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  157. Mary Miller says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Great stocking-I love the fabrics.Time to start sewing for Christmas.

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  158. Maryann Zimmer says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    How very beautiful these are. Makes you want to get busy with gifts for all….

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  159. Susan Paxton says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    I love your blog and all the pix..I am fairly new to quilting and am trying to collect some patterns and learn new techniques..I love the fabric choices and would love to win it. Thank you for sharing.

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  160. Althea Foster(Thea) says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    I love that you are doing these out of the magazine- I did not know the magazine was out already – should have though – lol – I collect the Christmas mags every year because to me they are some of the best. Great job! And glad to read all of your blog – very nice!

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  161. Dana says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    The stocking is so cute, I have plans for making some this year and I think your’s will be one of them. Thanks.

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  162. Althea Foster(Thea) says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I lost my comment – I can never figure out the words at the end to copy – horrible time with that – bad eyesight – but basically I said thank you for telling me about the magazine and I love the fabric you are using and will be watching your blog from now on! Thank you – good to meet you!

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  163. marci says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    im very inspired by your lovely stocking! (i have two to make by christmas this year 🙂
    thank you

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  164. Sharon F says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    My sister sent your website link (she lives in Texas) and I live in Calgary. She found it before I did!

    Reply
    • kimhanson says

      August 30, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      Wow Sharon – that’s kinda cool. I really appreciate you stopping by – it’s much appreciated.

      Reply
  165. Ursula Johnston says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    What a great Christmas stocking – very inventive!

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  166. Pat Helm says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Cute stockings, I see a couple of these in my grandchildrens future.glocros

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  167. janet walters says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    the cutest stocking, will be fun to make!

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  168. Jennifer says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Love the stocking!Thanks 🙂

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  169. Jacque Mitchell says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    This is a great stocking! I’ve made a smaller version, but it wasn’t near as cute!

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  170. Suzanne Tomkinson says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I have been looking for Christmas stockings….these just might be it!!

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  171. Lawana Whaley says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    want to make one of these…thank you for the giveaway…

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  172. Carolyn says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I love the pattern for the stocking! Thanks for the give-away,too.

    Reply
  173. Elaine Smith says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I’ve been wanting a pattern to make a stocking for my granddaughter. I am new to quilting but I am looking forward to making this stocking. I love the design!! I love all things Christmas and would love to win some fabric!!!

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  174. Elizabeth Tallau says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I’m always having extra people staying at Christmas and stockings always make them feel welcome & at home. I’ll have to get started!

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  175. Elizabeth Tallau says

    August 30, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I always have extra people coming at Christmas & stockings always make them feel welcomed & at home. I can’t wait to get started on some!

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  176. Aggiequilter says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Such a cute stocking, thanks for sharing. I’m not a “Christmas in HOT & HUMID August” person either, but enjoying the blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  177. Dolores Caron says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Beautiful stockings. Want to make these.

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  178. Gary Nelson says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Love the fabric cool idea

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  179. Debbie W says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    That is a wonderful stocking. I need to make one for our new grandson.

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  180. diane friedman says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    I almost missed the end date, oh no! I was intrigued with used strips and weaving them. Usually the blocks are sewn but this is different. My imagination just took off!!! thanks
    !!

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  181. Mary says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    What a novel idea…..I think I will have to make some of these to send to my granddaughters in MS.

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  182. JoEllen says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    I would love to win!!! I also would love to buy the pattern!

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  183. Marianne Dunn says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    I like the stocking. Could personalize it with colors for everyone on my list.

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  184. jmniffer says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Very interesting stockings…I finally have a mantle, this may be just the stocking to give it some Christmas cheer this year. Thanks for sharing and for the chance at your giveaway.

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  185. Cathy K. says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    What a darling stocking!!!! Thank you for the chance at the fabric!!! 🙂

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  186. Silvia Wright says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Beautiful stockings. Love the fabric. I make stockings too for christmas (with the picture of the person I am making them on it and the year.) This fabric would go a long way.

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  187. Constance Hale says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Love the stocking — will try to make one.

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  188. Constance Hale says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Love the Christmas stocking — will try to make one.

    Reply
  189. Margaret Parks says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    I just got my magazine today at the LQS and the Christmas Stocking was one of the very first projects I decided that I want to make. Its is so sweet.
    Would just love some Christmas fabrics to make it.
    cheers
    maggie

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  190. Mara Reen says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Adorable stocking, makes me want to start Christmas projects!

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  191. Pat Hersl says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Cute Santa sock! Would love to add some fresh and fun fabrics to my completely nasty Christmas stock. (I made a poem.)

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  192. Carolyn says

    August 30, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    My grandson is fast approaching 2, and I still haven’t made him a stocking. Maybe this will be the one!

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  193. Denise Wallace says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Awesome stocking!

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  194. MarciaW says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:00 am

    This would be a lovely stocking to make for my mother. She made one for each of her kids, so would be nice to give her one as a surprise.

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  195. Ellen says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:05 am

    I have made several stockings, but think this will be a really cute one to make.

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  196. Nancy says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Great Christmas colors and a neat project.

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  197. Brenda Hulsey says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Your Christmas stocking is really cute! I’d love to win the fabric bundle! I’m not ready to be thinking of Christmas already either!

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  198. Joyce Carter says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:20 am

    I loved the stocking that you made. It is really cute. I like to make stockings and give them away for Christmas presents. Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful fabric.

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  199. Tammy Hempel says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:27 am

    The stocking is just great. Can’t wait to see what you will come up with next.

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  200. Nancy Griebel says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:30 am

    This sooooo cute, what a neat project.

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  201. Joan E. Hellmann says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:30 am

    The design looks do-able for all skill levels–and the colors are Christmas vibrant.

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  202. Cecilia says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I really like your stocking. I’m looking for an easy pattern to make stockings for all of my children and grandchildren. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  203. Carol C says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:39 am

    What a neat idea for a holiday stocking!out

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  204. Carol C says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:40 am

    What a really neat idea for a stocking!!

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  205. Sharon P says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:52 am

    Very cute stocking! I have a new grandson who could use something like that!

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  206. Maria M says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Love these ideas! Thanks!! I may have to make a dozen or so!

    Reply
  207. Marilynn says

    August 31, 2012 at 12:59 am

    I love the projects you’ve posted, especially the stocking! I’m going to try to make one myself.

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  208. Laurie Ladd says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:04 am

    This stocking is so cute. I just love Christmans

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  209. Laurie Ladd says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Christmas

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  210. sandyb says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Oh, do I every love the fabric. I am so glad that I found your blog.

    Thank you

    sandyb720 at gmail dot com

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  211. Charlotte Massey says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I love the woven stocking. I think my daughter might get a set for her family. I know they will love them and appreciate the work. Thank you for the opportunity to win more fabric and the great Christmas pattern book.

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  212. Charlotte Massey says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I love the woven stockings! I think my daughter and her family might get a set this year. And she will. Love them. Thank you for the opportunity to win more fabric and the great Christmas pattern book.

    Reply
  213. Jane Wickenheiser says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:28 am

    I am in love with these stockings Kim! These are a must for my fireplace.

    Reply
  214. Susan S says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Great idea for a stocking. My daughter Joy would love it. Thanks also for offering the giveaway.

    Reply
  215. lynda says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:34 am

    I love your stocking.I think that was the push I needed to get the Christmas spirit started.

    Reply
  216. Wilma Searcy says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Any day that I can quilt is a good day! Love your site and blog.

    Reply
  217. MoeWest says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:53 am

    I like your stocking pattern. I really should replace ours with ones that I’ve made. I also like the One Winter’s Night quilt.

    Reply
  218. Debra B. says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:19 am

    What a cute stocking! I like the look of the toe and heel! debmutti@gmail.com

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  219. Troi Sutton says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:21 am

    It’s time for a new stocking design and I think this “Woven” pattern is perfect. My five children are scattered across the U.S. Sending them all these new stockings will give me a sense of all of us being together this christmas.

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  220. Laura P says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:24 am

    What a clever idea for the stocking! I’m going to surprise my “big kids” (20,24,26,28) with new ones this year. Sew much holiday fun!

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  221. Ellen says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:25 am

    The stocking certainly defines Charm and Whimsey! I love it.

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  222. Tanya Hockensmith says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:35 am

    This is so cute! I could see using something like this for my daughter, grandson and son in law as their family stockings!

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  223. Lorinda Elson says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I really like the combination of fabrics and the simplicity of your stocking pattern. Thanks for being so creative.

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  224. Dianne P. says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:43 am

    What a wonderful stocking! I’ve been looking for a new pattern to make stockings for the family.

    Reply
  225. Debby Cloy says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:47 am

    cute stocking and neat idea for thsi year’s stocking for the grands

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  226. Robin Peoples says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:52 am

    Great stocking!

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  227. Pauline says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:56 am

    Kim, Congratulations on having your Christmas stocking published in the Best Christmas Quilts 2012 magazine…love the patchwork toe and heel, super cute. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine and the Alpine Holiday FQ…a quilter can never have enough fabric! Happy stitching!!

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  228. Darlene Krystal says

    August 31, 2012 at 3:00 am

    Those are really cool stockings…I just got my copy of the Xmas mag and it is a great Xmas magazine to end of 2012 with….Thank you for the pattern idea….Darlene

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  229. Pamela Reim says

    August 31, 2012 at 3:04 am

    it’s always fun to see new Christmas projects, especially ones that look do=able between now and the holidays.

    Reply
  230. monica colletti says

    August 31, 2012 at 3:33 am

    now i know what to make for those unexpected gift givers in my life!

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  231. Beverly Burke says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:01 am

    What a great stocking-and I happen to have not 1 but 2 new grandsons this Christmas! Can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  232. Terri Estes says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:06 am

    What a cute stocking, this might be perfect for my new grand baby!

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  233. Laurie Anne says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:35 am

    Kim,
    Your stocking JOY makes me SMILE … it is so cheerful ! I love the traditional colours ;-D

    Reply
  234. Laurie Anne says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Kim,
    Your Christmas stocking makes me smile … it is so cheerful ! I love the traditional colours!

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  235. Di Telfer says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Love the blues in the Christmas fabric bundle!

    Reply
  236. ELIZABETH CROSS says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:41 am

    I have a new Grand daughter so will be making a baby stocking for her and my Christmas stash needs refabricing. thanks for the opportunity

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  237. Carol Borders says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Love Love Love! I made a similar stocking for the members of my family, each with varies patterns of their own color choice. Already started the 2 for my new granddaughters.

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  238. Carol Borders says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Love Love Love, already started 2 for my new granddaughters.

    Reply
  239. Jeanne Gwin says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:38 am

    Just a bit late, hope you’ll accept my entry. I love the stocking you made.

    Reply
  240. Kathi Ewen says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Neat stocking – the kind of project you could get done for several people in time for Christmas.

    Reply
  241. Joy Ruffle says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Oh my gosh this is soooo cute! I’m new into quilting and just signed up for membership to Quilters Club of America, and saw your stocking on their facebook site! Since it has my name on it I just had to comment =) I really would love to try to make one!

    Reply
  242. Judy Maggio says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Yes! I so want to make Christmas Stockings this year. This is a great pattern.

    Reply
  243. Elisa says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Do I have a chance to win from down here in Brazil? I´d love to make some stockings too!

    Reply
  244. Carol Stearns says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    This is a really cute stocking! Thanks for the info.

    Reply
  245. Carol Stearns says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Really cute stocking! Having a devil of a time trying to get those two words right!

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  246. Carol Stearns says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Really cute stocking. Thanks for the information. It took my at least 12 tries to read those two words correctly to get this to publish! I deserve to win for perseverance.

    Reply
  247. Carol Pahl says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Cool stocking and great idea for using all the fun Christmas fabrics

    Reply
  248. Carol Pahl says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Cool stockings. Great idea for all the fun Christmas fabrics!

    Reply
  249. Beverly says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Love the stocking, makes me wish I had started quilting when my children were small. Now I have no one to make one for.

    Reply
  250. Kathy Garringer says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Great Christmas stocking!!! I will have to try the weaving!!!

    Reply
  251. Duane Wiley says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Thanks for the cute pattern and the opportunity to win.

    Reply
  252. Carolyn Weiss says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Very cute. Would love to make it.

    Reply

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