Mr. Cottage and I took a little ride over the river and through the woods. We arrived at Foxfire Christmas tree farm. They have been in business for thirty years. Way back in the day Father Cottage was an advisor for the Virginia Christmas tree growers association and worked with this farm. The owner supplies …
Vintage Barkcloth and Chenille Stocking
I’ve finished a few sewing projects.
Holiday stockings, all made with recycled material.
Some of the material is really old, vintage and some new, like the boho gypsy stocking was a skirt that I purchased at a thrift store and took apart.
When I purchased my first sewing machine last year, the first thing I wanted to make were stockings.
Well, that didn’t happen. A year later, and few false starts I’m on my way.
Vintage Bark cloth and Chenille
Vintage Bark and Chenille Stocking
Traditional Plaid stocking
Traditional plaid stocking
Traditional plaid red stocking
Boho Gypsy Stocking made from an old skirt
Boho Gypsy stocking
Boho Gypsy stocking
Boho Gypsy
Body made from vintage fabric.
The body of this one was made using vintage fabric, I’ve had for many years. That piece of fabric on the cuff is new. It is a left-over scrap from a chair I am reupholstering.
Tropical Red Stocking
What projects are you working on?
See you later, Bye!
Kim
Red Dirt Farm and Studio 