done(ish)!
It is super gray and dreary here (we were supposed to get snow...no such luck), making photo-taking a real challenge, but you get the idea. I'll take another photo when I've done my seasonal decorating. Number 24 is still missing, so I didn't quite make my deadline, but I just ran out of steam last night. I'm also someone who has an incredible resistance to really finishing anything, so that may have played a part. See them all here.
They are hanging on the built-ins in our dining room/office/play room/art and sewing space. We overslept this morning and had to rush out the door, so M&M have yet to peek into number one (there's some lavender bubble bath in there). After we take each stocking down for the surprise inside, I'll hang it on the lower level of the built-in, so we'll have a count of how many days have passed and how many remain.
The stocking have been a great deal of fun, but I am so ready to move on to other things. I have been obsessed with the idea of conical-shaped soft trees like the ones in the Cotton & Paint magazine I saw at Molly Chicken. The new Martha Stewart Kids has some great ideas too. This scrooge is getting in the mood!
They look so great! I can't tell you how many people I've told about this wonderful project, I hope maybe I can plan a little better and make an advent for my kids next year. I feel lame, we're doing the Playmobil one again this year. Doesn't feel quite the same after seeing all the handmade ones.
The snow you were looking for must have moved North, cause its coming down outside my window right now! Happy 1st day of Advent!
Posted by: Blair | December 01, 2005 at 11:42 AM
The advent stockings really turned out fantastic. But I thought they were brown until I followed the link to see more on flickr. How wonderful and bright they are! Unlike this weather. I struggled with my pictures today too.
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 01, 2005 at 11:59 AM
They look great! I have the same affliction when it comes to actually finishing projects. I always get hung up on the last little details -- too anxious to start new things, I guess. We were also really hoping for snow today. The boys were so disappointed when they woke up. I mostly just wanted schools to be closed so we could sleep in!
Posted by: rebecca | December 01, 2005 at 12:08 PM
yay!! these are so lovely. dreary pouring rain, windy cold day here too. not cold enough for snow, but cold enough for me. anyhow, yes, make the soft cone trees!! those look cool.
Posted by: lisa | December 01, 2005 at 12:48 PM
Victory! They look great and I love the idea of moving them down as the day passes.
Posted by: kimberly | December 01, 2005 at 01:06 PM
YAY!! You did it! I thought of you this morning as we opened our first one (holiday socks)--hoping your littles were doing the same! What fun. And YES..time to move onto something else, surely. ;)
Posted by: amanda | December 01, 2005 at 02:49 PM
oooh! concial trees-perfect. please do that-cause lord knows I won't get to it and I can enjoy yours! and the stockings look so good!
Posted by: amy k. | December 01, 2005 at 05:33 PM
The advent stockings look wonderful ... I'm so impressed.
And your Montessori joke made me laugh out loud. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Suse | December 01, 2005 at 08:08 PM
Congratulations! They look wonderful. And thank you, thank you, thank you for such a wonderful idea. I hope you have as much fun as we are having with our Advent activities. xx
Posted by: claire | December 02, 2005 at 12:40 AM
Great idea and really beautifully executed! Noice.
Posted by: Nicole | December 02, 2005 at 12:45 AM
Super lovely!
Posted by: Carmen | December 02, 2005 at 05:55 AM
They all look so lovely hanging up there :) go you for making them all :)
Posted by: helen | December 02, 2005 at 06:14 AM
nice work! they do look splendid hanging so neatly. i love the idea of moving them down as the days progress. those soft trees look so satisfying.
Posted by: hannah | December 02, 2005 at 06:39 AM
Yay...now what's next...can't just stop there...
Posted by: Lizette | December 02, 2005 at 09:06 AM
Little Bird:
I would like to thank you for your inspiration. I ran across your blog a few months ago and became very inspired by your sewing. Last month I had my mother show me the basics and fell in love with the craft. I have been sewing every day for the past 30 and as of the 15th I will be selling my stuff at a local holiday art market. It is because of you and your blogging that I found my new passion. Thank you so much!! I started a blog especially for my new hobby www.llcoolwear.blogspot.com
Lylou
Posted by: Lylou | December 02, 2005 at 10:29 AM
Wonderful job on the stockings! I hope to tackle a set of my own next year.
Posted by: Wendy | December 02, 2005 at 11:14 AM
Those look so beautiful! When my daughter is old enough to appreciate them, I'll be working on a set for my family. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Carrie | December 02, 2005 at 12:27 PM
They look so good. You make decorating for the holidays look fun!
Posted by: Kristen | December 02, 2005 at 04:02 PM
I have to do this! Too bad December has already started - Your applique choices are really stylish - AWESOME!!
Posted by: Diana | December 02, 2005 at 04:46 PM
I tried to take a picture today, too, and it was a no go as well. Had to turn on just about every light in the house at 10 a.m. Alas, still no snow! At least, you have the darling sox!
Posted by: Alicia | December 02, 2005 at 05:01 PM
They look very cool hung up! I love them.
Posted by: Rebecca | December 03, 2005 at 08:18 AM
So cute and amazing! I wouldn't have had the patience (or 24 different embellishment ideas)!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | December 05, 2005 at 10:01 AM