{"id":3789,"date":"2019-10-25T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T14:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cancerhopenetwork.org\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2023-11-10T15:59:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T20:59:03","slug":"quilting-hope-holiday-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/blog\/quilting-hope-holiday-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Quilting Hope:  HOLIDAY ROAD!","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Guest post by Lindsay Tasher, Vice Preisdent CHN Board of Trustees and quilter extraordinaire!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And just like that, Fall is back, and Gala season is here!\u00a0 Which means it\u2019s time to get into holiday spirit \u2013 whether it\u2019s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or one of the many December holidays we enjoy!<br \/>\nI thought for this project we\u2019d prioritize two things that make lives easier during holiday craziness:\u00a0 1) a quick project \u2013 one you can do in 1-2 hours; and 2) a project that uses scraps or reasonably modest-sized pieces of fabric.\u00a0 Throw in a third bonus:\u00a0 3) a project that makes for an insanely popular gift \u2013HOLIDAY STOCKINGS!<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-4-05-09-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C661&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 4 05 09 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"661\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nBefore we start, I want to make sure anyone out there reading this who does not celebrate Christmas knows that there are <u>so many variations<\/u> you can do for this project.\u00a0 For example, if you want to do a non-denominational version, you can cut\/quilt\/piece this into the shape of a snowman or snowflake.\u00a0 Additionally, with Halloween approaching, you could design a pumpkin-shaped project, cut\/quilt\/piece the same way as I will show you below, and then fill the thing up with candy!\u00a0 So many options \u2013 I am just happening to do a stocking shape for this!\u00a0 So let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabric (outer fabric, inner fabric, \u201ccuff\u201d fabric, and \u201chook\u201d fabric\u201d)\n<ul>\n<li>My stocking is about 18 inches top to bottom and I\u2019d recommend giving yourself 12-inches in width so you have plenty of room to cut your width from heel to toe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Quilt batting (same 18&#215;12 measurements for each of your two pieces)<\/li>\n<li>A 1.5 inch D-ring hook (you can find these at any craft store)<\/li>\n<li>Thick brown wrapping paper (or something similar to trace out your stocking shape)<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine with both a regular and quilting foot<\/li>\n<li>Thread (ideally that matches\/works well with your outer fabric)<\/li>\n<li>Scissors (Fabric and Regular)<\/li>\n<li>Fabric Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Rotary Cutter<\/li>\n<li>Iron\/Ironing Board<\/li>\n<li>Cutting mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also might be helpful to understand what you are ultimately piecing together.\u00a0 The stocking is comprised of TWO identically shaped quilted pieces that get sewn \u201cright sides\u201d together:\u00a0 1) the front piece (outer fabric, batting, and inner fabric); and 2) the back piece (same three pieces).\u00a0 Once they are sewn together and turned right sides out, the only other two things to do are 1) cut and sew a \u201ccuff\u201d piece onto the top; and 2) cut and sew a \u201chook\u201d\/D-Ring to the top of the stocking so you can hang it.\u00a0 That\u2019s it \u2013 FOUR total pieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Part One:\u00a0 Draw and Cut<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nTHIS will be the most complicated part of the project, as it involves some drawing skills.\u00a0 Or at least that is my opinion, as my drawing skills are terrible.\u00a0 \u00a0If you can find a template online to draw your ideal stocking shape, then great.\u00a0 Otherwise, do your best to draw a stocking onto the thick brown paper, as this will be your guide to ensure that all of the stocking shapes you cut will be identical.\u00a0 You will cut <strong><u>SIX of these pieces in total<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 three front (outer, batting, and inner fabrics) and three back (outer, batting, and inner fabrics).<\/p>\n<p><strong>*TIP<\/strong>:\u00a0 when you draw your stocking, however wide you draw your top opening (I like to do somewhere between 7 and 8 inches) \u2013 <u>keep that width the same from the top of the stocking to about three inches down<\/u>.\u00a0 In other words, let the top of your stocking look like a rectangle before it starts angling inwards.\u00a0 This will make installing your cuff a LOT easier.\u00a0 Like this (see the rectangle I\u2019ve drawn with a Sharpie on top?).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3793\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-12-35-23-pm.jpg?resize=720%2C1103&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 12 35 23 PM\" width=\"720\" height=\"1103\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve drawn\/cut your stocking shape, use that to <u>trace\/cut your six pieces<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>***Important<\/strong>:\u00a0 If you are using a SOLID color for your outer\/inner pieces, it does not matter how you trace\/cut the pieces.\u00a0 You can trace\/cut side by side pieces and they will line up inverted just fine.\u00a0 Same for your batting pieces.\u00a0 However, <u>if you are cutting a patterned fabric<\/u> (like we are here), you need to make sure that you cut them so that the \u201cright sides\u201d face compatible directions when you are ready to piece them.<\/p>\n<p>My suggestion is <u>fold the fabric in half right sides together<\/u>, trace, and cut two boots at the same time.\u00a0 Like this (this is my \u201cinner\u201d fabric):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3795\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-1-38-57-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 1 38 57 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3796\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-1-40-06-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 1 40 06 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nTo explain it a different way, after you cut your pieces, you must be able to face both pieces \u201cright side\u201d up, toes together \u2013 like they\u2019re \u201cpigeon-toed.\u201d\u00a0 You shouldn\u2019t have the equivalent of \u201ctwo left feet\u201d or \u201ctwo right feet.\u201d\u00a0 See this picture of my \u201couter\u201d fabric?\u00a0 This is what you want.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-1-44-03-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C496&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 1 44 03 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"496\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nNow you have six pieces (two \u201couters,\u201d two \u201cinners,\u201d and two \u201cbattings,\u201d) to quilt\/piece.<br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Part Two:\u00a0 Quilt and Piece<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nMake your two quilt sandwiches (outer, batting, inner fabrics), pick your thread, and quilt these feet however you like.\u00a0 And when you finish both, admire them!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3798\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-2-43-54-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 2 43 54 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nPiece them right sides together and sew around the entire stocking with about a \u00bc to a half inch seam allowance \u2013 except, of course, for the top!\u00a0 Don\u2019t sew your stocking shut like I did the first time I made one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*TWO TIPS:\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<u>First<\/u>, you may want to secure the stitching at the top left and right of the stocking top with some extra backstitching when you start\/finish.\u00a0 This will prevent unraveling down the road.<\/p>\n<p><u>Second<\/u>, before turning the stocking right side out, you can also use fabric scissors (with a scalloped edge) to cut the raw edges around your finished seam.\u00a0 Be careful not to cut the seam itself.\u00a0 It makes for a much nicer finish on the inside (and gives you less bulk).\u00a0 Like so\u2026<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-2-53-54-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 2 53 54 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nNow comes the most fun part:\u00a0 <u>turn your stocking right side out<\/u>!!!\u00a0 How cool is that?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-2-55-49-pm.jpg?resize=720%2C851&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 2 55 49 PM\" width=\"720\" height=\"851\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><u>Part Three:\u00a0 The Cuff<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nBecause we have to put something on the rough edge of the stocking top to make it nice.<br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Create Your Cuff<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><u>Measure the width of the top of your stocking<\/u>. You want your cuff fabric to measure TWICE that width plus another inch (for seam allowance).\u00a0 The width of my stocking is 7 inches.\u00a0 Doubling that = 14 inches, and then my extra inch seam allowance calls for a 15-inch-wide cuff piece.\u00a0 For length (top to bottom), I like to give myself between 7 and 8 inches for my cuff \u2013 so let\u2019s go 7.5 inches for this one.\u00a0 So <u>I\u2019m cutting a 15 x 7.5 inch piece<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li><u>Take your piece and fold it in half the 7.5 inch way<\/u> (so it\u2019s still 15 inches wide). Take the folded piece to your ironing board and iron it in half so you have a visible crease.\u00a0 Unfold it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3801\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-08-31-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C470&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 08 31 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><u>Now fold the cuff the 15 inch way right sides together<\/u> \u2013 you\u2019re going to sew this using a seam allowance that gives you a cuff <u>to match the width of the top of your stocking<\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember how the width of your stocking is 7 inches?\u00a0 Mark whichever spot you plan to sew your seam that will make your cuff that same 7 inches.\u00a0 Like this.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3802\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-09-30-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 09 30 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><u>Sew that seam<\/u>. Make sure to secure both ends by backstitching a bit when you start\/stop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Now (here\u2019s a slightly tricky part), you are going to unfold your cuff right sides out, <u>but only halfway<\/u>. If you do this correctly, the bottom of the cuff will look like the cuff on a pant leg, and the top part will be four separate pieces of fabric all lined up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-17-14-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 17 14 PM.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3804\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-17-32-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 17 32 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nAnd this is what the cuff looks like next to the top of the stocking.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-17-59-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 17 59 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<em><u>Install Your Cuff<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><u>Slide the cuff \u201cright sides out\u201d and \u201ccuffed pant leg side\u201d down into your stocking.<\/u> The four \u201cloose\u201d pieces of fabric I mentioned before should be lined up with the top of the stocking.\u00a0 When you clip\/pin the cuff to the stocking top for sewing purposes, these four pieces should be split \u201ctwo and two\u201d per side leaving a natural hole, so you don\u2019t end up sewing your stocking closed by accident.\u00a0 You will also want to line up the seam of the cuff with the side seam of the stocking.\u00a0 Like this\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3806\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-25-05-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 25 05 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Take it to the sewing machine and set your foot\/needle up to sew your cuff to the inner stocking with about a \u00bd inch seam allowance. <u>Sew around the whole inner top to secure<\/u>.\u00a0 As I mentioned before, when you finish sewing your cuff the whole way around, you should still be looking down a hole towards the bottom of your stocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-25-50-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 25 50 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"620\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><u>Fold the now attached cuff up over the top and around the sides<\/u>. You\u2019ll have to do some finger pressing to get it fully situated, but be gentle and you will get there\u2026see?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-28-24-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C661&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 28 24 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"661\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-29-24-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 29 24 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><u>Part Four:\u00a0 Hook and FINISH!<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nHonestly, this is the least important part of the stocking, since everyone\u2019s home\/hanging setup is going to be different.\u00a0 But here\u2019s how I generally do it.<\/p>\n<p>I take a piece of fabric that matches my cuff (I start with a piece that\u2019s about 8 inches x 6 inches), and I fold\/iron it down (outsides into middle, then fold in half again) into about a 1 inch rectangle.\u00a0 I sew an \u201cinner rectangle\u201d on the piece, and then I cut it with my scalloped scissors to a length that allows me to do three things:\u00a0 1) slide on my D-ring hook; 2) fold\/iron down half inch pieces on both ends; and 3) let me maneuver it into my sewing machine in a way that is workable and doesn\u2019t force any \u201cpulling\u201d or stress when I sew\/attach the hook piece.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3810\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-3-38-41-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C598&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 3 38 41 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nTake the hook fabric, slide your D-ring over one end until it\u2019s centered, and fold the fabric in half so that the ironed half-inch creases (a\/k\/a the \u201clegs\u201d) are pressed \u201cright sides together\u201d (to be clear, if you look at the above picture, the \u201cright side\u201d is the side facing the camera \u2013 the \u201clegs\u201d are pointing down).<\/p>\n<p>Take that to your sewing machine, then center the piece over the <u>inner back seam<\/u> of the stocking \u2013 making sure that the \u201clegs\u201d remain pressed \u201cright sides together.\u201d\u00a0 Sew the piece to the stocking, a) making sure your seam secures the legs down, and b) you may also want to backstitch the seam an extra time for extra fastening.\u00a0 PS:\u00a0 this may be a bit bulky, so just be careful with your needle.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3792\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-4-14-27-pm.jpg?resize=800%2C710&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 4 14 27 PM\" width=\"800\" height=\"710\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><br \/>\nAnd there you have it!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3811\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-sep-25-4-03-51-pm.jpg?resize=478%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Sep 25, 4 03 51 PM\" width=\"478\" height=\"720\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nAgain, you can design any shape or symbol you want for the next three months of the holiday season.\u00a0 Just have fun, pick some crazy colorful fabrics, and give them to someone who will love them (or keep them for yourself if you love them more).<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again for staying creative with me, and I hope to see you at the <a href=\"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/gala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gala <\/a>on Saturday November 2 at the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, NJ, where a lucky silent auction winner will get to take home this set of four holiday stockings I have made!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3794\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-oct-01-11-47-15-am.jpg?resize=800%2C556&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo Oct 01, 11 47 15 AM\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\nLindsay xoxo<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest post by Lindsay Tasher, Vice Preisdent CHN Board of Trustees and quilter extraordinaire! 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