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This craft is for all ages and can be personalized even further with a little imagination. You can draw a simple stocking on paper that can function as a pattern.It makes a great keepsake and treasure for years to come.

What you need:

• Felt
  any color you desire
  (check your fabric store for the most complete selection of felt)
• Sewing machine needle- size 14 is the best for felt
• Polyester thread (100%)
• Embrodiery thread
• Pinking or scalloping shears
• Scissors
• Straight pins.

What you do:

1. Cut out front and back stocking from felt, about 5 1/2 inches across and 12 inches tall. You can draw a simple stocking on paper that can function as a pattern. Remember by folding the felt in half and then cutting your pattern out you will have both the front and the back of the stocking all in one cutting.
2. Hand or machine embrodier the year onto the front of the stocking -you can also include the child's name. Sew decorative zigzag stitch on top edges.
3. Pin front and bck together, and top stitch 1/2 inch in from edge with contrasting thread.
4. Trim edge with pinking or scalloping shears. Fold top down over stocking to form cuff, and sew on a felt loop

Lace/Ribbon Angels
This week's Craft of the Week features Lace Ribbon Angels from our crafting friend Jerry Gleason of Dodge City, Kansas. She says, "I truly appreciate being able to share some of my craftwork. I have worked as a paraeducator/paraprofessional in special education classrooms at our local high school for over nine years. Therefore, have always had the need for simple, inexpensive craft projects for the classroom. I love crafting and spend a lot of time looking for new ideas. They truly are easy to make."

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