Socks and Mittens

Just what you've been looking for--something fast, easy and fun AND costs little but a bit of time. Everything you see on this page was made from fabrics in my personal stash. You know, all those left-over pieces that were too big and too nice to throw away, but not big enough to really do much with? Here you go. Don't just think Christmas--great to add to any occasion from Easter to birthdays and parties of any kind. Most of these were made with the patterns (included but not shown) in order to get perfect placement of the fabric images, but you can also trim in the hoop. Detailed instructions are included for both. Note: If you have oversized hoops, I've included sew-outs so you can do two at once of either the socks or the mittens. FINISHED SIZE OF EITHER SOCK OR MITTEN, AS SHOWN, IS 4"X4"
Make matching sets of mittens or socks. Let the little ones in your life pick their own favorites. Doesn't take much. Do a complete set and use for party favors.	Add some sparkles to make your creations as elegant as you like. You can buy sparkles HERE at Design by Dawn. Pictures do not EVEN capture how great this looks!
Perfect for baby gifts to tie on the outside of packages. These can be stuffed with fiberfill and slip-stitched at the top for a baby safe toy that is washable.	Pop a set of earrings inside and hang on the tree or attach to a bow on a package. This works for any season--doesn't have to be Christmas.
Ok, so what boy from three to teen (or older) wouldn't love one of these with some cash tucked inside or maybe a key to his heart's desire. Start a tradition for that little guy in your life and let him look for "his" sock on the tree each year. By the time he's grown, he'll have a whole set of ornaments with wonderful memories attached to each one. Works for girls, too!	Yep, they will work in the kitchen, bathroom, wherever. Use the fabrics you used to accent your room. Doesn't take much and what a nice custom touch.

Belong to the Red Hat Society? Want something special and unique to surprise your red hat sisters? Use some of the fabulous red hat fabrics available and make up some socks and mittens. Write a positive sentiment onto a a small piece of paper, roll into a scroll , tie with a bit of curly ribbon and tuck inside. Perfect alongside a luncheon plate!
	The sock above is made from sequined fabric so it sparkles beautifully in the light. This sock was trimmed in the hoop without using the included patterns. No decorative stitching was sewn on the cuff. That is optional.
Examples of different types of fabrics. There is no limit to what you can do. Leopard mitten, above, is faux fur. Obviously, not impossible to do, but I did find the faux fur bulky to work with. Love the results. Soft and furry, much cuter than can be shown here. Socks and mittens can be sewn with or without decorative stitching. Strawberry Shortcake, above,, and cat socks, below, have no decorative stitching on cuff. The leopard mitten cuff has decorative stitching. The choice is yours. Would work well for the tooth fairy, too! Make up in favorite fabric, tuck under the pillow at night for the tooth fairy to find.	Click on the thumbnail images above to view a simple garland made with socks and mittens. Notice the colors and types of fabric are completely different, but this garland is cute as can be. To come back to this page, just close the new window.