How to stitch a felt appliqué xmas stocking for a cat

Stitch a Felt Appliqué Xmas Stocking for a Cat

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Find your pattern. I found this online then adjusted the shape. I then cut out 2 pieces of felt for the front & back.

Find your pattern. I found this online then adjusted the shape. I then cut out 2 pieces of felt for the front & back.

I then cut out the designs. The stars are from a cookie cutter. I designed the fish bones myself. It's easy enough to find images online to use as patterns.

I then cut out the designs. The stars are from a cookie cutter. I designed the fish bones myself. It's easy enough to find images online to use as patterns.

I then used embroidery thread to stitch my design onto the front of the stocking. I added the cat's name along the top using a font called 'Noodle Script'. I added a folded piece of felt for hanging.

I then used embroidery thread to stitch my design onto the front of the stocking. I added the cat's name along the top using a font called 'Noodle Script'. I added a folded piece of felt for hanging.

I stitched the front & back together with a buttonhole stitch. It's fun to use bright colours for the felt & stitching. I added a black inside to cover up the stitching. This is optional.

  • Felt
  • Embroidery thread
  • Embroidery needle
  • Cookie cutter
  • Scissors