DIY Stockings That'll Spread Some Cheer ...

It's getting close to Christmas so you're probably preparing to hang your stocking by the chimney with care. You don't always have to hang the same stocking though. If you want something new and fun for yourself and your family, there are lots of fun ideas here that give you a big stocking for all your loot and a festive thing to hang in your home for the holidays.

1. Monogram Stocking

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An initial is a really cool way to identify which stocking belongs to who.

2. Handmade Quilted Stockings

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Got the quilting gene? Quilted stockings are really fun.

3. Sweater Stockings

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Repurpose an old sweater into your new Christmas stocking.

4. Traditional Stockings

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Use plaid or houndstooth fabric to create these festive stockings.

5. Embroidered Felt Christmas Stocking

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Isn't this cute?

6. Patchwork Stocking

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Use up your fabric scraps to make this cool stocking.

7. Use Neutral Colors

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There's no rule that says you have to use red and green to make your stockings.

8. It's All in the Details

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Could you do something like this?

9. Old Sweaters

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Here's another great way to use up some old sweaters.

10. Denim Stocking

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Use an old pair of jeans to make this cool stocking.

11. Festive Fabrics

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Festive fabrics are always a great option when you're making stockings.

12. Wool Christmas Stocking

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Isn't this a fantastic wintery stocking?

13. Personalized Christmas Stocking

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A name is never a bad idea for your stockings.

14. Cute Little Wooden Initial on Stockings

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Cute, isn't it?

15. All a Little Different

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Let everyone choose which kind of fabric for their stocking.

16. Leftover Fabric Scraps

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Wonderful!

17. Pet Stocking

Don't forget to hang a stocking for your furry friends!