Christmas Stockings from old Quilts or Bedspreads

 Use a thick old quilt or plushy bedspread to make it. You could even use old wool blankets if they are in a cheerful plaid. With a cutout stocking template, you can easily decide which part of the blanket will yield the best-looking stocking. Position the template so that the top of the stocking falls along a hemmed edge to make sewing a snap.

Quilt Stocking How-To
Print the stocking template at the desired size; remember that the pattern includes a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Trace onto a piece of kraft paper, and cut out.
1. Position template so hem of quilt runs along top of stocking; cut out. Flip template over; cut a second shape, again using quilt hem for top edge.
2. Pin together, right sides facing; sew around edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving top open. Turn right side out.
3. Sew ends of 5-inch ribbon to inside of stocking at back seam for hanging loop.
4. If you would like to line the stocking, cut two shapes from lightweight cotton; sew together, right sides facing, with 3/8-inch seam allowance, leaving top open. To hem lining, fold it down toward wrong side by 3/8 inch; topstitch in place. Nest lining inside stocking with wrong sides facing; hand-sew lining to stocking along top edge with a slip stitch. Iron flat.

 Here are some stockings made from old sweaters

This stocking is made from a pillowcase. lined with felt and with a band of compilimentary fabric or ribbon at the top