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Christmas Stockings

Decorating With Stockings For Christmas

Placemats with a Christmas stocking pattern make for a Christmas decorating theme that can be carried into the place settings. Available in craft stores and online, it’s easy to find novelty mini-stockings that can be adorned with each person’s name. Mini stockings can also be attached to a string of Christmas lights as they are small enough not to interfere with proper operation. Finally, adapting them to hold special treats or performing as a cutlery kit for the buffet line has them joyfully performing double duty.

Most Traditional Christmas stockings reminds us of decorating with stockings for Christmas 2001 and the vintage look from seasons past. A black stocking may not sound appealing, but add a fluffy white or red cuff and some piping and it dramatically takes us to a time of historical remembrance. Other colors that touch off this feeling are silver, gold, ecru, and white. Their antique appearance is a design staple for the holiday season with interior designers.

Creating a stocking from scratch is ever more inviting using needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, quilting, applique, or home décor fabrics. These can easily touch off the existing home décor as a compliment or accent. A simple stocking pattern can get you started and even if your cuff is nothing more than felt or fur, it will have an elaborately decorated flair just from the quality of fabric being used. The home décor section is also where you can locate ornate tassels and other accents to make a trademark Christmas home decoration look all your own.

One way to enhance a stocking is to use fabric to cover the cuff. Wrapping the material around the cuff and tucking the edges, then applying a little hot glue will customize stockings in everything from a vintage handkerchief to a piece of lace, tulle, or a remnant scrap from a favorite blanket or garment.

As you can see, the possibilities are endless and very much fun once you get started. If you are prolific in your designs, you could start your own cottage industry providing exactly what is needed for decorating with stockings for Christmas.