Cross Stitch Christmas Stockings

Cross stitch Christmas stockings will accent your fireplace mantle.

Fill those stockings with goodies!

Cross stitch Christmas stockings come in a variety of patterns. Some are very elaborate, with cross stitching over the entire stocking. Others only feature a small section that is actually cross stitched. Before you head to your local craft store, think about what look you really want in a Christmas stocking.

• Is your stocking for decorative purposes only, or will you actually be filling it with goodies? If you'll be filling the stocking, you'll want to choose material that is sturdy as well as a roomy pattern.
• Does color coordination matter to you? For some, Christmas decorating is all about color coordination. From the tree to the trimmings, choosing a color scheme can add beauty and elegance to your decorating theme. If this is how you decorate, then be sure and choose material and threads that will enhance your other decorations. Many Christmas cross stitch designs call for specific colors. However, if you love the pattern, you can change the colors to whatever you like.
• How many cross stitch Christmas stockings do you need? Whether you are making stockings for your children or grandchildren, keep in mind that there may be more little ones in your future. Why not go ahead and purchase enough extra supplies to make more stockings to add to your mantle as the future dictates?

Places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels offer lots of cross stitch stockings in a variety of sizes and designs. You can also check out eBay for some great bargains. Don't forget to check out after Christmas clearance sales for some great deals on kits and finished stockings as well.

If you love the look of cross stitch but really don't want to spend an afternoon creating a stocking, you can look for finished stockings in department stores. You can sometimes find vintage cross stitched stockings at thrift and antique stores.

We've scoured the Internet for cross stitch Christmas stockings. Some of these are patterns, and some are finished products. Some are more advanced designs, while others can be completed in an afternoon. We hope you like what we've found! Check them out!

• 123 Stitch offers a large selection of cross stitch stocking kits. Kits include fabric, floss, instructions, and graphs.
• Needlepoint Fun features five pages of stocking patterns in both stamped and counted cross stitch patterns. Most kits also have hangers as well.
• Salt and Pepper stocking patterns contain alphabets and instructions that make personalization easy. Christmas stocking charts and kits continue to be bestsellers. If you have a cross stitch enthusiast on your Christmas list, why not give one of these as a gift?
• Christmas Carnivals offers styles for counted cross stitch Christmas stockings from classic to contemporary hand-painted by top designers so that your stitching skills bring the best results.
• Needlework Corner offers cross stitch, needlepoint tapestry, crewel embroidery, latch hook, and felt appliqué patterns from a variety of designers, including Elsa Williams, Needle Treasures, Dimensions, Erica Wilson Needle Works and Bucilla kits, as well as Elsa Williams, Paternayan, DMC, Appleton yarns, and Zweigart canvas.

Consider giving stockings to friends and relatives. They'll treasure these handcrafted gifts, and you can fill them with all sorts of goodies that adults will love, such as lotions, candles, teas, coffees, cookies, fudge, and even gift certificates. For kids, fill stockings with small toys, such as bubbles, books, crayons, markers, puzzles, cars, stuffed animals, and more.

For more great tips on preparing for the Christmas holiday, visit LoveToKnow Christmas.

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