Comments on: Bucilla Christmas Felt Applique Stocking Kit DECEMBER HUGS by Mary Engelbreit

By: Lo

Lo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:47:45 +0000

I love this product however I am a beginner and this product involves alot of embroidery. My only complaint is that I feel they did not include an adequate amount of embroidery thread and I had to go to hte craft store to purchase more.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: J. C. Booth

J. C. Booth — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:52:11 +0000

I liked this stocking so much that I bought 2, 1 for each grandchild. I’ve made other stockings, but this is by FAR the most beautiful! The detail is incredible, and the photos don’t capture it fully. I agree this is a LOT of work – allow plenty of time before Christmas (start this summer?) Also you should have some embroidery experience first – this is not for beginners! And I didn’t think the embroidery directions were all that easy to follow if you didn’t already know how to embroider. Call your local extension department to get help with that if needed. But the results were well worth the effort! A keepsake to hand down through the family for many years! Additional note: I’ve seen reviews for other products that say Bucilla has apparently started skimping on materials. I agree – on one of the stockings, I ran out of beads and thread. Since I had plenty left from the other kit, this wasn’t a problem for me – just note that apparently Bucilla is very cooperative with resupplying you if this happens. Just call the 800 number, don’t try to match the colors yourself. Also, note they’re serious about not stuffing the characters too much – I did on the first and it didn’t turn out quite as nice.
On the second stocking, I also substituted some purchased trims and pom-poms instead of some of the original stitching – it turned out even better!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: J. Powell

J. Powell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:14:57 +0000

My mother completed this stocking for my fourth child. It is so beautiful! She did say that this stocking was a lot of work compared to the ones she did for my other children. There is not one single sequin on it. Instead, all of the details are embroidered. However, the extra work is truly worth it (to me) as this stocking is adorable, and will be hung by the chimney with care for years to come!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:35:54 +0000

A lot more detail than it looks to be. Took longer to make. But cute. Directions aren’t the greatest in this one.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:23 +0000

As usual Joann’s was wonderful! Always good products and fast delivery. Just wish that there were more stores still around.
Rating: 5 / 5