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I started when I was really young because my mom cross stitched. I did a few projects as a teenager and then didn't pick it up again until after I was married. I stitched off and on for about 5 years, but the past few I've started stitching a lot more often and attempting more difficult patterns.

My favorites are O Little Town of Bethlehem and O Holy Night. I really dislike that John Lennon/Yoko Ono song that is played on the radio all. season. long.

That is so beautiful!

Thanks so much for your replies. I'm heading to the fabric store tomorrow so I can get them done in time to use this Christmas. Wish me luck!

This tutorial is amazing. I got up the nerve to finally cut the stocking shape out, and now I'm reading to start on the lining and backing. A quick question: besides felt, is there another type of backing fabric you'd recommend? I bought something, but now I'm thinking it's not stiff enough. Should ...

I've been cross-stitching for years, but I've always used kits. I've recently purchased a collection of airplane patterns, and I'll be attempting my first project without a kit. I'm looking forward to assembling everything I need, but I had no idea there were so many options for fabric and floss. I ...

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. I have completed stitching 2 stockings, but now I need to sew them. I have another stocking that I haven't finished stitching yet, but I put that on hold when I had another baby. I'm working on something for her room now, and then I will return to the thir...

That's good to know. On that note, I'm officially trying to "finish-finish" two Christmas stockings.

I did find a wonderful tutorial, but now I've got to get my 10 posts to see the gallery. Thank you for the welcome!

I just stumbled upon this board while looking for a way to finish some Christmas stockings that I've worked on over the past few years. What a great find!