Stocking Emerald and Gold - Updated 5/4/25

May 4, 2025--Those of you who know me will understand that the cuff was looking "unfinished" and it really bugged me.  So, this morning I sat down and added more beads--ahh--better.  Do you agree?  Here's the result:

Stocking Emerald and Gold with Additional Beads Added to Cuff

May 3, 2025--Completed the stitching on this stocking (see below for more information) and had to make a few changes due to the limitations in supply availability.  

 First, was unable to find the right size filigree gold disks for the cuff.  What I did find was a bit small, so the cuff had to be "filled in" with beads.  Beads were not added to the far left and right sides of the cuff--they would have been too close to the edge and possibly in the way of cording.   I may change my mind about this--we'll see.

Second, the designer called for seed beads to be stitched onto the toe area.  I found the beads looked too crowded, therefore too crooked, so I worked up the area in tent stitches using Kreinik gold thread.  I'm also quite sure I didn't have enough beads to fill in the area, so Kreinik was a happy substitute.

It was recommended a row of green tent stiches be placed around the stocking for ease in finishing.  I did that but feel this step wouldn't have been necessary if the stocking was stitched on dark green canvas.   Note for future projects.

All in all, a fun project to work on.  I think it'll be lovely finished as a small stocking.  Stay tuned.

Stocking Emerald and Gold Completed

Stocking Emerald and Gold Side View

April 20, 2025--I purchased the instructions for this Emerald and Gold Stocking by Kaitlyn Marie Designs back in December of 2022 and after many months of trying to locate the gold disks required for this project, I finally found something close on Etsy.  So, I've begun working it up and here's my progress to date.  I'm going to save placing most of the embellishments to the end.

Below is a photo of the stocking as stitched by the designer.  I believe mine will look so much better than it does now when gold cording is placed around the edge and pretty ribbons tied in a bow are placed on the top.