Bucilla Stocking Construction #14

[@JenniferGoodTGL]

I just want to add a comment here because when I first started making Bucilla kits, your videos were the most helpful. There weren't many helpful tutorials when I first started (about 6 years ago for me now) and making these kits has a big learning curve; even for crafty people! Thank you for putting these videos out there! My channel was inspired by you

[@debbiebailey6335]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@TheMyameeGirl]

I like that you showed your older stockings compared to the newer ones so we can see the difference in stuffing. It really makes a big impact on the look of them.

[@sanfrandreamer3916]

I have made 9 of these now over the past 43 years. I started lining mine a number of years ago and it pleased me to see how you did it. Your work is beautiful and a treasure for the recipients.

[@eugenetheodore2956]

Deb, your videos are really great! I've used them often to refresh the stitches, etc. & my technic.

[@ninoskae]

I’ve been making these stockings for 40 years! My husbands and mine have retained their beautiful color but my craftsmanship was novice level! The stockings felt of two of the kids (late 80’s) faded horribly. So when they moved and set up home I made new ones for them. I love these kits and now I’ve begun making them for the grandkids! Your work is amazing 🥰

[@johnhouy8197]

I have my original one that my godmother made me 45 years ago. Our tree skirt is bucilla too. Such a fun tradition! So glad you appreciate the wonderful world of Bucilla!

[@lindazagara6991]

Thank you so much for your videos, Debbie. I started making these stockings 32 years ago for my children, and never thought about lining them. This morning I'm completing my seventh stocking for our newest grandchild, and your tips on finishing these stockings are very helpful. What a difference that makes! Your work is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

[@joettepickle7274]

I just discovered your channel. Happy to see that someone shares my passion for these wonderful stockings. Thanks for sharing. Hope you add more videos.

[@BRathjens51]

So people do line these stockings!! Thank you for this one!

[@Ducky54545]

I've made my first stocking this Christmas, I've never sewn before or done anything like it but found your videos v.v.v.helpful. Thank you

[@brookewarner3841]

My grandma made my whole family a felt stocking. We still use them to this day after like 30 years. We don’t stuff them we just have them as decorations. My friend has a 7 month old and this will be her first official Christmas and I wanted to try my hand at making her one. It is so fun. I’m gonna make her mom and dad one too.

[@debbiebailey6335]

How wonderful! There are two Bucilla groups on facebook and I also have a public page on facebook. Great resources if you need help. My page is facebook.com/andsew4th. The other two groups will ask you to join but it is a formality: Bucilla Stocking Crafting and Bucilla Felt Creations. Welcome to this addictive hobby!

[@sandyrudolph5127]

Debbie...your video is awesome. I made my daughter's stocking 39 years ago and still looks great. This led to me making her husband & my granddaughter stockings over the years. None of those were lined. As I'm finishing up my newest granddaughters' stocking I decided it should be lined. So glad I happened upon your video. I was going to line it by making a cotton stocking to insert (right side out) & just stitch at the top. This is much simpler and will look better. Thanks for the wonderful tips. It's likely that you have always lined your stockings, but thought I'd ask: Have you ever gone back to line a finished stocking--wondered if you have tips on how you might have done (or would) do that. Thanks... Sandy

[@vbarduini]

Hello again Debbie, Just found your #14 video, I am new to youtube. Wish I'd found you a long time ago, you are a Christmas Angel! Thanks for the help.

[@jakysuarez6351]

Hola soy de Colombia 🇨🇴 y quede encanta de tus trabajos tan impecables la felicito no en tiendo el inglés pero mirándote cocer boy aprendiendo un abrazo 😘👏👏

[@EmileeFollett]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm about to apply the felt back and totally didn't know how to begin without damaging all my hard work!

[@lissabeck9462]

I love how all the stockings ended up. I still have mine that my mom made when I was little. :)

[@colleen7us]

I love these Bucilla videos.

[@funeralised]

the stocking is amazing . ive ordered in 5 hahaha will go to next year's xmas 😂😂😘

[@sarahhudson6918]

Hi there! Thanks for your videos, they are incredibly helpful! Do you have a video of how to create a tassel? I am currently working on the "Nordic Santa" stocking kit and am finding the instructions for the tassel a little hard to follow. Thanks 😊

[@debbiebailey6335]

I haven't mastered that skill enough to make a video about...I always stumble my way through it. Thanks for your kind words.

[@sarahhudson6918]

@@debbiebailey6335 Ah OK, I shall do the same then 😊 Thanks very much anyway!

[@bethlindley7412]

very helpful, thank you

[@akjs0]

thank you for all your video tutorials!! I bought my first stocking but I am new to needlecrafts so I am kind of scared of ithaha!!my problem is I cant get my stitches to line up straight to look nice.. do you have any tutorials for just the required stitches so I can practice more?

[@debbiebailey6335]

A great idea for a quick video. I don't have one that just shows the basic stitches but I'm putting that idea on my list!

[@marthaastorga4818]

Igual soy de Mexico e intentaré tratar de hacerlos igual de bellos!!!!!! I’ts beatiful!!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@missladybard1]

Hi, love your videos! I am finishing my first stocking... you mentioned that you really use your stockings in the video. Do you fill them and still hang them on your mantle? Are they strong enough? thanks!

[@debbiebailey6335]

missladybard1 I do fill the stockings on Christmas eve...though I try not to put really heavy stuff in them. They are great for gift cards! I have used the same four stockings about 15 years now...I am thinking it is time this Christmas to switch to some new ones.

[@elipaquis]

gracias por mostrar tan hermosos trabajos

[@loriritchie7124]

OMG I want that pattern, the one with the bears in the chair!

[@debbiebailey6335]

It is a super cute stocking! Bucilla has been re-releasing older designs. Maybe this will be one we get to see again. Mine is over 20 years old.

[@joannetiffany8047]

I've had quite a few kit's for a while but I am too scared about doing it wrong. I do cross stitch but this is my first attempt at embroidery so I don't really know all the stitches. Was you worried when you did your 1st?

[@debbiebailey6335]

Joanne Tiffany I did have a lot of sewing experience before I started my first kit and I had done a tiny bit of embroidery. I was pretty comfortable with working with a needle but I certainly learn new stuff all the time even though I have been at this for 30-plus years. The main reason I started making the videos was the questions I got on my blog from people asking me how to do some of the stitches. I realize not many people learn these skills any more from schools or their family members. I get great satisfaction from making these kits...it is great therapy. Good luck with your project...dive into it.

[@joannetiffany8047]

Thank you

[@angelazabalucalzada1936]

MUY LINDO LOS PROYECTOS, NOS PODRIA BRINDAR LOS MOLDES PORFAVOR

[@debbiebailey6335]

facebook.com/andsew4th My facebook page for Bucilla stockings. I also have a blog but right now it is pretty much devoted to quilting. I won't be working on any Bucilla projects until October. www.andsew4th.blogspot.com/ Always great to hear from "viewers."

[@ramongilgomez8342]

Mañana todo a Guadalajara quiero hacer algunos

[@paolaignali1103]

Buongiorno io sono Paola , vorrei sapere dove e come acquistare un kit per confezionare una delle vostre meraviglie,grazie

[@sinaigonzalez3584]

hola mi nombre es gisela me podria informar a donde consigo la bota de los soldados por favor

[@ninoskae]

Un poco tarde (4 años!) pero mejor tarde que nunca! Busca Bucilla felt stockings y encontraras una bota que te guste! Suerte 😉

[@KristenLB]

is it normal to be sort of a perfectionist on your first ( or all) stockings when it comes to applique stitches in particular? I'm happy with how I'm going, just I wish my stitches were even and perfect every time, does anyone else have this trouble ?

[@debbiebailey6335]

You made me smile! Of course it is normal to be a perfectionist...even with your first project. These kits are very forgiving. When they are done it is usually very difficult to find areas that bothered you...your eye will just focus on the overall look and not the tiny parts that led to finished stocking. A suggestion. If you have an area you are working on and think isn't good enough in your mind...let it sit for a day or two and then re-evaluate. It might not bother you after the felt has melded with the stitching...the fibers like to hug each other so sometimes over a bit of time the stitches sink into the felt and it looks better.

[@KristenLB]

thank you so much Debbie! I just don't need to be so hard on myself!

[@annaattolino6444]

vorrei una versione in italiano grazie o sotto titoli

[@BRathjens51]

Are you on facebook? You work is exceptionally beautiful.

[@ramongilgomez8342]

Perdón mandas a Guadalajara

[@jenniferlawton4667]

Do you sell your stockings??

[@SmittenKitten.]

If you look on Etsy you'll be able to find people who make and sell them. :)