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The Christmas Stocking Book: 50 Exquisite Designs to Celebrate the Season

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This book inspired me to do things I have never tried before. The photos are beautiful and the comments and how-to directions made me feel like I could easily make a special gift. The ideas are presented so that you can take it furthur in your own way, or simply make the same project as in the photo.

I picked this book up (it was gently used) at a discount bookstore a couple of years ago. Just flipping through the pages, I was impressed with many of the designs, so I bought it. They can't all be winners, of course, but I saw at least a dozen I'd be interested in making. It's not the typical stodgy, boring, granny stockings you see in most books. These are more contemporary and have a great creative flair.

Since I enjoy making crafty things for friends, family and co-workers, at Christmas time I made three of these stockings. People raved about them. The designs range from classic, elegant, country, whimsical (personally I hate whimsical), some made from unusual materials (paper, etc.) and I'm sure I'm forgetting some. You can also get creative and make your own variations. There are patterns included for stockings of various shapes but it's easy to alter them if needed.

I love this book because it sparks my creativity. I've seen many stocking books and I've never seen one this good. In fact, that is why I'm writing a review now... I was searching for some more Christmas stocking books and I am (again) seeing not much that looks interesting to me. I highly recommend this one; even if I had paid full price, it would have been worth every penny.