tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post3829035429222490659..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Christmas Stocking SearchMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-42306883381586242002013-12-01T18:41:37.925-05:002013-12-01T18:41:37.925-05:00A word to the wise: I ordered the west elm ones t...A word to the wise: I ordered the west elm ones three weeks ago and they *just now* notified me that they I won't be receiving them until September 2014!$)@#*% And to make matters worse, the customer service rep was rude! Hopefully you saved yourself the headache and went with other ones...<br />Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787563706179503841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89631546369283117582013-11-09T13:20:54.593-05:002013-11-09T13:20:54.593-05:00Oh! I see you said not such a sew-er (me neither),...Oh! I see you said not such a sew-er (me neither), but 21 years ago, before my sister had her first baby, our Mom had given her quilts from Grandma that had some bad/ worn spots. Somehow she had the brilliance and forethought to create a "stocking pattern" (I think it was essentially a big stocking outline on a paper grocery bag), and she proceeded to cut the quilt into as many stockings as it would produce. Now, I have little ones, and they all have these super-unique heirloom stockings. Each person's stocking finished with a back fabric and a "cuff" that suited their personality (at the time I was a young teen so I had a pair of old jeans cut into the back and for cuff; then older sister had someone embroider name on cuff). Happy to send a pic to you! :) MMerediGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947475258047626501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21579003533760131292013-11-08T13:32:45.412-05:002013-11-08T13:32:45.412-05:00Second the stretchy comment about the ones from Ga...Second the stretchy comment about the ones from Garnet Hill. We have stockings like these, and they stretch very badly. They look great being hung by the chimney with care, but once Santa fills them, they have to be placed on the floor. Bummer.Iggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02034708711350120892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45098717682880716382013-11-06T18:08:11.191-05:002013-11-06T18:08:11.191-05:00The only tiny critique I have is with the striped ...The only tiny critique I have is with the striped ones. They're lovely to look at buuuuut…they're stretchy, which makes retrieving goodies and presents that much harder for little hands. I speak from the frustration of childhood experience. Other than that, there aren't any bad choices here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-39302529508392033912013-11-06T16:57:04.396-05:002013-11-06T16:57:04.396-05:00I like the ones at the top left corner, too, with ...I like the ones at the top left corner, too, with the West Elm ones second. You have to consider their sturdiness and some of the other ones (knitted and burlap) might not hold the goodies very well. We love Land's End and LL Bean stockings, though all of ours are homemade over the years.WOM-MOMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561331722589397996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76892647087144619882013-11-06T09:27:21.716-05:002013-11-06T09:27:21.716-05:00I like the idea of making them myself but Im not g...I like the idea of making them myself but Im not great at sewing even easy projects - I definitely can't embroider. So I accept my limitations :)Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-75395786256079824412013-11-06T09:26:05.460-05:002013-11-06T09:26:05.460-05:00Thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm going to go w...Thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with them. They are a great price point and seem versatile enough that I wont tire of them too quickly.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25080731517047876862013-11-06T09:25:19.331-05:002013-11-06T09:25:19.331-05:00Thanks for the information. I'm pretty sure I...Thanks for the information. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with those for all the reasons you mention.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-83054288261895443522013-11-05T19:05:10.679-05:002013-11-05T19:05:10.679-05:00I can vouch for the Pottery Barn stockings. They&...I can vouch for the Pottery Barn stockings. They're really well made, have nice strong tabs and have lasted us several years already with no sign of wearing. Like you, I wanted to invest in something that I could use "for eternity." #2 and #4 I think are too trendy to be considered for that. I love the classic look of #5, but I'm not overly impressed with Garnet Hill's quality and I think those in particular would pose an even greater problem because they're thin. I like #3 and #6 best, but would opt myself for #3 because I have had a good experience with my first set (all of which we embroidered). Good luck!thyme+winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303701100220111325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-28413169103781311332013-11-05T18:21:41.541-05:002013-11-05T18:21:41.541-05:00Christmas stockings are something that have been c...Christmas stockings are something that have been cherished in our family for generations. If you would like to see some wonderful stockings and read a very touching story please follow the link below. We still make these stockings in our family to this day! Let me know what you think.<br />http://reuzeitmn.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-first-christmas-stocking.htmlMalinda Tamlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427882018562816885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-27498404598235503602013-11-05T16:41:47.456-05:002013-11-05T16:41:47.456-05:00We also have the quilted velvet PB stockings and a...We also have the quilted velvet PB stockings and are still very happy with them four years later. Hubby and I have ivory stockings with red embroidery and we just ordered our peanut a red one with ivory embroidery. Peanut #2 is due in April so I'm happy PB still offers this style and hope they keep it up so I can order a fourth one next year.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907373989525005416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6342401286527491672013-11-05T13:43:35.559-05:002013-11-05T13:43:35.559-05:00You are so crafty I am surprised this is not a pos...You are so crafty I am surprised this is not a post about how you made your own stockings. My mother made all our stockings (she had 6 kids) and we each had one that lasted forever. I still have mine and copied her style to make my children's stockings. It's a felt stocking with the name at the bottom and decorations hot-glued or stitched on (just like my Mom made). SmileyIsleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565225915791354959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69110322638066721792013-11-05T13:11:01.595-05:002013-11-05T13:11:01.595-05:00Have someone do it for you! But seriously, mine i...Have someone do it for you! But seriously, mine is not the most beautifully sewn by any means, but it is very precious to me still ( and I'm 50!)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269514501438639682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-43693670606224628962013-11-05T12:03:28.929-05:002013-11-05T12:03:28.929-05:00http://palomasnest.com/collections/holiday/product...http://palomasnest.com/collections/holiday/products/small-personalized-christmas-stocking-in-white<br /><br />I love the simplicity of these. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674241230509277629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-26505409753151976712013-11-05T10:00:43.552-05:002013-11-05T10:00:43.552-05:00I like stretchy ones and yes, they may stretch out...I like stretchy ones and yes, they may stretch out but that just makes them look like they've been filled many times over the years with fun stocking stuffers.<br /><br />My mom would stretch them OUT, and it was so fun to see them all distorted with treasures.Hallie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524926568547560977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-35120347385496620812013-11-05T09:16:49.656-05:002013-11-05T09:16:49.656-05:00Oh I love the idea of a reversible one. Then I co...Oh I love the idea of a reversible one. Then I could change up the look when I was bored of it. Too bad I can't sew a straight line to save my life. :)Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-70699457537861507622013-11-05T09:16:00.968-05:002013-11-05T09:16:00.968-05:00Cute! We never did stockings when I was a kid so I...Cute! We never did stockings when I was a kid so Im excited about having the tradition with her.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2904676888797245712013-11-05T09:15:04.892-05:002013-11-05T09:15:04.892-05:00Totally forgot about that site. Those natural qui...Totally forgot about that site. Those natural quilted ones are pretty too.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-91142506750765881602013-11-05T09:13:08.476-05:002013-11-05T09:13:08.476-05:00Our Kmart stocking were not the cute Martha ones.....Our Kmart stocking were not the cute Martha ones...they are blue and purple furry ones that held up okay but just have never been my style. So I'm glad to be able to replace them.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80173054665795593842013-11-05T09:11:52.196-05:002013-11-05T09:11:52.196-05:00That is a super sweet idea. Sewing is definitely ...That is a super sweet idea. Sewing is definitely not a strong point for me so I dont think I could conquer that but still a great suggestion.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13829796376032409392013-11-05T09:10:55.630-05:002013-11-05T09:10:55.630-05:00Thanks Kim. The idea of #2 is hard to even fathom...Thanks Kim. The idea of #2 is hard to even fathom right now so I'll just take my chances :)Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89959337705151550162013-11-05T09:10:14.749-05:002013-11-05T09:10:14.749-05:00The knit one are definitely charming but not sure ...The knit one are definitely charming but not sure if I could actually fill them with anything without destroying them.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13783539865634034102013-11-05T09:07:23.038-05:002013-11-05T09:07:23.038-05:00Those houndstooth stockings are seriously adorable...Those houndstooth stockings are seriously adorable! Since we will only have the one forever, Im afraid to get something too specific since I might get bored with them but these are pretty fabulous!Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65436110669765634302013-11-05T09:04:45.489-05:002013-11-05T09:04:45.489-05:00She doesn't have a bed yet but good idea for l...She doesn't have a bed yet but good idea for later :)Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78903363419927370072013-11-05T04:46:50.364-05:002013-11-05T04:46:50.364-05:00I do love the quilted velvet.... but of course, it...I do love the quilted velvet.... but of course, it's Agatha who will remember her stocking when she is grown, and it is likely that her own designer gene will not come out for a while! So why not buy more than three (in case of additions) in the style you love for your house, but get Agatha one for the end of her bed that she will get excited about all the time she is small? Whatever you choose, I am sure it will be the right one!Mrs Mac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13169786083907144694noreply@blogger.com