Bucilla 86707 Felt Applique Stocking Kit, 18", Santa Stop Here,

I have a new client purchasing 5 stockings and the stockings that I had made were not really for girls. I told her I would download pictures of some stocking kits and send them to her. I can't believe I didn't notice this years ago. Nearly 98% of the stockings seem to have boys in mind and in fact, nearly all of the stockings you see here on Amazon have boys names on them. There are a few stockings (and I mean few) for girls but not every girl wants to be a princess or a ballerina or likes Mermaids. Come on Bucilla, you can do better! I may need to call Plaid and ask why so many stocking kits seem to have boys in mind and why pure white sequins are not sent with the kits. Even some of the red beads seem to look like they've been bleached and the clear beads are a cloudy. Some kits are fine and it seems to be a hit and miss. And don't get me started on the directions, it's like they're trying to save on paper and toner and the instructions are precise as they have been in the past. I do have a lot of beads, sequins, and thread from over 20 years and I can find better looking beads and sequins if what is sent with the kits are not good quality. I've also noticed that the black thread is poor quality and breaks easily. Some thread is shiny and other times the thread is dull. I have 2 containers of leftover thread so I search through them to find better quality thread. Again, Bucilla, you can do better!

It is very nice , although I find that bucilla is not including enough sequins nor beads

Why did you pick this product vs others?:We have been using these stockings for over 40 years. My grandmother made them for us and now my mother is making them for her grandkids. I purchased this as a gift to my mom to tell her I was pregnant. It takes a bit of time to make and some of the needle work needs a steady hand, but is a great tradition in our family Kit content:very easy to understand and assemble with time. Ease of use:Should plan on taking a few days to complete

I love it

Easy to follow instructions. The stocking turned out so cute!

The instructions were well written and the cut outs were clearly defined - the only complaint I have is that I ran out of some of the embroidery floss and had to use some that I had. the sequins and beads were packaged according to color which was a great help. The kit I did after this was not Bucilla and it was a nightmare. All the beads were in one package so it was very difficult to differentiate some of the colors. These kits take a long time to sew and are not for someone with little patience. However, when this stocking was completed it looked great.

If you have never done one of these, they are worth doing for the crafters. Make sure you give yourself time before the holiday. Best brand so far.

Directions were easy to follow. Even though I’m it one bit crafty, I was ale to create a beautiful stocking.

Have made several Bucilla kits. They are fabulous. This came promply from the USA and I would definitely order again.

Todo llego perfecto en su estado original y lo pude completar. Es sencillo y rapido, lo acabe un 2 semamas

Cono todos los productos de Bucilla, quedó espectacular!

Love the sock just started it. Can't wait to have it all finished. Thread, seqins and needles all included. Instructions are pretty clear but make sure to read them carefully. Thank you

Llegó muy rápido y es tamaño perfecto! Me encantó