When HH and I were first married, I made these stockings for us. They were the same kind that my mom had made for us when we were in our teens. As each of my girls were born, I made one for them. They are crewel embroidery kits and cost about $20.00 each. I made the last one in 1992 when Delaney was born. Fast forward to two years ago when Alyssa and Greg got married. I wanted to make one for him as well. I looked high and low and could not find the right kind of kit anywhere. I thought I started looking too close to christmas and they were sold out. I gave him the stock Target stocking to hold until I could make one next year. Next year still couldn't find one. I went on the Sunset, Dimensions and Bucilla websites. They didn't seem to carry them anymore. I decided to google them and that is when I began to see words like "Vintage" and "Rare". What????
I found Katie's "Vintage" stocking, the kit offered for $195.00.
I found Delaney's stocking for $165.00 and still bidding. I found all of our stockings ranging from $165 - $199.
This is the one I would like to make Greg, but it is a whopping $275.00!!!
Seriously, $275.00 and I still have to make it myself?
5 comments:
Wow...it must be close to a lost art. Have you checked ebay?
XO,
Jane
That is ridiculous!! I know my mom's had the same issue too. :( I love our stockings and hate that the patterns aren't around anymore.
Ebay is where I found the kits. They start out at reasonable prices and then as soon as I bid, someone ups it a dollar.
Unbelievable. My aunt Jean used to do cross stitch and crewel all the time. Somewhere there is a cache of these designs in someone's attick. Too bad it's gone out of style so much they are now "Vintage"
Cyn
Thanks for including me. No need for such expensive sock though. The thought really is what counts. Thank you.
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