A classic Rebecca Wood stocking! Santa and his cast of crazy and alleged helpers are assembling the bags of toys. Or are they?

Suggested threads for this bright, fun piece includes a wide variety of silks, from floss to single strand to silk ribbons, beads, woods, more beads, cottons, and metallics of all kinds. There are bold stitches for the bag, sparkly stitches for the presents, and sweet stitches for the walls and tree. There's a small (and easy!) element of stumpwork for the ornaments. Detailed instructions, including photos, are included for these techniques.

Designed for Rebecca Wood Designs Canvas #1345.

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-SC-028. Suggested retail price = $150.

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