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  1. 10th November 08, 09:03 PM #1
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    Nikki decided she wanted to make some stockings for this Christmas season. She was showing me flannel plaid at Hobby Lobby, when I remembered... Barb sent me the scraps from my XMTS tartan kilt (16 oz. wool.) There were several scraps of odd shapes and sizes. But, there was one piece that I just knew would make a stocking. Here it is. I think it came out pretty swell.

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    I like the idea. Too bad the piece wasn't bigger, for a larger stocking for Santa to fill. Ho Ho Ho.
    Hangs pretty neat from the harp.
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    It does look pretty tiny...

    It's actually a full size stocking (she modeled it after a pre-made one from years past.) From top to heel it's 14" and from toe to heel it's 10". That fireplace is MASSIVE, makes the proportions tough to see. Here's a shot of me in front of the fireplace for an idea...



    The harp is actually a stocking hanger thing from Hobby Lobby. I picked it out.

    Here's a picture of the stocking with my arm in the shot...

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  4. 10th November 08, 09:54 PM #4
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    Neat idea...hope you do get some kilt goodies stuffed in there...

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    Looks great...
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    Cool idea, Brad. Nice fireplace, too.
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    Just remember, it's better to give than receive, unless you're receiving anything kilt related.
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    Great idea, and your wife did a nice job on the stocking. It looks big enough to hold a kilt belt, sgian dubh, dirk, or maybe even a sporran if folded just right.
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    Brilliant idea, that looks fantastic! And as Jack daw mentioned...nice fireplace!
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  10. 11th November 08, 05:56 AM #10
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    I love it, great idea.
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