An embroidered needlepoint Christmas stocking: the Angel design. Needlepoint stitching with embroidered detail worked over the top, which is where the surface picks up its dimension.
Sized to hang on the mantel and actually hold gifts, not just decorate. Hang a row of different designs and the mantel looks collected rather than bought as a set.
An angel in an ivory gown gathers red poinsettias against a pale periwinkle needlepoint ground, gold wings spread wide and her train spilling toward the toe, under a solid red velvet cuff and loop. Serene and slightly old-fashioned, a counterweight to noisier Santas.
Specifications
Size: 11x18
Material: 100% Poly
Details: Embroidered needlepoint
Care: Dry clean only
Needlepoint worked stitch by stitch with embroidered detail added over it, which is why the face carries two different textures. Seasonal designs are made in limited runs: once a Christmas design sells through it is usually gone until next year. A thoughtful gift for hosts, newlyweds, and first-Christmas households, and a good reason to keep one yourself.