Plush Christmas Stockings

Plush is a type of fabric which was originally made from mohair, and had a slightly rough texture. But today, there are goods that are made from plush which has not only cotton added to it, but sometimes even silk. Plush is also made in velvet and other softer fabrics to make furniture covers, upholstery, linens, drapes and other textiles. Another type of plush which is used for modern purposes, is polyester. A large use of this plush material is to make stuffed animals like teddy bears, a few costumes which resemble animal suits, and some Christmas decorations. In this article you will be reading about plush Christmas stockings which are common sights over fireplaces every Christmas. If you want to choose to make these at home, they are very simple as you get this fabric in stores. But if not, there are many materials and types which are available for choice.

Red Plush Christmas Stockings

Plush Christmas stockings are usually meant to be red in color and thus the materials used to prepare them are dyed red. Plush is known to be the traditional material used to make these stockings, but there are others like velvet and felt which are also very popularly used for this purpose. The reason they are so well-known among people is because these fabrics have a very soft and smooth texture to them, giving them an elegant look and comfortable feeling. Though there are many additions to make these personalized Christmas stockings attractive, when they are Christmas stockings, they need to be red. In the following paragraphs, we have a few ideas for these stockings mentioned just for you. So, take your pick and get the best ones.

Velvet Christmas Stockings
Can you imagine the softness of those stockings which are prepared from a mixture of velvet and plush? Well, that's what you get when you choose these extremely soft and elegant to look at mesh plush Christmas stockings. The basic colors being red and white, there are many other colors like green, gray, blue, white and golden which can be included in these stockings. Along with these various colors, designs like snowflakes, Rudolph, stars, embroidered names, Santa, Holly leaves, etc. can be great ideas for these Christmas fireplace decorations. Velvet and plush Christmas stockings are surely one of the most popular types of stockings used in many homes.

Felt Christmas Stockings
Felt is another material which is meshed with either plush or velvet to make these wonderful colored Christmas stockings attractive and festive. Unlike velvet, felt is a feathery material which also can be dyed in various colors and have patterns made on it. Felt Christmas stockings however, don't look good when there is embroidery made on them. They are meant to be plain and can have sequins, beads and other accessories stitched to its borders. Felt and plush Christmas stockings can be of any size to accommodate absolutely any amounts of gifts!

Stuffed Christmas Stockings
Another great idea for these plush Christmas stockings is to get ready-made stuffed stockings which are nothing but a stuffed toy like stuffed animals. These have filling inside them and are stitched over from the top so that they are made soft and cozy, and these can also be handmade Christmas stockings. Stuffed stockings are great to be named for kids, as they look childish and cute. You can have embroidered Santa with his sleigh, snowflakes and stars, the Christmas tree and its ornaments on the stockings. Other ideas like Rudolph's head peeping out from the stocking along with a candy stick is also perfect for fireplace decorations.

With these great ideas of plush Christmas stockings, I am sure you have chosen the ones which you would like to decorate your fireplaces with! So, go ahead and give Santa something big to hold your gifts! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!