This stocking was such a challenge. I found the large round button and had to sew it onto the fabric. Then, I started adding beads and patterns working outwards.
For about 2 years, I didn't like what I'd done and set the project aside. I finally came back to it after re-reading a line from a book by Robin Atkins, a beader that I admire.
Robin wrote something to the effect, "Just add some beads you like and keep going." I did that, and finally finished.
Pushing through the creative block was important and it turned out well in the end.