The phrase "burlap stockings" refers to stockings or socks made out of a rough and coarse fabric called burlap. It implies that these stockings are not fancy or luxurious, but rather plain and simple. Full definition
I have this DIY Burlap Stocking tutorial together and posted just in time for Christmas. (diyswank.com)
, but here's a link to some similar burlap stockings, bookcase photo, Star Mirrors and Mantel Accessories, Living Room Photo) (theletteredcottage.net)
If you read My Christmas Mantel post, I mentioned in there that I was working on a tutorial for a DIY Burlap Stocking that Christen and I made this year. (diyswank.com)