I've been meaning to make Ellie a stocking or sack to lay out on Christmas Eve for a few years, and I finally had the chance on Monday. While I wanted to buy some new bright prints for the sack, I really needed to be a good girl and continue to destash my fabrics, so instead I used some more linen, and a mix of vintage, solid, liberty and Anna Maria Horner Prints.
Hopefully it will last her a few years to come. I tried not to make it too young, and something she could grow into as well.
Lined with some thrifted brushed cotton, the sack has a drawstring closing with a vintage Grosgrain ribbon all from the stash. It's quite thick and heavy with the linen and lining, and hopefully sturdy enough to hold several gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing it get some use! Only 2 sleeps to go.
Hopefully it will last her a few years to come. I tried not to make it too young, and something she could grow into as well.
Lined with some thrifted brushed cotton, the sack has a drawstring closing with a vintage Grosgrain ribbon all from the stash. It's quite thick and heavy with the linen and lining, and hopefully sturdy enough to hold several gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing it get some use! Only 2 sleeps to go.
Have a lovely Christmas and New Year everyone. I'm off for a while - to seek some much needed R&R...and then there's that childbirth and newborn bit coming in only a few more weeks! Yikes.
Hope you have a wonderful celebration with family and friends and I'll see you sometime in the New Year when we're home and settled.
G x
very very simple and cute. those are the best kinds!
ReplyDeletewell done on using what you have and not buying something new. the gift sack looks great and i'm sure will be used for years to come :) (i was planning on making some but ran out of time!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sack! I made stockings this year for A & J. Didn't get to photograph them yet with all the pre-christmas goings on!
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