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Oh, That Monica.

73 Comments / Holidays, Sewing / February 22, 2011

Once upon a time, THE Happy Zombie posted a pattern for some little Pennie Pockets.  Pretty soon, they started popping up all over, because this is what happens in ZombieLand.  Monica pours the kool-aid and we all drink it.  I knew, as soon as I had my first sip that I’d been had.  I started hallucinating and equations were flashing before my eyes:

Pennie Pockets + Hearts from Needlebooks + Crochet from Valentine Cards =

Valentine Pockets

Monica’s pattern is so easy and fun and fast.  I changed the little triangle on the front and used wool felt so that it would be easier to do the crochet along the edge.  I punched holes every 1/2 inch and just started crocheting.  I think it took longer to do the machine embroidered little hearts than it did to do the crochet.

Valentine Pockets

I’m lucky enough to have an embroidery machine, but if you don’t have one, you could just as easily do some hand embroidered hearts.  There are some really cute Pennie Pockets in the Pennie Pocket flickr pool that have hand embroidered names on them.

Valentine Pockets Valentine Pockets

These little pockets are addictive too.  I had lots of fun trying them in lots of different fabrics and colors, with different combinations of those conversation hearts.  (Btw, if you do have an embroidery machine, those hearts are available at Embroidery Library.)

Valentine Pockets

Now, what to fill them with???

XOXO,
Anna

73 thoughts on “Oh, That Monica.”

  4. Amy

    Anna…these little pennie pockets are too cute. I can’t wait to see what you do with them. Happy Valentine’s Day early : )

  9. Sherri

    Okay…so I thought I’d seen some cute Pennie Pockets…but these are the CUTEST! The crochet and embroidery are just darling! Did I mention I LOVE them?!!!

  13. Kimberly

    That has got to be the ULTIMATE in CUTENESS!! Look you have me screaming it’s so adorable!! Now, I just wish I could crochet better. That’s one thing I’m pretty remedial at!

    If you had a give away I know you would pass my record EASY!! Bravo!!

  14. Junie

    OMG Anna….do you ever sleep???? ;-) These are so SWEET!!! Love your rendition of Monica’s pattern. xoxo Junie

  15. Donna

    Those about the cutest little things I have ever seen. I too have had Monica’s kool-aid but the pattern just sits on the shelf waiting(as do so many others!!!). I sure wish I had your energy and your embroidery machine.

  16. Kahne

    Do you realize that your link to Happy Zombie goes to an old post of yours about crochet cards? Regardless, these are super cute. Now I just need to find time to sew!

  27. Caroline

    They’re darling! They’re so darling that I thought I’d ask my seventeen-year-old if she didn’t want to make a couple to make her friends. Mmmmm, I didn’t get far with that, but I’m thinking i”m going to make some myself.

  30. Jane Weston

    Got to fill them with chocolate…or some of those cinnamon hearts they used to sell when we were kids…oh it has been a long time since I’ve had them.

    The pockets are adorable…beautifully crafted!

  31. Jackie

    I just love it when someone has taken their own artistic license with a pattern. People have such different ideas and it is great to see them all! I love yours. And you are right, don’t drink the kool aid if you don’t want to get hooked.

  40. Shawn ; )

    Your sewing is beautiful Anna! I told Monica her pennie pockets may take over the world ~~ they’re everywhere! And on my list of things to make too.

  42. Karen

    Girlfriend – those are sooooooo cute. I’ve been seeing these little pockets around blogland as well and you just gave them another darling look to an already cute project. Does that brain ever stop dreaming up such inspiration? Great job sister friend

    Hugs – Karen

  48. Tammy

    Those are soooo cute!! I printed out that pattern ages ago but never got around to making it :( I love the touches you’ve added!!

  54. Vallen

    You could start with caramels and chocolates and then just go from there.
    I just put my name in to win a $800 embroidery machine. Where you go I always want to follow.
    Cool pockets!

  57. Nanette

    Oh my gosh. It is amazing how we can take an idea and make it ours. But you Anna! YOU have taken this to a whole other level. Incredible!

  59. Valerie

    Those are so pretty! I like the pink crochet on the blue. Very delicate looking. I should really do some decorating for Valentine’s Day.

  61. happy zombie

    Holy schmoly guacamole, Anna! I don’t know what I’m dying over more… the cutest pennie pockets ever… the ultimate bloggy love you’ve given me… or the killer comments left?!?! OMG… I’M DYING OVER ALL OF IT!

    OH.
    MY.
    GOSH!

    I love the wool, the crocheting, the embroidery, the fabric. I love your pennies! You are a genius and a wicked mad talented crafter! Ahem… if I’m serving the kool-aid… I’m serving it by the glass – you’re serving it by the pitcher full!

  63. Sharon

    OMG Anna. Those are the cutest ones I’ve seen so far. You do great things. I love the crochet with the embroideryt too. So very pretty. And girly.

  65. Julia

    Hi Anna,
    I admired those Penny Pockets over at Monica’s…and yours are over the top sweet! Love ’em!
    I certainly would fill them with chocolate (what else) – but only with good wrapping…I wouldn’t want the chocolate ruin those super cute pockets!
    Cheers, Julia

  67. Karen

    Hey I tried to send you a loooong email and it came back undeliverable – said your mailbox was full chicky. What’s up with that. Can you delete this email when you read it :) I’ll save it and send again tomorrow;

    Mrs. Farmhouse

  68. Jody

    Oh, these are definitely eye-candy and I think the perfect thing to fill them with is Lindt Chocolate Truffles. Valentine Heaven! Really pretty Miss Thimble.

    Jody

  73. Nan

    You did more than drink the Kool-Aid, you took the Pennie Pocket ball and ran all the way with it for a touchdown! Those are so stinkin’ adorable!!! You are such a talented girl, my sweet friend.

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