Oh, That Monica.

February 8, 2009 on 5:56 pm | In Holidays, Sewing |

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 =

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.

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.

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.)

Now, what to fill them with???

XOXO,
Anna

73 Comments

1. They are too cute!! So many little details, the perfect Valentine.

   Comment by Dee Light — February 8, 2009 #

2. Candy!!! Fill them with ccccaaaaannnnnndy!!!
   These are freakin’ adorable! I LOVE ‘em! :)

   Comment by tattingchic — February 8, 2009 #

3. Gorgeous~~

   Comment by Vickie E — February 8, 2009 #

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

   Comment by Amy — February 8, 2009 #

5. They really are very cute! I’ve never seen anything like that here. Lovely filled with chocolates!

   Comment by Gina — February 8, 2009 #

6. Those are so cute! If I was feeling Valentines-ish I would make up a bunch.

   Comment by jessica — February 8, 2009 #

7. oh that monica always making us drink the kool-aid.
   tehehe.

   they are SUPER DUPER cute!!!
   :D

   Comment by rachel — February 8, 2009 #

8. OMG. Super AWESOME!

   Comment by Jen — February 8, 2009 #

9. 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?!!!

   Comment by Sherri — February 8, 2009 #

10. Love love love the crocheted borders! Very festive and so cute!

    MGM

    Comment by Mary Grace McNamara — February 8, 2009 #

11. ACK! I had resisted the urge to Penny Pocket until now…I must make them!

    Comment by Beth — February 8, 2009 #

12. Love them! Makes me wish I had an embroidery machine and could crochet!

    Comment by Julie Isa — February 8, 2009 #

13. 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!!

    Comment by Kimberly — February 8, 2009 #

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

    Comment by Junie — February 8, 2009 #

15. 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.

    Comment by Donna — February 8, 2009 #

16. 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!

    Comment by Kahne — February 8, 2009 #

17. They are little works of art Anna! The colors are just fabulous!

    Comment by Penny — February 8, 2009 #

18. :gives you a standing ovation

    Comment by brigette — February 8, 2009 #

19. OHHHHHHH BE MINE VALENTINE! I love these. LOVE THEM. So cute, you are so clever. Always so creative.

    Comment by Dandelion Quilts — February 8, 2009 #

20. Really Anna, could you have made them any cuter?!! Fill mine with chocolate of course.

    Comment by Susan — February 8, 2009 #

21. So cute! I just love these pennie pockets!

    Monica does make the best kool-aid, doesn’t she? :)

    Comment by randi — February 9, 2009 #

22. I am speechless!!! These are the CUTEST pennie pockets ever!!

    Comment by Dawn — February 9, 2009 #

23. Pennie pockets…? How wonderful! They are cute, very cute!!

    Comment by nicolette — February 9, 2009 #

24. Sooo adorable, and just waiting to be filled with candy!!!!

    Comment by Anne Marie — February 9, 2009 #

25. so pretty! I want to make one/some/lots of them!

    Comment by Marianne — February 9, 2009 #

26. OMG how cute are they? Love the crocheted edging - so sweet.

    Comment by Lisa — February 9, 2009 #

27. 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.

    Comment by Caroline — February 9, 2009 #

28. So CUTE! I love the crochet edge you added.
    Christine

    Comment by Christine — February 9, 2009 #

29. OMG these are adorable….now I know what I’ll be making this week for my crew! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Comment by Megan — February 9, 2009 #

30. 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!

    Comment by Jane Weston — February 9, 2009 #

31. 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.

    Comment by Jackie — February 9, 2009 #

32. They are absolutely adorable!
    What to fill them with? Love Hearts of course!

    Comment by May Kristin — February 9, 2009 #

33. OMG those are the cutest EVER! You are amazing.

    Comment by Carol — February 9, 2009 #

34. You are just so talented..those are too cute. Fill them with candy, preferably CHOCOLATE!

    Comment by Judy — February 9, 2009 #

35. You continue to amaze me - these are adorable! Fill them lots and lots of candy!

    Comment by Darlene & Thimbles — February 9, 2009 #

36. Oh, they’re just perfect!

    Sweeties, lots and lots of sweeties. Or buttons …

    Comment by dottycookie — February 9, 2009 #

37. Preeeeeettttyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

    Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — February 9, 2009 #

38. oh my goodness! your added embroidery and crochet on the pennie pockets is genius! they are absolutely perfect!

    Comment by t — February 9, 2009 #

39. Those are so cute! And I’m pretty sure that I have those hearts from EL. The crochet edge is definitely inspired. You do such cute things.

    Comment by MichelleB — February 9, 2009 #

40. 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.

    Comment by Shawn ; ) — February 9, 2009 #

41. Anna have I said “Marry Me” lately???? I LOVE Them. So darn cute. :) jewels

    Comment by Jewels — February 9, 2009 #

42. 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

    Comment by Karen — February 9, 2009 #

43. Your Pennie Pockets are exquisite. I love the way you’ve done the little candy hearts with their lovely sayings.

    Comment by Junie Moon — February 9, 2009 #

44. These are incerdible! Love all your little touches.

    Comment by Beth — February 9, 2009 #

45. Stinkin adorable….I think you need to do a giveaway :-)

    Comment by Beckie — February 9, 2009 #

46. I love those penny stockings! Much nicer than the cardboard V-day box.

    I moved! Come visit me at http://www.aduckinherpond.com.

    Comment by Blond Duck — February 9, 2009 #

47. Everyone’s going to want to be YOUR valentine now, Anna!

    Painfully cute over here ;)

    Comment by finnyknits — February 9, 2009 #

48. 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!!

    Comment by Tammy — February 9, 2009 #

49. Anna, These are just TOO cute and precious! I HEART Them. :)

    Comment by Connie W — February 9, 2009 #

50. Very cute! Yes, that Monica always comes up with addictive things…
    Candy, fill them with candy!

    Comment by anina — February 9, 2009 #

51. Aw, see, now you fixed the link and I’m just going to look like a crazy person! :)

    Comment by Kahne — February 9, 2009 #

52. Fill them with chocolate and send one to me!!!! :) LOL They are super cute - glad you had fun making them!

    Comment by Amy @ parkcitygirl — February 10, 2009 #

53. Ooh Anna - they’re gorgeous!! They really need to be filled with lots of chocolate :-)

    xxx

    Comment by Lesley — February 10, 2009 #

54. 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!

    Comment by Vallen — February 10, 2009 #

55. Fill them with Candy of course :) They look stunning!

    Comment by Felicia — February 10, 2009 #

56. I love those, sew cute! Fill them with chocolate candy. Chocolate is the only way to go!

    Comment by judi — February 10, 2009 #

57. 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!

    Comment by Nanette — February 10, 2009 #

58. Some of the best Kool-Aid around, let me tell you! I love what you’ve done with it! Gorgeous!

    Comment by Rachel — February 10, 2009 #

59. 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.

    Comment by Valerie — February 10, 2009 #

60. Those are just adorable!!! Fill them with sweets for your sweeties:)

    Comment by nancynoblog — February 10, 2009 #

61. 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!

    Comment by happy zombie — February 10, 2009 #

62. These are beautiful! I, too, have been busy making these for Valetine gifts. I love the crochet and the embroidery.

    The kool-aid is just too good, isn’t it?

    Comment by Busy Little Quilter — February 10, 2009 #

63. 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.

    Comment by Sharon — February 11, 2009 #

64. embroidery not embroideryt!! lolol

    Comment by Sharon — February 11, 2009 #

65. 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

    Comment by Julia — February 11, 2009 #

66. Wow. It is so obvious that you took such thought and care. They’re BEAUTIFUL. :)

    Comment by Carolyn — February 11, 2009 #

67. 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

    Comment by Karen — February 12, 2009 #

68. 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

    Comment by Jody — February 13, 2009 #

69. Oh those are beyond cute!! What a great idea for V day.

    Comment by rohanknitter — February 13, 2009 #

70. those pennie pockets are wonderful.
    thanks for sharing

    Comment by julie — February 13, 2009 #

71. These are the cutest versions I have seen of these!

    Comment by Vanessa — February 14, 2009 #

72. i love them!!!

    Comment by amandajean — February 16, 2009 #

73. 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.

    Comment by Nan — March 6, 2009 #

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