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August 10, 2007
3-pocket wall hanging for baby
Hi, Becket here again. After I made the baby quilt, I still felt the need to sew something cute but practical for our future baby's room. I realized that I would benefit from some decorative storage - and that's when a pocket wall hanging sprung to mind. I had been squirreling away some precious vintage fabric for a project such as this. But, even still, it was hard to cut into these fabrics!! (Anyone out there have this problem??) I practically had to hold my breath while I did it...the two vintage fabrics that I used were the mushroom print (that I love so much and have so little left!) and the sweet owl print that makes the bottom pocket.
I envisioned the wall hanging to have three pockets and that the main color would be yellow - but I didn't know of the best way to construct the pockets. Then, Maitreya came up with a great, simple way to make the pockets - just fold in the sides (create a crease) and sew along the bottom. That worked out nicely. Each pocket is lined in yellow cotton fabric (to match the backing) and has heavy interfacing between the layers to give the pocket heft. To finish each pocket, I sewed bias tape along the top. On the yellow wall hanging backing, I topstiched many parallel lines in white thread to give a quilted appearance (this took forever). Then I sewed seam binding along the sides. I also folded over the top in order to eventually feed a wooden dowel through it to hang it. At the last minute I decided to sew a line down one of the pockets (the one with the lemons) in order to create two smaller pockets - I really liked the effect and smaller baby items won't get lost. I can't wait to move into a place where we have a separate baby's room (someday soon, I hope!) and I'll be able to hang this prominently on the wall next to the crib. Hope you like it!
Posted under Sewing/Fabric Crafts at August 10, 2007 11:11 PM
Comments
I would have had trouble cutting into those fabrics, too. They are wonderful! The wall pockets are a great idea. I'm sure they'll come in handy.
Posted by: futuregirl at August 11, 2007 02:53 AM
What a great project! We need something like this on the wall above our change table; thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: sherrieg at August 11, 2007 07:30 AM
ah, pretty usefulness!
Posted by: dorie at August 11, 2007 09:23 AM
That is so darling! I love the fabrics you chose.
Posted by: Joyful Abode at August 11, 2007 11:44 AM
That's great, you'll get so much use out of it! When Baby has toys and books it will be useful for those type items. I love the vintage fabrics, they were put to most excellent use. I have the problem though. I've actually become quite the hoard troll. Yay you for actually using your stash goods.
Posted by: DeerDominique at August 11, 2007 11:57 AM
I love yellow! I can't wait to see them in place, very cute. I love the "quilted" effect of the lines. I'm a novice, but that really is quilting, right? Love it!!!
Posted by: Cindy at August 11, 2007 06:59 PM
This is cool. Yellow is a very happy color.
Posted by: Marisa at August 12, 2007 03:17 AM
very cute! love the fabrics.
Posted by: hillary at August 12, 2007 12:03 PM
This looks superb - I really love the fabrics and the quilted look. Good job!!!
Posted by: kate1976 at August 12, 2007 03:16 PM
great idea, great colour, great fabrics! and of course: kilometres of stored fabrics are proving the cut inhibition ;-))))
Posted by: dolores at August 13, 2007 09:50 AM
That is so cute! Hmmm, do I have any empty wallspace???
Posted by: Nikki at August 13, 2007 11:39 PM
That is so cute! Hmmm, do I have any empty wallspace???
Posted by: Nikki at August 13, 2007 11:39 PM
So cute! Hey, if you're going to cut into your treasures, at least you managed to use them for an excellent project. I'll be filing this away for future reference.
Posted by: meg at August 15, 2007 04:50 AM
I love this wall hanging! The colors are so bright and cheery! They will be great for baby.
Posted by: mandy at August 16, 2007 11:22 AM
That turned out so cool! But you taunt us with your awesome vintage fabrics!
Posted by: Carrie at August 19, 2007 09:34 PM
Love those vintage fabrics. And a great storage idea. You can never have too much storage, right?
Posted by: Heidi at August 20, 2007 05:03 PM
Adorable! i've been thinking about a storage solution. My daughter has discovered diapers and loves to put them on all her dolls and stuffed animals! Right now the diapers spend their days in the middle of my bed and their nights on the floor next to my bed. Not ideal! I think this will be a cute solution. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Amber at May 12, 2008 12:26 AM
Great idea! I need some 'upfront' pockets like that for my tools in my sewing room, I will have to test out the idea. I have some 1970's pillow cases that will be the ideal vintage fabrics for this project. Thanks for the time you spent, making and posting the idea!
Posted by: Miss Snips at May 14, 2008 09:44 AM