Baking Bread & My Bread Bag

I whipped up a batch of french bread this morning...besides eating the warm bread for lunch, I couldn't wait to use my bread bag I just finished. I often bake bread and store it in plastic baggies...but I wanted to make a drawstring bag to store my loafs in. I used one of my vintage tablecloths that had some small tears and stains on it, and then I embroidered on the bag after it was sewn together. Now I won't be wasting so many plastic bags, and it will also look prettier on my cupboard :)

Posted at 02:57 PM in Country Living, Sewing | Permalink

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Made one of these yesterday. Thanks so much for the idea! Love the girls' dresses, too!!!!

Posted by: Dawn | April 02, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Love this idea!
Came over to visit from Mrs Dawn's place!
We will come back...I love your colors, decor etc & you have a lovely family!
Blessings~
Lori

Posted by: Lori | April 02, 2013 at 06:41 AM

Stopping by to wish you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Easter Sherelle!
xo
Jeanne

Posted by: JeanneP | March 30, 2013 at 11:11 PM

Great blog! I love making bread from freshly ground wheat as well-- would you mind sharing your French bread recipe!

Posted by: daddystractor | March 29, 2013 at 11:59 AM

I stumbled upon your blog and love it. Your garden is dreamy. I can not wait to look more.

Posted by: Brooke breck | March 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM

I love that bread bag!

I bake bread several times a week. It's so rewarding, isn't it?? I've tried coming up with different ways to store it, such as in a plastic bag, but leaving the end open so the air can still circulate a bit. I think a some air circulation is important because otherwise the bread gets soft and a bit soggy. The open plastic bag works ok, but I think this is better. :))

Posted by: That's Women's Work! | March 22, 2013 at 08:48 AM

What a great idea. i'm always running out of bags. You have such a wonderful way of doing your work with beauty and ease. I am a farmers wife so i know it's not always easy. but it's a good life! ;)

Posted by: Amy Showalter | March 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

I have some vintage flour sacks, just may have to make one too!

Posted by: Margee' | March 16, 2013 at 03:57 PM

SO CUTE, YOU ARE SO TALENTED, IF YOU CAN WILL YOU SHARE YOUR BREAD RECIPE I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE SOME HOME MADE BREAD. THANKS FOR ALWAYS SHARE YOUR CUTE STUFF LOVE IT!!!

Posted by: EMILEE | March 12, 2013 at 05:05 PM

I have collected vintage linens in many places...I would suggest checking antique stores, thrift shops and yard sales. You can also find them on etsy if you search under vintage instead of handmade

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Posted by: SherelleChristensen | March 11, 2013 at 08:20 AM

Can I ask where you get all the different vintage fabrics, towels, and tabel clothes? I love them and would love to find some. Thanks

Posted by: Liz Peebles | March 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

I love the bread bags! What recipe do you use? And don't you just love that grain mill? I have the same one and love, love it ! Sorry for all the questions.

Posted by: Eileen | March 10, 2013 at 07:29 AM

well for starters your daughter is most beautiful!! I love baking bread but find it drys out so fast? Will using that type of bag work for that?? I love the breadbag that you made!!!

Posted by: elma | March 09, 2013 at 06:29 PM

Magnifique! Super cute♥

Posted by: Marinette | March 09, 2013 at 12:42 AM

That is adorable! So the bread doesn't dry out? I love the idea of not using plastic I just would think it would dry out?

Posted by: Stacey | March 08, 2013 at 07:58 PM

Love it Sherrelle!

Posted by: Terry Oler | March 08, 2013 at 06:21 PM

super cute! love that pattern, i may need one ;)

Posted by: alicia king | March 08, 2013 at 04:26 PM

Great idea! Super cute to boot! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Marci | March 08, 2013 at 03:26 PM

Love this. I have some vintage feed sacks that would be so cute!