Ash my kids actually have both . My sister made them the most amazing stocking (from spotlight) which she lined, padded & beaded - they are gorgeous. But they are too small to use for presents without risking the seams popping. So we hang them above the Christmas tree and then Santa leaves them some choccies in them. I made them sacks last year but I really wasn't happy with them last year and really really don't like them this year.
I'm going to have another crack at them this year and if I'm not happy again, next year I'll just buy them made ones. I'm still trying to get the hang of this sewing stuff.
Did you get over to spotlight for supplies? What are your sewing plans?