I love to incorporate handmade into my gift giving. My Mum recently celebrated her 80th birthday and I made her a personalised monogrammed sachet filled with lavender. The cross stitched "M' was stitched onto white linen and then framed with pretty … [Read more...]
Cross Stitch Sachet
I have rekindled my love of cross stitch recently (as you may have noticed!). I enjoy the slow and methodical stitching - very relaxing after a busy day at work. I am currently making some mini cross stitch motifs that I can add to little lavender … [Read more...]
Wardrobe Sachets
I love the French tradition to embroider monograms on household linens. Such a simple and classic touch. I haven't done much cross stitch in recent years but I used to do a lot of cross stitching when my kids were small. Cross stitch monograms are … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Sachets
One of my craft goals for 2017 is to spend more time enjoying the process of creating. I plan to enjoy more slow hand stitching - cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting. When I spotted the #2017sewingbookchallenge over on instagram - I knew it was … [Read more...]
Lavender Sachets
I can't resist the scent of lavender! It is so nice to place amongst your clothing and shoes to make your wardrobe smell divine. These little lavender sachets are a fun project suitable for a beginner sewist. All you need are some fabric scraps, … [Read more...]
Lavender Heat Bag
With Christmas getting closer, we have been working on some home made Christmas gifts. First up, we have been sewing some Lavender Heat Bags, filled with wheat and lavender. We have used offcuts of flannel fabric that we have left over from some … [Read more...]
"A Pain in the Neck"
After a nasty whiplash injury over 20 years ago, I still have ongoing neck pain. One of the best ways to relieve it is by applying a heat pack. I designed myself a long heat pack that I can drape around my neck and shoulders. Filled with wheat and … [Read more...]
Tutorial: For the Closet or Wardrobe
I have a few birthdays coming up this month and wanted to add a little something handmade to the gifts. After seeing Katherine's lovely lavender sachets, I was inspired to make some Lavendar Scented Closet Sachets using brightly coloured doilies and … [Read more...]
