Wednesday 17 December 2008

Secret Treats

I like to bake biscuits for my friends and neighbours at Christmas but this year I have been both a bit ill and a bit busy and decided to sew lots of lavender sachets instead...
I've been sewing them on evenings when I've been spaced out and in need of something relaxing to do, and it's nice getting them done in advance instead of relying on having the time and energy for a two day baking marathon! I've been making lots of the little squares, most with a heart on one side with ribbon and button details. Here are the first batch, front and back:
It is immensely satisfying seeing them all in a pile like that, but already ten of these have been wrapped and given as presents. These ones are some of my favourites so far...I especially love the little polka dot button in the middle of the heart, it just looks too cute and is making me want to sew buttons on everything...

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11 comments:

Cat McLaughlin said...

these look really lovely! :)

Girl_Industries said...

Such lovely colour combinations - just as yummy as home baking but much longer lasting!

LPFish said...

I know re: buttons x there is just something about them? appeals to our collective nature, to hoard little things and appreciate their nice-ness? They just 'finish' something don't they? Love lavender too.

Baking and Making - my life!

Anonymous said...

Lovely little gifts.

Mlle Miracle said...

I wasn't sure if Felt was a good material for making lavender sachets. But seeing yours (so, so beautiful and original) I have to try it!

Rhiannon said...

I know I've said it before, but these really are lovely! Your friends are all very lucky
x

Stephanie said...

What a lovely little collection you have there! They'll make great gifts.

Unknown said...

they do indeed look very beautiful all piled together!

Knit Sew City Girl said...

These are so pretty! I really like the combination of felt and cotton.

Mary

Creative Crafter UK said...

These are so pretty - they look lovely all together! Fabulous work!

Liesel said...

They are so cute, I love them!