Two of life’s lovelies – cosy cottages and gloriously fragrant lavender. Julie Nyanyo doubles up on delights with her sweet sachets. They’re simple to make and scent-sational!
WHAT YOU NEED:
-Cream felted wool or wool felt
-Scraps of small-scale print fabric
-14cm (51⁄2in) narrow ribbon
-Stranded embroidery cottons
-Embroidery needle
-Dried lavender
-Sewing machine
-General sewing supplies
WHAT YOU DO:
1 Referring to Diagram 1, make paper patterns for the house and roof shapes.
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