Friday, August 16, 2019

Embroidered Lavender Sachet


Hello Friends!
 Welcome
I'm so glad you are here.




It's that time to collect the Lavender from my garden.

It's also time to start making some crafts for the Christmas Boutique Season.
These embroidered lavender sachets are always a  popular item.

I will share my shortcut with you...
I use the organza bags from the DOLLAR TREE.
They come in a few colors, I love the pale yellow/cream color.
The bags come 8 to a pack for one dollar.
3'' x 4''


I used embroidery floss in the color number 29 and 522

Cut a length of floss about 18'' and divide the 6 strands of floss in half.

Use the 3 strands and a needle to begin. 



I found it was easier to embroider when the bag was filled.



I used a running stitch stems and Daisy loop flowers.

 To get started just free hand the stems, then add leaves-





Then  stitch the flowers........ fill with Lavender buds and done!







Ways to use your sachets :
  • Use the sachet to scent your drawers and keep insects away. 
  •  A lavender sachet will work as a natural air freshener. 
  • Keep a sachet near your bed, the fragrance helps you relax. 
  • Give lavender sachets as gifts. 
  • Toss into the clothes dryer.
  • Put a sachet in your car, the heat will release the scent.
  • Tuck one inside your purse or suitcase.
When the sachet starts to lose the scent,
 just give the bag a little squeeze and it will become fragrant again.
The bags can be refilled when needed.



I have more to go......



When these are finished they will be set aside for
the Christmas Boutique.
 Do you start your Christmas crafting in the summer?
I would love to hear from you !
xo Lisa S






41 comments:

  1. Oh- I think I lost my comment. I said the sachet bags are just lovely and I wish I had time to do some Christmas crafting. xo Diana

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    1. NanaDiana
      Summer is such a busy time. I'm so glad you could visit.
      I work a split shift- morning and night. Crafting is my relaxation.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. I loved your embroidered lavendar sachet. I started embroidering again last week--two dishtowels after being on a knitting and crocheting jag--I work while my SO drives us around. I am definitely going to do a few of these as I have a bag of lavendar flowers and the little bags, too!

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    1. Kathy
      Thank you so much. I just adore embroidered dish towels.
      I have quite a collection that no one is allowed to use!
      When I was a little girl I loved to embroider pillow cases. I'm glad you plan to make some bags. Using the bags from Dollar Tree save so much time and the cost is low. I sure appreciate your sweet comments. xo Lisa S

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  3. Lovely! I understand why your sachets are popular m

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    1. Michele
      You are so sweet- Thank you
      I'm so glad you stopped by!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. Beautiful handwork. I'd love to make one of these. Thanks for showing us how! Best wishes, Linda @Crafts a la mode
    www.craftsalamode.com/

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    1. Linda
      You're so kind! I appreciate the visit too.
      Thank you for hosting, I enjoy partying with you.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. I would never have thought to embroider such a delicate bag. Love it! Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! --Jennifer

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    1. Jennifer
      So glad you stopped by!
      You would have thought of it cuz you're so creative-
      Thank you for hosting-
      xo Lisa S

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  6. These embroidered lavender sachets would make lovely gifts. Love them.

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    1. Veronica
      Thank you for your sweet comment. Buying the bags is a great shortcut. You are so right- 8 tiny gifts for $1 is a good deal.
      xo Lisa S

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  7. I love this and can't wait to plant a lavender bush at our new home.
    #TrafficJamWeekend

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    1. Antionette
      Congrats on the new home! Lavender will make a great addition to your garden.
      xo Lisa S

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    1. Hi Reidland Family
      Thank you for your sweet comment!
      xo Lisa S

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  9. Thanks so much for linking up your sachet post at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 43. Shared.

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  10. You are lucky to grow the lavender ,I have tried many time no luck.
    your gifts are so sweet and a lot of time
    HPS
    Laura

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    1. Laura
      I think my lavender plants do well because they like to be left alone and not too much water. My neglect is to their benefit. Give them lots of room and don't plant among other plants that need to be watered often. The plants don't like to be watered at their base because lavender is prone to root rot. Maybe you can try again :)
      Thanks for stopping by- xo Lisa S

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  11. I love this post about 2 things I enjoy embroidery and lavender. I would like to share this post with my readers with a link to your site with your permission.
    Have fall,
    Kippi

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    1. Kippi
      That would be fine with me. Thank you for asking.
      It sounds like fun!
      xo Lisa S

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  12. Very pretty and I bet they smell lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger's Pit Stop!

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    1. Roseann
      They do smell amazing! Thanks for visiting and hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  13. These are lovely and I swear I can smell them through my computer screen lol! I'll be featuring you next week on my blog, thanks so much for sharing with us at the To Grandma's house we go link party :)

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    1. Tarahlynn
      Thank you! I love lavender. It does make the house smell so clean and fresh. I appreciate the feature! I will be over to visit.
      xo Lisa S

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  14. You had me at lavender, Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. We have that in common! It is so relaxing.
      Thank you for hosting another beautiful party.
      xo Lisa S

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  15. So pretty. I bet they smell amazing.

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    1. Thank you Katie!
      Lavender is one of favorites.
      Thanks for visiting-
      xo Lisa S

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  16. This is such a beautiful idea, very creative and doable. We will feature your post on the next Blogger's Pit Stop. Enjoy and come and visit us with more of your ideas.
    Kathleen
    Blogger's Pit Stop

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    1. Kathleen
      Thank you so much for the kind comment.
      I look forward to the next party. I appreciate you so much.
      It is truly an honor to be part of the feature.
      xo Lisa S

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  17. Lisa, I absolutely love these! Such a simple but special gift to do! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the TFT party! I’ll be featuring you at tomorrow’s party!

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    1. Theresa
      You are so sweet! Thank you so much- I am thrilled to
      be able to join the party. I appreciate being part of the feature. Many thanks- xo Lisa S

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  18. What a brilliant idea to stitch them filled! They would be so fiddly to stitch otherwise! Genius!!

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    1. Julie
      Thank you so much! Don't look at my stitches.
      You are the one with the skills my friend.
      xo Lisa S

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  19. Such a lovely item to use in drawers or even set out in a bowl! And a party favor would be great! Hope we get to see this at Tuesday Turn About, my friend. You lavender sachets are lovely!

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    1. Julie
      Thank you so much. You are so sweet! I love to party with you :) Have a wonderful weekend, friend.
      xo Lisa S

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  20. This is such a pretty idea. I love the smell of lavender! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. As you saw, your post was one of my features this week. I will be pinning and sharing to Instagram stories this weekend. Thanks again for joining us and enjoy your weekend!
    Shelley

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    1. Shelley
      I appreciate you so much! Thank you for your sweet encouragement. xo Lisa S

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  21. These are so pretty and would make a lovely gift! Thanks so much for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!

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