It has been awhile I guess, since I have shared an idea for vintage bed linens. Lets just say, I have been up to my elbows in creating with them and forgot to share! Number six is fun for so many things! If you are looking for a fun little gift to give, this will serve you well! Whether it be for a teacher, hostess of the month, secret sis, Mother's day, neighbor, friend in the hospital, or for yourself, sachets are always a fave! And there are so many wonderful fragrances out there! Lavendar seems to be a fave in my shop, but I actually am more of a spice girl than a flower girl. So if you are like me, you can also fill your sachets with orange peels, peppermint, cloves, etc. I have even made coffee bean sachets for my husbands car-yum!
The size of the sachet is completely up to you, I make mine out of 5 inch squares. I line all of mine with an extra layer of white poly cotton for a quality feel and finish. Before filling them, I will top stitch around the edge for a finished look.
The sachets are perfect for any drawer, doorknob, car, suitcase, or bathroom. But they are also wonderful for those of you who have sensitive skin and cannot use dryer sheets with chemicals on them. I have used lavendar sachets in the dryer at different times when my kiddos skin has seemed to be oversensitive and irritated. They are a wonderful smelling alternative. I feel that they work well for approx 10-15 loads of laundry.
A few years ago I had started buying 100% cotton crocheted washcloths for our family. I was immediately hooked and slowly began replacing even our dishcloths with these. When my mom saw them, she began crocheting again, much to my excitement!! Not only have I been able to stock my home with her soft goodies, but she ended up opening a shop on etsy for her own creative outlet. I have grown to really believe in these little luxuries, they are extremely absorbent, super soft to the skin and hard working and lasting! So, I began buying from my mama on a regular bases to use these little lovlies for gifts, thankyous for customers, and as a part of my own little baby gift sets in the shop.
I just received a big order I had just placed with her and can't wait to put them to some fun uses!! For anyone interested, she has a half off sale right now too!! You can find her shop on etsy, it is called Yarns of fun.
