We have a lot of lavender in the garden at the moment. The bees are happy. I've picked some bunches for drying around the house, to use in later projects.
Keira is visiting her grandmothers this week, and made these little gifts to take with her. They're lavender sachets made from a fine grey linen (recycled from an old dress) and filled with lavender from the garden. It was a great project for her to do- a good size to practice embroidery and handstitching, cutting, folding and pressing. She loves to make things (especially presents for people) - I really wish I made more time to do things like that with her.
Do you know about Fabricabrac? It's a sweet craft market that raises money for hospices, and is all about second-hand fabric. There are a few events coming up around the country:
11 October New Plymouth
18 October Wellington (I'll be happily rummaging for fabric at this one)
