Scented Potpourri and Floral Gifts: Fragrancing the Home with Natural AromaticsThis book celebrates the ancient art of potpourri, with both traditional and contemporary ways to enjoy its delicious fragrance. A wealth of ideas on using nature's gifts to decorate your home and fill it with heavenly perfume. A range of distinctive blends to make for every season of the year, each with its own unique aroma. Enchant your friends with richly scented gifts, from old-fashioned lavender sachets to stunning velvet cushions. |
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Scented Potpourri & Floral Gifts: Fragrancing the Home with Natural Aromatics Beverley Jollands,Joanne Rippin No preview available - 1999 |
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aroma Backstitch bay leaves blend chamomile cinnamon sticks cloves cm ½ cm 1½ colours container and leave corners and turn cotton fabric cross-stitch decorated dried flowers dried lavender flowers dry method embroidery hoop frame embroidery thread floss essential oil fl oz fl oz/1 cup fold fragrance g ½ oz GIFTS FROM JATURE ground allspice ground cinnamon ground cloves ground orris root gum benzoin benjamin handful dried heart ingredients lace layers lemon verbena lidded container Mix linen matching sewing thread mixing bowl mixing spoon mixture ml 1 tbsp ml 8 fl motif muslin nutmeg orange organza paper for template pieces pinking shears polyester wadding batting potpourri raw edges right sides facing running stitches safety pin scented rose petals scissors seam allowance sewing machine sewing needle Slip stitch spices square star anise stirring stitch the opening strands of embroidery tacking basting Trim the seams upholstery needle velvet wire