Thursday, June 10, 2010

Homespun Project

This month's Australian Homespun magazine includes a little "weekend project" by yours truly.
It's a scrap-busting idea I had one afternoon last year - hanging lavender handbags. I was so pleased with how they turned out, it was very difficult to keep the secret for so long.

They only take tiny scraps of fabric and a bit of braid or ric-rac. They're filled with lavender flowers to make your wardrobe smell sweet.


If you'd like to make these - or other lavender-filled goodies - we have some lavender flowers for sale in the (website) shop. 100g packets (as seen in the photo above) are $8.80. This is enough lavender to make about 4 little handbags.
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13 comments:

  1. KateJune 10, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Excellent work - look forward to seeing it!

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  2. fiJune 10, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    what a lovely idea:) hope your enjoying you post deadline time xoxo

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  3. michalJune 10, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    adorable! I wish I could get my hand on this magazine!

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  4. Gay McDonellJune 10, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    How totally cute and totally clever - so does all that lavender make your relax in sweet slumber?

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  5. Jenny from OhjohJune 10, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Too cute Nikki. You are a clever little custard!

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  6. meriJune 10, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    These look so cute - good idea, Nikki! Great for your little one's dolls as well :)

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  7. AnnieJune 10, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Nikki, just one achievement after another - I'm excited and am wondering . . . what next???

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  8. FerJune 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Great idea! I especially like the way it can help reduce the scrap pile!

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  9. Melanie Gray AugustinJune 11, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    What a great idea! And so cute!

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  10. GypsyJune 11, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    They are lovely Nikki, very cute!

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  11. AnonymousJune 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!!

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  12. meli BJune 13, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Well done on getting your ideas in print.
    Must be a buzz for you. They look great. I would happily make or buy them as presents.

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  13. SEW RED HOTJune 14, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    I MADE ONE !
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sewredhot/4699340856/in/photostream/

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xxx Nikki