Monday, January 20, 2014

One Down . . .


. . . eleven to go.  I assembled the first lavender sachet this evening.  As you know, I am terrible at the finishing process and my hand sewing skills are not the best.  Here is the first sachet, measuring about 5" wide and 6" tall.  


I backed it in the same wool that I hooked with.  It took me less than a half hour to hook the heart, but almost twice that to finish it.  Hopefully the next ones will go more quickly.  I will try to do them a little more assembly line style.  I will also use a little less lavender and cut the backing slightly larger.  I don't like that a bit of linen is showing between the front and back, but since the wool is light colored, you probably would not notice unless I pointed it out.


I hope that your week is off to a great start.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

14 comments:

WoolenSails said...

It looks wonderful to me and a nice finish.

Debbie

Debra said...

I think it looks wonderful!

Primitive Stars said...

Oh Lauren, so beautiful, great job, Blessings Francine.

Julia said...

Beautiful... You did a great job on this one and I can almost smell that lavender. One of my favorite scent.

The first one is always the teacher. It will get easier with the others.
Hugs,
JB

Kim said...

So cute! The next 11 will finish up quicker than the first.

acorn hollow said...

they are so sweet I just love them. what a great idea.
Cathy

Alice ~ Folk Art Primitives said...

Cute idea, Lauren ~ you're so productive!

BumbleBeeLane said...

I love it! Warm Blessings! Amy

marly said...

Looks good Lauren! Nice neat job.

Lil Raggedy Angie said...

Those are just darling...stay warm and happy hooking hugs lil raggedy Angie

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

It looks great and I bet they smell wonderful.....I'm with you the finishing always takes longer!

Farm Girl said...

They look very nice. I was wondering how you would finish them.
I always have to gear up in my mind for the finishing part. I hope you are having a great week.

Margs Primitive Quilts said...

LoVe it. You 've made an awesome finish!

Raymond Homestead said...

Looks great Lauren!