Create scented Christmas ornaments

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Scented sachets
These scented fabric ornaments are a gorgeous way to introduce a hint of festive fragrance to any corner of the home.

What you will need

• Sewing machine;
• Scissors;
• Pins;
• Needle;
• Thread;
• Spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves or orange peel;
• Pine needles (if desired);
• Wadding (we used stuffing from an old pillow);
• Fabric;
• Felt;
• Ribbon;
• Lace;
• Braid

1. Download the heart and bell templates or create your own. Place fabric on a flat surface and fold in half with right sides together. Lay template on fabric and cut out shapes. Arrange ribbon, braid or felt on the patterned side of each shape; pin and stitch in place. Pair shapes with right sides together. Cut a 15cm length of ribbon and fold in half. This is what the sachet will hang from. Position ribbon at the top edge of each shape, tail ends out, and the loop tucked between the two pieces. Pin around the edge of each shape, leaving a 3cm gap on one side.
2. Break cinnamon sticks into 1cm pieces. Place cinnamon, cloves, orange peel and pine needles in a bowl; stir to combine.
3. Machine stitch around the edge of each shape leaving a 3cm opening on one side for turning out and stuffing.
4. Turn the shape right side out and half fill with wadding. Add a few pinches of spice mixture and continue stuffing until plump. Hand stitch the opening closed

Photography: Amanda McLauchlan   Styling: Rachel Brown