There’s frugal……and then there is borderline hoarder.
….or is it full-on hoarder. I forget.
Anyhoo, how could I possible throw away all those wonderful pine needles that fell from our pine garland around the front door?
I’m not gonna worry until A&E shows up with a camera crew peeking in all the windows.
Until then, we’re using those almost wasted pine needles for gifts. (Aren’t our family/friends just so lucky?)
There were a lot of needles on the porch after that project. So naturally we swept them up and filled some bowls.
As a “borderline hoarder”, I have a few tubs of fabric scraps in the attic. Found this 10 inch wide strip of Black Stewart tartan up there. Pretty great Christmas plaid if you ask me. (that’s probably why I’ve saved it for 10 + years)
After I ironed my fabric flat, I lined up the plaids and cut 5 inch squares. I stitched the sides of the squares together leaving a 2 inch opening to turn the bag inside out and fill with pine needles.
I’m not a great tailor,(is sewer the word? Just looked that word up and, No, no it’s not), but I can sew straight lines like a champion. Just followed the lines in the plaid…
After turning my sachets inside out …
I used a funnel made from rolled up paper to fill each one with pine needles.
Then a quick hand stitch over the 2 inch opening…
Add red ribbon and a gift tag……….and our pine sachets are finished and ready to give away.
Extremely simple project, we made 20 in a couple of hours.
Yes, I am the kind of guy who saves the pumpkin seeds from Jack-o-lanters with the full intent of planting them in the spring.
and no, ………I have never actually planted any of them.
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I thought about suggesting “sewist”…
http://bangordailynews.com/2010/01/11/living/donrsquot-call-me-a-lsquosewistrsquo/
http://sewaholic.net/sewist-sewer-seamstress-which-do-you-like-best/
LOL, “sewist” works….Thanks…Now how come I didn’t find either of those articles when I Googled “Sewer”?
Why would you save your seeds for planting when you could roast them and eat them?? Mmmm tasty – the best part about carving a pumpkin!
The Mexican’s have made “pepitos” very popular in Texas…on muffins, ice cream, yogurt….they are delicious. Maybe I WILL roast them next time….. with chili powder and salt..YUMMMM
Can you tell me where you guys bought that red navajo blanket at the end of your bed. It is beautiful.
Hi Sherry, It’s a Pendleton blanket that we bought in Albuquerque on a trip a few years ago. It’s a retired pattern, but the site has several more red/black blankets to choose from. Pendleton.com
As usual, you guys are super creative. Maybe you could include a small mist bottle of pine essential oil mixed with denatured alcohol (or water) as a refresher spray for your sachets. Also, I love your personalized gift tags.
Thanks Sharon, good suggestion….The stamp for the gift tags was created for our Christmas Cards…but we have found other uses for it too.
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are you still selling the pine filled sachets?
Sorry Elizabeth, we made them as Christmas gifts….and gave them away. The tutorial is so that you can make your own.
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That is a beautiful fabric.. can’t buy it like that anymore!! So , please tell me, how long will the scent last? I am making sachets and want to use pine needles. You do beautiful work.
Hi Deedie, I think the scent lasts about a year in a drawer. You can always refresh them with a little essential oil. Of course then, I wouldn’t put them on top of clothes….and, thank you.
Hi, Do you sell these sachets? No
Sorry Jo, but no. We gave them all away.
Is there any drying needed for the balsam needles before I load them in the sachet bags? Also, how do I store balsam needles without risking mold?
They are relatively dry when I stuff them. There shouldn’t be any mold risk if they are dry enough.
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