Potpourri bags: Butterflies

Three white bags, already sewn and finished with a yellow drawstring: all that is left to do is stitch the butterfly on the front, counting over the weave of the Aida. The large-square chart is easy to read and the small format means one bag can be finished in a couple of evenings, even for someone following a chart for the first time.

Once stitched, the bags can be filled with potpourri, lavender or dried flowers (not included in the kit) and hung in a wardrobe, tucked into a drawer or tied to a door handle. A small hoop makes the stitching more comfortable, taking care not to mark the made-up fabric.