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Strawberry sachets

Hi Betty:

We did these a couple of week ago at our needleword guild. Basically you cut a half moon shape out of fabric, fold in half (right side to right side) and stitch along the straight edge. Then you run two rows of basting threads along the open edge,(about 1/4 inch in) making sure to leave a couple of inches of thread hanging at the end when you've finished the stitching.. Turn the cone right side out and fill with your emery (or if emery is too expensive, get sharp sand from a hardware store). Take the dangling threads you left and pull to close the cone. Overstitch as much as you feel necessary to make sure the strawberry doesn't come undone. From green felt, cut a little leaf shaped rosette to hide the stitches. You can add a fancy braid etc.

You can choose different fabrics or do a traditional red strawberry - about the only caveat is that the fabric be a fairly tight weave so no emery will leak out. We used quilting fabrics.

Marg

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Bob & Marg Whittleton
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Bunny

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Bunny

A number of recent eBay auctions have been conducted for strawberry-shaped sachets, made of vintage and new fabrics, and embellished with a variety of findings such as rhinestones, faux pearls, ribbons, etc. The sachets are filled with either lavender scented potpourri or emery sand, which is used to sharpen needles. I have looked in vain for a source for instructions on making these sachets. Several eBay sellers who specialize in crafts made from fabrics have auctioned these sachets, and this suggests to me that one or more sources of instruction must have been published in magazines or newsletters. If anyone can point me in the right direction for instructions, I will be very grateful.

Betty Vereen Hill Swainsboro, GA

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Betty Vereen Hill

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had emery at one point. Don't know if they still do.

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Karen C - California

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Dianne Lewandowski

I am especially grateful for all of the helpful responses in regard to my query on strawberry sachets. It's wonderful to be able to glean the knowledge and expertise of group members when needs arise.

Can anyone advise me on one or more sources for vintage ribbon?

Thanks again to everyone who helped me. To all group members, have a wonderful holiday.

Betty

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Betty Vereen Hill

I can't vouch for this company, but it looks like a lot of "sold" items.

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a search for "Vintage Ribbon" and you will come up with a LOT of responses.

I normally deal with sellers of silk ribb> I am especially grateful for all of the helpful responses in regard to my

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Dianne Lewandowski

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