Stitch a pillow

1. Locate and download the template and transfer the ‘sweet dreams’ motif, complete with border, onto the centre of the lilac fabric. Using an embroidery hoop, fill in the lettering in satin stitch with two strands of embroidery thread; use violet strands for the word ‘sweet’ and lilac for ‘dreams’.

2. Embroider the border line in stem stitch, using variegated violet thread. Follow with the flower motifs and swirls, then fill in the leaf shapes using green thread. Once complete, remove from the hoop and press on the reverse, taking care not to flatten the embroidery stitches.

3. Line up the raw edge of the gathered broderie anglaise trim with the edges of the lilac rectangle, so that the scalloped part of the lace faces towards the centre of the fabric. Pin together, pleating the lace at each corner, then tack in place.

4. Place the lace-trimmed front piece right side up and position the deep violet rectangle on top. Match the edges, then stitch all around, leaving a gap of 10cm on one side for turning. Clip the corners, turn right sides out and fill with dried lavender. Tuck in the raw edges on the opening of the fabric and slip stitch the folded edges together.

Sew a sachet

1. Mark out a rectangle measuring 11cm x 16cm on deep violet fabric. Locate and download the template and transfer the small flower motif onto the centre of one half of the material. Place in an embroidery hoop, then fill in the flower and leaf shapes in satin stitch using two strands each of the variegated violet and green threads. Refer to the photograph of the finished sachet as a guide.