This lovely lavender sachet is a great way to recycle an old piece of linen. It's a Good Thing.

Tools and Materials
Old or stained linens (Martha used an old French linen hand towel.)
Scissors
Rotary cutter and ruler (optional)
Pins
Sewing machine threaded with coordinating thread
Bone folder
Loose dried lavender
Hand-sewing needle

Repurposed Linen Sachet How-To
1. Cut two 5-by-8-inch pieces from the linen.

2. Match edges with right sides together and pin. Sew along edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving a 4-inch opening along one side.

3. Clip corners of seam allowance, being careful not to cut into seam.

4. Turn pouch right-side out. Poke the corners to a sharp point with a bone folder. Fill with lavender.

5. Hand-stitch opening closed.

Helpful Hints
Dried lavender is available at health-food stores, floral shops, and bath shops.

For a different aroma, try one of these scent blends:

• Cedar tips, cedar shavings, and lavender
• Orange tea and dried roses
• Earl Grey tea and dried cornflowers
• Grapefruit peel, vanilla beans, and peach tea
• Lemon verbena, chamomile, and lemon peel
• Fresh eucalyptus leaves and lime peel