Hops and lavender herb cushion
A small scented cushion made from two pieces of fabric, dried hops and lavender. A sewing project for adults, without a promise about sleep.
Steps
Cut two fabric pieces
Cut two matching squares of linen or cotton, about twenty by twenty centimetres. Sew three sides together, leaving the fourth open. Allow about twenty minutes or longer, depending on your sewing experience.
Fill loosely
Loosely fill the bag with fully dried hop cones and lavender flowers. Use roughly two parts hops to one part lavender by volume. This is a fragrance mixture, not a medicinal dose. Do not add essential oil.
Close and set aside
Sew the opening shut with a seam you can reopen later. Place the cushion as a scented object away from your face, not in bed. If plant dust or fragrance bothers you, choose a sewing project without a herb filling.
Empty before washing
Open the seam and remove all the filling. Wash the empty fabric according to its care instructions and let it dry completely before refilling. Discard damp, musty or visibly mouldy filling. There is no fixed number of months after which it must be replaced.
Do not use this cushion if you have a known reaction to the plants, plant dust or fragrance. Do not test a possible allergy by keeping it beside your head overnight. This is a scented object for adults, not a toy or a sleep treatment. Keep the filling, sewing equipment and finished cushion away from young children and pets.