Sweet Mary

 Last Saturday I ran a Sweet Mary stall at the Taniwha Spring Market in Central Hawkes Bay. Its a few years since I have sold at market and I have to say it was very nice chatting to old and new friends. I am gently easing back into the world of making and selling direct so only plan to attend one more event this year. This will run for three days in Havelock North on the 12th,13th and 14th November at the Function Centre  next to the library. For up to date information follow my Instagram feed, click on THIS link.

   Rescuing and reusing vintage linens to make my lavender filled sachets is what I do. The idea came one day when once again I arrived home from op shopping with a stash of stained and rust spotted vintage linens. Still beautiful but no longer used for their original purpose. I also have to credit my mum with the idea too as she long ago suggested it as a way of repurposing linens embroidered by my grandmother. Every piece I find is laundered and ironed ready for the next stage of cutting and sewing. For many years I have grown and harvested lavender for use in these beautiful sachets. To view and purchase Sweet Mary items please refer to my Instagram account, top right of this blog. Its a delightful labour of love with the emphasis firmly at the love end.