Winter DIY Project: Balsam Fir Sachets and Pillows
Conceived and photographed by Remodelista/Gardenista contributor Justine Hand, the pillow (or sachet, depending on how you size it) is easy to make—a great keepsake whether you’re a born-and-bred Mainer or a smitten visitor looking for the perfect souvenir.
Remodelista in Maine is an ode to the can-do, make-do, do-everything style of those who reside in the northeasternmost state.
It also, not surprisingly, features a plethora of DIY projects, including this one that captures the essence of the region’s fragrant forests into one tidy pillow.
Conceived and photographed by Remodelista/Gardenista contributor Justine Hand, the pillow (or sachet, depending on how you size it) is easy to make—a great keepsake whether you’re a born-and-bred Mainer or a smitten visitor looking for the perfect souvenir.
Balsam Fir Pillow
This project can be scaled down to make sachets, perfect for sock drawers and linen closets, or up to make more generously sized pillows to toss on a bed.
Balsam fir is the fragrance of Maine. For our reimagined version, we eschewed the expected lobster, lighthouse, and blueberry motifs and instead chose fabrics that reflect the textures and hues of Maine’s woodlands and shores.