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How to Make an Herbal Dream Pillow.

by on Apr 12, 2008

Two blue speckled pillows leaning against each other.

Abi from CraftyCrafty muses, “Dream pillows were used in olden days for fairytale maidens to rest
their heads on as they slept. Nowadays, they’re just great for anyone
with the sort of full-on, stressful lifestyle that leads to insomnia.
Using the fabric of your choice…cut two equal sized sheets depending on the shape you
want your pillow to take, stitch along three sides of the material,
then turn it right the side out.”

Then, stuff with a combination of aromatic dried herbs, teas, flowers, and essential oils. Tie ’em up into a mess bag, and stuff ’em. Then, finish the fourth side with velcro, so you have easy access and exchange you scents with the seasons

Click here for the full instructions.