MaKing a scented tree

he fresh fragrance of pine is synonymous with Christmas. These handmade fabric trees, filled with pine needles, will spread this evocative aroma throughout the home. Simple to sew, they have a small section of branch forming each tree’s trunk. This allows them to stand upright on a shelf or windowsill.

1. Step 1: A handful of needles are plucked from an offcut of a pine tree, by pulling them sharply against the direction of growth. A 1½in (4cm) length of branch, approximately ¾in (2cm) in diameter is cut. The needles and wood are left overnight in a...