Comments on: How to make your own dream pillow; Sweet Dreams Pillow Recipe

By: Dee@ Prayer Shawl

Dee@ Prayer Shawl — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:08:13 +0000

Thanks! I’m going to try that. When I crocheted baby blankets I use to put baby lotion on my hands every time I worked on the blanket. By the time I finished it smelled like baby. The mothers always loved the way it smelled.

I never thought of doing something similiar for my prayer shawls til now. I like your idea better though

By: Healthy Opal

Healthy Opal — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:44:02 +0000

Hi @Dee@ Prayer Shawl,
That’s a great idea! I just checked out your site. I really like it. My suggestion would be to put your yarn in a large container, and add bits of cloth saturated with lavender essential oil throughout the container. The scent will permeate the yarn. Depending how long the yarn stays there it can linger in the prayer shawls for years. I have quite a few items that still carry the scent of the essential oils that were originally applied years ago.

Frankincense is another essential oil that is calming, and it’s believed to put one in a meditative state. I love it, however it’s much more expensive. Frankincense tears is a cheaper option. You burn it like incense. Occasionally I’ve placed items of clothing, and pillow cases near my incense burners so the smell that’s released can permeate the fabric.

By: Dee@ Prayer Shawl

Dee@ Prayer Shawl — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:19:59 +0000

Opal, I have learned something new and wonderful today. I have never heard of dream or comfort pillows. You have given me an idea to add more value and meaning to my prayer shawls. I could lace them with essential oils like lavender to enhance a since of comfort to the recipients.

I’m glad I found your blog via Patricia’s blog.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:46:45 +0000

hello @Patricia,
Thanks for popping by, lavender is amazing. I love it’s gentle healing qualities. It’s effective in so many areas; relaxation, stress, burns, wounds, insect repellent, etc.,

I linked to your site in my foot powder recipe. I’ll be linking to you a again. I simply love lavender. I fell in love with it as a child, and it’s still one of my all time favorite herbs.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:42:09 +0000

Hiya @kaozz,
Yes those type of teachers are a treasure! Mrs. Kyte was great, and she was my best teacher. The kids were sad when she stopped teaching. She was in her late 60′s or early 50′s when she taught our class. I think I even cried (which was unheard of for me to do) when I found out she wasn’t returning.

You know I add the dream pillows near Mr. Bentley’s area too, he doesn’t bite the pillow so it leaves his bed smelling sweet.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:38:30 +0000

@Megan@secret Santa spirit of Christmas, They are great, and versatile too since they double as insect repellents, and if you add mint well you might find that mice aren’t hangng around. I live in a wooded area, so it’s no uncommon for mice to pop in for a visit. I recently planted mint around the house.

Oh did you know that cats seem to love Valerian? My cat went crazy over the stuff; I thought she was in heat. It smells like old socks but she me-OOOWEED and made a right fool of herself for that valerian, lol. She loved that more than catnip.

By: Moondancer

Moondancer — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:34:43 +0000

@Wayne Howard, I’ll have to write an allergy post, a few natural remedies have worked for my friends/family members. You might want to check them out.

Well the pillow doesn’t have to be laced, I dated a guy that was sold on the pillows after I created one for him.