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I've been working on a number of 'special orders' lately and one was a request for an eye pillow – the type you might use after yoga or just when having a lie-down. 

After making one, I decided I really needed one too (my eyes get so tired after a day at work on the computer) and I'm so thrilled with this seemingly simple but lovely thing to have. I've also made a few for friends with new babies and my shop. 

The pillows are made from linen (some are embroidered and some not) with soft cotton lawn on the bottom. Inside this outer layer there is another pouch made from silk, which I've filled with a mixture of flax seeds for weight, and dried lavender, for scent. 

The double layer is so that the outer part can be removed for washing, or to add fresh lavender or more seeds, as desired. I've also tried popping mine in the freezer before using (like a cold compress) and I guess you could do the same with a microwave.

Incidentally, I've been drying lavender from the garden though I use purchased (Marlborough) lavender in the pillows. Is there any better scent?