These craft idea given to me by Dame Aoife Finn, Chancellor of Youth, Kingdom of Aethelmearc. 
If you make copies of these instructions please be sure to give her credit.
 

Felt pomander ladies-in-waiting

You will need:
pink felt (2 squares = approx. 16 "ladies")
assorted colors felt (1 square = full body)
cotton batting or crumpled tissue
thread
loose potpourri
yarn
glue
scissors
markers
misc. odds-&-ends for decorations
 
Pattern Suggestions:
Head
Body
Dress
 
Instructions for pre-assembly:
Put small piece of stuffing between 2 head pieces and sew up. Insert head between 2 body pieces w/ hands in place and sew all but bottom. Make small braids for hair from yarn or have children make them.
 
To make:
Put a little stuffing in body, add a little potpourri, and a little more stuffing. Wipstick together, older children can do this. Let them decorate as they like. A little tin foil, buttons, old buckles and tooth picks can make knights.
 
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