I got this fab idea from Kristie on her lovely Blog, her instructions are at http://journeynorthof49.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/simpleton-sewing.html I used to have a wheat heat bag but I had never heard of them being made with rice. I decided to make mine smaller, 6 inches square made from scraps, some old jeans and fabric leftover from making a blind, both of which are nice and strong fabrics. Sew around the sides leaving a small gap for filling then turn the right way out. I then sewed around the edges again to make them extra strong. They were then filled to about 2/3rds with supermarket basic range rice, then the gap machined up. I kept my bags plain but you could add a bit of embellishment if you wish.
All you need to do is pop it in the microwave for 1 minute to make them lovely and warm. They are just the right size for hand warmers or I find them really good as little heat pads that can be put under my clothes onto aching muscles and joints. Bliss.
I have made several for my family as stocking fillers. Thank you to Kristie for the lovely idea.
Chickpea xx
Welcome to Rebecca, Chel and Ariel :)
What a simple and most clever idea. Well done to Kirstie and well done to you, they look a real treat.
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Lovely idea, your fabric is gorgeous. Handmade is always a special gift.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I wonder if you could ask Santa to put one in my stocking? Have a nice rest of the week. x
ReplyDeleteOo I love this idea. Thats just what I need. Does it need to go in the microwave with some water like my old wheat bag. I read the wheat ones can explode. Thanks x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea as a stocking filler! Happy Christmas! xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful.
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those are so cute, love that they are pocket sized x
ReplyDeleteVery cute :) I don't have a microwave, so I have to warm seeds / rice / beans in the oven and then pop them in a bag before velcroing closed.
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift idea :)
I went over top read the original and am impressed, I am going to try to make a large square, I may divide it into quarters, and use on my hip and knee when they play up. I t will mean filling from 4 sides but that way the rice will stay evenly distributed. Great idea, thank you for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteHaha I will have a word with Santa Christina :)
ReplyDeleteI can't find anything that says it has to be with water hazzy.
Happy Xmas to you Amy xx
What a great idea and they look fab. I must have missed that post of Kristie's because I follow her too, so glad to have seen it on yours. Does the rice not degrade after heating? Can you keep on using it? CT x
ReplyDeleteI suppose it would degrade after a while C.T., so you would either empty the bag and replace the rice or just make another bag. You can also freeze them apparently and add essential oils. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your variation on my rice bags! It was a great idea to make them pocket sized. You were also smarter than me. You used sturdy fabric. I worry sometimes that my flannel ones are going to get a hole in them, and what a mess that would be. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the idea Kristie x
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