Rice/? bag help and ideas
09-12-2011, 06:33 AM
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I use crushed walnut shells for the weight and buckwheat hulls for the fill with less weight..both can take the micro and not be HOT to burn, nor do they pop, burn, etc or attract bugs. You can also get a corn cobb litter at walmart that works really well! Also all 3 of these can absorb essential oils like lavender to help with aroma therapy!
I too make a bag using canvas, or denim then make a pretty sleeve for it go into.
I too make a bag using canvas, or denim then make a pretty sleeve for it go into.
09-12-2011, 06:49 AM
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I also have been wanting to make some of these as I am always cold and have a back problem and the heat works better than any drugs I have tried. My concern is the smell of the corn or rice, I don't like the smell it gives off when it is heated. Does any one have suggestions as to a filler with no odor. I have filled it with small amounts of lavender but then the combination of smells is not terrific.
09-12-2011, 06:59 AM
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Now I have a better picture of what these are like. Thanks so much for the info. I will make some this fall.
Originally Posted by SuziQuilterDay
I use a mixture of 50/50 rice and feed corn. I've made 12" x 12" or 12" x 24" (use what you have that is close) I sew three sides like a pillow case, then sew channels up the long way.
Fill each channel 1/3 then fold over top sew zigzag to close
IF 12 x 24 then mark halfway point on the long, fill 1/3 to that mark, zigzag the half mark, fill 1/3 of the second half and close as above.
I like the 12 x 24 as I can put it under and over my feet at the same time.
Fill each channel 1/3 then fold over top sew zigzag to close
IF 12 x 24 then mark halfway point on the long, fill 1/3 to that mark, zigzag the half mark, fill 1/3 of the second half and close as above.
I like the 12 x 24 as I can put it under and over my feet at the same time.
09-12-2011, 07:48 AM
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Just a little something to add that may help...If you freeze the rice or corn for 24 hrs. before using, it kills all the little eggs that hatch into those little weevels. This is a trick to use if you're storing anything that contains flour, rice, etc. It will now keep on the shelf indefinitely. Also, I was thinking that you can add a handful of those dried flowers that you can buy at any of the discount stores for potpourri. Just some thoughts....
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