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#11
It's the stuff they throw out during hunting season. Supposedly (I'm only sharing information I've read) that it's better to buy the extra clean rather than the basic feed corn because it has a tendency to be cleaner (no cobs, rocks, etc) and less chance of bugs.
Also...if you use corn...you need to run the insert part through 3 heating/cooling cycles to ensure that any extra water has evaporated, mold spores, bacteria, insect, etc that could cause damage down the line before putting it in the cover.
Again, don't know how accurate info is...however I have read it on several of the blogs & patterns I've looked at.
You can also use rice or flax seed. I opted for corn because I have one & like the weight. Plus it was an inexpensive option.
Also...if you use corn...you need to run the insert part through 3 heating/cooling cycles to ensure that any extra water has evaporated, mold spores, bacteria, insect, etc that could cause damage down the line before putting it in the cover.
Again, don't know how accurate info is...however I have read it on several of the blogs & patterns I've looked at.
You can also use rice or flax seed. I opted for corn because I have one & like the weight. Plus it was an inexpensive option.
#12
Originally Posted by mswordwiz
I saw patterns online,and figured I could wing it.
I sewed 4 minky strips 3 in long, cut 15 in, then attached another block of 4 to the first.
I stuffed some with rice and peppermint oil, buckwheat and almond oil, and some with flax that was run thru a dehydrator to remove oils before stuffing.
I lined the inside with kona scrap, and then made the pillowcase end. There is a small strip of velcro on the inside, and you heat the rice/buckwheat for 2 min and the flax for about 1.5 min.
I sewed 4 minky strips 3 in long, cut 15 in, then attached another block of 4 to the first.
I stuffed some with rice and peppermint oil, buckwheat and almond oil, and some with flax that was run thru a dehydrator to remove oils before stuffing.
I lined the inside with kona scrap, and then made the pillowcase end. There is a small strip of velcro on the inside, and you heat the rice/buckwheat for 2 min and the flax for about 1.5 min.
Thanks for sharing the method. I think I'm going to try one with your method since I know how to make the pillow cases for charity, I might have better luck :)
#14
Very good tip...thank you! I definately prefer the baffles to the free flowing. I think it retains heat better too. Too tired tonight to try your method, but first thing tomorrow...back to the sewing room!
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