Rice bags quick and easy.

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05-17-2010, 04:28 PM

#21

SandyMac

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I make a pillow case and matching rice bag as gifts for everyone. They all seem to like them and if the guys don't want them the gals will always us they :-D

05-17-2010, 04:49 PM

#22

Teacup

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These are great gifts. I make a muslin bag to hold the rice and make a separate removable, washable cover. Two important tips:
1. Use a funnel or some other method to channel the rice into the bag and fill in in a large bowl to catch any spills.
2. DO NOT ALLOW A 2-YEAR-OLD TO HELP YOU FILL THE BAGS! I speak from experience.

05-17-2010, 04:56 PM

#23

Feathers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by penski

so this only makes sense if we do not use a seperate bag for the rice then it cant be laundered ? correct

Correct!

05-17-2010, 05:04 PM

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Feathers

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You make the liner and fill it with rice then make the outside cover and put it around the rice bag and hand sew the neck closure OR you can put a zipper in on the back.

05-17-2010, 05:33 PM

#25

raksmum

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Thanks for the tutorial! Looking at your picture reminded me of the "pillows" you put around your neck when on an airplane or in a vehicle so your head doesn't bob around if you fall asleep. Anyone know what you would fill one of those with?

05-17-2010, 05:45 PM

#26

penski

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thank you

05-17-2010, 07:07 PM

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Pickles

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Quote:

Originally Posted by twinstitchin

Depending on the size of your bag,you fill it about 2/3thirds full. This allows the rice to warm through. If you use a scent it will not affect your microwave at all. I heat mine 2 minutes,and I have two cups of rice in mine. It may vary with your microwave.

Thanks for the microwave info, I just didn't want to run it with scents that might stay in it

05-17-2010, 07:13 PM

#28

Pickles

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HisPatchwork

I like to put dried lavender and peppermint leaves in mine. Very relaxing and they do not leave an odor in the microwave and last a long time. I lightly spritz both sides with water before microwaving it.

Thank you for this Tip :D