![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vRCFTRW2nOBQzlJTXqipFHLGTaNHmy4JG6zqvfaavZ-m4tBe45L781xKvtJZHqdO6_hdwdmlQ1Jq0oxZrrPD0u9aYf2hxuNny5Cbhj9e4YH-k59U7pskH9Yopb6oXPYEu6KXWBgThXURDRN9oEUd9wL6UGG-SCc3wAvBt1VTDtj4TF9zfct2p2xyk=s0-d)
Need an idea for a quick, easy, and practical homemade gift? This was my gift for a Secret Santa exchange this year. A microwaveable bean bag warmer. It is great for muscle pain and cold toes. ;D All you need is cotton fabric and some rice!
I made a 3-sectioned one that sits well on the neck. With cute owls. Hahaha
Remember to pick a cotton fabric, as synthetics should not be put in the microwave. Flannels are a good choice as they are soft! I used a little less than 6 cups of rice for this project. There are other things you can fill them with, there are lots of good suggestions floating around online. I would recommend putting dried lavender in them if you can find it, it makes them smell really good when you warm it up. Just remember: dried ingredients only!
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vPLzVe63YodPatShbP0LO_xyUkQ1QjxJDVVNleowQP7BKHrHYwCIvLXVgqnLhXm8Nzn5uICRrwdvW_LGr8QPFbnsH3cTUfg5FFoNfWkr31IYfly4n2k9QIi0g9CrR0wCdHYNrtoGYHaoK6wWnG8jSDUxdACbYVmSdVKjiy22XLDBJjcipFzWXSEQ=s0-d)
First I cut a rectangle of flannel that was 13"x22". I folded it in half lengthwise (patterned side together) and lined up the edges, pinning them in place. Then I stitched around 2 sides leaving one end open.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tKZJfl1rXwxxr6nDNfnSVyhEbMPvH8pHtZ2utHlLZ_OvHnbqlg7NYWmkCcgsEv62drSCgNZrI4BeU902K9t4gOiaW84YYHpUix8LRR_S07Ws_KfULJb4qnzq1QeZQTNJ63jfjLJ4FgogtH-Pg7rKZ4YB84ddjZcNs-6g0-4RDMMp0SrAUl5MomoqE=s0-d)
Then I clipped the excess fabric in the corners and turned it right way out. I poured in a little less than 2 cups of rice, then did a line of stitching about 1/3 of the way down the rectangle. This ensures that the rice doesn't just all slide to one end of the bag. I repeated the process with the middle section. I poured my last 2 cups of rice in the final section and then folded the unfinished edge inside, top-stitching it closed neatly.
Then I folded and decorated with ribbon!
Here is 2 more I made for other gifts. I love the striped flannel.
No comments:
Post a Comment