Rice bags for gifts

a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric, but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

Aches and pains! You stitch up a bag with rice or small dried beans and warm
it in the microwave and apply it to the offending body parts.
Shelly
"Kathy in CA" wrote in message
...
What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag
Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

Thanks! That sounds like a good idea!
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"Shelly" net dot charter at angel glass wrote in message
...
Aches and pains! You stitch up a bag with rice or small dried beans and
warm
it in the microwave and apply it to the offending body parts.
Shelly
"Kathy in CA" wrote in message
...
What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag
Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer
fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

When I make mine I put in broken up cinnamon sticks, coarse ground nutmeg
and cloves. When you put them in the micro-wave it kinda smells like apple
pie.

Patty in NWO


"Kathy in CA" wrote in message
...
Thanks! That sounds like a good idea!
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"Shelly" net dot charter at angel glass wrote in message
...
Aches and pains! You stitch up a bag with rice or small dried beans and
warm
it in the microwave and apply it to the offending body parts.
Shelly
"Kathy in CA" wrote in message
...
What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42
simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag
Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold
it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer
fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

My girlfriends and I use them for our headaches! Of course we don't
have as pretty ones like Shelly's (those are fabulous!). A really bad
headache takes two - one across the back of the neck where the tension
creeps up and one across over the eyes...all in place while in a
relaxed, reclining position. Now I have a neurologist who prescribed
a pill that can take away one of these wicked migraines in 1/2 hr
where I would fight it with rice bags for many - but I still believe
in the rice bags for preventing the "biggies" and dealing with all the
stuff life throws my way. I really don't know what people do without
them.
Shelly - your friends are going to be very lucky indeed as your gifts
will be so warmly appreciated for years to come. What a thoughtful
friend.
Joy

What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag
Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:39:02 -0500, "hfw"
wrote:

a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric, but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


Gorgeous things! You do beautiful work. How long do you nuke the rice
bags in the microwave?
another Sharon

Thanks for sharing Heidi. I had fun browsing at all your
projects.........great job!

Lorraine

"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

Oops! It wasn't me that was making the rice bags. hehe I think it was Heidi?
Shelly
"Joy Hardie" wrote in message
...
My girlfriends and I use them for our headaches! Of course we don't
have as pretty ones like Shelly's (those are fabulous!). A really bad
headache takes two - one across the back of the neck where the tension
creeps up and one across over the eyes...all in place while in a
relaxed, reclining position. Now I have a neurologist who prescribed
a pill that can take away one of these wicked migraines in 1/2 hr
where I would fight it with rice bags for many - but I still believe
in the rice bags for preventing the "biggies" and dealing with all the
stuff life throws my way. I really don't know what people do without
them.
Shelly - your friends are going to be very lucky indeed as your gifts
will be so warmly appreciated for years to come. What a thoughtful
friend.
Joy

What are the rice bags used for?
--
Kathy in CA
Quilting Stuff:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kathys1068


"hfw" wrote in message
...
a quick pic of what I've been up to (in addition to piecing 42 simple
blocks
that I may put together this weekend) "Santa's Workshop--Ricebag
Division"
and "Rice Bags closeup"

These measure about 38" x 4" and the covers are removable. I put
buttonholes
in the covers and the rice bag itself and made little ties to hold it
together so the ricebag doesn't slip to one end.

Each takes a quarter yard of muslin and a quarter yard of outer
fabric,
but
I like to use two fat quarters to make two complementary rice bags.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

Yup. It was I.

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

"Shelly" net dot charter at angel glass wrote in message
...
Oops! It wasn't me that was making the rice bags. hehe I think it was
Heidi?
Shelly