Rice Bags

The Admin in the Office loves these microwave Rice Bags. I've made them for her other years, and realized I had the rice, flannel and some essential oils.

Its such an easy object to make, but a bit heavy to ship, so I don't make them for family members in MN any more.

It takes a 2 pound bag of rice for the filling, plus a few drops of essential oil in each one. Fabric is cut 8" by 40", sewn right sides together, with corners clipped and then the bag is turned. 

The first channel is 5.5" from the edge, pinned in a line, with 1.5 cups of rice. That channel is stitched closed, and then each channel is marked 5.25", filled with rice and stitched closed. Then, a simple edging stitch around the four sides, to re-enforce it all. 

These bags were made to wrap around the neck. One bag holds Wintergreen Essential Oil, which has a lot of healing properties. The microwave will heat the bag and release the scent.

The second bag has a combination of Lemon Essential Oil for rejuvenation, and Orange Essential Oil for Lightheartedness.

Sometimes I have made cases to cover the bag and help it last a little longer. These are that luscious blue print and will most likely not show body oils. I don't plan to give them to her for a little while, so will think about whether or not to make the covers. I do have fabric and they are pretty easy.