More Gift Sewing

Today I made four more rice bags, and four more pot holders. I made four more of the Christmas pot holders Friday afternoon.

I have been making the rice bags, using THIS tutorial.  I used slightly different dimensions though. I cut my fabric 12” x 22”, then cut two pieces of fabric, each 2” x 10” for the handle loops. When I add the rice, I measure up 6.5”, add 1 3/4 cups of rice. When I heat them, I stand them on their side, microwave for one minute, then flip it to the other side, and microwave another minute. That seems to be the perfect temperature for me. I have a microwave in my basement, and it has a turn table. I think I like using that microwave the best.

I wanted to make some pot holders with hot peppers on them for two special people but didn’t have any fabric. I found a simple quilt at Goodwill (WHERE else, do you ask???) (no quilting on it) with the pepper fabric and a muslin backing. I cut it up today to make the rice bags and pot holders. I pulled the orange and green fabric from my stash of fat quarters. I think they came out pretty cute!

I also made the two green floral rice bags for gifts for a couple of special girls at work. These two projects are really turning into a full time weekend job for me, but everyone who has received them love them. I would like to keep making them and have some on hand for quick gifts when I need one in a hurry. I really love the hot pads too. They are pretty simple and quick to make. Seems I find myself in a situation sometimes, where a little gift would be nice, and I have nothing to give.

To date, I have made 24 rice bags, and 14 hot pads, and they all have a place to go. I guess I need to get busy again!

Today, while I sewed, I watched:

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I have had these in my collection for a few years now, and have watched them many times before, but they are always great movies to watch again.

Have a great week, and remember,

Michelle