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   Palady | Mar 07, 2010 06:26pm | #1

   Woodruff - thank you for posting an excellent source for the ... bags.

   nepa

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   alotofstitches | Mar 08, 2010 11:23am | #2

   the "rice bags" need to be

   the "rice bags" need to be made from 100% fabric since synthetics may burn you.  I use 45" washed flannel, cut 12" wide across the fabric width.  I sew and turn leaving the long side open and then sew 4 sections, filling each with 1/2 c long grain rice.  Sew those sections closed by sewing across the length of the bag, leaving the top 4 sections open for filling.  Add 1/2 cup to each of those sections then close the long side.  We make this side for our Senior church members.  My personal bags are made from 60" flannel so that I can sew 5 sections across  for a total of 10.  That size will fit a large man better and wraps completely around knees.  I've also used cotton corduroy.

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   stillsuesew | Mar 09, 2010 01:57pm | #3

   Instead of rice, I use small pearl tapioca.  It holds the heat really well and has no odor and is very flexible.  Mine are about 6" by 14" to lay around the neck.

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   pfaffie7570 | Mar 10, 2010 03:47pm | #4

   Several years ago I made rice bags to use as a heating pad. I live in a humid climate and after 4-5 days the rice began to smell. I trashed the rice, bag, and all.

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   JoanGZ | Jan 16, 2016 01:58pm | #5

   heating without microwaving

   This Christmas I returned to issue 99 and the article on making body wraps. One of the recipients thanked me, then asked if I knew an alternate way to heat it as she did not have a microwave. What do you think? Perhaps a double-boiler? Thanks!