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Wheat Heat Pack

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  • Fabric 15 x 48cm's or your desired size.
    1 cup of Dried lavender
    Wheat
    Sewing machine

A corduroy , fleece or velour are perfect fabrics to use for heat packs, they are durable and soft on the skin.

Pin the 2 pieces of fabric together with the right sides facing . Sew around the edges leaving a 5cm gap.

Pull the pillow through the gap, turning it the right way out. Use a knitting needle to help push out tight corners.
Fill the pillow 3/4 full with wheat and add the cup of dried lavender as you go

Then finish off by hand sewing the gap closed.

To use: Microwave for 2 minutes until hot or store in the freezer until cold for a cold pack.

Wheat can be bought in bulk from Animal Produce Stores.

If you are giving these as a gift pop them into a organza bag for a decorative finish.

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this is a great idea im doing this for a project at school and so im goin to use this thanks heaps!!!

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We actually had been given one of these, they are WONDERFUL! Thank you for putting up the directions.:)

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I am looking more for ice packs or cold packs then hot packs. Any suggestions?

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I filled mine with flax seed and stitched a piece of lace in between and put a little bit of pepeermint tea inside smells great also if you put a cup of water in the microwave with it it brings out the smell more and you get a moist heat instead of a dry

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I use rice in mine, which is very cheap. Also, I add some oatmeal, which makes them smell like oatmeal cookies when heated. Easy and inexpensive gifts!!!!

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I hear you can also use ground Flax Seed which gives a more sandy soft feel. Great idea!

great, easy & affordable idea...thanks

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wish I had found this site yesterday I just spent $20 Aus
on one for my daughter but figured we all need one in the family so I am making them

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always wanted one but to much money at the mall

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Fantastic idea! BUT please make sure that they are completely cold before reheating in the microwave as the wheat has been known to over- heat and catch fire. Elee

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I made a bunch of these as Christmas presents for my family but used rice instead of wheat. They make a great gift!

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Ahhh! The wheat holds the heat really well! I will have to try it in the freezer too...
For a more finished look, I rounded my edges, and used two different colored fabrics, one on each side.

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I've seen these before, but i never knew what I could put in the middle without it catching on fire or something (I didn't try it, I just assumed) Thanks! It turned out great!!

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rice works very well for these also. hand towels and dish towels are also excellent choices for the cover. i have used these for years on my neck and back and they are wonderful.

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very good instruction even for beginner you be in my favorities

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You can also try to find lavendar at herbal stores. There are a ton of websites too

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Wheat can be bought from Produce stores. Lavender from craft suppliers

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Whee do you buy the lavendar and wheat in large amounts?

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