That's my #5 edger. The one with the vertical poece of metal that the fabric ends ride agsinst. It lines everything up precisely as you stitch. Thanks!
Here's a tip. I have a small stapler that I keep in my sewing room. I use it instead of pins for securing "stuff" as it secures better and doesn't prick. The staples are easy to pull out. This method would work well with the channels. Alternatively, use fusible web on the inside edge of the sewn seam. Fuse before sewing.
I purchased 2 of these at a Christmas craft sale 25 or more years ago. I absolutely love them. They look nice on the table and they smell nice with the cloves that were added to the rice when they were made. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!
Adding rosemary or spices like whole cloves, allspice berries, pieces of cinnamon sticks to the rice mix makes nice holiday aromas when heated with the hot pan. Also, Christmas fabric on one side and fall or Thanksgiving on the other side makes a double holiday trivet. I made these many years ago and still use them.
I don't have an edger or even a great sewing machine, for that matter, but I'm going to try using my zipper foot. It's so long since I've used it, that it might not even sew on the correct side, but I'll give it a go. Thanks for the idea of doing this with rice.
I was just thinking that crushed walnut shells might be a good filler, though they are expensive. Or maybe birdcage gravel (made from the exact same material but for some reason cheaper in bulk from Amazon) would also work, just because I want to avoid bug possibilities. Just look up “crushed walnut gravel” on Amazon. Beth, I love your channel . NEVER get tired of the background music!
At my advanced age, many of your 'makes' would not look great on me; however, I love watching your videos. You are so much fun, and you give honest advice and encouragement to your viewers.
I enjoyed this tutorial. I enjoyed the corner turning trick, which I thought was mine alone, :-) except I have taught it to students I was teaching. I have never used a rice bag trivet but I am sitting at my computer with a rice hot pack at my neck. Since I started making them around 1996, I have made hundreds in various shapes and sizes. I try to use only 100% heavy cotton. I have learned that if you heat them too long in the microwave the fabric will scorch and fall apart (my dear mil taught me that repeatedly). I finally stopped filling mine too full because I had a very hard time with leaking rice. My answer was to stand the back up and pin as close to the rice as I could and then stitch a little distance away. Thanks!
@@saramccracken5342 hello. So I put a small amount of stuffing, sorry I said batting but meant stuffing like for stuffed animals, anyway, after I machine stitch one end shut I put a small piece of stuffing then fill with the walnut shell or rice then a small amount of stuffing which keeps everything in place and out of underneath my needle so I can then sew the end shut. Hope that makes sense.
Welcome back. I simply love your attention to detail. I love the extra tips you give us. Many times an experienced person makes it look easy but it doesn't work out too well. You always teach us well. It's as good as having you present in my room, lovely way of sharing your experience with us. Thank you! Sale of work coming up in a few weeks - trivets and hot packs.
I made these with the clove, cinnamon & nutmeg using rice & have a triple stich on my machine. I use a zipper foot. I made neck wraps with the same principle using lavender & chamomile essential oils & because you microwave them I use all cotton fabric & thread. My sister loves hers. I guess you could make a zipper pouch for them when not in use & could extend the life of the scent. Your prints are lovely.
I just found your channel and was reading all comments. The question as to bugs in rice, keep the bag in the freezer when not in use. This will avoid any bug issues.
Pea gravel is a good stuffing. It can be washed and doesn’t attach meal moths into your kitchen. Just rinse well, strain and spread out yo dry before filling.
Thanks for sharing this great idea. I love how you show and explain in detail how you get the great looking results you get. I always learn so much from your videos. Have a happy day.
Awesome... now i know what to do for my girls for xmas. They both have little families now.and i have 2 sons both with partners... this is perfect as i hsve a huge scrap stash..
I've been making these for years. I use mine for when i would get migraines and if my feet would get cold in bed. I make them with muslin and then make a cute pillow case for them. I'll have to make pretty ones for the table. Thanks for the video.
Did anyone else have a hum throughout the video?? I used to make these many years ago,when i worked in a fabric store,it was one of the demos i'd do. Very nice,may have to make a few,since i had forgotten all about them.
That is probably my industrial motor... later on I upgraded to a servo to get rid of that loud hum in the background. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I was happy to see your name back in my subscription folder. Glad you're back! Thank you for the video and the tip. I make these rice bags for my husband's hands and feet, which get cold easily.
👏👏New subscriber alert!👏👏 Just made this and it came out awesome by following along (at times in slow-mo) step-by-step. You not only have the gift of crafting but teaching as well. 🍎 Thank you for sharing! On to the 2019 Ceramic Tile Coasters idea #40.
I was reminded of the rice bags that you heat in the microwave to provide a warm pack. Could these be preheated that way to help keep the food warm? I suppose it would depend on the type of counter or table they would be set on because it's considered moist heat. I have visions of creating one that's big enough for a large rectangular pan, such as a 9X13. Well done tutorial!
Does the rice protect the heat from the table at all? I'm not familiar with these. They're beautiful though! So glad to see another video from you! Hope you've been well!
Love your choice of fabric and rationale for complimentary 2nd piece. What is the stitch length you recommend when you say' tiny stitch length' ? Also what instruction do you give as to how to clean rice trivet if soiled? Thank you for sharing your methods!
Around 2mm or 12 stitches per inch. Smaller than a grain of rice could work through and fall out. I say "surface scrub only" to customers. I gave one with fish fabric to my daughter's art teacher once. He was unhappy when someone in his family soaked it with water. He said he dried it out, and it was fine. So real surface scrubbing should be okay. But once it is stained with too much spaghetti sauce, it might be history.
TO KEEP THE BAGS CLEAN - Make a cover for it - like a pillow case. That is how I make all of my long rice bags (using cotton flannel) that are used for soothing sore muscles or even warming feet in bed. I prewashed the fabric twice before sewing. *See washing tips on 3rd paragraph. You can use a fold over **envelope end which would look more professional or a standard case. **I would NOT put the envelope seam in the center since the rice bags would be a little more difficult to stuff into it than a pillow would. You can use cheaper (price, not quality) solid fabric for the rice bags, and then make 2 COVERS to go with each bag. That way there is always a clean cover and you can also give people two different colors or styles. If doing SETS of 2 or 3, make sure to duplicate the colors/styles for each rice bag in the set - or use 2-3 coordinating fabrics. (You wouldn't want chickens with footballs and modern art designs in one set.) I would make each bag in one fabric (top and bottom). I hope that all made sense! *WASHING TIPS: I ALWAYS W/D-2X & Iron 1X when using cotton and cotton blends. When removing from the washer, be sure to snap the fabric out and pull fabric to square up a bit before throwing into the dryer. Don't leave the fabric laying in the dryer before ironing. At least pull it out, snap it out good, smooth and fold to put on a hanger or fold loosely to set aside so that you don't have to work so hard with the iron. I wash all my bolts of fabric like this and iron the entire lengths. I find it very soothing! When I was buying up a ton of inventory, it was nothing for me to iron out 6 - 10 bolts at a time. I know, I'm one of the exceptions out there! ALTERNATE USES FOR OLD RICE BAGS - OR NEW FOR THE SPECIFIC USE BY ANIMALS... I had some older rice bags that I recycled out of need to use for BOTTLE FED KITTENS that needed to be kept warm at night and on cold days. In addition to the "pillowcase", I added a layer of "cotton tea towels" - wrapped around the covered bags several times to help keep the bags clean. (I held my hand on the covered bags for about 20 seconds to test the heat.) I heated the bags, being careful not to overheat them, shook the rice around to distribute "hot pockets that microwaves are known for", covered them with the thin cotton towels, and placed the kittens in a row on it when I tucked them in for the night!! They loved it!! And it was oh so cute! I reheated the bags during feedings at 2am, before work, lunch break, after work and bedtime. It's quite a labor of love to to bottle feed baby animals! I always had the covers on them to keep the rice bags as clean as possible in case the towels shifted and also had an entire stack of towels that I kept changed out a couple times a day. Fortunately, I had bought a large box of the thin towels for sewing projects at a great price - but they didn't keep their shape well when laundering them 3 times (even shaping while wet) before using them for projects. I'm glad I tested the washing so that I didn't have disgruntled customers! After I was finished using the rice bag covers and towels for Kitten Duty, I washed them twice in hot water and put through a hot dryer, then stored everything (including bags) in a paper bag marked for "Animal Use Only". Talk about a a blessing in disguise to have a lot of rice bags made up for testing different techniques and sizes over the years! I hope that TIP helps others too! I'm going to post this as a regular comment to that people will not miss this lost in the "reply comments". It wore me out writing it! ;)
TO KEEP THE BAGS CLEAN - Make a cover for it - like a pillow case. That is how I make all of my long rice bags (using cotton flannel) that are used for soothing sore muscles or even warming feet in bed. I prewashed the fabric twice before sewing. *See washing tips on 3rd paragraph. You can use a fold over **envelope end which would look more professional or a standard case. Be sure the cover is a bit bigger, but not a lot. **I would NOT put the envelope seam in the center since the rice bags would be a little more difficult to stuff into it than a pillow would. You can use cheaper (price, not quality) solid fabric for the rice bags, and then make 2 COVERS to go with each bag. That way there is always a clean cover and you can also give people two different colors or styles. If doing SETS of 2 or 3, make sure to duplicate the colors/styles for each rice bag in the set - or use 2-3 coordinating fabrics. (You wouldn't want chickens with footballs and modern art designs in one set.) I would make each bag in one fabric (top and bottom). I hope that all made sense! *WASHING TIPS: I ALWAYS W/D-2X & Iron 1X when using cotton and cotton blends. When removing from the washer, be sure to snap the fabric out and pull fabric to square up a bit before throwing into the dryer. Don't leave the fabric laying in the dryer before ironing. At least pull it out, snap it out good, smooth and fold to put on a hanger or fold loosely to set aside so that you don't have to work so hard with the iron. I wash all my bolts of fabric like this and iron the entire lengths. I find it very soothing! When I was buying up a ton of inventory, it was nothing for me to iron out 6 - 10 bolts at a time. I know, I'm one of the exceptions out there! ALTERNATE USES FOR OLD RICE BAGS - OR NEW FOR THE SPECIFIC USE BY ANIMALS... I had some older rice bags that I recycled out of need to use for BOTTLE FED KITTENS that needed to be kept warm at night and on cold days. In addition to the "pillowcase", I added a layer of "cotton tea towels" - wrapped around the covered bags several times to help keep the bags clean. (I held my hand on the covered bags for about 20 seconds to test the heat.) I heated the bags, being careful not to overheat them, shook the rice around to distribute "hot pockets that microwaves are known for", covered them with the thin cotton towels, and placed the kittens in a row on it when I tucked them in for the night!! They loved it!! And it was oh so cute! I reheated the bags during feedings at 2am, before work, lunch break, after work and bedtime. It's quite a labor of love to to bottle feed baby animals! I always had the covers on them to keep the rice bags as clean as possible in case the towels shifted and also had an entire stack of towels that I kept changed out a couple times a day. Fortunately, I had bought a large box of the thin towels for sewing projects at a great price - but they didn't keep their shape well when laundering them 3 times (even shaping while wet) before using them for projects. I'm glad I tested the washing so that I didn't have disgruntled customers! After I was finished using the rice bag covers and towels for Kitten Duty, I washed them twice in hot water and put through a hot dryer, then stored everything (including bags) in a paper bag marked for "Animal Use Only". Talk about a a blessing in disguise to have a lot of rice bags made up for testing different techniques and sizes over the years! I hope that TIP helps others too!
I have a video on fleece heat packs. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I would only add that just as potters are glad that pottery breaks, fabric crafters are glad that fashions change and things get worn:) Also thanks for watching and commenting.
Sew ambitious, Im with aboiut keeping them clean. I would make the 'rice' bag out of muslin and have the decrotive fabric on the outside. Over all this is a nice idea!
I was so happy to see you put out a new video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us :) I love the stuff you make :) you're so creative! And, the treasures you make are always so well done and look so nice :) Can I ask you how much you would sell your trivet for?
Thanks for your kind words. I am glad to be back, even in a temporary sewing set-up! Please see the discussion tab on my channel page for what is ahead for the channel. Please excuse me for cutting and pasting the rest of this answer from someone else's question: I managed to sell these for $9 and later $10 dollars each, but they were part of a marketing plan in which this was the lowest priced item (default) for people that liked my work but also wanted to stay under 10 bucks. I also used a wide variety of high quality quilting fabrics, which made them fun to look through to find just the right motif. You could make money on these at a lower price point, depending on your overhead, etc. Beth/Zazu
Thank you for your reply Beth :) please forgive me for my delayed reply. I have never made anything to sell, but have been thinking about it. I live in Australia so it would be a totally different price/scenario here, but I was just interested. Thank you for sharing :) Love your videos :)
I have a suggestion that might make it easier to sew the final opening closed. how about slipping the 1.4 inch tape in one side and you could press or simply squeeze it together then you would not have all the pins to deal with and get in your way.
Whatever it is, it can't melt under the heat of a hot pot. People use wheat berries. Maybe a type of dried bean. Let me know if you come up with something. Thanlks for the question.
Interesting thought, but I think this simple item functions well with the 3/4-inch or so of rice between the hot dish and your serving surface. Insulbright and other battings are so stiff, it might completely change the character of the item--this could be a good thing though. Let me know how it goes if you experiment with this idea. Additional thoughts: Insulbright would tend to reflect heat back toward the dish which would be good. The amount of rice would likely be reduced and some of the tactile bean bag quality might be lost.... Thanks for the great question!
These are only intended as a trivet, although you can microwave them for a heat pack or to keep rolls warm in a basket. It smells a bit like rice, but not much. Thx!
What kind of foot are you using to help keep your seam allowance even? I have a Quaternary in. foot but I don’t think I have ever seen one that adjusts to other widths.
You can only surface scrub them...although one of my kid's teachers said his daughter dropped his in the dishwater. He dried it in the dryer and it came out fine. If it takes 20 minutes for boiling water to cook rice, a little scrub should work out fine. Then I would just use a towel to remove excess moisture and set it near a source of heat (on the stove when the oven is on, by the fireplace, near a heat register, etc. Also, choosing dark, busy fabrics would put off the inevitable day when it just isn't pleasant to have around anymore. Hope this helps.
I think a little surface scrubbing is all they can take, then air dry. If it broke open in the dryer, rice would get everywhere. I have never tried that.
Hi! I’m Canadian! I have a question,- when you sew the channels in which you pour the rice , are they sewn all the way to the bottom, but not to the very top as that is where your finished seam is,- correct?
I have some that are 10 years old and still fine. White rice has no protein and so does not go rancid. It will attract mice in a camper or building prone to that however.
A casserole or hot pie will be fine if your fabric is 100% cotton. I never put something like a spitting hot pot of anything on mine, because you can only surface scrub them.
That one was from Fabric.com. Nice rooster fabrics are usually available, and they sell well. Especially if they have lots of red, tans, maroons and browns and aren't too cartoony.
I think I sold them for $5 when I was starting out, and up to $10 later on. I even priced them higher when I used hand-dyed fabrics (that I dyed myself) for art fairs and the art gallery stores, etc. They were always the least expensive piece in a line of coordinating items that you could buy in sets as gifts. People that wanted to buy something but not spend much would opt for them. They aren't great for shipping, fyi, because of the weight. Thanks!
I managed to sell these for $9 and later $10 dollars each, but they were part of a marketing plan in which this was the lowest priced item (default) for people that liked my work but also wanted to stay under 10 bucks. I also used a wide variety of high quality quilting fabrics, which made them fun to look through to find just the right motif. You could make money on these at a lower price point, depending on your overhead, etc. Google your machine and terms like "edge foot," "edger foot," "blind hem foot, and stitch-in-the-ditch foot," etc., to see what is available for your machine. The main thing is the foot has to have that vertical piece of metal next to the needle that retains and guides both pieces of fabric as you stitch. Good luck!
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Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing. Which foot have you used at the end after filling rice?
That's my #5 edger. The one with the vertical poece of metal that the fabric ends ride agsinst. It lines everything up precisely as you stitch. Thanks!
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Here's a tip. I have a small stapler that I keep in my sewing room. I use it instead of pins for securing "stuff" as it secures better and doesn't prick. The staples are easy to pull out. This method would work well with the channels. Alternatively, use fusible web on the inside edge of the sewn seam. Fuse before sewing.
I purchased 2 of these at a Christmas craft sale 25 or more years ago. I absolutely love them. They look nice on the table and they smell nice with the cloves that were added to the rice when they were made. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!
Zazu, love your videos. You are generous in sharing your creativity and talent.
Adding rosemary or spices like whole cloves, allspice berries, pieces of cinnamon sticks to the rice mix makes nice holiday aromas when heated with the hot pan. Also, Christmas fabric on one side and fall or Thanksgiving on the other side makes a double holiday trivet. I made these many years ago and still use them.
Nice!
How much allspice Dr o you put in with the rise, thanks
I don't have an edger or even a great sewing machine, for that matter, but I'm going to try using my zipper foot. It's so long since I've used it, that it might not even sew on the correct side, but I'll give it a go. Thanks for the idea of doing this with rice.
Thank you for posting! Your directions are very clear!
I was just thinking that crushed walnut shells might be a good filler, though they are expensive. Or maybe birdcage gravel (made from the exact same material but for some reason cheaper in bulk from Amazon) would also work, just because I want to avoid bug possibilities. Just look up “crushed walnut gravel” on Amazon. Beth, I love your channel . NEVER get tired of the background music!
At my advanced age, many of your 'makes' would not look great on me; however, I love watching your videos. You are so much fun, and you give honest advice and encouragement to your viewers.
Have just cut everything out ready for assembling tomorrow. If I have trouble I will watch again which is sssooo good. Thank you.
I cant get over how much your voice sounds like the actress Katey Sagal 💜
I do like her voice better than what I hear in my head when I speak!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I made one larger for grandchild. When sick and upset tummy the warmth helps it stop.
I enjoyed this tutorial. I enjoyed the corner turning trick, which I thought was mine alone, :-) except I have taught it to students I was teaching. I have never used a rice bag trivet but I am sitting at my computer with a rice hot pack at my neck. Since I started making them around 1996, I have made hundreds in various shapes and sizes. I try to use only 100% heavy cotton. I have learned that if you heat them too long in the microwave the fabric will scorch and fall apart (my dear mil taught me that repeatedly). I finally stopped filling mine too full because I had a very hard time with leaking rice. My answer was to stand the back up and pin as close to the rice as I could and then stitch a little distance away. Thanks!
Whenever I make anything filled with rice or walnut shell I have put a small price of batting in to avoid damaging my needle plus it sews up with ease
Dyane Wilson where do you put the batting?
@@saramccracken5342 hello. So I put a small amount of stuffing, sorry I said batting but meant stuffing like for stuffed animals, anyway, after I machine stitch one end shut I put a small piece of stuffing then fill with the walnut shell or rice then a small amount of stuffing which keeps everything in place and out of underneath my needle so I can then sew the end shut. Hope that makes sense.
Welcome back. I simply love your attention to detail. I love the extra tips you give us. Many times an experienced person makes it look easy but it doesn't work out too well. You always teach us well. It's as good as having you present in my room, lovely way of sharing your experience with us.
Thank you! Sale of work coming up in a few weeks - trivets and hot packs.
Glad to hear ftom you, Eileen! I could use some of your pancakes this morning!
So very happy to see you teaching us on YT again!
Me too! Thx!
I made these with the clove, cinnamon & nutmeg using rice & have a triple stich on my machine. I use a zipper foot. I made neck wraps with the same principle using lavender & chamomile essential oils & because you microwave them I use all cotton fabric & thread. My sister loves hers. I guess you could make a zipper pouch for them when not in use & could extend the life of the scent. Your prints are lovely.
Nice. Love the folded corner method. Zipper foot gets in even tighter...
I just found your channel and was reading all comments. The question as to bugs in rice, keep the bag in the freezer when not in use. This will avoid any bug issues.
Pea gravel is a good stuffing.
It can be washed and doesn’t attach meal moths into your kitchen.
Just rinse well, strain and spread out yo dry before filling.
Nice idea!
Wow these are so nice for a little gift for someone you have in your craft circle. Wonderful instructions.
Thanks for sharing this great idea. I love how you show and explain in detail how you get the great looking results you get. I always learn so much from your videos. Have a happy day.
You too! Thx!
Awesome... now i know what to do for my girls for xmas.
They both have little families now.and i have 2 sons both with partners... this is perfect as i hsve a huge scrap stash..
I've been making these for years. I use mine for when i would get migraines and if my feet would get cold in bed. I make them with muslin and then make a cute pillow case for them. I'll have to make pretty ones for the table. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
I make these with sand and cinnamon and when you place a hot pot on it it gives out an aroma.
Nice!
Great idea with the sand and cinnamon. I wonder whether it would work with dried lavender or dried herbs
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So nice to hear from you! Hope you are well!
Did anyone else have a hum throughout the video??
I used to make these many years ago,when i worked in a fabric store,it was one of the demos i'd do.
Very nice,may have to make a few,since i had forgotten all about them.
That is probably my industrial motor... later on I upgraded to a servo to get rid of that loud hum in the background. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for a wonderful video on creating a lovely and useful gift! Oh, thanks for sharing your secret tips too! 😊
Thank you!
Enjoy all your videos! You are so talented. Thank you.
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The tipping was a great tip!
How would you clean the outside fabric when it gets dirty?
Thank you for coming back! You give clear easy to follow instructions.
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I was happy to see your name back in my subscription folder. Glad you're back! Thank you for the video and the tip. I make these rice bags for my husband's hands and feet, which get cold easily.
Does he like them better made from fleece? It is so much softer and more soothing. Thanks for watching and commenting!
He prefers cotton/linen -- he's a natural fibers snob. ;-)
Ha!
I use small little pebbles so it can be washed.....
Nice!
I make larger ones in a havy flannel. Heat it in microwave for a minute and it keeps you warm under the covers in bed all night.
👏👏New subscriber alert!👏👏 Just made this and it came out awesome by following along (at times in slow-mo) step-by-step. You not only have the gift of crafting but teaching as well. 🍎 Thank you for sharing! On to the 2019 Ceramic Tile Coasters idea #40.
Well that is great to hear!
I love your videos! Glad to see you back.
Happy to be posting again! Thanks!
This is wonderful. I am so excited to try this! Thank You!!!!
Thank you!
I was reminded of the rice bags that you heat in the microwave to provide a warm pack. Could these be preheated that way to help keep the food warm? I suppose it would depend on the type of counter or table they would be set on because it's considered moist heat. I have visions of creating one that's big enough for a large rectangular pan, such as a 9X13. Well done tutorial!
mooster47 you could use a silicone mat under the heated rice pad... that would protect the counter/table top from the heat and moisture.😉
Beautiful,thank you!
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Does the rice protect the heat from the table at all? I'm not familiar with these. They're beautiful though! So glad to see another video from you! Hope you've been well!
Wooooow😊 niiicceee 😊 I like those..I have to sew me some of those. Thanks for sharing.
I've got to try this out with Christmas fabric! 👍❤️👏
nice project to sew and give as gift
Great instructions
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share this method with us here on TH-cam!!! I just subscribed!!!
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Love your choice of fabric and rationale for complimentary 2nd piece. What is the stitch length you recommend when you say' tiny stitch length' ? Also what instruction do you give as to how to clean rice trivet if soiled? Thank you for sharing your methods!
Around 2mm or 12 stitches per inch. Smaller than a grain of rice could work through and fall out. I say "surface scrub only" to customers. I gave one with fish fabric to my daughter's art teacher once. He was unhappy when someone in his family soaked it with water. He said he dried it out, and it was fine. So real surface scrubbing should be okay. But once it is stained with too much spaghetti sauce, it might be history.
TO KEEP THE BAGS CLEAN - Make a cover for it - like a pillow case. That is how I make all of my long rice bags (using cotton flannel) that are used for soothing sore muscles or even warming feet in bed. I prewashed the fabric twice before sewing. *See washing tips on 3rd paragraph. You can use a fold over **envelope end which would look more professional or a standard case. **I would NOT put the envelope seam in the center since the rice bags would be a little more difficult to stuff into it than a pillow would.
You can use cheaper (price, not quality) solid fabric for the rice bags, and then make 2 COVERS to go with each bag. That way there is always a clean cover and you can also give people two different colors or styles. If doing SETS of 2 or 3, make sure to duplicate the colors/styles for each rice bag in the set - or use 2-3 coordinating fabrics. (You wouldn't want chickens with footballs and modern art designs in one set.) I would make each bag in one fabric (top and bottom). I hope that all made sense!
*WASHING TIPS: I ALWAYS W/D-2X & Iron 1X when using cotton and cotton blends. When removing from the washer, be sure to snap the fabric out and pull fabric to square up a bit before throwing into the dryer. Don't leave the fabric laying in the dryer before ironing. At least pull it out, snap it out good, smooth and fold to put on a hanger or fold loosely to set aside so that you don't have to work so hard with the iron. I wash all my bolts of fabric like this and iron the entire lengths. I find it very soothing! When I was buying up a ton of inventory, it was nothing for me to iron out 6 - 10 bolts at a time. I know, I'm one of the exceptions out there!
ALTERNATE USES FOR OLD RICE BAGS - OR NEW FOR THE SPECIFIC USE BY ANIMALS...
I had some older rice bags that I recycled out of need to use for BOTTLE FED KITTENS that needed to be kept warm at night and on cold days. In addition to the "pillowcase", I added a layer of "cotton tea towels" - wrapped around the covered bags several times to help keep the bags clean. (I held my hand on the covered bags for about 20 seconds to test the heat.)
I heated the bags, being careful not to overheat them, shook the rice around to distribute "hot pockets that microwaves are known for", covered them with the thin cotton towels, and placed the kittens in a row on it when I tucked them in for the night!! They loved it!! And it was oh so cute! I reheated the bags during feedings at 2am, before work, lunch break, after work and bedtime. It's quite a labor of love to to bottle feed baby animals!
I always had the covers on them to keep the rice bags as clean as possible in case the towels shifted and also had an entire stack of towels that I kept changed out a couple times a day. Fortunately, I had bought a large box of the thin towels for sewing projects at a great price - but they didn't keep their shape well when laundering them 3 times (even shaping while wet) before using them for projects. I'm glad I tested the washing so that I didn't have disgruntled customers!
After I was finished using the rice bag covers and towels for Kitten Duty, I washed them twice in hot water and put through a hot dryer, then stored everything (including bags) in a paper bag marked for "Animal Use Only". Talk about a a blessing in disguise to have a lot of rice bags made up for testing different techniques and sizes over the years! I hope that TIP helps others too!
I'm going to post this as a regular comment to that people will not miss this lost in the "reply comments". It wore me out writing it! ;)
Nice ☺thanks for sharing. 😁
Thank you!
TO KEEP THE BAGS CLEAN - Make a cover for it - like a pillow case. That is how I make all of my long rice bags (using cotton flannel) that are used for soothing sore muscles or even warming feet in bed. I prewashed the fabric twice before sewing. *See washing tips on 3rd paragraph. You can use a fold over **envelope end which would look more professional or a standard case. Be sure the cover is a bit bigger, but not a lot. **I would NOT put the envelope seam in the center since the rice bags would be a little more difficult to stuff into it than a pillow would.
You can use cheaper (price, not quality) solid fabric for the rice bags, and then make 2 COVERS to go with each bag. That way there is always a clean cover and you can also give people two different colors or styles. If doing SETS of 2 or 3, make sure to duplicate the colors/styles for each rice bag in the set - or use 2-3 coordinating fabrics. (You wouldn't want chickens with footballs and modern art designs in one set.) I would make each bag in one fabric (top and bottom). I hope that all made sense!
*WASHING TIPS: I ALWAYS W/D-2X & Iron 1X when using cotton and cotton blends. When removing from the washer, be sure to snap the fabric out and pull fabric to square up a bit before throwing into the dryer. Don't leave the fabric laying in the dryer before ironing. At least pull it out, snap it out good, smooth and fold to put on a hanger or fold loosely to set aside so that you don't have to work so hard with the iron. I wash all my bolts of fabric like this and iron the entire lengths. I find it very soothing! When I was buying up a ton of inventory, it was nothing for me to iron out 6 - 10 bolts at a time. I know, I'm one of the exceptions out there!
ALTERNATE USES FOR OLD RICE BAGS - OR NEW FOR THE SPECIFIC USE BY ANIMALS...
I had some older rice bags that I recycled out of need to use for BOTTLE FED KITTENS that needed to be kept warm at night and on cold days. In addition to the "pillowcase", I added a layer of "cotton tea towels" - wrapped around the covered bags several times to help keep the bags clean. (I held my hand on the covered bags for about 20 seconds to test the heat.)
I heated the bags, being careful not to overheat them, shook the rice around to distribute "hot pockets that microwaves are known for", covered them with the thin cotton towels, and placed the kittens in a row on it when I tucked them in for the night!! They loved it!! And it was oh so cute! I reheated the bags during feedings at 2am, before work, lunch break, after work and bedtime. It's quite a labor of love to to bottle feed baby animals!
I always had the covers on them to keep the rice bags as clean as possible in case the towels shifted and also had an entire stack of towels that I kept changed out a couple times a day. Fortunately, I had bought a large box of the thin towels for sewing projects at a great price - but they didn't keep their shape well when laundering them 3 times (even shaping while wet) before using them for projects. I'm glad I tested the washing so that I didn't have disgruntled customers!
After I was finished using the rice bag covers and towels for Kitten Duty, I washed them twice in hot water and put through a hot dryer, then stored everything (including bags) in a paper bag marked for "Animal Use Only". Talk about a a blessing in disguise to have a lot of rice bags made up for testing different techniques and sizes over the years! I hope that TIP helps others too!
I have a video on fleece heat packs. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I would only add that just as potters are glad that pottery breaks, fabric crafters are glad that fashions change and things get worn:) Also thanks for watching and commenting.
Sew ambitious, Im with aboiut keeping them clean. I would make the 'rice' bag out of muslin and have the decrotive fabric on the outside. Over all this is a nice idea!
Maravilhosa idéia!!! obrigado!! abraço.
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I was so happy to see you put out a new video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us :) I love the stuff you make :) you're so creative! And, the treasures you make are always so well done and look so nice :) Can I ask you how much you would sell your trivet for?
Thanks for your kind words. I am glad to be back, even in a temporary sewing set-up! Please see the discussion tab on my channel page for what is ahead for the channel.
Please excuse me for cutting and pasting the rest of this answer from someone else's question: I managed to sell these for $9 and later $10 dollars each, but they were part of a marketing plan in which this was the lowest priced item (default) for people that liked my work but also wanted to stay under 10 bucks. I also used a wide variety of high quality quilting fabrics, which made them fun to look through to find just the right motif. You could make money on these at a lower price point, depending on your overhead, etc. Beth/Zazu
Thank you for your reply Beth :) please forgive me for my delayed reply.
I have never made anything to sell, but have been thinking about it. I live in Australia so it would be a totally different price/scenario here, but I was just interested. Thank you for sharing :) Love your videos :)
Thank you, Paula. I appreciate your support, all the way from Australia!
Great tutorial
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Thanks!
Wow I love these❤️ Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I have a suggestion that might make it easier to sew the final opening closed. how about slipping the 1.4 inch tape in one side and you could press or simply squeeze it together then you would not have all the pins to deal with and get in your way.
Interesting idea. Please let me know if you try it!
Thank you. I just found your channel and enjoyed every video so far. Liked and subscribed.
You are most welcome!!!
Is there another product that could be used instead of rice? Very humid where I live and I think this may be a problem. Great video.
Whatever it is, it can't melt under the heat of a hot pot. People use wheat berries. Maybe a type of dried bean. Let me know if you come up with something. Thanlks for the question.
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would it help for heat to line with a piece of fabric we use for pot holders? these look lovely
Interesting thought, but I think this simple item functions well with the 3/4-inch or so of rice between the hot dish and your serving surface. Insulbright and other battings are so stiff, it might completely change the character of the item--this could be a good thing though. Let me know how it goes if you experiment with this idea. Additional thoughts: Insulbright would tend to reflect heat back toward the dish which would be good. The amount of rice would likely be reduced and some of the tactile bean bag quality might be lost.... Thanks for the great question!
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Great to know. Was always a mystery to me! Lol
Ha! Thanks!
Thank you :)
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Is there any odor when microwaved? Nice video, great 👍 idea!
These are only intended as a trivet, although you can microwave them for a heat pack or to keep rolls warm in a basket. It smells a bit like rice, but not much. Thx!
What kind of foot are you using to help keep your seam allowance even? I have a Quaternary in. foot but I don’t think I have ever seen one that adjusts to other widths.
It is a #5 - Blindstitch Foot, by Bernina. I think it is proprietary. Sorry, I do not know what other sewing machine brands have to offer.
Soon or later they will get spilled on. How do you clean them? Is washing and drying an option?
You can only surface scrub them...although one of my kid's teachers said his daughter dropped his in the dishwater. He dried it in the dryer and it came out fine. If it takes 20 minutes for boiling water to cook rice, a little scrub should work out fine. Then I would just use a towel to remove excess moisture and set it near a source of heat (on the stove when the oven is on, by the fireplace, near a heat register, etc. Also, choosing dark, busy fabrics would put off the inevitable day when it just isn't pleasant to have around anymore. Hope this helps.
Rice bugs?? Never heard of that. I’m in Maine. Should I worry?
Not a thing in Montana either...
I can't quite tell, your channels dont go all the way to the end, right? You start 5/8 from the edge?
Yes, give or take a smidge.
You could heat this in microwave use as an heating pad on painful area
Yes! I have a video to make a similar item for that purpose (in fleece)!
Christmas decorations
Great idea. Now watch out for pantry beetles crashing for rice party.
Ha!
Have you washed them? Can they be washed in cold water then but in the drier?
I think a little surface scrubbing is all they can take, then air dry. If it broke open in the dryer, rice would get everywhere. I have never tried that.
Hi! I’m Canadian! I have a question,- when you sew the channels in which you pour the rice , are they sewn all the way to the bottom, but not to the very top as that is where your finished seam is,- correct?
The channels are open on both ends so the rice can migrate and shift around. Also then the item looks the same on both ends when finished...
what is the life span of those?? does the rice deterioate?
I have some that are 10 years old and still fine. White rice has no protein and so does not go rancid. It will attract mice in a camper or building prone to that however.
What is the stitch guide called and where do I buy one, please and thank you.
Bernina Blindstitch foot #5, which i always call an edger, because I use it that way...
Unless you mean the guide for sewing the channels, which is also a Bernina thing...
So, you were serious if a pot is too hot for a folded towel, it’s too hot for the trivet? Just wondering if you thought it would burn the fabric?
These are good little trivets. I use a lot for holiday meals. But If it is too hot for a potholder, it might scorch fabric.
Can someone explain what's a rice trivet is exactly? It's my first time seeing it.
A type of hot pad for on the table or counter.
@@ZazusStitchArt thank you it looks beautiful ❤️
I do not have a Bernini machine so what foot do I use with my Viking?
I think an edge joining foot...according to google...
Will these burn putting a hot dish on them?
A casserole or hot pie will be fine if your fabric is 100% cotton. I never put something like a spitting hot pot of anything on mine, because you can only surface scrub them.
How do you get these washed?
How to make Christmas decorations.
How do you wash these?
Lightly surface scrub only. Although I know someone whose kid put it in the dishwater briefly. He tossed it in the dryer and it survived perfectly!!
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Love the fabric with the roosters.... where have you got that from?
That one was from Fabric.com. Nice rooster fabrics are usually available, and they sell well. Especially if they have lots of red, tans, maroons and browns and aren't too cartoony.
How much would you sell these for?
I think I sold them for $5 when I was starting out, and up to $10 later on. I even priced them higher when I used hand-dyed fabrics (that I dyed myself) for art fairs and the art gallery stores, etc. They were always the least expensive piece in a line of coordinating items that you could buy in sets as gifts. People that wanted to buy something but not spend much would opt for them. They aren't great for shipping, fyi, because of the weight. Thanks!
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What kind of fabric will work?
100% cotton is my choice. No synthetics are recommended, as they may melt.
RICE gets worms when it is too old. How do you VOID this.???
what is use of rice trivet?
You set a hot dish on it to protect your table top from burning.
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а как их стирать
Только скраб для поверхности. Надеюсь, вы можете прочитать это.
What is the type of foot used to close the bag called. I don't have a bernina. Also how much $ would you sell one of these for?
I managed to sell these for $9 and later $10 dollars each, but they were part of a marketing plan in which this was the lowest priced item (default) for people that liked my work but also wanted to stay under 10 bucks. I also used a wide variety of high quality quilting fabrics, which made them fun to look through to find just the right motif. You could make money on these at a lower price point, depending on your overhead, etc. Google your machine and terms like "edge foot," "edger foot," "blind hem foot, and stitch-in-the-ditch foot," etc., to see what is available for your machine. The main thing is the foot has to have that vertical piece of metal next to the needle that retains and guides both pieces of fabric as you stitch. Good luck!
Thanks very much. Good for gift for person who has everything.
Love all your videos.
Is that a Bernina 930?
I have two of them. Love those old machines.
A 950. About 10 years old now. A beast, but we have been through a lot together!
we use wooden or plastic mat or steel stand but it's made from rice and cloth it is for special reason ?
It is just another way. It is just another project. It is not right for every situation. We use those other kinds too. Thank you.
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Not sure how:)
I NEED YOUR LINK FOR PINTEREST so I can follow you there. How much is it to follow you on Patrion? Link for that too please.
Nice to hear from you, Susan.
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My Patreon starts at $1 per month. There are rewards for the different levels including exclusive content and some of my regular merchandise. Thanks for your interest.
Hi again, I hope your get this. I'm not that up on using all the different social media, but if you get me some pics either on facebook or email, I will post it in several places. I should start posting viewer projects on Pinterest too...but I have to think of a good way to do it...I really want to see your projects! Thanks, Beth
Hi Beth what is the best email for me to send pictures to you?
I sent it privately via YT. It is also on my About tab. Don’t like to put it here.
I posted photos on my Google plus page.
Don't wash it either! 😲😲😲
the continual background sound is distracting...and graduates to irritating.... wish people would not use it
Sorry. My industrial machine is very loud at test. The music is intended to cover the noise, but I see that it bothers you. Thanks.
I meant “at rest.”