When your kid asks, "Mom, can you please make me [something]..." you generally say YES!
My son asked me to make a microwaveable heating pad for his pregnant wife to help with her back pain and to use when she is in labor. As if I would say no.
I made such a pad several years ago, so I had all the stuff. Mine is on the right. I filled my pad with cherry pits (I kid you not.
You can find them here.) The only slightly tricky part was finding the right fabric. I loved this print (on the left, above.)
I weighed out a pound of cherry pits. Then I cut the fabric 9-1/2" x 18-1/2". I folded over 1/2" on each short side and pressed it down. (Note: the bag should be big enough to allow you to shape the bag to your needs. Don't fill it up tightly. Keep it kinda loose.)
I folded the fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together, and sewed the edges with a 1/2" seam. I folded the open edge down 1/2" (having pressed it that way beforehand meant I didn't have to measure, and I had a nice straight edge.) Then I turned the bag inside out, and pressed it lightly.
I filled the bag with the pits,
pinned it closed...
and sewed it shut. Note I used some pins to keep the pits out of the way while I sewed.
Presto! Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
To use: Microwave the bag for two to three minutes. Keep the bag DRY. It will be hot, but will stay warm about an hour.
These are also good for heating up your bed in the winter, or for keeping buns warm (seriously!)
