Hot and Cold Packs
Completed: December 2023
Pattern: Hot and Cold Packs
Size: 18.5" x 6.5" finished
Fabric: Quilting cottons work best
Techniques: Modified a tutorial by cutting 20 x 14 inch fabric; folding and sewing lengthwise; pressing / marking the outside of the sewn bag in thirds to evenly distribute the dried cherry pits. Weighed 8 ounces of cherry pits; added a few drops of French lavender essential oil to measuring cup; poured cherry pits into bag and sewed across marked line. Repeated and finished by sewing across top of the bag so each bag contained 1.5 pounds of cherry pits.
Notes: Included written instructions: Heat or chill this pack to relieve tension and soothe aches and pains. For moist heat, microwave approximately 2 minutes until hot. Freeze for a handy ice pack. Contains dried cherry pits and French lavender essential oil. Caution: flammable. Do not overheat.
The bag can also be dampened before microwaving for added moisture. This will help it heat up faster and last longer. The bags are hand washable with mild detergent. Rinse well. Air dry. Microwave a few times before storing to ensure it is thoroughly dry.
Learn more about cherry-pit packs.
Pattern: Hot and Cold Packs
Size: 18.5" x 6.5" finished
Fabric: Quilting cottons work best
Techniques: Modified a tutorial by cutting 20 x 14 inch fabric; folding and sewing lengthwise; pressing / marking the outside of the sewn bag in thirds to evenly distribute the dried cherry pits. Weighed 8 ounces of cherry pits; added a few drops of French lavender essential oil to measuring cup; poured cherry pits into bag and sewed across marked line. Repeated and finished by sewing across top of the bag so each bag contained 1.5 pounds of cherry pits.
Notes: Included written instructions: Heat or chill this pack to relieve tension and soothe aches and pains. For moist heat, microwave approximately 2 minutes until hot. Freeze for a handy ice pack. Contains dried cherry pits and French lavender essential oil. Caution: flammable. Do not overheat.
The bag can also be dampened before microwaving for added moisture. This will help it heat up faster and last longer. The bags are hand washable with mild detergent. Rinse well. Air dry. Microwave a few times before storing to ensure it is thoroughly dry.
Learn more about cherry-pit packs.