Ygerna Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 What do you stuff them with I know wheat, but, what wheat? Would pearl barley do, as I can't find wheat? Dried rice? I am completely clueless about it, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillick Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Ygerna Try this link for information about making wheat bags and what to put in them. http://sewingneedlework.suite101.com/article.cfm/wheat_bags_for_warmth_and_comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Ygerna Do you have an Indian supermarket near you? That's where i get my wheat from. Around 80p for a 500g bag. I use one bag per wheat pillow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Christian- strange request, would you take a photo of the wheat, both the packaging and the contents so I can *see* what I am looking for? Once I have a visual idea I think I will feel more confident about going out and finding some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not at home at the moment, but will do when I get a chance Ygerna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Not at home at the moment, but will do when I get a chance Ygerna Thanks Christian. I saw you were in Copenhagen, a place that I should visit I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Can I ask something too? OK, they sound lovely,but what are they for? Are they the sort of thing you can heat up for warming yourself? Do you add oils to the wheat? Might have to invest in a sewing machine................................... (never sewn anything before in my life! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 The link given a few posts up gives lots of uses for them, says they are a good alternative to hot water bottles amongst other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 So it does Not sure if I can justify the cost of a sewing machine that I will probably not be able to use,to make these,however lovely they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 It might be cheaper to just buy a wheat bag Sarah I use my wheat bags all the time - good for painful joints and acts as a hot water bottle in cold weather. Easier to drape around neck if painful or sore and can be put in the fridge or freezer for pain relief or during hot weather..............great for hot flushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 ..............great for hot flushes! Dont you mean power surges Lesley?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 tropical moments I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 ..............great for hot flushes! Dont you mean power surges Lesley?! Well, I forgot what they're called - I like Tropical Moments as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry Ygerna, having problems with my camera It is just wheat like the type you get with mixed corn for chickens. You can buy wheat on it's own in 5kg bags from feed merchants. The Indian supermarket I get it from is 500g bags, blue pastic made by JCR 'finest quality whole wheat'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry Ygerna, having problems with my camera It is just wheat like the type you get with mixed corn for chickens. You can buy wheat on it's own in 5kg bags from feed merchants. The Indian supermarket I get it from is 500g bags, blue pastic made by JCR 'finest quality whole wheat'. Ah, HA! Thats probably enough to clarify things in my head Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 our feed store sells "dressed wheat" is this the same thing? it looks like i think it should look how do you add "smells" to them? can you add oils? or should it be something else? do you know that most of my family will be recieving wheaty bags if ive found the right stuff cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I add a small handful of dried lavender to mine, but you could add oils. I think you would need scent beads (I think they are called) You can get them from ebay and they absorb oil and release the smell. Haven't used them before, so unsure if they can be microwaved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
