Making A Corn Massage Bag

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Making a Massage Corn Wrap

 I believe than this craft would be on my top 10 list of favorite crafts to make.  I have used it more than anything I have made to date. 

As I age, I have aches and pains in muscles I didn't even know I had.  My circulation is poor and I am always cold.  A corn bag takes care of the aches, soothes the pain, and offers so much warmth to my hands, feet, head and neck.  I can warm my bed and it acts to massage when I lay it on the floor and roll my feet across it.  The corn heats in seconds offering relief instantly.  I love it! 

 Supplies:

Field corn (whole kernals)

Fabric

Making a corn wrap is so easy.  Simply find a cute fabric, cut two pieces (20" in length, 5 " wide).  Place the two pieces right sides together and stitch around leaving an opening to fill with corn.  Turn right side out.

Next, divide the strip into thirds.  Mark a line down the fabric at the thirds lines. 

Begin filling with corn.



When you get the first third filled, stitch down the marked line sealing in the corn at that end.

 

Now fill the other end, stitch as before.   







Finally, fill the last section up to the opening.  Pin the opening shut and stitch across sealing in the last section.  Trim the loose threads.  Your corn bag is ready to heat and use.  Enjoy! 

It is a good idea to create an outer pouch to hold the bag.  Make it the same way as the corn bag only don't divide it into thirds.  Instead, leave the opening at the end.  Fold down the raw edges, fold down again to form a casing.  String a cord through the casing.  Slide the warm corn bag into the pouch before using.  Drape the corn bag with the pouch attached to your neck, feet, etc. The pouch can be removed and washed after use.  Using the pouch will help keep your corn bag clean as the bag of corn itself can not be washed without ruining the corn inside.  

If you would like a pre-made corn bag, visit my store: http://explorecreatecraft.homestead.com/Store.html