How to Make a Therapeutic Heating Bag! Christmas Gift Tutorial!

I can't say enough good stuff about these therapeutic heating bags, which can also double as a cool pack. I purchased my first therapy bag about 20 years ago at a craft fair. In fact, I bought one for my dad, too, and he also loved it. The bags are so simple to make, and they also make wonderful gifts any time of the year. Instruction on how to heat/cool these bags is included in this discussion box. Thanks for watching! Happy sewing! Learn more about Maria at http://www.mariacisnerostoth.com/

How to Use Your Microwaveable Heating & Cooling Pack

1. Lightly spritz both sides of rice filled cloth bag with cool water.
2. Place the therapeutic bag in the microwave and heat for one minute.
3. Carefully remove from microwave and place the bag on the back of your hand to test for its warmth.
4. For additional heat, microwave at 30 second intervals, but DO NOT overheat bag.
5. Place the warm therapeutic pack over clothing on sore muscles.
6. For pocket warmers, lightly spritz small cloth bags and place them in the microwave. Heat at 30 second intervals until warm, usually about one minute. Slip pocket warmers in pockets.
7. Therapeutic bag also doubles as a cooling pack. To use as a cooling pack, place bag in freezer for two hours, or until cooled to your satisfaction.