Bags... of the tossing variety



Enough for 4 orange, 4 navy bags
and an extra of each color

 The debate can rage on whether the game is "Cornhole" or "Bags" depending on if your east or west of the Illinois/Indiana state line, but what you're tossing is pretty standard.  The rules call for 6" squares of duck cloth filled with 1 lb of whole kernal feed corn each. 

The concept is simple: create small pillows- sew around the edges, turn them inside out, fill with corn and stich closed.  At first I thought I would fold over the opening and sew shut but when I did one I didn't like that it created a stiff edge on one of the sides of the bag.  I ripped it out and considered an invisible hand stitch that would have probably looked the best, but I doubted that it would hold up through such rough use.  I settled on zigzaging it closed.  I think it looks nice and should hold up without making one side too much different than the others.

I put together a set in the colors for U of I the alma mater of my husband and his brother.  We were able to play with them at my brother-in-laws graduation party this past weekend.  I think they turned out pretty well!



Finished navy bag, zig zag stitch closure looks
nice and will hopefully hold up to years of tossing.



Simple Gifts

All ready to go!  Looking nice folded in
half with a contrasting green ribbon.

I was stumped when trying to think of a classy bachelorette party gift for a friend and ended up making her a pink rice bag to go with some other girly pampering items.  I was thrilled when she excitedly pulled it out of the gift bag and told the other party goers what it was and how she was glad to have one.  She's fond of the hot pink color and I was more than happy to find and use it. 

Rice bags can be made from any hand towel, if you find one you think would be a great match for someone I would be happy to use one that you find and make it into a rice bag at a price that takes into account your find.

Rice Bags



Two rice bags in designer patterns

 Here's a simple project I love to do.  Rice bags make great gifts for anyone!  Put your 5 lb rice bag in the microwave for about 5 minutes and you have a safe heating pad alternative.  They sit nicely across the shoulders which helps with neck pain and loosening up after work or sports.  It's great for that time of the month cramps to curl up with on the couch.  If you need a moist heat for healing or earaches then this is the product that will make your day.  Even if you're prone to cold toes in the winter months, place this at the foot of your bed and it may just help you stay cozy and get to sleep faster.

There's many options in pattern and price.