We have a pile of these and use them every night. Not so much because we’re sore, but becuase they feel so good and make us sleepy.

Heat Therapy Bags

3-4 cups field corn*
8″ x 20″ Not-cute cotton inner bag material
8″ x 24″ Cute cotton washable outer bag material

*Deer Corn/Field Corn is best. There are two considerations in choosing grains for this type of craft, heat retention and fire hazard. The bigger the grain, the bigger the heat retention. Deer corn is the biggest one I’ve seen. Wheat and flax are warned against since both can explode. Whole, dry corn can be found at W-mart during deer season or at the feed store year round. It ranges from $.10-$.40 a pound depending on if you buy it in the bag or by the scoop.


1. Iron and trim material to size.


2. Fold inner bag material in half, wrong side out, and sew sides. (If using a serger, leave right side out and serge.)


3. Turn right side out. Fill about halfway with corn and serge closed or fold in and sew shut.

4. Sew or serge the short ends of the outer fabric. Fold outer bag material, wrong side out, overlapping 2 inches, a bit off center, and sew/serge sides. Turn right side out.

5. Put the inner in the outer.

To use, nuke for 2 minutes. (You may want to heat it up a few times yourself to draw out the moisture and the popcorn smell before gifting.)