What are you crafting for Christmas? I'm doing pillows, hats, and arthritis pain

Years ago, my Doctor told me to put dry rice in a sock and put it in the microwave for one minute. Well he must have bigger feet than me. 45 seconds was hot enough for me. Rice will only cook if you put water in it. Without water, it just dries out even more if that's possible. Since you're not putting water in it, not a problem. Trust me, I had rice in a sock until the sock started to unravel and I started loosing rice. About once every few months, I had to get another sock for it. You're just heating rice so it will be dry heat for longer. Put the rice after it's heated in one spot on your arthritic body. Works way longer than a hot wash cloth, that cools off in a heartbeat. Probably not as long as a hot water bottle, but more comfortable to me. If you search Christmas crafts, you can find some terrific step-by-step directions for doing things. I wasn't crafty either. But little-by-little, I've been learning things. There are some great craft videos that demonstrate things on youtube. Also some craft and cooking sites have some videos of their own. I learned to circle knit from a video.

I'm not good enough yet. Try creationsbyrobin, she has. She has some great stuff.

I think I would try it on my migraine headaches that I get every month. Have you ever tried to sell your crafts on the internet?

I have a fabric coverlet that is reversible with lace around it I need to finish for granddaughter # 2, plus a crocheted blanket for her, that needs some inches, as you say. I am not familiar with amigurumi animals so I will have to search on that subject. I think I may go finish some mending of an old gift that I am redoing for my son.

They're cute, the little animals. Like your new avatar Garden Gerty. I want to make a rug using a sunrise or sunset someday.

Those little animals are sooo cool. I like small projects. Another few inches on a blanket, that's a large project. Good luck and I hope the Christmas Spirit hits you wonderfully this year. Take care

That sounds very darling. I hope you have time to make all that. I bet they will love their mittens, scarf and pillows from Grandma. I haven't embroidered in years, maybe someday again. Thanks and take care.

Yes, I can see how that looks, the more I craft, the more my wrists pain. Actually if you read to the period it's arthritis pain warmers. I guess rice pillows for arthritis pain would be better. I tend to shorten things to help my hands out. I hear you, I've had a couple of jobs where the first year was non-stop and then I had to put the breaks on or at least take some time off the next year. Good luck. At least we both manage to stay employed.

I hope so

A lot of people are taking a break from crafting until after Thanksgiving. I'll get going in ernest then. Might do more things. So we'll check back with each other then.

Yeah, the woman I work for makes neck warmers that are like minature draft stops, but some of the colors are amazing. That poem sounds really wonderful. I'm sorry you're under the weather. I hope you feel better and full of energy soon.

Wonderful that you have seen them. I hope you feel better soon ever without spring (that's a lot of months away)

The poem is wonderful! Old as the hills too. I have seen the nexk warmers. I am sure I will be back in the pink when the weather is Springy again!

Good for you! Hope they're all done by the 15th. If you buy a brand new sock and put rice in it, it lasts pretty long if you buy really good cottom socks, about 6 months at a time for me.

Yes, the glitches on this site lately have been frustrating. No need to apologize. I love input whether that day or days later. I've gotten some great responses months later. Never worry about that. Those Buffalo slippers sound just like what people need up here. Glad you found a supplier for what you need. Holland would be very frustating.

I like your Christmas cards. Just gave the picture a positive rating. What do the candy bars in Santa Suits look like?

Have you tried etsy for online crafts? Food, try department of agriculture in your state.

Painting on ceramics, I bet that looks cool. I don't have a steady hand so I envy people who do. Sounds awesome. I love making food baskets, too. Esp. with goodies, but we're trying to loose weight in my family.

It may take me a couple of days, but I will look for some sugar free recipes. My husband is diabetic and needs to watch his sugars. I have been cooking a lot with Splenda (a sugar substitute) and have realized that there is no difference in taste. I do not miss having sugar. Painting is a skill and it took me a while to get the hang of it.

That's nice, after the holidays, I'll finish making myself a hat.