Rice Filled Heat Pad

I did it! And, it turned out how I envisioned it! Well, the second one did anyways.

Of course I didn't take step by step pictures. But, here's some step by step instructions:

Materials:
Outside:
Faux Fur, maybe 1 yard depending on the size you want
Cotton fabric to match, same size
Matching thread
Bear skin rug outline template

Inside:
Rice
Essential Oils (optional)

1) Trace the outline onto the cotton material. Fold fabric over itself and cut. So you end up with two bear skin shapes of the same material.

2) Do the same with the faux fur material.

3) Pin together in this way: cotton, cotton, fur, fur. With the right sides of the fur together.

4) Sew around most of the shape. I left the "tail" area open for filling.

5) If you sew like me, make sure you caught all the layers, then trim excess fabric.

6) Turn materials right side out, through the opening you left.

7) In a bowl mix rice and a few drops of essential oils. I used Eucalyptus and Lavender.

8) Fill bear with the rice to your preferred "fullness" and sew up the opening.

It took me all of about an hour including tracing, cutting, sewing, etc. Pretty simple. 

When heating I put in the microwave, on a paper towel, for 30 seconds. You could probably toss it in the dryer for a few minutes too.