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Tutorial: Gertie Gecko Wheat Pack microwaveable heat bag

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gertiegeckoheatpackFunky Friends Factory  sells a tutorial for showing how to make this Gertie Gecko Wheat Pack, a gecko-shaped microwaveable heat pack.  This cute little guy can help melt away a day’s stress or aching muscles.  You can purchase Gertie Gecko here.

Also be sure to check out their tips here for creating a heating pack.  These are applicable to any heat pack you might make, geck or not.  Read their tips.

[photo from Funky Friends Factory]

[via Cut Out and Keep blog]

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Comments

    • Thank you for the clarification. I called myself reading closely, but obviously it was before I had finished my morning cup of coffee!! The tips they give are applicable to the geck pattern or to any other heating pad you might make. I’ve updated the post here on Craft Gossip. –Anne

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.