A couple of weeks ago, Kim and I took upon ourselves a colossal project for the teachers and staff at our local elementary school! The two of us are over teacher appreciation and I honestly can’t think of a more fun job to do for the PTA! Being former elementary school teachers ourselves, we knew how fun it could be to celebrate the half-way point of the year and to honor the teachers when they least expected it. So it was… a small breakfast filled with hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and… wheat sacks. Wheat sacks you ask? They’re wonderful! Filled with wheat and a few drops of essential oil, these sacks can go in the microwave for a couple of minutes and they retain their heat long enough to soothe aching and tired muscles. And what teacher couldn’t use something like that to have around?
Well, thanks to our good friend and long-time supporter of YCMT, Megan of Brassy Apple put together a fabulous step-by-step tutorial on how to make these! They are VERY easy to do and you’ll have one done in no time. Now 75 of them? That’s another story! But it’s done! Big checkmark off my list! Click here to find Megan’s directions on how to make one!
After making a mountain of these therapy sacks, I swore I would not make another one for my entire life. Well, that didn’t last long! I started thinking about how fun it would be to add some embroidery designs to these!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I knew the exact gift that I wanted to make for my mom and mother-in-law, as well as a few friends. It’s just that “little something” that I can give. They’re so quick and easy, and surely I have PLENTY of fabric to make 75 more. Just kidding.
So here are a couple I put together today! I used the “I Love U” applique and the “Swirly Heart” filled design. And just looking through all of the new Valentine designs at SWAK have given me plenty more ideas as well! Aren’t these fun?
WOW! 75!!! You guys are amazing! I’m sure the teachers appreciated that SO much!!!
I love the embroidered ones!
Thanks for posting the tutorial! I will have to try some when I need a quick and easy gift!
These look wonderful! I love this site!!!!
thanks for the shout out!
I’m still shocked that you made that many! wowee!
I love the embroidered ones!
I’ll be linking and sharing later this week!
Wow–unbelievable. You two are a couple of powerhouses to pump out such an incredible amount of sacks! The teachers will love those! I received my first sack like that a hundred years ago when I was teaching myself. A cutie 5th grader gave me a bag that was filled with feed corn. I have loved it, and still use it. Our tile gets so cold at night that I can’t go to bed without warming that bag and snuggling in with it. I am anxious to try the wheat with the oils—I have never heard of trying that before. What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing, and the embroidered bags are so darling!
Do you have to use a special thread type for the embroidery? Is it microwave safe? Thanks.
Hi Jane! That’s a great question. I did not use any special thread for it. You only put it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. I’ve used mine many times without any problems. I would be careful to watch though as I would with anything I put into the microwave.
I love the way these can be personalized and they look pretty easy and quick to make. Thanks for giving me yet another superb idea!
These look great! Where do you buy the wheat in bulk?
You are going to have a very happy group of teachers! That’s awesome that you and Kim did that for them-so nice. It’s great to let our teachers know we appreciate them. Great job!! Hope all is well with you and your family.
Hi! I found you through brassy apple…those are SO cute. I have made a couple but I have the stuff to make more. I need to do it! I love the Valentine’s twist. What a great idea! That was so thoughtful to make them for all the teachers!!