Cross-Stitched Hand Warmer

These simple hand warmers are easy to make, and they really do keep your hands toasty warm! They are a perfect way to show your love to someone this Valentine's Day!

You will need:
Wool felt
Embroidery floss
Rice

Step 1: Prepare Felt and Embroider

For each hand warmer, cut a piece of felt measuring 4 x 5.75 inches. Embroider a design in the middle. I chose a cross-stitched heart (I found a pattern with a quick Google search), but any small-ish design will do.

To embroider on felt, I usually trace the pattern onto tracing paper, then stitch through it all and tear the paper away. However, it was a huge pain with these x-stitches, so be warned if you want to try this method!

Comments

[Pavlovafowl]

Both practical and pretty! Best Wishes from Basse-Normandie, Pavlovafowl aka Sue

[highjacked]

I tried my hand at this. It turned out not nearly as elegant, but It does the trick! My girlfriend loves kittens, so i'm hoping she uses these!

[highjacked]

Also, I used Jasmine scented rice. MMMMMM

[moneyfuskie935]

Could this also be a pin cushion?

[molliejohanson]

It probably could, although, I've never researched the affect of rice on pins.

[Creativeman]

Great Instructable! I enjoyed the concept, so decided to make one myself. I like yours very much and I wanted to see how fast I could make one using the sewing machine. It took very little time, probably 30 minutes, total. Thanks for the inspiration! (See my instructable here: http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Heart-Themed-Hand-Warmer/).

[Penolopy Bulnick]

So cute and very useful :)